Group head

Educational Qualification:                                                                 

·         Doctor of Philosophy (Metallurgical & Materials Engineering): National Institute of Technology-Warangal (2021)

·         Master of Engineering (Prod. Engineering, discontinued, 2006): University College of Engineering, Osmania University, Hyderabad

·         Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical Engineering): Kakatiya University, Warangal (2005)

Professional Experience: > 18 years

·         Associate professor (26/09/2024-till date), University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad

·         Scientist-E (01/10/2020-25/09/2024), ARCI, Hyderabad

·         Scientist-D (01/10/2015- 30/09/2020), ARCI, Hyderabad

·         Scientist-C (01/10/2010-30/09/2015), ARCI, Hyderabad.

·         Scientist-B (18/12/2006-30/09/2010), ARCI, Hyderabad.

Awards and honors

·         ‘Outstanding Researcher in Carbon Materials-2023’ by Venus International Foundation on 07/01/2023.

·         ‘International Best Researcher Award-2022’ by International Society for Scientific Network on 03/11/2022 for excellence in Nanotechnology in Mechanical Engineering applications

·         Best PhD Thesis Award-2023 by Indian Carbon Society, NewDelhi.

·         Best Poser Award during National Conference on Carbon Materials-2012, BARC

Scientific Publications (Journals and Proceedings):

1.      Unveiling rapid thermal gradient-triggered lip-lip expansion for efficient production and oxidative thermokinetics of boron nitride nanoplatelets, R. Kurapati B. Padya, Ravikiran N, Ravi Kali, Puttapati S.K., Ceram. International (in press) 2025

2.      Polyaniline-derived amorphous carbon conformally coated multilayer graphene platelets as anode for lithium-ion batteries, R kali, Anusha TV, Ravikiran N, B Padya, P.K.Jain, Diamond Relat. Mater 2024

3.      Ultrasonics-aided dispersion of 1D nanocarbons in lubricating oils for enhanced lubrication, N.Ravikiran, B. Padya, P. K. Jain, V.V. S. S. Srikanth, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 63 (2004) 9070-9081.

4.      Two‑dimensional hexagonal boron nitride by cryo‑milling: microstructure and oxidation behavior at elevated temperature, S.Sudhakara Sarma, B. Padya, B.V. Sarada, V. Akhila, C. Gowthami, P. Vamsi Krishna, Joydip Joardar, J Nanopart Res 26 (2024) 80 (9pp).

5.      Effective Cu-Fe oxide/ multidimensional nanocarbon-coupled ternary composite-based anode: Mechanistic insight into interface tuning for swift Li-ion diffusion, Ravi Kali, Chiranjeevi Pendela, Balaji Padya, Nanaji I, T.N. Rao, P.K. Jain, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 685 (2024) 133280.

6.      Novel top-down kg-scale processing of 2D multi-layered graphene powder and its application as excellent lubricating additives in commercial engine oils, Ravikiran Nowduru, Harita Pant, Balaji Padya, Pawan Kumar Jain, Vadali Venkata Satya Siva Srikanth, Diamond & Related Materials 141 (2024) 110634.

7.      Sustainable kg-scale conversion of tyre pyrolysis waste into nanosized onion-like carbons with extraordinary lubricant-additive properties, N. Ravikiran, B. Padya, J. Syed, P.K. Jain,V.V.S.S. Srikanth, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 11 (32) (2023) 12045-12051.

8.      Construction of 2D/2D GNP/g-C3N4 hybrid photocatalyst for synergistic charge separation and rapid photodegradation of organic pollutant, V. P. Madhurima, B. Padya, K. Kumari, P. K. Jain, Carbon Letters DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4510611

9.      Fabrication of IR Transparent Nano Yttria Ceramics through Low Temperature Densification and Grain Growth Control, R.S. Kumar, S. Vishal, S. Kumar; B. Padya, R. Johnson, Journal of the American Ceramic Society (under Review)

10.  Growth and integration of aligned carbon nanotube-based field emission cathode for electron gun device-level fabrication, Balaji Padya, M. Ravi, P.K. Jain, Nano Trends 2 (2023) 100009.

11.  Unveiling deoxygenation thermokinetics for controlling electrical transport and water removal from freestanding graphene oxide paper: differential scanning calorimetry and thermomechanical analyzer study, Balaji Padya, B. Archana, N. Ravikiran, Ravi Kali, P.K.Jain, Diamond &  Related Materials 126 (2022) 109081 (5 pp).

