"......... Satsangastwe Nissangastwam".
"A day without laughter is a day wasted."----- Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Dr. Angalakurthi Rambabu,
UGC Postdoctoral Fellow (2016-2019)
B. Sc. (Physics), Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, AP, India. (2000-2003)
M. Sc. (Physics), Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam, AP, India. (2003-2005)
Ph. D. (Physics), University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, TS, India. (2006-2012)
PDF: Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur, KA, India. (2013-2015)
Research Interest: Thin film batteries by pulsed laser deposition.
Post FaMaL: Senior Assistant Professor, GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT), Rajam, AP, India.
UGC Postdoctoral Fellow (2016-2019)
B. Sc. (Physics), Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, AP, India. (2000-2003)
M. Sc. (Physics), Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam, AP, India. (2003-2005)
Ph. D. (Physics), University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, TS, India. (2006-2012)
PDF: Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur, KA, India. (2013-2015)
Research Interest: Thin film batteries by pulsed laser deposition.
Post FaMaL: Senior Assistant Professor, GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT), Rajam, AP, India.
Dr. Baskar Senthilkumar,
SERB National Postdoctoral Fellow (2016-2018)
B. Sc. (Physics), Bharathiar University, TN, India. (2004-2007)
M. Sc. (Physics), Bharathiar University, TN, India. (2007-2009)
P.G. Diploma (Nanoscience), Bharathiar University, TN, India (2009)
Ph. D. (Physics), Bharatihar University, TN, India. (2009-2014)
PDF: Ulsan National Institute of Science & Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, South Korea (2015-2016).
Research @ FaMaL: New materials for metal-ion and metal-air batteries
Post FaMaL: Postdoctoral Fellow at Universite de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens, France.
SERB National Postdoctoral Fellow (2016-2018)
B. Sc. (Physics), Bharathiar University, TN, India. (2004-2007)
M. Sc. (Physics), Bharathiar University, TN, India. (2007-2009)
P.G. Diploma (Nanoscience), Bharathiar University, TN, India (2009)
Ph. D. (Physics), Bharatihar University, TN, India. (2009-2014)
PDF: Ulsan National Institute of Science & Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, South Korea (2015-2016).
Research @ FaMaL: New materials for metal-ion and metal-air batteries
Post FaMaL: Postdoctoral Fellow at Universite de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens, France.
Dr. Allumolu Dayamani,
UGC Postdoctoral Fellow (2014-2017)
B. Sc. (Chemistry), Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam, AP, India. (2003-2006)
M. Sc. (Inorganic Chemistry), Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam, AP, India. (2006-2008)
Ph. D. (Chemistry), Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), India. (2010-2014)
Research @ FaMaL: Combustion synthesis of lithium titanate anodes Li-ion batteries
Post FaMaL: Assistant Professor, National Institute of Technology Warangal, AP, India.
UGC Postdoctoral Fellow (2014-2017)
B. Sc. (Chemistry), Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam, AP, India. (2003-2006)
M. Sc. (Inorganic Chemistry), Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam, AP, India. (2006-2008)
Ph. D. (Chemistry), Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), India. (2010-2014)
Research @ FaMaL: Combustion synthesis of lithium titanate anodes Li-ion batteries
Post FaMaL: Assistant Professor, National Institute of Technology Warangal, AP, India.
Dr. Swatilekha Ghosh,
UGC Women Postdoctoral Fellow (2014-2016)
B. Tech. (Chemical Engineering), WB University of Technology, Kolkata, India. (2003-2007)
M. Phil. (Chemical Engineering), Newcastle University, New Castle, UK. (2007-2010)
Ph. D. (Chemical Engineering), Newcastle University, New Castle, UK. (2010-2013)
Research @ FaMaL: A-Ti-O oxide anode materials for secondary batteries
Post FaMaL: DST Inspire Fellow, Indian Institute of Engineering Science & Technology, WB, India.
UGC Women Postdoctoral Fellow (2014-2016)
B. Tech. (Chemical Engineering), WB University of Technology, Kolkata, India. (2003-2007)
M. Phil. (Chemical Engineering), Newcastle University, New Castle, UK. (2007-2010)
Ph. D. (Chemical Engineering), Newcastle University, New Castle, UK. (2010-2013)
Research @ FaMaL: A-Ti-O oxide anode materials for secondary batteries
Post FaMaL: DST Inspire Fellow, Indian Institute of Engineering Science & Technology, WB, India.
Dr. Lalit Sharma,
B. Sc. (Chemistry Hons), St Stephens College, Delhi University, India. (2011-2014)
Int. Ph.D. (Materials Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. (2014-2020)
Thesis Research: Electrochemical and electrocatalytic study (hydroxy)fluorophosphate cathodes
Post FaMaL: Postdoctoral Fellow at The University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA.
