AKHIL KADIYALA
Title: Postdoctoral Researcher
Center for Energy & Environmental Sustainability (CEES)
Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas - 77446
Phone: 936-261-1653
E-mail: akkadiyala@pvamu.edu
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Degrees, with field, institution, date, and research topics
 Ph.D. in Engineering (Civil/Environmental), University of Toledo, Ohio (Aug. 2012)
 Dissertation: Development and Evaluation of an Integrated Approach to Study In-Bus Exposure Using
Data Mining and Artificial Intelligence Methods.
 M.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Toledo, Ohio (Aug. 2008)
 Thesis: Identification of Factors Affecting Contaminant Levels and Determination of Infiltration of
Ambient Contaminants in Public Transport Buses Operating on Biodiesel and ULSD Fuels.
 B.Tech. in Civil Engineering, Nagarjuna University, India (Apr. 2006)
 Project: Sea Water Intrusion into Groundwater Aquifers.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 Postdoctoral Associate, CEES, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX: Sep. 2014 – present
 Postdoctoral Associate, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH: Aug. 2012 – Aug. 2014
 Environmental (Air) Quality Intern, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), Detroit,
MI: July 2013 – July 2014
 Advanced Dispersion & Risk Modeling Lab Course Instructor, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH:
Jan. 2009 – May 2013
 Research Assistant, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH: Aug. 2006 – July 2012
 Teaching Assistant, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH: Aug. 2006 – July 2012
SCHOLARLY ARTICLES
Journal Papers
 Kadiyala, A.; Kumar, A. Vector time series based back propagation neural network modeling of air
quality inside a public transportation bus using available software. Environmental Progress &
Sustainable Energy, (Available online). doi: 10.1002/ep.12273
 Kadiyala, A.; Kumar, A. Multivariate time series based back propagation neural network modeling of air
quality inside a public transportation bus using available software. Environmental Progress &
Sustainable Energy, 34(5), 1259-1266. doi: 10.1002/ep.12199
 Kadiyala, A.; Kumar, A. Univariate time series based back propagation neural network modeling of air
quality inside a public transportation bus using available software. Environmental Progress &
Sustainable Energy, 34(2), 319-323. doi: 10.1002/ep.12119
 Kadiyala, A.; Kumar, A. Vector time series models for prediction of air quality inside a public
transportation bus using available software. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy, 33(4), 10691073, 2014. doi: 10.1002/ep.12021
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Kumar, A.; Kadiyala, A.; Sarmah, D. Evaluation of geographic information systems-based spatial
interpolation methods using Ohio indoor radon data. The Open Environmental Engineering Journal, 7,
1-9, 2014. doi: 10.2174/1874829501407010001
Kadiyala, A.; Kumar, A. Multivariate time series models for prediction of air quality inside a public
transportation bus using available software. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy, 33(2), 337341, 2014. doi: 10.1002/ep.11959
Kadiyala, A.; Kumar, A. Development of a pollution prevention tool for sustainable management of
hospital wastes. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy, 32(4), 872-876, 2013.
Kadiyala, A.; Kumar, A. Artificial intelligence: emerging approaches for environmental data analysis.
EM (A&WMA’s Magazine for Environmental Managers), August Issue, 4-7, 2013 (Invited paper).
Kadiyala, A.; Kaur, D.; Kumar, A. Development of hybrid genetic algorithm based neural networks
using regression trees for modeling air quality inside a public transportation bus. Journal of the Air &
Waste Management Association, 63(2), 205-218, 2013. doi:10.1080/10962247.2012.741054
Kadiyala, A.; Kumar, A. Quantification of in-vehicle gaseous contaminants of carbon dioxide and
carbon monoxide under varying climatic conditions. Air Quality, Atmosphere and Health, 6(1), 215-224,
2013. doi: 10.1007/s11869-011-0163-2
Kadiyala, A.; Kumar, A. Univariate time series prediction of air quality inside a public transportation bus
using available software. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy, 31(4), 494-499, 2012.
doi: 10.1002/ep.11708
Kadiyala, A.; Kumar, A. An examination of the sensitivity of sulfur dioxide, nitric oxide, and nitrogen
dioxide concentrations to the important factors affecting air quality inside a public transportation bus.
