Dr. Nagu Daraboina
Associate Professor | Researcher | Innovator

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. Dr. Daraboina’s team has pioneered experimental methods to advance water treatment and carbon capture using hydrate technology.

He has published over 70 research articles, delivered more than 30 invited talks, and received prestigious awards, including the 2023 Donald W. Davidson Award for gas hydrate research and recognition among the top 2% most cited scientists in 2022. An influential researcher, he also serves as a director for the American Society of Engineering Education division.

• Focused on smart sensing, structural health monitoring, and digital twin integration for
  predictive maintenance.
• Director of the Material Health Monitoring Group at TU Delft; affiliate of University of
  Glasgow.
• Led high-impact research at University of Bristol, University of Glasgow, and
  Amirkabir University.
• Editor/board member of IEEE Sensors Reviews and several materials science journals.
• Strong industry collaborations with Rolls-Royce, Siemens, Airbus, HP, KLM, and other
  global tech leaders.

Affiliation: Delft University of Technology, Netherlands
Engaged School: School of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Dates of Engagement: March 2025