12.  Constructing graphene-coupled nitrogen-doped carbon-based all-carbon hybrid for hybrid Li-ion supercapbattery: An investigation and insight into “charge-averaged” charge/discharge voltage analysis, J Alloys and Compounds 872 (2021)159660.

13.  Facile synthesis of multidimensional nanoscaled-carbon via simplified arc underwater: An integrated process for 0-D, 1-D, and 2-D, R. Kali, Balaji Padya, G.V.Ramana, P.K.Jain,  Nano-structures & Nano-Objects 26 (2021)100684.

14.  Insights into Na-ion storage behavior of solid-waste derived carbon via charge-averaged discharge/charge voltages, R. Kali, S. Miriyala, Balaji Padya, T.N.Rao, P.K.Jain, ACS Energy and Fuels 35 (6)(2021) 5291-5297.

15.  Constructing nanocarbon-loaded precisely phase transition-tuned energy composite eutectics with enhanced thermal conductivity: Nanocarbon’s crystallinity-dependent thermal transport, Balaji Padya, Akshay, N. Ravikiran, Ravi Kali, B. Bollareddy, N. Narasaiah, P.K. Jain,  Materials Today Communication  30 (2022) 103024.

16.  Preparation and electrochemical capacitive properties of multidimensional (1-D and 2-D) nanocarbon-hybridized nitrogen-containing porous carbon for carbon/carbon supercapacitor: Nanocarbon-aided capacitance boosting, Balaji Padya, Ravi Kali, N. Ravikiran, N. Narasaiah, P.K. Jain, Colloids and Surfaces A 627 (2021) 127225 (8pp)

17.  Facile synthesis and frequency-response behavior of supercapacitor electrode based on surface-etched nanoscaled-graphene platelets, Balaji Padya, Ravi Kali, P.K. Enaganti, N. Narasaiah, P.K. Jain, Colloids and Surfaces A 609 (2021) 125587 (8pp).

18.  Cobs porous carbon-based materials with high energy and excellent cycle stability for supercapacitor applications, M. Kigozi, R.K. Koech, K. Orisekeh, R. Kali, O.L.M. Kamoga, B.Padya, A. Bello, G.N. Kasozi, P.K.Jain, J.P. Kirabira, A.P. Onwualu, N.Y. Dzade, Research Square (2021) doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-889321/v1.

19.  High thermal energy storage and thermal conductivity of few-layer graphene platelets loaded phase change materials: A thermally conductive additive for thermal energy harvesting, Balaji Padya, N. Ravikiran, Ravi Kali, N. Narasaiah, P. K. Jain, Energy Storage 2 (6) (2020) 199 (8pp).

20.  Xylitol based phase change material with graphene nanoplatelts as filler for thermal energy management, P.K. Varadaraj, D. Sandeep, Balaji Padya, P.K.Jain, I. Conf Emerging Trends in Engineering, Learning and Analytics in intelligent system 2 (2020) 551-558.

21.  Modified activation process for supercapacitor electrode materials from African maize cob, M. Kigozi, R. Kali, A. Bello, B. Padya, G.M. Kalu-uka, J. Wasswa, P.K.Jain, P.A. Onwuala, N.Y. Dzade. Materials 13 (2020) 5412 (20pp).

22.  Multifunctional surface-modified ultrathin graphene flakes for thermal and electrochemical energy storage application, Balaji Padya, N. Ravikiran, Ravi Kali, N. Narasaiah, P.K. Jain, T.N. Rao, Materials Today: Proceedings 26 (2020) 52-57.

23.  Constructing graphene-coupled nitrogen-doped carbon-based all-carbon hybrid for hybrid Li-ion supercapbattery: An investigation and insight into “charge-averaged” charge/discharge voltage analysis, Balaji Padya, Ravi Kali, N. Ravikiran, N. Narasaiah, P.K. Jain, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 872 (2021) 159660 (9pp).

24.  A controlled process of atomic-scale material design via temperature-mediated grain refinement of NiCo2O4 rods for capacitive energy storage, Balaji Padya, P.K. Enaganti, Ravi Kali, N. Ravikiran, N. Narasaiah, P.K. Jain,  J Science: Advanced Materials and Devices 5 (2020) 173-179.

25.  Modified activation process for supercapacitor electrode materials from African maize cob, M. Kigozi, R. Kali, A.Bello, Balaji Padya, G.M. Kalu-Uka, J Wasswa, P.K.Jain, Materials 13 (23) (2020) 5412.

26.  Solid-waste derived carbon as anode for high performance lithium-ion batteries, R. Kali, Balaji Padya, T.N.Rao, P.K.Jain, Diamond and Related Materials 98 (2019) 107517.

