Dr. Katuri’s research focuses on “underpinning anaerobic microbial oxidations for sustainable resource recovery (H2 and water) from wastewaters, based on electron transfer between electroactive biofilms and carbon surfaces”. His interdisciplinary microbial-mediated resource recovery research links microbiology, electrochemistry, molecular microbial ecology and membrane science with applications in engineered electrochemical membrane biofilm reactors.

• Katuri, K. P., Ali, M., & Saikaly, P. E. (2019). The role of microbial electrolysis cell in urban wastewater treatment: integration options, challenges, and prospects. Current Opinion in Biotechnology, 57, 101-110. DOI: 10.1016/j.copbio.2019.03.008
• Katuri, K. P., Kalathil, S., Ragab, A., Bian, B., Alqahtani, M. F., Pant, D., & Saikaly, P. E. (2018). Dual-Function Electrocatalytic and Macroporous Hollow-Fiber Cathode for Converting Waste Streams to Valuable Resources. Advanced Materials, 30, 30. DOI: 10.1002/adma.201801243
• Katuri, K. P., Bettahalli, N. M. S., Wang, X., Matar, G., Chisca, S., Nunes, S. P., & Saikaly, P. E. (2016). A Microfiltration Polymer-Based Hollow-Fiber Cathode as a Promising Advanced Material for Simultaneous Recovery of Energy and Water. Advanced Materials, 28, 9504-9511. DOI: 10.1002/adma.201603100
• Werner, C. M., Katuri, K. P., Rao, H. A., Chen, W., Lai, Z., Logan, B. E., Amy, G. L., & Saikaly, P. E. (2016). Graphene-Coated Hollow Fiber Membrane as the Cathode in Anaerobic Electrochemical Membrane Bioreactors - Effect of Configuration and Applied Voltage on Performance and Membrane Fouling. Environmental Science & Technology, 50(8), 4439-4447. DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.5b05724
• Rao, H. A., Katuri, K. P., Gorron, E., Logan, B. E., & Saikaly, P. E. (2016). Multiple paths of electron flow to current in microbial electrolysis cells fed with low and high concentrations of propionate. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 100, 5999-6011. DOI: 10.1007/s00253-016-7483-9
• Katuri, K. P., Werner, C. M., Jimenez-Sandoval, R. J., Chen, W., Jeon, S., Logan, B. E., Lai, Z., Amy, G. L., & Saikaly, P. E. (2014). A Novel Anaerobic Electrochemical Membrane Bioreactor (AnEMBR) with Conductive Hollow-Fiber Membrane for Treatment of Low-Organic Strength Solutions. Environmental Science & Technology, 48(21), 12833-12841. DOI: 10.1021/es504392n

• Ph.D., Bio-Engineering, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), India, 2005
• M.Sc., Environmental Science & Technology, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), India, 2000
• B.Sc., Biology, Nagarjuna University, India, 1996

• 2014–Present: Research Scientist, KAUST, Saudi Arabia
• 2013-2014: SABIC Research Fellow, KAUST, Saudi Arabia
• 2012-2013: Postdoctoral Fellow, KAUST, Saudi Arabia
• 2010–2011: Senior Researcher, School of Chemistry, National University of Ireland, Galway, Republic of Ireland
• 2008–2010: Marie Curie Experienced Researcher, Department of Microbiology/Microbial Energy Research Center, National University of Ireland, Ireland
• 2006–2008: Marie Curie Experienced Researcher, School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials/School of Civil Engineering & Geosciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

• Best innovation award for technological advancement from International Society of Microbial Electrochemical Technologies (ISMET)                        
• Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) outstanding research fellowship           
• Marie Curie Fellowship, European Union FP6 program
• YWP best poster ward in IWA 11th world congress on anaerobic digestion, Brisbane, Australia

Division of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering (BESE)​