B.Sc. (1998) – PCM,
M.Sc. (2000) – Chemistry,
Ph.D. (2009) – Nanomaterials,
PDF 1 (2009-2011) – Electrochemistry of Lithium-ion battery,
PDF 2 (2011-2012) – Photo-catalyst for Hydrogen generation.
Associate Professor, Siddaganga Institute of Technology (March 2023 – present),
Assistant Professor, Siddaganga Institute of Technology (Oct 2014 – Feb 2023),
Assistant Professor, BMSIT, Bangalore (Oct 2013 – Sept 2014),
Assistant Professor, Jain University, Bangalore (June 2012 – Sept 2013).
Secured a position in the top 2% of scientists in World Scientist and University Rankings since 2021.
Principal Investigator for multiple completed projects with significant funding, including:
₹18.58 Lakhs for “Vanadium oxide based nanostructured materials…”
₹154.49 Lakhs from DST Nanomission for “Green Synthesis of pure and doped nano metal oxides…”
₹14.86 Lakhs from ISRO-RESPOND for “Synthesis of Ta2O5 – Reduced Graphene Oxide Hybrid
Nanomaterials…”
₹22.22 Lakhs from BRNS-DAE, BARC for “Oxide/sulphides of Titanium and Molybdenum…”
₹20 Lakhs from VGST for “A new class of pseudo-capacitive binary metal sulphides anodes for sodium-ion battery.”
Co-Investigator for a VGST-funded project worth ₹20 Lakhs.
Engineering Chemistry,
Technical Chemistry.
Research Areas: Synthesis of nanomaterials for energy related applications, Lithium-ion battery, Hydrogen production, Electro-chemical sensor, Super-capacitor, Degradation of organic dye/industrial pollutants, Graphene Chemistry.
Ph.D. Guidance: Has successfully guided 5 Ph.D. scholars to completion.
321+ Research Contributions including Journals, Conference Proceedings, Book Chapters & Books — Refer Resume for Complete List.