27.  A facile co-solvent strategy for preparation of graphene nanoplatelet powder: An industrially viable innovative approach, Balaji Padya, N. Narasaiah, P.K. Jain, T.N. Rao, Ceramics International 45 (2019) 13409-13413.

28.  Oxidation of 2D-WS2 nanosheets for generation of2D-WS2/WO3 heterostructure and 2D and nanospherical WO3, H.K. Adigili, Balaji Padya, L.Venkatesh,VSK Chakravadhanula, A.K Pandey,   Phys Chem Chem Phys 21 (45) (2019)25139-25147.

29.  Effect of 1-D carbon nanotube loading on dispersion and mechanical properties of epoxy nanocomposite materials, S. Pochaiah, Balaji Padya, A. Krishnaiah, International Journal of modern engineering and research Technology 5 (2018)5-10.

30.  Ultrathin 2D carbon material as engine oil additive for studying antifriction and antiwear behavior, N. Ravikiran, Balaji Padya, P.K.Jain, A. Krishnaiah, International Journal of modern engineering and research Technology 5 (2018) 19-30.

31.  Ni nanoparticles prepared by simple chemical method for the synthesis of Ni/NiO-multilayered graphene by chemical vapor deposition, M. Ali,N. Remali, G.V.Gedela, Balaji Padya, P.K.Jain, A Al-Fateh, U.A. Rana, V.V.S.S. Srikanth   Solid State Sciences 64 (2017) 34-40.

32.  Preparation and characterization of graphene nanoplatelts integrated polyaniline based conducting nanocomposites, M.R. Tokala, Balaji Padya, P.K.Jain, C.H.S. Chakra, Superlattices and Microstructure 82 (2015) 287-292.

33.  Electrochemically active polyaniline (PANi) coated carbon nanopipes and PANi nanofibers containing composites, G.V. Ramana, P.S. Kumar, VVVS Srikanth, Balaji Padya, P.K.Jain, J Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 15 (2) (2015) 1338-1343.

34.  Rapid mixing chemical oxidative polymerization: An easy route to prepare PANI

coated small diameter CNTs/PANI nanofibers composite thin film, G. Venkata Ramana, Balaji Padya, V.V.S.S Srikanth, P.K. Jain, Bulletin of material science 37 (3) (2014) 585-588.

35.  Carbon nanotube-polyaniline nanotube core-shell structure for electrochemical 

Applications, Venkata Ramana G, Srikanth VVSS, Balaji Padya, PK Jain

European polymer journal 57 (2014) 137-142.

36.  Nitrogen incorporated highly aligned carbon nanotube arrays thin film grown from

single feedstock for field Emission, Balaji Padya, Dipankar Kalita, P.K. Jain, G.Padmanabham, M.Ravi, K.S. Bhat, J Nanoelectronics and Optoelectronics.  8 (2) (2013) 177-181.

37.  Characterization of intermediates in the synthesis of reduced graphene-oxide  through sequential de-oxygenation, A.K. Mishra, C. Srinath, P.K. Jain, Balaji Padya, M. Chopkar, Nano Trends: A Journal of Nanotechnology and Its Applications:   14(2) (2013) 1-9.

38.  Influence of nitrogen doping concentration on morphology and microstructure of

  nitrogen doped super-aligned carbon nanotube forest, AVB Subramanyam, Balaji 

   Padya, P.K. Jain, J Advanced Microscopy Research 8 (2013) 300-304.

39.  Surface modification effect on the thermal and mechanical properties of multi-

walled carbon nanotubes / epoxy nanocomposites, G.V. Ramana, Balaji Padya, P.K.Jain, IEEE proceedings 978-1-4673-0074-2/11 (2013) 110-113.

40.  Highly ordered nitrogen doped carbon nanotube novel structures of aligned carpet for enhanced field emission properties, Balaji Padya, P.K. Jain, G.Padmanabham, M Ravi, K.S.Bhat, AIP Conf. Proc. 1538 (2013) 196-199.

41.  Role of buffer gas pressure on the synthesis of carbon nanotubes by arc discharge

Method, Manikantan Kota, Balaji Padya, G. V. Ramana, P.K. Jain, G. Padmanabham, AIP Conf. Proc. 1538 (2013) 200-204.

42.  Thermal properties of Multi-walled carbon nanotube-graphite nanosheets/epoxy

Nanocomposites,  G. Venkata Ramana, Balaji Padya, Vadali V.S.S. Srikanth, P.K. Jain, AIP Conf. Proc. 1538 (2013) 205-208.