Atmosphere, 3(2), 266-287, 2012. doi:10.3390/atmos3020266
Kadiyala, A.; Kumar, A. Evaluation of indoor air quality models with the ranked statistical performance
measures using available software. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy, 31(2), 170-175,
2012. doi: 10.1002/ep.11642
Kadiyala, A.; Kumar, A. Development and application of a methodology to identify and rank the
important factors affecting in-vehicle particulate matter. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 213-214, 140146, 2012. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2012.01.072
Kumar, A.; Pinapatruni, N.; Kadiyala, A. A review of patents on energy efficiency based on sector
classification and energy form conserved. Recent Patents on Chemical Engineering, 4(3), 231-240,
2011. doi: 10.2174/1874478811104030231
Kumar, A.; Varadarajan, C.; Kadiyala, A. Management of radon data in the state of Ohio, U.S.A. The
Open Environmental & Biological Monitoring Journal, 4, 57-71, 2011. doi:
10.2174/1875040001104010057
Kadiyala, A.; Kumar, A. Study of in-vehicle pollutant variation in public transport buses operating on
alternative fuels in the city of Toledo, Ohio. The Open Environmental & Biological Monitoring Journal,
4, 1-20, 2011. doi: 10.2174/1875040001104010001
Kadiyala, A.; Kaur, D.; Kumar A. Application of MATLAB to select an optimum performing genetic
algorithm for predicting in-vehicle pollutant concentrations. Environmental Progress & Sustainable
Energy, 29(4), 398-405, 2010. doi: 10.1002/ep.10527
Kadiyala, A.; Kumar, A.; Vijayan, A. Study of occupant exposure of drivers and commuters with
temporal variation of in-vehicle pollutant concentrations in public transport buses operating on
alternative diesel fuels. The Open Environmental Engineering Journal, 3, 55-70, 2010. doi:
10.2174/1874829501003010055
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Kumar, A.; Kadiyala, A.; Poosarala, V.V. A review of patents on treatment methods for waste
minimization. Recent Patents on Chemical Engineering, 3(2), 99-107, 2010. doi:
10.2174/1874478811003020099
Manthena, D.V.; Kadiyala, A.; Kumar, A. Interpolation of radon concentrations using GIS based kriging
and cokriging techniques. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy, 28(4), 487-492, 2009. doi:
10.1002/ep.10407
Kadiyala, A.; Nerella, V.K.V.; Kumar, A. Development of an assessment tool for pollution prevention
and energy efficiency in food industry. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy, 28(3), 310-315,
2009. doi: 10.1002/ep.10398
Poosarala, V.V.; Kumar, A.; Kadiyala, A. Development of a spreadsheet for computing downwind
concentrations based on the USEPA's AERMOD model. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy,
28(2), 185-191, 2009. doi: 10.1002/ep.10366
Kadiyala, A.; Velagapudi, S.; Kumar, A. Development of chemical identification software for
multinational industries. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy, 28(1), 13-19, 2009. doi:
10.1002/ep.10343
Kadiyala, A.; Somuri, D.; Kumar, A. Development of a tool for the assessment of department specific
hospital waste. Environmental Progress, 27(4), 432-438, 2008. doi: 10.1002/ep.10322
Kadiyala, A.; Kumar, A. Application of CART and Minitab software to identify variables affecting
indoor concentration levels. Environmental Progress, 27(2), 160-168, 2008. doi: 10.1002/ep.10292
Kadiyala, A.; Kumar, A. Development of an environmental compliance tool for small businesses.
Environmental Progress, 26(4), 316-326, 2007. doi: 10.1002/ep.10232
Books
 Kumar, A.; Kadiyala, A. Assessment and mitigation of indoor radon problem: a case book for radon
professionals. Bentham Science Publishers: Sharjah, U.A.E. eISBN: 978-1-60805-987-4, 379 pp., 2014.
doi: 10.2174/97816080598741140101
 Kadiyala, A.; Kumar, A. Guidelines for operational evaluation of air quality models: outdoor and indoor
air quality models. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG: Saarbrücken, Germany.
