Personal profile
Research interests
Waste-to-energy and value-added products
Our aim is to develop commercially viable processes to convert bio and plastic wastes to energy, fuel (including hydrogen), and other value-added products. Our research is focused on anaerobic digestion for processing bio-wastes and pyrolysis for processing bio and plastic wastes.
Renewable Energy Systems
Our aim is to develop control and optimisation of grid systems with distributed renewable energy resources to accommodate high levels of renewable energy in the grid by solving challenges in maintaining stability and reliability of the grid whilst delivering affordable renewable electricity and thus contributing towards the achievement of 100% renewable power systems.
AI and Data Analytics
AI and data analytics have become important tools for enabling automation and data-driven control and optimisation for a wide variety of processes. We are interested in applying these tools to chemical processes as well as renewable power systems.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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2021 Rainmaker Start-up: ARC Industry Transformation Training Centre - Advanced Manufacturing
Krishnan, K. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Elumalai, N. K. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Thennadil, S. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Shanmugam, B. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Azam, S. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A) & Yeo, C. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B)
7/10/21 → 31/01/23
Project: Research
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2021 SURF 3 - Renewable Energy Microgrid Hub for Applied Research and Training
Thennadil, S. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A) & Shanmugam, B. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B)
21/09/21 → 28/02/25
Project: Research
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2022 IAS Rainmaker Start -up: Viability of carbon capture in the NT
Herrera Diaz, L. F. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Thennadil, S. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B), Ompong, D. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B), Elumalai, N. K. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B) & Khanam, T. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B)
23/05/22 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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Bioenergy for PV Hybrid Electricity Generation
Trombley, J. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A) & Thennadil, S. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A)
10/04/18 → 31/07/21
Project: Research
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CDU-PWC Graduate Electrical Engineer Pilot Program
Ramsey, R. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A) & Thennadil, S. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A)
11/07/22 → 30/08/24
Project: Research
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Confidentiality Agreement with Central Petroleum Limited - Understanding and developing methods for automated environmental monitoring approach for flaring and venting
Thennadil, S. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A)
25/05/16 → 24/05/18
Project: Research
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Constrained Kalman Filtering: A Compensating Approach
Thennadil, S. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A) & Baker, F. M. (Student Investigator)
20/03/17 → …
Project: HDR Project › PhD
Research output
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Advancing bromine recovery: Solid-phase fixation during calcium-assisted pyrolysis of TTBP–TAZ (Tris(2,4,6-tribromophenyl)-1,3,5-triazine) and TBBPA (Tetrabromobisphenol A)
Ojo, C. O., Bekele, A. G., Levchik, S., Murthy, V., Aguilar-Morones, A. A., Thennadil, S. N., Tenney, J. & Długogórski, B. Z., Apr 2026, In: Journal of Hazardous Materials. 508, p. 1-18 18 p., 141903.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A review of artificial intelligence techniques for anomaly detection in smart grid
Al Amin Sarker, M., Jayaraj, I. A., Shanmugam, B., Azam, S. & Thennadil, S., Jan 2026, In: Artificial Intelligence Review. 59, 2, p. 1-56 56 p., 69.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cyber attack detection in smart grids: A survey of methods, challenges and future directions
Vigneshwaran, P., Thuseethan, S., Shanmugam, B. & Thennadil, S., Jan 2026, In: Computer Science Review. 60, p. 1-27 27 p., 100915.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Development and safety evaluation of sugar painting candies with maltitol as a sugar substitute
He, S., Wu, Y., Sun, X., Wang, H., Young, D. J., Thennadil, S., Zeng, L., Wong, J. W. C., Alhaji, J. H. & Ibrahim, M., 1 Jan 2026, In: International Journal of Food Science and Technology. 61, 1, p. 1-11 11 p., vvag001.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Conv-Ensemble for Solar Power Prediction With First Nations Seasonal Information
Thuseethan, S., Gangajaliya, S., Hamlin, L., Shanmugam, B. & Thennadil, S., 2025, In: IEEE Open Journal of the Computer Society. 6, p. 884-895 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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SDN-Enabled IoT Security Frameworks—A Review of Existing Challenges
Mishra, S. R., Shanmugam, B., Yeo, K. C. & Thennadil, S., Mar 2025, In: Technologies. 13, 3, p. 1-38 38 p., 121.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Shaping the future aspects of hydrogen: Production, storage, and transportation for integrating green energy into power systems
Siddique, A. H., Bhuiyan, M. R. I., Karim, A., Azam, S., Aghaei, J. & Thennadil, S., Nov 2025, In: Energy Strategy Reviews. 62, p. 1-30 30 p., 101984.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Press/Media
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CDU joins network to promote Asiaas green energy
26/10/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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New Findings from Charles Darwin University in the Area of Fuel Research Reported (Model-free Measurements of Calorific Content and Ash Content of Mixed Garden Wastes Using a Bomb Calorimeter)
Thennadil, S. & Wang, C.
21/11/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Testing facility taking part in innovative Alice Springs Future Grid project
23/05/22
1 item of Media coverage
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Outback town teams with CDU to research renewable energy future
22/05/22
1 item of Media coverage
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Integrating solar into the LNG industry can reduce Australia’s carbon footprint, says report
29/10/21
1 item of Media coverage
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Charles Darwin Uni celebrates hydrogen first in the NT
28/01/24
1 item of Media coverage
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Outback town teams CDU to research renewable energy future
22/05/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research