| S. No | Name of the scholar | Title of the thesis | Current affiliation | Year of award |
| 1 | Dr. M. P Karthikayini | Metal-nitrogen-carbon (MNC) based non-precious metal catalysts for electrochemical reduction of oxygen in fuel cells | Chemist (Group B Gazetted Officer), Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Tamilnadu, Guindy, Chennai | 2016 |
| 2 | Dr. Anjaiah Sheelam | Metal-organic complexes and carbon materials derived from metal-organic complexes for oxygen reduction reaction in alkaline medium | Postdoctoral fellow, Center for Condensed Matter Sciences, Department of Physics, National Taiwan University, Taiwan | 2017 |
| 3 | Dr. T. Thirupathi | Cobalt and nitrogen doped carbon materials for rechargeable zinc-air battery and carbon supported g-C3N4 for hydrazine sensor applications | Manager, Renewable energy systems limited, Hyderabad | 2017 |
| 4 | Dr. M. Veerababu (Co-guided) | Studies on certain aromatic diimides and conjugated carboxylates as electrode materials for secondary lithium/sodium-ion battery applications | Scientist of Energy Technology, Godi India Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad | 2017 |
| 5 |
Dr. Rakesh Verma (Co-guided) |
Ternary Transition Metal Oxides and Sulphides as New Anode Materials for Rechargeable Alkali Metal Ion (Lithium and Sodium) Battery Applications | Postdoctoral Research, Materials Electrochemistry Lab, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbongro Bukgu, Gwangju 61186, South Korea. | 2017 |
| 6 | Dr. P Vasudevarao | Studies on new electroactive fluids and catalysts for redox flow batteries and membrane less fuel cells | Deputy Manager, R&D Li-ion Battery Technology, Amara Raja Batteries Limited, Karakambadi, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh – 517520 | 2018 |
| 7 | Dr. Sudip Mandal | Molecular Engineering for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells and Chemosensors: An Experimental and Computational Approach | Assistant Professor, Division of Chemistry, Department of Sciences and Humanities, Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research (Deemed to be University), Guntur, Andhra Pradesh | 2019 |
| S. No. | Roll No./Name | Tentative title/ Area of research | Status | Expected Year of Completion |
| 1. | CY16D043/ M. R. Chinmaya | Tweaking redid-active organic material properties and electrode engineering for rechargeable battery applications | 2nd Seminar Completed | 2021 |
| 2. | CY16D035/ Divya Unny | Experimental and computational studies of arylamine based organic dyes for DSSC applications | 2nd Seminar Completed | 2021 |
| 3. | CY16D083/ Ramavath Janraj Naik | Boosting the energy density of aqueous supercapacitor through the multitude of approaches and development of eco-benign membrane/binder materials | 2nd Seminar Completed | 2021 |
| 4 | CY15D112/ Yashwant Pratap Kharwar | Fuel cells | 2nd Seminar Completed | 2021 |
| 6 | PH16D30/ Dipsikha Ganguly * | Fuel cell and Li-S batteries | 5th Year | 2021 |
| 7 | CY17D055/ Tamil Selvi G. | Biomolecules and small molecules detection/activation: (A) Conventional and unconventional modifications to multiwalled carbon nanotubes for biomolecules, oxygen and peroxide detection (B) hydrogen storage by electrochemical reduction of nitrogen | 2nd Seminar | 2021 |
| 8 | CY17D038/ Kandregula Ganapathi Rao | Dye sensitized solar cell and related computational work | 4th Year | 2022 |
| 9 | CY17D037/ Vivekananda Mahanta | Vanadium and Organic redox flow batteries | 4th Year | 2022 |