B. Sc. (Chemistry Hons), St Stephens College, Delhi University, India. (2011-2014)
Int. Ph.D. (Materials Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. (2014-2020)
Thesis Research: Electrochemical and electrocatalytic study (hydroxy)fluorophosphate cathodes
Post FaMaL: Postdoctoral Fellow at The University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA.
Dr. Ritambhara Gond,
B. Sc. (General Chemistry), Banaras Hindu University, Banaras, India. (2008-2011)
M. Sc. (Organic Chemistry), Banaras Hindu University, Banaras, India. (2011-2013)
Ph. D. (Materials Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. (2014-2019)
Thesis Research: Study of pyrophosphate & metaphosphate cathodes for Na-ion batteries
Post FaMaL: Postdoctoral Fellow at Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
B. Sc. (General Chemistry), Banaras Hindu University, Banaras, India. (2008-2011)
M. Sc. (Organic Chemistry), Banaras Hindu University, Banaras, India. (2011-2013)
Ph. D. (Materials Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. (2014-2019)
Thesis Research: Study of pyrophosphate & metaphosphate cathodes for Na-ion batteries
Post FaMaL: Postdoctoral Fellow at Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
Dr. Debasmita Dwibedi,
B. Sc. (Hons.) (Physics), Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, India. (2007-2010)
M. Sc. (Physics), Pondicherry Central University, Puducherry, India. (2010-2012)
Ph. D. (Materials Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. (2013-2018)
[Winner: Sudborough Medal for Best Thesis 2019]
Thesis Research: Sulphate based alluaudite class of high-voltage cathodes for sodium batteries
Post FaMaL: Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
B. Sc. (Hons.) (Physics), Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, India. (2007-2010)
M. Sc. (Physics), Pondicherry Central University, Puducherry, India. (2010-2012)
Ph. D. (Materials Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. (2013-2018)
[Winner: Sudborough Medal for Best Thesis 2019]
Thesis Research: Sulphate based alluaudite class of high-voltage cathodes for sodium batteries
Post FaMaL: Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Ms. Ramya RT,
B. S. (Chemistry), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, KA, India. (2015-2019)
M. S. (Chemistry), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, KA, India. (2019-2020)
Research Interest: new anode materials for secondary batteries
Post FaMaL: Associate Content Developer (Chemistry), BYJU's Learning App, Bangalore, India.
B. S. (Chemistry), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, KA, India. (2015-2019)
M. S. (Chemistry), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, KA, India. (2019-2020)
Research Interest: new anode materials for secondary batteries
Post FaMaL: Associate Content Developer (Chemistry), BYJU's Learning App, Bangalore, India.
Ms. Sandhra Sajeevan,
B. S. (Materials), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, KA, India. (2015-2019)
M. S. (Materials), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, KA, India. (2019-2020)
Research Interest: Two-dimensional nanomaterials for electrochemical supercapacitors
Post FaMaL: Project Assistant, IISc, Bangalore, India.
B. S. (Materials), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, KA, India. (2015-2019)
M. S. (Materials), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, KA, India. (2019-2020)
Research Interest: Two-dimensional nanomaterials for electrochemical supercapacitors
Post FaMaL: Project Assistant, IISc, Bangalore, India.
Mr. Aravind Baby,
B. S. (Materials Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, KA, India. (2014-2018)
M. S. (Materials Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, KA, India. (2018-2019)
Research Interest: Oxides and spinel materials for Zn-ion batteries and electrocatalysis
Post FaMaL: Graduate Student, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (UIUC), IL, USA.
B. S. (Materials Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, KA, India. (2014-2018)
M. S. (Materials Science), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, KA, India. (2018-2019)
Research Interest: Oxides and spinel materials for Zn-ion batteries and electrocatalysis
Post FaMaL: Graduate Student, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (UIUC), IL, USA.
Ms. Tian Ye,
B. S. (Chemical Technology), Dalian Institute of Chemical Technology, Dalian, China. (2004-2009)
M. S. (Chemical System Engineering), The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. (2010-2013)
[Best Thesis Presentation Award]
Research Interest: Li metal pyrophosphate insertion compounds for high-voltage Li-ion batteries
Post Graduation: Research Engineer, Sumitomo Chemicals Inc., Osaka, Japan.
B. S. (Chemical Technology), Dalian Institute of Chemical Technology, Dalian, China. (2004-2009)
M. S. (Chemical System Engineering), The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. (2010-2013)
[Best Thesis Presentation Award]
Research Interest: Li metal pyrophosphate insertion compounds for high-voltage Li-ion batteries
Post Graduation: Research Engineer, Sumitomo Chemicals Inc., Osaka, Japan.
