Background
I am a PhD graduate in Chemical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Madras with expertise in the design, synthesis, and advanced characterization of functional materials for sustainable energy applications. My research has focused on developing high-performance materials for energy conversion and storage, particularly in photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting, halide and chalcogenide perovskites, optoelectronic materials, and next-generation battery technologies. Through my doctoral work, I developed a strong interdisciplinary foundation spanning electrochemistry, spectroscopy, materials chemistry, and device engineering.
My PhD research explored external stimuli-assisted photoelectrochemical water splitting using halide perovskites, with a particular emphasis on understanding and enhancing PEC performance under applied magnetic fields. In addition, I have extensive experience in the synthesis of inorganic-organic hybrid materials, transition metal complexes, and nanostructured functional materials, alongside expertise in advanced characterization techniques including XRD, Raman, UV-Vis, PL spectroscopy, XPS, EPR, impedance spectroscopy, and transient photovoltage measurements.
Currently, at OLA Electric, I work at the intersection of electrochemical research and data science, leveraging machine learning to accelerate the development of safer, high-performance, and longer-lasting lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.
I am actively seeking postdoctoral opportunities in energy materials, electrochemistry, and advanced functional materials, with a strong interest in combining fundamental materials research with computational and data-driven approaches. My long-term goal is to contribute to the development of next-generation energy technologies spanning photovoltaics, hydrogen production, energy storage systems, and intelligent electrochemical devices through interdisciplinary and impactful research.
Education
Intermediate of Science Apr 2013 – Mar 2015
Specialization: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
Professional Experience
Manager Cell R&D July 2025 – Apr 2026
Battery Management Systems, electrochemical testing, ML-based SoC/SoH prediction, cell characterization
Doctoral Researcher July 2020 – Jun 2025
Chalcogenide & halide perovskite synthesis, PEC cell design, magnetic-field assisted charge transport, spectroscopy
Summer School Participant July 2023 – Aug 2023
Renewable integation into power grid, carbon neutral society, sustainable materials and circular economy
Summer Research Internship Jun 2019 – July 2019
Diesel-water emulsion, fuel effficency & exhaust emission analysis
Industrial Internship Dec 2018 – Dec 2018
Methylamine production unit, process safety, HAZOP
Winter Research Internship Dec 2017 – Dec 2017
Thin films deposition techniques, vapor phase deposition, spray pyrolysis, spin coating for perovskite solar cell application