| 10 | CY18D104/ Richa Gupta | Zn-ion batteries | 3rd year | 2023 |
| 11 | CY18D026/ Nivedha, L. K. | Zinc-Air batteries | 3rd year | 2023 |
| 12 | CY18D088/ Harun Khan | Vanadium and Organic redox flow batteries | 3rd year | 2023 |
| 13 | Potham Sravani/ CY18D131 | Supercapacitors | 3rd year | 2023 |
| 14 | CY20D045/ Mohana Priya | Li-S batteries | 1st Year | 2025 |
| 15 | CY20D049/Swathi Panigrahi | Li-S batteries and electrochemical reduction of nitrogen | 1st Year | 2025 |
| S. No. | Name of the student | Institute | Year | Research Advisor |
| 1. | Dr. S. Anjaiah | Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Ishikawa Prefecture, Nomi, Japan | 2015 | Prof. Noriyoshi Matsumi |
| 2. | Dr. M. Sudip | Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Ishikawa Prefecture, Nomi, Japan | 2016 | Prof. Noriyoshi Matsumi |
| 3. | Dr. P Vasudeva Rao | Linnaeus University-Sweden | 2017 | Prof. Ian Nicholls’s |
| 4. | Mis. Sumana Brahma | Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Ishikawa Prefecture, Nomi, Japan | 2018 | Prof. Noriyoshi Matsumi |
| 5 | Ms. Tamilselvi (Selected by DST-Inspire to take part in the HOPE Meeting – Japan for her outstanding contribution in sensors research) | 2020 | Meeting cancelled due to COVID |
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S.No |
Title of the Project |
Amount (Rs. In lakhs) |
Scholar Name |
Start date |
Duration |
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INSA visiting scientist programme |
Dr. L Kungumadevi |
2020 (Approved) |
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| 2. |
Light induced process of Hierarchical electron cascade system, Materials and Devices for Solar energy conversion (Teachers Associateship For Research Excellence- TARE) |
10.05 |
Dr. M. Asha Jhonsi |
14-11-2018 |
3 Years (ongoing) |
| 3. |
ICS/18-19/832/RFIE/MAHS Iron-Dicyano Dichloro Quinone Primary/Reserve Battery |
2.0 |
ICSR-IITM Innovative Project |
2 Years (completed) |
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| 4. |
CHY1718376DSTXKOTH Enhance photovoltaic performances of dye-sensitized solar cells sensitized with triphenylamine/phenothiazine-oxindole/dithienobenzotrizole based dyes |
17.02 |
Dr. Selvam (NPDF) |
21-06-2017 |
2 Years (completed) |
| 5. |
CHY1718389DSTXKOTH Permselective membrane and polymer/garnet electrolyte for Li-S batteries |
19.2 |
Dr. M. Raja (NPDF) |
21-09-2017 |
2 Years (completed) |
| 6. |
CHY1718394DSTXKOTH Novel porous 3D architectures of Nanocarbons for the Photo and Electrochemical Production of Green fuels from CO2 and H₂O: A Better solution for the two global problems |
19.2 |
Dr Chiranjeevi Srinivasarao Vusa |
25-10-2017 |
2 Years (completed) |
| 7. |
CHY1617355DSTXKOTH Electroorganic Modifications of Graphene into Redox-mediator-cum-Substrate to Immobilize Glucose Oxidase/Cholestrol Oxidase for Bio-sensor Applications |
19.2 |
Dr. P. Gayathri |
08-06-2016 |
2016 2 Years (completed) |
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Hydrogen storage by electrochemical reduction of nitrogen, Metal-ion batteries, Development of organic dyes and hole transporting materials for dye sensitized solar cells (DSSC) and perovskite solar cells, Electrode materials and novel redox couples for flow battery, Electrode materials for oxygen reduction reaction in alkaline and acidic medium (Zn-air and polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells), Development of high energy density supercapacitor materials and Development of sensors for biologically important molecules
