Nikhil Thomas Mathew

A Masters in advanced chemical engineering student at Swansea University.Chemical engineering graduate with a strong interest in water and wastewater systems alongside sustainable energy technologies, seeking to apply process design skills to environmental and low-carbon infrastructure projects. Academic expertise include high marks and in depth knowledge in modules such process control, mass transfer, design project, heat transfer and computational fluid dynamics. High expertise in renewable energy technologies developed through hands on project in perovskite solar cell fabrication, characterisation and performance analysis. Skilled in chemical process design tools,Spear headed group project in waste water sector as the leader and strong experience in the fundamental aspects that make a key framework for chemical engineering.

1) Design project hydrogen generation from pome waste water

• Led a 3-group team to design and simulate a hydrogen production process from POME wastewater using Aspen, validating full mass and energy balances and optimising alternative process routes for yield and feasibility.
• Designed and simulated a 6-cycle PSA hydrogen purification system to evaluate feasibility of low carbon fuel production pathways, integrating safety systems,. developed PFDs and P&IDs, integrated control loops and safety systems, and conducted a comprehensive HAZOP covering hydrogen production, storage, and handling

2) Interface engineering of perovskite-hydrophobic film and bilateral deposition analysis

• Formed hydrophobic film via spin and spray coating of ti02 nanoparticles, Formed perovskites from 3 different halide solution.
• Bilateral deposition strategies and analysis using optical microscopy, Sem and contact angle measurements, Also looked at the values produced in uv-vis and fluorescence spectrometry.
• Demonstrated highest PL intensity (100k units), sharp absorbance at 532 nm, narrow FWHM (16.9 nm), and improved crystal quality, indicating reduced defects and enhanced interlayer stability.

3) Designed a microfluidic device

• Proposed and modelled 2 microfluidic devices that can separate particle for bulk chemical process, achieving 95% efficiency.
• Engineered a device that combined a working of deterministic lateral displacement and pinched flow fractionation, separating particles of closely similar sizes.
• Optimised a microfluidic configuration that combined the working of deterministic lateral displacement and hydrodynamic filtration, achieving greater than 90% efficiency.

3) Seminar Project: Processing and Wear Behaviour of Metal Matrix Composites (MMC)

• Studied fabrication techniques for metal matrix composites, including stir casting, squeeze casting, and vacuum pressure infiltration.
• Analysed the effect of reinforcements (SiC, B₄C) on mechanical properties such as hardness, tensile strength, and wear resistance.
• Evaluated the influence of processing parameters (stirring speed, time) on material homogeneity and performance.
• Investigated wear mechanisms (abrasive, adhesive, fretting) and their dependence on load, temperature, and reinforcement type.
• Reviewed industrial applications of MMCs in heat exchangers, filtration systems, and high-temperature components.

Floor/Promo staff at Perch Pub,Swansea

02/2025-02/2026

• Replenished bar stocks. Refueling kegs and worked in a fast paced work environment, mitigating shortages for colleagues during peak hours.
• Supported promotional activities by engaging with customers and increasing awareness of venue events and offers
• Resolved customer queries and issues professionally, maintaining high service standards