My research interests have been mainly focused on understanding the chemistry of thermo-catalytic conversion of variety of feedstocks to value added chemicals. Valorization of lignin for the production of valuable chemicals. Theoretical and kinetic modelling of complex reaction systems.

• A. Yerrayya, Upendra Natarajan, R. Vinu. Fast pyrolysis mechanism of guaiacol to simple phenols: Experimental, theoretical and kinetic modelling study. Chemical Engineering Science 207 (2019) 619- 630.
• J. Chopra, D. Mahesh, A. Yerrayya, Rajnish Kumar, R. Vinu, Ramakrishna Sen. Performance enhancement of hydrothermal liquefaction for strategic and sustainable valorization of de-oiled yeast biomass into green-crude. Journal of Cleaner Production 227 (2019) 292-301.
• A. Yerrayya, D.V. Suriapparao, Upendra Natarajan, R. Vinu. Selective production of phenols from lignin via microwave pyrolysis using different carbonaceous susceptors. Bioresource Technology 270 (2018) 519-528.
• Haneef Shijaz, A. Yerrayya, P. V. Suresh, V. Ramsagar, A. Sarath Babu. Analysis of chemical looping combustion integrated IGCC power plant using Indian coal. Energy conversion management 151 (2017) 414-425.
• A. Yerrayya, P. V. Suresh. Syngas fueled chemical looping combustion power plant exergy analysis. Journal of Industrial Pollution Control 32 (1) 2016, 390-396.

• Ph.D. (Chemical Engineering), Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), India, 2019.
• M. Tech (Chemical Engineering), National Institute of Technology Warangal (NITW), India, 2015.
• B. Tech (Chemical Engineering), M.V.G.R College of Engineering, Vizianagaram, India, 2013.

• Kaust Catalysis Center (KCC)
• Division of Physical Science and Engineering (PSE)