Mr. Yasunobu Yamashita,
B. S. (Chemical System Engineering), The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. (2004-2009)
M. S. (Chemical System Engineering), The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. (2010-2013)
[Best Thesis Presentation Award]
Research Interest: Lithium metal borate family of cathodes for lithium-ion batteries
Post Graduation: Research Engineer, Toshiba Inc., Tokyo, Japan.
B. S. (Chemical System Engineering), The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. (2004-2009)
M. S. (Chemical System Engineering), The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. (2010-2013)
[Best Thesis Presentation Award]
Research Interest: Lithium metal borate family of cathodes for lithium-ion batteries
Post Graduation: Research Engineer, Toshiba Inc., Tokyo, Japan.
Mr. Chinnasamy Murugesan,
B. Sc. (Chemistry), Chikkanna Government Arts College, TN, India. (2009-2012)
M. Sc. (Chemistry), SRKV College of Arts and Science, TN, India. (2012-2014)
Research Interest: Exploration of polyanionic insertion materials for battery and catalysis
Post FaMaL: Graduate Student, The University of St Andrews, St Andrews, Scotland.
B. Sc. (Chemistry), Chikkanna Government Arts College, TN, India. (2009-2012)
M. Sc. (Chemistry), SRKV College of Arts and Science, TN, India. (2012-2014)
Research Interest: Exploration of polyanionic insertion materials for battery and catalysis
Post FaMaL: Graduate Student, The University of St Andrews, St Andrews, Scotland.
Mr. Prem Depon Nayak,
B. Tech. (Chemical Engg), National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NITR), India. (2011-2015)
M. Tech. (Chemical Engg), National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NITR), India. (2015-2016)
Research Interest: Sonochemical synthesis of metal oxide cathode materials
Post FaMaL: Graduate Student, King Abdullah University of Science & Technology, Saudi Arabia.
B. Tech. (Chemical Engg), National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NITR), India. (2011-2015)
M. Tech. (Chemical Engg), National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NITR), India. (2015-2016)
Research Interest: Sonochemical synthesis of metal oxide cathode materials
Post FaMaL: Graduate Student, King Abdullah University of Science & Technology, Saudi Arabia.
Ms. Munaifa Arif,
Int. Master, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin, Kerala, India. (2018-2022)
(conducted three months Oct-Dec 2020 internship with Science Academies' Summer Fellowship)
Research Interest: High surface area carbons for electrochemical supercapacitors
Int. Master, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin, Kerala, India. (2018-2022)
(conducted three months Oct-Dec 2020 internship with Science Academies' Summer Fellowship)
Research Interest: High surface area carbons for electrochemical supercapacitors
Ms. P. Sathiya Priya,
B. S. (Chemistry), PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, TN, India. (2015-2018)
M. S. (Chemistry), PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, TN, India. (2018-2020) (conducted two months Apr-Jun 2019 internship with Science Academies' Summer Fellowship)
Research Interest: Phosphate class of bifunctional electrocatalysts for metal-air batteries
B. S. (Chemistry), PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, TN, India. (2015-2018)
M. S. (Chemistry), PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, TN, India. (2018-2020) (conducted two months Apr-Jun 2019 internship with Science Academies' Summer Fellowship)
Research Interest: Phosphate class of bifunctional electrocatalysts for metal-air batteries
Ms. Mufeeda Mustafa,
B. S. (Chemistry), Sree Neelakanda Government Sanskrit College, Kerala, India. (2017-2020)
(conducted two months Apr-Jun 2019 internship with Science Academies' Summer Fellowship)
Research Interest: Metaphosphate class of bifunctional electrocatalysts for metal-air batteries
B. S. (Chemistry), Sree Neelakanda Government Sanskrit College, Kerala, India. (2017-2020)
(conducted two months Apr-Jun 2019 internship with Science Academies' Summer Fellowship)
Research Interest: Metaphosphate class of bifunctional electrocatalysts for metal-air batteries
Ms. Kriti Choudhary,
B. S. (Chemistry), Kurukshetra University, Haryana, India. (2013-2016)
M. S. (Chemistry), Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR), India. (2017-2019)
(conducted two months May-Jul 2018 internship)
Research Interest: Phosphate class of battery cathode materials
B. S. (Chemistry), Kurukshetra University, Haryana, India. (2013-2016)
M. S. (Chemistry), Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR), India. (2017-2019)
(conducted two months May-Jul 2018 internship)
Research Interest: Phosphate class of battery cathode materials