Nikita Singh is a dedicated researcher and PhD candidate at Durban University of Technology, South Africa, specializing in green biotechnology, biofuel production, and wastewater treatment. With 2 Scopus-indexed publications, 1 citation, and an h-index of 1, her research contributes to advancing sustainable bioprocessing and environmental innovation. Singh’s work on the co-cultivation of Scenedesmus sp. and duckweed has introduced a novel biofuel and biomass production approach that enhances lipid yields while simultaneously treating industrial wastewater. Her studies integrate advanced statistical techniques, including Design of Experiments and Box–Behnken optimization, to improve reactor performance and hydrodynamic efficiency. Her publications in Chemical Engineering Transactions and Results in Engineering reflect the scientific depth of her contributions to green engineering and bioprocess optimization. Singh has represented her institution at international forums such as CHISA and GCCE, demonstrating her global research engagement. In addition to research excellence, she mentors junior scholars and fosters innovation in renewable energy applications. Her recognition as a Top 100 GradStar and winner of the International Wetskills Challenge underscores her leadership and dedication to sustainable science. Through her innovative work, Nikita Singh exemplifies the next generation of biotechnology researchers driving the future of green energy and environmental resilience.
Featured Publications
Singh, N., Chetty, M., & Rathilal, S. (2024). Cultivation of Scenedesmus sp., Chlorella vulgaris, and Spirulina platensis in sewage industrial wastewater: Bench-scale optimization for biofuel production. Chemical Engineering Transactions. Citation: 1
Singh, N., Chetty, M., & Rathilal, S. (2025). Optimization of hydrodynamics for enhanced co-cultivation in bubble column reactors: Investigating flow dynamics and biomass productivity. Results in Engineering.