Lakshmi Daggubati

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to conduct comprehensive studies and generate valuable insights.
• Conducted thorough literature reviews to identify gaps in knowledge and inform future research directions.
• Managed multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
• Tailored research approaches to address specific community needs, leading to impactful societal contributions.
• Conducted in-depth investigations into the behavior and fate of chemical contaminants (including metals, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Polychlorinated Biphenyls, Polyfluoroalkyl substance phthalates, PFAS, in recycled plastics and their derived products.
• Partnered with recycling facilities to optimize operational processes and improve the quality of recycled materials.
• Developed and refined laboratory protocols for the accurate measurement of physical and chemical pollutants in environmental samples.
• Good sound knowledge in microscopy, spectroscopy and chromatography analysis (FTIR, GCMS, ICPMS, LCMS, and SEM)

• Team Member - Assessing microplastics in sludge, biosolids, and biochar, in collaboration with Logan City Council.
• Team Member - Raw Material Optimisation-Regional Decentralisation Agenda- Project on PFAS in compostable food containers
• Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
• Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.

• Evaluated emerging technologies for potential integration into ongoing research efforts.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and high-quality deliverables.
• Developed and coordinated delivery of cost-effective communication and community engagement strategies, optimizing community and stakeholder needs.
• Organizing workshops and training programs relevant to the projects.
• Collaborating with government officials and clients to address project-related aspects and maintaining ongoing interaction, including follow-ups.
• Collaborated with subject matter experts, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities to gather relevant information and ensure accuracy in content.
• Organizing workshops and training sessions
• Preparation of documentation and report writing, overseeing the project's document verification process, and submitting finalized documents

• Supporting the Project Leader in the execution of projects and programs under their purview and successfully coordinated and managed the entire project life cycle, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality manuals.
• Crafting project proposals and engaging in work related to environmental initiatives.
• Contributing to research studies within the projects
• Aiding in documentation and report writing, overseeing the project's document verification process, and submitting finalized documents
• Assisting the Program Leader in the execution of training programs at the Administrative Staff College of India for managerial professionals from various sectors such as government, industries, and consulting firms. This includes preparation and coordination of the training sessions.

• Conducting Environmental Auditing
• Highlighted company achievements in waste diversion in detailed monthly reports.
• Improved environmental awareness by developing and implementing educational programs for the community.
• Enhanced company sustainability practices by conducting regular audits and recommending improvements in waste management and energy efficiency.

Trainee in Implementation of Environmental Management System ISO14001 within the organisation

• Drafted technical papers and reports based on analysis and interpretations EMS ISO 14001
• Analyzed individual business needs to determine methods of environmentally-friendly and cost-effective waste reduction, recycling and disposal.