ISBN: 978-3-8465-3277-5, 123 pp. , 2012.
Book Chapters
 Kadiyala, A. Evaluating the role of geographic information systems and AERMOD software in
understanding the impacts of biodiesel as a sustainable alternative fuel for use in public transportation
buses in the city of Toledo and Sylvania township in the State of Ohio, USA, Sustainability Practice and
Education on University Campuses and Beyond, Editor(s): Ashok Kumar and Dong-Shik Kim, Bentham
Science Publishers e-book (Accepted)
 Kadiyala, A.; Kommalapati, R. R.; Huque, Z. Life cycle assessment of a solar power system designed to
meet university energy demand, Sustainability Practice and Education on University Campuses
and Beyond, Editor(s): Ashok Kumar and Dong-Shik Kim, Bentham Science Publishers e-book
(Accepted)
 Shahriar, Md. T.; Kadiyala, A.; Kommalapati, R. R.; Huque, Z. A review of ozone studies in the
Houston-Galveston-Brazoria non-attainment area, Trace Metals in Air, Soil, and Water, Editor(s):
Kendra Evans, Alexa Rihana-Abdalla, Katherine Lanigan, Elizabeth S. Roberts-Kirchhoff, and Mark A.
Benvenuto, American Chemical Society (ACS) Publications (In press).
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Kumar, A.; Kadiyala, A. Mathematical evaluation of the nighttime boundary layer heights and plume
dispersion under calm conditions, Advances in Engineering Research. Volume 8, Chapter 1, Editor:
Victoria M. Petrova, Nova Science Publishers, Inc., ISBN: 978-1-63321-282-4, pp. 1-20, 2014.
Kumar, A.; Velagapudi, S.; Kadiyala, A. Energy assessments using the pollution prevention tools,
Energy Efficiency: Methods, Limitations and Challenges, Chapter 8, Editors: Emmanuel F. Santos
Cavalcanti and Marcos Ribeiro Barbosa, Nova Science Publishers, Inc., ISBN: 978-1-62081-817-6, pp.
169-182, 2012.
Kadiyala, A.; Kumar, A. Examination of two different mathematical techniques for determining the
important factors affecting indoor air quality, Handbook of Genetic Algorithms: New Research, Chapter
4, Editors: Adalberto Ramirez Muñoz and Ignacio Garza Rodriguez, Nova Science Publishers, Inc.,
ISBN: 978-1-62081-184-9, pp. 93-112, 2012.
Kumar, A.; Velagapudi, S.; Nimmatoori, P.; Kadiyala, A.; Manthena, D.V. Analysis of indoor radon
mitigation systems in Ohio, USA., Handbook of Radon: Properties, Applications and Health, Chapter 19,
Editors: Zachary Li and Christopher Feng, Nova Science Publishers, Inc., ISBN: 978-1-62100-177-5, pp.
447-464, 2012.
Pakala, P.; Kumar, A.; Kadiyala, A. Computing the net truncation error for steady state convectivediffusion equation due to finite difference discretization, Advances in Engineering Research. Volume 2,
Chapter 7, Editor: Victoria M. Petrova, Nova Science Publishers, Inc., ISBN: 978-1-61324-709-9, pp.
415-452, 2012.
Manthena, D.V.; Kumar, A.; Kadiyala, A. Development of an approach to predict radon gas
concentrations for unmeasured zip codes using GIS based interpolation techniques, Advances in
Mathematics Research. Volume 15, Chapter 2, Editor: Albert R. Baswell, Nova Science Publishers, Inc.,
ISBN: 978-1-61324-179-0, pp. 47-76, 2012.
Kumar, A.; Kalapati, R.; Kadiyala, A. Development of forecasting models for predicting hourly ozone
concentrations and exceedances for Dayton, OH, using MM5 real-time forecasts, Encyclopedia of Air
Pollution (2 Volume Set), Editor: Mark E. Sheffield, Nova Science Publishers, Inc., ISBN: 978-161761-833-8, pp. 347-374, 2011.