| No | Title of the Project |
Amount (Rs.) |
Funding Agency | Year | |
| 1. |
On the reduction of iR-losses, flow optimization and identifying alternative membranes to Nafion for 1kW/4kWh vanadium redox flow battery suitable for residential use Role: PI |
100 | STARS |
2019 (Approved) |
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| 2. |
Design, Development and Demonstration of 10 kWh/1kW Rechargeable Energy Storage System in Combination with Solar PV Charging: Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries Role: PI |
329.45 | ONGC |
2019 (Approved) |
|
| 3. |
Ionogel Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell (IEMFC) with Plasma Electrolytic Nitrided (PEN) Metallic Bipolar Plate and Effective Flow Field Design Role: Co-PI |
56.7 | DST |
2019 (On going) |
|
| 4. |
DST-IISc Energy Storage Platform on Supercapacitors DST/TMD/MECSP/2K17/20 (G) & © Role: PI |
95.62 | DST |
2019 (On going) |
|
| 5. |
ISHEC (Indian Solar Energy Harnessing Center) Role: PI(Photovoltaic vertical) |
~ 4000 | DST |
2018 (On going) |
|
| 6. |
CHE1617147MIMPSREE Development of 10 kW /50 kWh Redox Flow Battery System for Solar PV Applications Role: Co-PI |
399.84 | IMPRINT |
2017 (On going) |
|
| 7. |
CHY1718374DSTXKOTH Development and Demonstration of 250W, 1kWh Vanadium Redox Flow Battery Systems Rechargeable by Renewable Energy such as Solar and Wind Energy Role: PI |
81.37 | DST-CERI |
2017 (On going) |
|
| 8. |
Investigation of Stable Organic and Organometallic Radical Ions and Ions as electroactive species in Organic Redox Flow Batteries (RFBs) in Non-aqueous Media Role: Co-PI |
75.59 | DST |
2017 (On going) |
|
| 9. |
ICS/18-19/832/RFIE/MAHS Iron-Dicyano Dichloro Quinone Primary/Reserve Battery |
2.0 |
ICSR-IITM Innovative Project |
2019 (completed) |
|
| 10. |
CHY14-15/326/CSIR/KOTH Rechargeable zinc-air battery with novel 3D zinc electrodes structure and durable bipolar cathode Role: PI |
3.0 | CSIR | 2015 (completed) | |
| 11. |
CHY 14-15/318/DSTX/KOTH Polynuclear Transition Metal Complexes for Electrochemical Reduction of Oxygen Role: Co-PI |
24.00 | DST-Fast track | 2015 (completed) | |
| 12. |
CHY 13-14/310/DSTX/EDAM Synthesis, Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of Dye Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC) with Ionic Liquid as Electrolyte and Carbon Rich, Fractal type Molecular Assembly as Photon Absorbing Species: A Novel Approach to Enhance the Efficiency of DSSC Role: PI |
40.7 | DST-SERI | 2013 (Completed) | |
| 13. |
CHY1213/297/ICSR/UVVA Demonstration of 1.5W Single Cell all Vanadium Flow Battery Role: PI |
7.3 | IIT Madras | 2013 (completed) | |
| 14. |
ICSR/ISRO-IITM/CHY/11-12/135/KOTH Non-precious Metal Catalyst for Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC) with Improved Durability and Activity Role: PI |
29.7 | ISRO | 2011 (completed) | |
| 15. |
CHY/11-12/274/NRSP/KOTH Non-precious metal catalysts with increased active catalytic-site density for electrochemical oxygen reduction reaction Role: PI |
8.80 | Nissan-Renault | 2011 (completed) | |
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Consultancy Project
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| 15 | Development of oxygen sensor and gas purification system | 1.18 | Elixir Electronics | 2019 | |
| 16 | Fuel cell reactor for H2O2 production | 1.50 | RSI | 2019 | |
| 17 | Gold Colouring Project | 9.0 | Titan Limited | 2017 | |
| 18 | Current efficiency improvement in KClO3 plant | 0.5 | Vaighai Industries Pvt. Ltd. Karaikal | 2018 | |