
"......... Maa Te Sangostvakarmani".
"Talent wins games, but team work and intelligence wins championships."----- Michael Jeffrey Jordan __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Dr. Prabeer Barpanda,
Associate Professor,
B. Engg. (Ceramic Engg.), National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Bharat. (1998-2002)
M. Phil. (Materials Modeling), The University of Cambridge, UK. (2003-2004)
Ph.D. (Materials Science & Engg.), Rutgers University, NJ, USA. (2005-2008)
E-mail: prabeer-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in
Web: http://www.prabeer.org
Associate Professor,
B. Engg. (Ceramic Engg.), National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Bharat. (1998-2002)
M. Phil. (Materials Modeling), The University of Cambridge, UK. (2003-2004)
Ph.D. (Materials Science & Engg.), Rutgers University, NJ, USA. (2005-2008)
E-mail: prabeer-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in
Web: http://www.prabeer.org

Dr. Ramesh J. Deokate,
SERB TARE Fellow,
B. Sc. (Physics), Shivaji University, Kohlapur, MH, Bharat. (1999-2002)
M. Sc. (Physics), Shivaji University, Kohlapur, MH, Bharat. (2003-2005)
Ph.D. (Physics), Shivaji University, Kohlapur, MH, Bharat. (2007-2010)
Research Interest: Nanostructured cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries
E-mail: rameshjd-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in
SERB TARE Fellow,
B. Sc. (Physics), Shivaji University, Kohlapur, MH, Bharat. (1999-2002)
M. Sc. (Physics), Shivaji University, Kohlapur, MH, Bharat. (2003-2005)
Ph.D. (Physics), Shivaji University, Kohlapur, MH, Bharat. (2007-2010)
Research Interest: Nanostructured cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries
E-mail: rameshjd-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in

Dr. Abhisek Padhy,
IoE Postdoctoral Fellow,
B. Sc. (Chemistry), Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, OR, Bharat. (2011-2014)
M. Sc. (Chemistry), Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla, OR, Bharat. (2014-2016)
Project Assistant, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, TS, Bharat. (2016-2017)
Ph. D. (Chemistry), National Institute Science Edu. Res., Bhubaneswar, OR, Bharat. (2018-2023)
Research Interest: Nanoscale materials for metal-ion capacitors
E-mail: abhisekpadhy-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in
IoE Postdoctoral Fellow,
B. Sc. (Chemistry), Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, OR, Bharat. (2011-2014)
M. Sc. (Chemistry), Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla, OR, Bharat. (2014-2016)
Project Assistant, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, TS, Bharat. (2016-2017)
Ph. D. (Chemistry), National Institute Science Edu. Res., Bhubaneswar, OR, Bharat. (2018-2023)
Research Interest: Nanoscale materials for metal-ion capacitors
E-mail: abhisekpadhy-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in

Ms. Deepa Singh,
B. Sc. (Chemistry), Hansraj College, Delhi University, Bharat. (2013-2016)
M. Sc. (Chemistry), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bharat. (2017-2019)
Ph.D. (Materials Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bharat. (2019-present)
Research Interest: New oxide and polyanionic electrodes for zinc-ion batteries
E-mail: deepasingh-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in
B. Sc. (Chemistry), Hansraj College, Delhi University, Bharat. (2013-2016)
M. Sc. (Chemistry), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bharat. (2017-2019)
Ph.D. (Materials Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bharat. (2019-present)
Research Interest: New oxide and polyanionic electrodes for zinc-ion batteries
E-mail: deepasingh-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in

Mr. Shahan Atif,
B. Sc. (Chemistry), Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP, Bharat. (2014-2017)
M. Sc. (Chemistry), Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), TN, Bharat. (2017-2019)
Ph.D. (Materials Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bharat. (2020-present)
Research Interest: Perovskite frameworks for metal-ion and metal-air batteries
E-mail: shahanatif-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in
B. Sc. (Chemistry), Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP, Bharat. (2014-2017)
M. Sc. (Chemistry), Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), TN, Bharat. (2017-2019)
Ph.D. (Materials Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bharat. (2020-present)
Research Interest: Perovskite frameworks for metal-ion and metal-air batteries
E-mail: shahanatif-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in

Ms. Jaya Yadav,
B. Sc. (Physical Sciences), Kirori Mal College, Delhi University, Bharat. (2014-2017)
M. Sc. (Chemistry), Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), TS, Bharat. (2017-2019). Ph.D. (Materials Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bharat. (2021-present)
Research Interest: Investigation of manganese-based insertion materials for secondary batteries
E-mail: jayay-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in
B. Sc. (Physical Sciences), Kirori Mal College, Delhi University, Bharat. (2014-2017)
M. Sc. (Chemistry), Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), TS, Bharat. (2017-2019). Ph.D. (Materials Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bharat. (2021-present)
Research Interest: Investigation of manganese-based insertion materials for secondary batteries
E-mail: jayay-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in

Mr. Doddi Nikhil,
B. Tech. (Metallurgy), Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, AP, Bharat. (2014-2018)
System Engineer, Infosys Technologies Limited, Hyderabad, TS, Bharat. (2018-2019)
Project Assistant, ARCI, Chennai, TN, Bharat (2019-2021)
Ph.D. (Materials Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bharat. (2021-present)
Research Interest: Phosphate-based polyanionic cathode materials for (post) Li-ion batteries
E-mail: nikhildoddi-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in
B. Tech. (Metallurgy), Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, AP, Bharat. (2014-2018)
System Engineer, Infosys Technologies Limited, Hyderabad, TS, Bharat. (2018-2019)
Project Assistant, ARCI, Chennai, TN, Bharat (2019-2021)
Ph.D. (Materials Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bharat. (2021-present)
Research Interest: Phosphate-based polyanionic cathode materials for (post) Li-ion batteries
E-mail: nikhildoddi-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in