Kumar, A.; Kadiyala, A.; Somuri, D.; Shandilya, K.K.; Velagapudi, S.; Nerella, V.K.V.
Characterization of emissions and indoor air quality of public transport buses using alternative fuels,
Biodiesel: Blends, Properties and Applications, Chapter 9, Editors: Jorge Mario Marchetti and Zhen
Fang, Nova Science Publishers, Inc., ISBN: 978-1-61324-660-3, pp. 215-234, 2011.
Poosarala, V.V.; Kumar, A.; Kadiyala, A. Estimation of uncertainty in predicting ground level
concentrations from direct source releases in an urban area using the US EPA’s AERMOD model
equations, Air Quality, Chapter 8, Editor: Ashok Kumar, Sciyo Publishers, ISBN: 978-953-307-131-2,
pp. 169-200, 2010.
Coutinho, J.; Kumar, A.; Kadiyala, A. Development of artificial neural network models for predicting
maximum daily PM10 concentration near Cincinnati, Ohio, Horizons in Earth Science Research, Chapter
9, Editors: Benjamin Veress and Jozsi Szigethy, Nova Science Publishers, Inc., ISBN: 978-1-61668-7090, pp. 201-224, 2010.
Kumar, A.; Kalapati, R.; Kadiyala, A. Development of forecasting models for predicting hourly ozone
concentrations and exceedances for Dayton, OH, using MM5 real-time forecasts, Environmental and
Regional Air Pollution, Chapter 12, Editors: Dean Gallo and Richard Mancini, Nova Science Publishers,
Inc., ISBN: 978-1-60692-893-6, pp. 315-342, 2009.
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Conference Proceedings
 Shahriar, Md. T.; Kadiyala, A.; Kommalapti, R. R.; Huque, Z. Analyzing weekday and weekend ozone
concentrations in Houston-Galveston-Brazoria area during 2012 summer episode using CAMx, Texas
A&M University System (TAMUS) 12th Annual Pathways Student Research Symposium, Corpus Christi,
TX, October 22-23, 2015.
 Kommalapati, R. R.; Sarkar, S.; Shen, X.; Kadiyala, A.; Huque, Z. Examining the role of anthropogenic
emissions in combination with biogenic emissions on air quality in Houston-Galveston-Brazoria and
Dallas-Fort Worth areas, Proceedings of 108th A&WMA Annual Conference, Raleigh, NC, June 22-25,
2015.
 Shahriar, Md. T.; Kadiyala, A.; Kommalapti, R. R.; Huque, Z. Analyzing the correlation of volatile
organic compounds with ozone formation in the Houston-Galveston-Brazoria area using CAMx,
Proceedings of 249th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Denver, CO, March 22-26, 2015.
 Upadhaya, P.; Kadiyala, A.; Kommalapti, R. R.; Huque, Z. Review of the post combustion carbon
capture technologies with emphasis on polyethylenimine, Proceedings of 249th ACS National Meeting &
Exposition, Denver, CO, March 22-26, 2015.
 Kadiyala, A.; Kumar, A. Identification and ranking of the important factors affecting in-vehicle gaseous
pollutants, Poster Paper #383, Proceedings of 104th A&WMA Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, June 2124, 2011.
 Kadiyala, A.; Kumar, A.; Kaur, D. Comparative performance of back propagation and radial basis
function networks in predicting indoor air quality in a transit microenvironment, International
Conference on Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Environment, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India,
October 29-30, 2010.
 Kumar, A.; Kadiyala, A.; Devabhaktuni, V.; Akkala, A.; Manthena, D.V. Examination of Ohio indoor
radon data, American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST) Proceedings of 22nd
International Radon Symposium, Columbus, OH, October 17-20, 2010.
 Kumar, A.; Kadiyala, A.; Somuri, D.; Shandilya, K.K. Characterization of particulate matter in public
transport buses operating on biodiesel and ULSD fuels. Poster Paper #1105, Proceedings of 103rd
A&WMA Annual Conference, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, June 22-25, 2010.
