Research perspective that brings industry closer.
Visiting faculty connect KIIT’s learning environment with international research, emerging technologies and professional practice in chemical engineering.

Dr. Nagu Daraboina
Associate Professor
Russell School of Chemical Engineering
Expertise shaped by research and practice.
Dr. Daraboina’s work connects flow assurance, hydrate science, carbon capture, water treatment and energy recovery with applied chemical engineering.
Flow Assurance
Research focused on paraffin deposition and dependable energy transport systems.
Carbon Capture
Advancing carbon capture, storage and utilisation through hydrate technology.
Water & Energy
Experimental methods for produced-water desalination and energy recovery.
Academic Exchange
Connecting research insight, professional practice and student learning.
Scholarship with measurable international impact.
70+ research articles · 30+ invited talksHis contributions have been recognised through the 2023 Donald W. Davidson Award for gas hydrate research and inclusion among the top 2% most-cited scientists in 2022.
International research insight, shared with KIIT.
Profile information retained from the School’s published Visiting Faculty page.

Dr. Nagu Daraboina
Dr. Nagu Daraboina is an Associate Professor in the Russell School of Chemical Engineering at The University of Tulsa and the Associate Director of the Tulsa University Paraffin Deposition Projects. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia and a master’s degree from the Indian Institute of Science.
His research focuses on flow assurance, carbon capture, storage and utilization (CCSU), produced water desalination, and energy recovery. His team has pioneered experimental methods to advance water treatment and carbon capture using hydrate technology.
Research that moves between laboratory and society.
Visiting scholarship adds breadth to the School’s research-intensive environment and helps students see how chemical engineering responds to complex global needs.
Research leadershipAssociate Director of the Tulsa University Paraffin Deposition Projects.
Applied innovationHydrate-based approaches to water treatment and carbon capture.
Professional contributionDirector within the American Society for Engineering Education.
Global perspectiveAcademic experience spanning India, Canada and the United States.