About us:

The Sustainable Chemical Process Engineering Lab focuses on electrochemical energy conversion, durable electrocatalysts, and process‑intensified routes for cleaner chemicals at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. Our group work aims to work with academic and industrial partners to develop efficient, scalable solutions for hydrogen and various electrochemical engineering related technologies. This website will navigate you through our interest. If you are interested in working with me, I encourage you to get in touch via sending me an email on khantesh@iitism.ac.in

Key research themes:

• Durable electrocatalysts for hydrogen and oxygen reactions

• Critical mineral overlayers and thin films 

• Electrochemical process intensification and scale‑up

• AI for science and engineering

For prospective students: We welcome motivated students who share our interest in electrochemistry and sustainable process engineering; key points for applicants are listed below. 

• We look for highly motivated candidates to join our group for pursuing PhD in the field of Electrochemical energy. (Click here for more details about the PhD admission process.)

• Student must be interested in interdisciplinary research.

• Current requirement is for 2 PhD students.

• We do not take winter interns. Please don't email asking for winter internship.

• Summer interns are welcome. Please click here for details on how to apply.

Contact: 

Khantesh Agrawal

Assistant Professor

Department of Chemical Engineering

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Office Address: Room 406/4, 4th floor, academic complex, IIT ISM Dhanbad, Jharkhand 826004, India 

Email: khantesh@iitism.ac.in

Office phone: 0326 223 5053