Ponnivalavan Babu

Dr. Ponnivalavan Babu joined our team as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in July 2023. He earned his Ph.D. from the National University of Singapore. Dr. Babu’s work has been widely recognized, receiving the “Outstanding Ph.D. Thesis” award in gas hydrate fundamentals over the past three years at the Ninth International Conference on Gas Hydrates (ICGH9), and the “Outstanding Young Researcher” award from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers – Singapore Local Section. Additionally, several of his publications have been honored with the “Most Cited Paper” award from their respective journals. His research focuses on the fundamentals and applications of gas hydrates.

Aziz Alhejaili

Aziz is a PhD candidate in Daraboina’s research group at The University of Tulsa. He earned his Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from the same group in Fall 2020, where he worked on desalination via semiclathrate hydrates. His current research interests primarily focus on paraffin deposition as a flow assurance issue, particularly in the characterization of paraffin deposition in the multiphase horizontal flow of oil and gas and the thermodynamics of paraffin precipitation. He has contributed to several publications that were published in prestigious journals. Outside of research, Aziz is a father of two-year-old Ghyna, and he enjoys spending time with her, which helps him stay balanced and inspired in his work.

Bala Saishree Krishna Yadav Ala

Bala Ala is a chemical engineer with an educational foundation, beginning with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University College of Technology, Osmania University and then a master’s degree from the National University of Singapore, where she worked on the development of a fault detection system for process equipment, enhancing safety and efficiency in fluid flow systems. Currently, she is pursuing her doctoral degree at the University of Tulsa, focusing on flow assurance issues. Her research primarily targets wax deposition management strategies, emphasizing chemical treatment methods to understand the chemical inhibitors effects on real field pressures and scenarios.

Manas Rehan Dakumalla

Manas is a Ph.D. student in Russell School of Chemical Engineering at The University of Tulsa and a member of Daraboina Research Lab group. He started Ph.D. in Fall 2023 under the guidance of Dr. Nagu Daraboina. He is currently working on desalination of produced water through Hydrate-Based Desalination technology. He completed Master of Technology in Petroleum Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad, India and Bachelor of Technology in Petroleum Engineering at Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy Visakhapatnam, India.  

Raghav Dadhich

Raghav is a PhD student in Daraboina’s research group at The University of Tulsa. He holds a master’s degree in petroleum engineering from the Ocean Engineering Department at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai (India), where he worked extensively on enhanced oil recovery and gas hydrates, culminating in a publication in an international journal. Raghav’s current research interests focus on the separation of carbon dioxide from fuel gas streams using a hydrate-based gas separation process. Beyond his academic pursuits, Raghav is passionate about playing badminton, table tennis, and swimming. These activities not only keep him physically active but also help him maintain focus and balance in his demanding research work. Raghav’s dedication to his studies, combined with his commitment to personal well-being, underscores his holistic approach to both professional and personal development.