Praveena Nair

Dedicated academician, researcher, and sustainability advocate with over 10 years of experience in clean technology and environmentalism. Currently serving as the Deputy Director of the Clean Technology Impact Lab. Passionate about promoting sustainable solutions through innovative projects and community engagement. Recognized leader in the field of sustainability, mindfulness, and animal welfare, with extensive experience in public speaking, including as a TEDx speaker.

• Registered Engineer – Board of Engineers (Malaysia) Reg No: GE 82511A
• Institute of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) – Graduate Member Reg No: G107628
• IMecHE Registration Number – 664421
• Certified Train the Trainer (TTT/23747)

• Form commission to safeguard raw water, News Straits Times, 2020-09-08
• It's time to get serious about water contamination, News Straits Times, 2019-12-23
• Covid-19 not an excuse to push back SDG blueprint, News Straits Times, 2020-08-03
• Let Social Enterprises Bloom, News Straits Times, 2020-05-20
• Need to address issue of strays population, The Sun, 2021-11-05
• Mind the Mind, The Sun, Bi-weekly newspaper articles since June 2022
• The Role Of Higher Educational Institutions In Making SDGS A Reality, Business Today, 2022-12-13
• Bridging the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals, Business Today, 2023-03-09
• Mindfulness in Waste Management as a Catalyst to Realising the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, Business Today, 2023-11-16
• Circular Economy a Roadmap for Sustainable Material Use, The Malaysian Insight, 2024-07-26
• Unite to tackle animal welfare issues, public urged , The Sun, 2024-08-08

• Terence Foo Kah Wei, An Application of Research Methodology Framework Relating Cognitive Ergonomics to Sports Science, Taylor’s University, 2012
• Tan Boon Ping, Development of a 3D Printed Myolectric Prosthetics for Animals, UOW Malaysia KDU, 2017
• Foo Kai Zhui, Investigation of the Antibacterial Performance of Zinc Nanocolloid, Taylor’s University, 2022
• Lo Ker Li, Biomimetic Carbon Dots-Zeolite Nanocomposite based on Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Taylor’s University, 2023
• Tan Ee Jin, Containerized Portable Water Treatment Plant for Remote Areas, Taylor’s University, 2023
• Mohd Nazhan Nagoor Pitchai, Cost-Effective, Scalable, And Sustainable Recycling of Powdered Fire-Extinguisher Waste, Taylor’s University, 2023
• Russell Evangelino Jillian Bong, Stimulation of Air Flow and Temperature Distribution in a Data Centre, Taylor’s University, 2023
• Luo Chuan Xu, Pore Parameter Selection for Fused Deposition Modelling of Fuel Cell, Taylor’s University, 2023

• IMecHE guest speaker on 3D printing for prosthetics using natural materials (2021)
• Exco Member of Ikatan Komuniti Selamat (Alliance of Safe Community) under the tutelage of Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, Malaysia’s Social Activist
• Vice President of Malaysian Animal Welfare Association (MAWA)
• Member of Educational, Welfare & Research Foundation Malaysia (EWRF)
• Board Member of Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA)
• Invited Speaker for UiTM’s Faculty of Engineering Webinar entitled 'Improper Face Mask Disposal' – 06/19/2021
• Invited Speaker for Kawan Komuniti Selangor and MBPJ Zon 2’s Webinar – 'Detrimental Effects of Plastic Waste' – 11/23/2022
• Moderator – Women Energize Conference 2023
• Advisor – Empowered Women Engineer’s Club (EWE) Taylor’s University (2024)
• Invited Speaker Mindfulness and Sustainability - Manipal University, Jaipur, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Ahmedabad, Symbiosis International University, Pune, and Amity University, Lucknow (2024)