 Kumar, A.; Kadiyala, A.; Nerella, V.K.V.; Shandilya, K.K.; Velagapudi, S.; Somuri, D. Characterization
of emissions and indoor air quality of public transport buses using biodiesel and ultra-low sulfur diesel,
International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Environmental Science and Engineering,
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, October 26-28, 2009.
 Kadiyala, A.; Kumar, A. Study of in-vehicle pollutant behavior in public transport buses running on
alternative fuels, Paper # 571, Proceedings of 102nd A&WMA Annual Conference, Detroit, MI, June 1619, 2009.
 Kadiyala, A. Application of CART to identify factors affecting indoor air quality in a transport
microenvironment, Transport for a Global Economy: Challenges and Opportunities in the Downturn,
International Transport Forum, Leipzig, Germany, May 26-29, 2009.
 Kadiyala, A.; Kumar, A. Study of factors affecting in-vehicle pollutant levels in the city of Toledo public
transport buses running on biodiesel, Paper # 508, Proceedings of 101st A&WMA Annual Conference,
Portland, OR, June 24-27, 2008.
Conference Oral and Poster Presentations
 Kumar, A.; Kadiyala, A. Exposure assessment using data mining and artificial intelligence methods,
Environmental Seminar, Department of Civil Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India,
January 24, 2013.
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Kumar, A.; Kadiyala, A. Overview of air pollution research at The University of Toledo, Mangalayatan
University, Aligarh, India, January 23, 2013.
Kumar, A.; Nimmatoori, P.; Kadiyala, A. Introduction to indoor air quality (IAQ) in developing
countries, a 1.5-hr lecture at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, October 29, 2010.
Manthena, D.V.; Kadiyala, A.; Kumar, A. Application of cokriging technique to predict radon
concentrations in unmeasured zip codes, International Radon Symposium, Columbus, OH, October 1720, 2010.
Velagapudi, S.; Kadiyala, A. Development and usage of chemical identification software (CIS),
Proceedings of 102nd A&WMA Annual Conference, Detroit, Michigan, June 16-19, 2009.
Kumar, A.; Kadiyala, A.; Shandilya, K; Nerella, V.K.V. Characterization of indoor air pollutants and
emissions from public transport buses using biodiesel, Alternative Energy Technology Forum, Next
Energy and the MIOH UTC, Detroit, April 8, 2009.
Manthena, D.V.; Kadiyala, A. Management of radon database in Ohio and estimating the radon
concentrations for unmeasured zip codes, Science Education Council of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio, December
2, 2008.
Raman, N.V.; Kadiyala, A. Hospitals for a healthy environment, November 25, 2008. (Available online
at http://aprg.utoledo.edu/ppis/H2E.ppt).
Kumar, A.; Kadiyala, A.; Nerella, V.K.V.; Garimella, V.R. Energy efficiency assessment tools, Energy
Workshop, The Society of American Military Engineers and A&WMA, Dayton, June 12, 2008.
(Available online at http://aprg.utoledo.edu/ppis/EEAT.ppt).
Kadiyala, A. Hospital assessment tool (HAT-1.0), Ohio Electricity Environment An Update For
Hospitals, Research and Educational Foundation of the Ohio Hospital Association, Columbus, February
1, 2008.
Technical Reports
 Kumar, A.; Kadiyala, A. Pollution prevention activities in Ohio under PPIS grant. 2007-2009 Final
report for a grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in cooperation with the Ohio
Edison Centers: EISC and TechSolve. February 2010, 103pp.
CONFERENCE SUPERVISION
 Chair of the poster session at “Sustainable U: Perspectives on sustainability in higher education and
beyond in northwest Ohio” conference, conducted at University of Toledo on November 1, 2012.
 About 28 posters were presented by environmental students and professionals on “Sustainability”
PUBLICATION(S) REVIEWER
 Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy
 Journal of Air & Waste Management Association
 Environmental Technology
 Computers, Environment and Urban Systems
 Case Studies on Transport Policy
 Bentham eBooks
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