Ms. Megha Karn,
B. Sc. (Chemistry), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, UP, Bharat. (2017-2020)
M. Sc. (Chemistry), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, UP, Bharat. (2020-2022)
Ph.D. (Materials Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bharat. (2023-present)
Research Interest: New sulfate class of polyanionic cathode materials for secondary batteries
E-mail: meghakarn-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in
B. Sc. (Chemistry), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, UP, Bharat. (2017-2020)
M. Sc. (Chemistry), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, UP, Bharat. (2020-2022)
Ph.D. (Materials Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bharat. (2023-present)
Research Interest: New sulfate class of polyanionic cathode materials for secondary batteries
E-mail: meghakarn-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in

Mr. Mata Prasad Sharma,
B. Sc. (Chemistry), St. John's College, Agra, UP, Bharat. (2017-2020)
M. Sc. (Physics), Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD), New Delhi, Bharat. (2020-2022)
Ph.D. (Materials Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bharat. (2023-present)
Research Interest: Development of all spinel lithium-ion batteries
E-mail: matasharma-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in
B. Sc. (Chemistry), St. John's College, Agra, UP, Bharat. (2017-2020)
M. Sc. (Physics), Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD), New Delhi, Bharat. (2020-2022)
Ph.D. (Materials Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bharat. (2023-present)
Research Interest: Development of all spinel lithium-ion batteries
E-mail: matasharma-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in

Mr. Nithesh Sriraam Muthusamy,
B. Tech. (Biotechnolgy), SRM University, Chennai, TN, Bharat. (2020-2024)
Ph.D. (Materials Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bharat. (2024-present)
Research Interest: New cathode materials for post Li-ion batteries
E-mail: nitheshm-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in
B. Tech. (Biotechnolgy), SRM University, Chennai, TN, Bharat. (2020-2024)
Ph.D. (Materials Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bharat. (2024-present)
Research Interest: New cathode materials for post Li-ion batteries
E-mail: nitheshm-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in

Ms. Swathi N.,
B. Sc. (Chem.), St. Aloysius College, Mangalore, KA, Bharat. (2007-2010)
M. Sc. (Chem.), National Institute of Technology (NIT) Suratkhal, KA, Bharat. (2010-2012)
Ph.D. (ERP) (Materials Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bharat. (2025-present)
Research Interest: Inorganic materials for electrocatalysis
E-mail: swathin-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in
B. Sc. (Chem.), St. Aloysius College, Mangalore, KA, Bharat. (2007-2010)
M. Sc. (Chem.), National Institute of Technology (NIT) Suratkhal, KA, Bharat. (2010-2012)
Ph.D. (ERP) (Materials Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bharat. (2025-present)
Research Interest: Inorganic materials for electrocatalysis
E-mail: swathin-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in

Mr. Tushar Gohil,
B. Sc. (Chem.), Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Kolkata, Bharat. (2019-2022)
M. Sc. (Chem.), Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Kolkata, Bharat. (2022-2024)
Ph.D. (Materials Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bharat. (2025-present)
Research Interest: Insertion materials for (post)Li-ion batteries
E-mail: tushargohil-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in
B. Sc. (Chem.), Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Kolkata, Bharat. (2019-2022)
M. Sc. (Chem.), Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Kolkata, Bharat. (2022-2024)
Ph.D. (Materials Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bharat. (2025-present)
Research Interest: Insertion materials for (post)Li-ion batteries
E-mail: tushargohil-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in

Mr. Shubham Subudhi,
B. Sc. B. Ed. (Chemistry), Regional Institute of Education, Bhubaneswar, Bharat. (2019-2023)
M. Sc. (Chemistry), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bharat. (2023-present)
Research Interest: Supercapacitor materials
E-mail: shubhamsubud-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in
B. Sc. B. Ed. (Chemistry), Regional Institute of Education, Bhubaneswar, Bharat. (2019-2023)
M. Sc. (Chemistry), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bharat. (2023-present)
Research Interest: Supercapacitor materials
E-mail: shubhamsubud-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in

Mr. Chandana D,
B. Sc. (Chemistry), Sahyadri Science College, Shivamogga, Bharat. (2018-2021)
M. Sc. (Chemistry), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bharat. (2023-present)
Research Interest: MXene based electrode materials
E-mail: chandanad-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in
B. Sc. (Chemistry), Sahyadri Science College, Shivamogga, Bharat. (2018-2021)
M. Sc. (Chemistry), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bharat. (2023-present)
Research Interest: MXene based electrode materials
E-mail: chandanad-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in

Mr. Dhrupad Das,
B. Sc. (Chemistry), University of Delhi, Delhi, Bharat. (2020-2023)
M. Sc. (Chemistry), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bharat. (2023-present)
Research Interest: MOF derived carbon materials for supercapacitors
E-mail: dhrupaddas-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in
B. Sc. (Chemistry), University of Delhi, Delhi, Bharat. (2020-2023)
M. Sc. (Chemistry), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bharat. (2023-present)
Research Interest: MOF derived carbon materials for supercapacitors
E-mail: dhrupaddas-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in

Mr. Aditya Umesh,
B. Sc. (Res.) (Chemistry), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bharat. (2022-present)
Research Interest: Electroactive materials for secondary batteries
E-mail: adityaumesh-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in
B. Sc. (Res.) (Chemistry), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bharat. (2022-present)
Research Interest: Electroactive materials for secondary batteries
E-mail: adityaumesh-AT-iisc-DOT-ac-DOT-in