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ENERGY INSTITUTE - BENGALURU Center of RGIPT (An Institution of National Importance, MoPNG, Govt. of India) Yelahanka, Bengaluru - INDIA ZIP CODE : 560064 ResearcherID: J-5095-2012 ORCID ID: 000-0001-6855-2192 Scopus Author ID: 36805716200 Google Scholar Citations |
Academic Credentials
Ph.D. : Physics (Full time - July 2010 - September 2013), Sri Venkateswara University, India
M.Sc. : Physics, 2006 - 2008, Distinction (76.3 %), Sri Venkateswara University, Andhra Pradesh - India
Electives : Condensed Mater Physics and Advanced Communication Electronics
B.Sc. : 2003 - 2006, Distinction (84.5 %), Sri Venkateswara University, Andhra Pradesh - India
Subjects : Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
Intermediate : 2001 - 2003, Distinction (85.1 %), Board of Intermediate Education, Hyderabad., Andhra Pradesh - India
Subjects : Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
SSC : 2000 – 2001, Distinction (79.0 %), Secondary School Board, Andhra Pradesh - India
Computer Knowledge : Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA)
M.Sc. : Physics, 2006 - 2008, Distinction (76.3 %), Sri Venkateswara University, Andhra Pradesh - India
Electives : Condensed Mater Physics and Advanced Communication Electronics
B.Sc. : 2003 - 2006, Distinction (84.5 %), Sri Venkateswara University, Andhra Pradesh - India
Subjects : Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
Intermediate : 2001 - 2003, Distinction (85.1 %), Board of Intermediate Education, Hyderabad., Andhra Pradesh - India
Subjects : Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
SSC : 2000 – 2001, Distinction (79.0 %), Secondary School Board, Andhra Pradesh - India
Computer Knowledge : Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA)
Achievements
- Awarded NESA YOUNG SCIENTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD 2021 by the NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ACADEMY, NEW DELHI- INDIA.
- INSPIRE Faculty Award, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India-July 2018.
- Awarded Postdoc Fellowship at World Class University Nano Research Centre, Yeungnam University, South Korea.
- Got First rank in S.S.C., Intermediate and B.Sc. Degree.
- Got Best student award in M.Sc. (Physics).
- Got NCC ‘A, B & C’ Certificates.
Ongoing Project
I. Title : Effective strategies to design and develop on-demand carbon based metal oxide flexible supercapacitors for next generation energy storage devices
Budget : Rs. 35,00,000/-
Duration: 5 Years
Sponsoring Agency: Ministry of Science & Technology, Department of Science & Technology, India
II. Title : Understanding Atomic and Electronic Structure of Small Atomic Clusters of Transition Metal Atoms Impregnated C3N4 for Multifarious Photo-, and Electro- Catalytic Applications
Budget : Rs. 8,70,000/-
Duration: 3 Years
Sponsoring Agency: RGIPT - Jais, India
Research Interest
Wide Bandgap Metal Oxides; Defect-State/Non-Stoichiometry of Metal Oxides; Band Alignment at Semiconductor Junctions; Optical Properties of Nanomaterials; Carbon-Based High Surface Area Materials (Graphene, CNT, Micro/Mesoporous Carbon)/Metal-Oxide Composites for Supercapacitors/Batteries/Fuel Cells; Electro-/Photo-catalysts.
Research Highlights
- Development of nanostructured cathodes, anodes for rechargeable metal-ion/metal-air batteries.
- Designing of novel noble metal free electrocatalysts for energy storage and conversion devices.
- Tuning of work function of inorganic/organic semiconductors to construct band alignment at heterojunction of p-p, n-n and p-n type composites for optoelectronic applications.
- Development of carbon (CNTs/CNFs/graphene) based metal oxide (zinc oxide/titanium oxide) nano-composites/hybrids as an electrode material for supercapacitors.
- Morphology-controlled titaniareduced graphene oxide (RGO) composites for improvement of electrochemical properties. In situ synthesis of carbon based metal oxides to increase interfacial contact strength for better interfacial applications.
- Detailed investigation of chemical bonding between CNFs and ZnO was carried out. Annealing atmosphere and temperature dependent electrochemical properties of carbon based metal oxides. Investigation of bonding between carbon nanofibers and ZnO using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and HRTEM studies
- Toxicity of metal/metal oxides to the living and cancer cell lines was investigated.
Host dependent luminescence properties of rare-earth ions doped phosphate and borate materials for white light emission. Strain-dependent luminescence properties of rare-earth ion doped phosphors for white LEDs.
Enhancement of second harmonic generation efficiency of organic (gamma glycine) crystal in the presence of inorganic (such as KF, KBr, MgCl2) materials for non-linear optical (NLO) application.
Work Experience (Post PhD)
Yeungnam University, South Korea
World Class University (WCU) Nano Research Centre (NRC)
Research Institute of Mechanical Engineering and Technology
Postdoctoral fellow – December, 2013 to February, 2014 (3 months)
Research/Assistant Professor – March, 2014 to December, 2018 (4 Years 9 months)
Indian Institute of Science, India-Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit
Inspire Faculty – December 2018 to February 2021 (2 years 2 months)
World Class University (WCU) Nano Research Centre (NRC)
Research Institute of Mechanical Engineering and Technology
Postdoctoral fellow – December, 2013 to February, 2014 (3 months)
Research/Assistant Professor – March, 2014 to December, 2018 (4 Years 9 months)
Indian Institute of Science, India-Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit
Inspire Faculty – December 2018 to February 2021 (2 years 2 months)
Teaching Experience (Pre PhD)
- Worked as a Lecturer in Physics/Electronics, Department of Physics/Electronics in GATE Degree College, Tirupati for two years (from June 2008 to May 2010) in handling theory and practical classes.
- Worked as an Academic Consultant (Teaching Assistant) in Five Year Integrated M.Sc Course in Physics, Department of Physics, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati from June 2011 to April 2013.