• Journal Article, Spatial network analysis to construct simplified wing structural models for Biomimetic Micro Air Vehicles, Sivasankaran, P. N., Ward, T. A., Aerospace Science and Technology, 49, 259-268, 2016-01-01
• Journal Article, Static strength analysis of dragonfly inspired wings for biomimetic micro aerial vehicles, Sivasankaran, P. N., Ward, T. A., Viyapuri, R., Johan, M. R., Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, 29, 2, 411-423, 2016-01-01
• Journal Article, An experimental study of elastic properties of dragonfly-like flapping wings for use in biomimetic micro air vehicles (BMAVs), Sivasankaran, P. N., Ward, T. A., Salami, E., Viyapuri, R., Fearday, C. J., Johan, M. R., Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, 2017-01-01
• Journal Article, Effects of heat treatment on chitosan nanocomposite film reinforced with nanocrystalline cellulose and tannic acid, Rubentheren, V., Ward, T. A., Chee, C. Y., Nair, P., Salami, E., Fearday, C., Carbohydrate polymers, 140, 202-208, 2016-01-01
• Journal Article, Physical and chemical reinforcement of chitosan film using nanocrystalline cellulose and tannic acid, Rubentheren, V., Ward, T.A., Chee, C.Y., Nair, P., Cellulose, 22, 4, 2529-2541, 2015-01-01
• Journal Article, Experimental analysis of artificial dragonfly wings using black graphite and fiberglass for use in Biomimetic Micro Air Vehicles (BMAVs), Nair, P., Ward, T. A., Viyapuri, R., Johan, M. R., MATEC Web of Conferences, 30, 2015-01-01
• Journal Article, The effect of Nomex composites in different solutions, Nair, P., Johan, M.R, ICYRAM 2012, Singapore, 2012-01-01
• Journal Article, Experimental study on drilling process of CFRP composite laminate, Azmir, M. A., Nair Sivasankaran, P., Hamedon, Z., Materials Science Forum, 638, 927-932, 2010-01-01
• Journal Article, An Application of Research Methodology Framework Relating Cognitive Ergonomics to Sport Science, Wai, T. F. K., Sivasankaran, P. N., EURECA, Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus, 2014-01-01
• Journal Article, A Conceptual Framework on the Green Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles using Soap Nuts, Sivasankaran P.N, Ainon S, SJ Tan, International Journal of Engineering and Technology (UAE), 8, 1.1, 2019-01-01
• Journal Article, A review on the orthotics and prosthetics and the potential of kenaf composites as alternative materials for ankle-foot orthosis, Shahar, F. S., Sultan, M. T. H., Lee, S. H., Jawaid, M., Shah, A. U. M., Safri, S. N. A., Sivasankaran, P. N., Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 99, 169-185, 2019-01-01
• Journal Article, Tensile properties and potential applications of Moringa Oleifera bark-silicone biocomposite, Jusoh, N. A. I., Manssor, N. A. S., Rajendra, P. N., Irfai, M. A., Mahmud, J., AIP Conference Proceedings, 2499, 1, 040010, 2022-11-01
• Journal Article, A review on gas diffusion layer in proton exchange membrane fuel cell: Materials and manufacturing, Luo C, Choo HL, Ahmad H, Sivasankaran PN, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 2023-01-01
• Journal Article, Pore Parameter Selection for Fused Deposition Modelling of Gas Diffusion Layers in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells, Luo C, Choo HL, Ahmad H, Sivasankaran PN, Journal of Plastic Film and Sheeting, Accepted
• Journal Article, Pore Parameter Selection for Fused Deposition Modelling of Fuel Cell Gas Diffusion Layers, Luo C, Choo HL, Ahmad H, Sivasankaran PN, Journal of Reinforced Plastic and Composites, Accepted

As a passionate academician and leader in clean technology, I have dedicated over a decade to advancing sustainability. As the Deputy Director of the Clean Technology Impact Lab, I lead research and education initiatives that foster environmental solutions. I founded GV Medhini Consultancy & Resources to promote green solutions and organized the PERMINDA Green Symposium, bringing industry leaders together to advance sustainable practices. My achievements include winning multiple international innovation awards for the MOBSIL project and delivering TEDx talks on mindfulness and sustainability. I am honored to have received the Malaysia’s Women Leaders Award from the World Women Leadership Congress. As Vice President of the Malaysian Animal Welfare Association, I integrate my commitment to animal welfare into my work, striving to inspire communities toward a sustainable future. Through my publications and media engagements, I continue to advocate for sustainability and mindfulness.

• Professional Technologist (Ts)
• Certified ESG Sustainability Innovator (CESGi)
• Certified ESG Sustainability Practitioner (CESP)
• Chartered Engineer (CEng)
• Member of the Board of Engineers (Malaysia)
• Graduate Member of the Institute of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM)
• Committee Member of the Engineering Education Technical Division (E2TD), Institute of Engineers, Malaysia
• Certified Mental Health & Awareness Practitioner
• Certified Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) Practitioner