Advanced Battery Characterisation Techniques for Battery Research
Organized by DESE, IITB in collaboration with Rigaku Corporation, Japan
Schedule – 22nd March, 2024 | Room – 22, 2nd Floor, VMCC, IIT Bombay
Learn from leading researchers in the field, discover the future of characterisation techniques.
Step into the realm of academia with a group of remarkable scholars. From materials science to energy storage, their expertise is reshaping the landscape of scientific inquiry. Join us as we uncover the stories behind their groundbreaking research and impactful contributions.
Prof. Rahul R. Salunkhe, is an esteemed assistant professor in the Physics department at IIT Jammu. With a Ph.D. in Thin Film Physics and an M.Sc. in Solid State Physics, Prof. Salunkhe’s expertise spans across Solid State Physics, Material Science, and Nanotechnology, with a keen focus on Ultracapacitors, Nanoporous Materials, and Solid-state Batteries. His illustrious career includes impactful stints as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the National Institute for Material Science (NIMS), Japan, and National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan. Currently, Prof. Salunkhe’s research delves into Li/Na/Zn Batteries, Metal Ion Capacitors, and Superionic Conductors. We honor his outstanding contributions as both a professor and mentor, recognizing his invaluable impact in the field.
Prof. Pradeep Barpanda, a distinguished professor at IISC Bangalore, is renowned for his pioneering work in materials science. With a Ph.D. from Rutgers University, his expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of research interests, including inorganic electrode compounds, battery materials, and supercapacitors. Prof. Barpanda’s stellar career is punctuated by prestigious awards such as the Ross Coffin Purdy Award and the NASI-Young Scientist Platinum Jubilee Award, recognizing his significant contributions to the field. His relentless pursuit of scientific excellence continues to inspire and shape the landscape of materials science.
Prof. Urmimala Maitra, is an Assistant Professor at the Indian Association for Cultivation of Sciences (IACS) in Kolkata, India. Prof. Maitra’s academic journey is characterized by a wealth of international experience and expertise in materials science. She held prestigious research positions at renowned institutions such as the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics in Halle, Germany, and the University of Oxford, UK. Her doctoral research at JNCASR, India, under the guidance of Prof. C. N. R. Rao, laid the foundation for her groundbreaking work in the field. Prof. Maitra’s research interests revolve around conducting solids, with a focus on developing high-energy and high-power batteries, including Li-ion, Na-ion, and all solid-state batteries. Her contributions span from synthesizing electrodes and solid electrolytes to elucidating crystal structures and investigating mechanisms of failure and degradation.
Prof. Manjusha Shelke, is a distinguished researcher at the National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) in Pune, Maharashtra. With a diverse educational background spanning prestigious institutions such as IRI-IEMN (CNRS) in France and CSIR-AMPRI in India, Prof. Shelke brings a wealth of expertise to her field. Her research interests lie in nanostructured materials for energy storage, encompassing a wide range of applications from Li-ion and Na-ion batteries to supercapacitors. Additionally, her work extends to organic-inorganic hybrid materials, flexible devices, and the utilization of recycled materials for energy storage solutions. Prof. Shelke’s remarkable contributions have been recognized through numerous awards and fellowships, including the Fulbright-Nehru Academic & Professional Excellence Fellowship and the Kavli Fellowship of the National Academy of Sciences, USA.
Prof. Rajendra Kumar Singh, is a distinguished faculty member at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) BHU. Prof. Singh’s academic journey began with his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees from the University of Gorakhpur, followed by a D.Phil. from the University of Allahabad in 1993. With a strong foundation in academia, Prof. Singh’s research interests revolve around energy storage materials and devices, focusing on Li/Na ion batteries, electrode materials, Li-S batteries, and Room temperature Na-S batteries. Additionally, his expertise extends to hybrid ion energy storage devices, ionic liquids, and polymer electrolytes.
Prof. Premkumar Senguttuvan, is a dedicated researcher and faculty fellow at the New Chemistry Unit and International Centre for Materials Science, JNCASR-India. He completed his PhD under the esteemed guidance of Prof. J. –M. Tarascon and Dr. M. R. Palacin, followed by a significant stint as a Postdoctoral Associate at Argonne National Laboratory, USA, under Dr. C. S. Johnson’s mentorship. Prof. Senguttuvan’s research interests are primarily centered around new materials exploration for Li-ion, Na-ion, and multivalent-ion batteries, with a focus on rechargeable batteries and the development of electrode and electrolyte materials. His outstanding contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards such as the DAE-BRNS Young Scientist’s Research Award and the DST-Early Career Research Award.
Prof. Dimple P. Dutta, a distinguished professor at Homi Bhabha National Institute, with a Ph.D. from Mumbai University. Throughout her career, she has earned prestigious awards such as the DAE-SSPS Young Achiever Award and membership in the National Academy of Sciences, India. Prof. Dutta’s research focuses on soft chemical synthesis of nanomaterials, designing optical nanomaterials for solid-state lighting, and developing magnetic and multiferroic nanomaterials. Her work extends to functional materials, nanocomposites, and hybrid nanomaterials for various applications, showcasing her significant contributions to the field of nanotechnology.