43.  Synthesis of amorphous carbon nanofiber using iron nanoparticles as catalyst.

 Mokhtar Ali, G.Venkata Ramana, Balaji Padya, VVSS Srikanth, PK Jain

         AIP Conf. Proc. 1538 (2013) 237.

44.  Morphological, structural and phase characteristics of conventionally sintered

MWCNT/Cu composites, R.Naresh Kumar, Balaji Padya, SB Chandrasekhar, PK Jain VVSS Srikanth, K.Bhanushankara Rao, IEEE Conf. Proc. 978-1-4799-4/13 (2013) 190-192.

45.  Self organized growth of bamboo like carbon nanotube arrays for the field emission

Properties, Balaji Padya,   Dipankar Kalita, P.K. Jain, G.Padmanabham, M.Ravi,   K.S. Bhat, Applied Nanoscience: 2 (2012)253-259.

46.  Thermal and mechanical properties of multiscale carbon nanotubes and carbon fiber reinforcement in epoxy hybrid nanocomposites, P.K. Jain, Balaji Padya, P.S. Rao, K Mohana Krishna Chowdary, B. Ashwani Kumar, G.Anusha, J Nanostructured Polymer and Nanocomposites: 7/3 (2011) 81-86.

47.  Electrically conductive carbon nanopipe-graphite nanosheet/polyaniline composites, G. V. Ramana, Balaji Padya, Vadali V.S.S. Srikanth , P.K. Jain,

G. Padmanabham, G. Sundararajan, Carbon 49  (2011) 5239 -5245.

48.  Purification of multi-walled carbon nanotubes synthesized by arc discharge set-up, Y.Malathi, Balaji Padya, K.V.P Prabhakar, P.K. Jain, Carbon Letter: 11 (3) (2010) 184-191.

49.  Mechanical properties of multi-walled carbon nanotubes reinforced polymer nanocomposites, G. V. Ramana, Balaji Padya, R. Naresh Kumar, K.V.P. Prabhakar, P.K. Jain, Indian Journal of Advanced Engineering and Materials Sciences: 17 (2010) 331-337.

50.  Production of hydrogen and carbon nanofibers through the decomposition of methane over activated carbon supported Pd catalysts, J. Sarada Prasad, Vivek Dhand, V. Himabindu, Y. Anjaneyulu, P. K. Jain, Balaji Padya, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy:  35 (2010)10977-10983.

51.  Synthesis of vertically aligned carbon nanotube arrays by injection method in CVD, Balaji Padya, K.V.P.Prabhakar, P.K.Jain, J Nanoscience Nanotechnology 10 (8) (2010) 4960-4966. 

Technical Reports

1.      Carbon nanotubes-graphite nanosheets/ polyaniline conducting polymer nanocomposites, P.K. Jain, Balaji Padya, G.Venkata Ramana, G. Padmanabham

Nanotech Insight, 3(1) (2012) 21-22.

2.      Nanoelectron emitters for vacuum electron devices, K.Santosh Kumar, Meduri Ravi, K.S. Bhat, Lalit Kumar, J.S. Rawat, P.K. Chaudary, P.K. Jain and Balaji Padya, Nanotech Insights 5 (3 and 4) (2014) 94-97.

3.      Dispersion and rheological aspects of multiwall carbon nanotubes in polymer matrix, Y.Malathi, G.Raj Kiran, Balaji Padya, K.V.P. Prabhakar, P.K. Jain, Proceedings of MEMS, NEMS & Nanoengineering  TS-205 (2008) 114-117.

Book Chapters

1.      A book chapter titled “PCM classification” in Multifunctional Phase change Materials: Fundamentals, Properties and Applications (Elsevier Publishers) (2023) 95-112.

2. Aligned carbon nanotube thin film based cathode emitters, Balaji Padya, K. Santosh Kumar, N. Ravikiran, Ravi Kali, Sanjay R Dhage, Ravi Meduri, P.K. Jain,  Thin film Nanomaterials : Synthesis , properties , and innovative energy applications, Bentham Science Publishers (2023) (under review).

3. Carbon nanomaterials and their synthesis, Nowduru Ravikiran, Ravi Kali, Balaji Padya, P.K Jain in Advanced Nanomaterials for water purification, Springer publishers (2023) (under review).

4. A book chapter titled  “Devices with electron emission, cold cathode”, Balaji Padya, N. Ravikiran, Ravi Kali  in Electric and Electronic Applications of Metal Oxides, Elsevier Publishers (2024) (under Review)

Patents

·         Improved intercalation process via cryo treatment to produce enhanced quality exfoliated graphite, Nowduru Ravikiran, Balaji Padya, Sanjay Dhage, Vadali Venkata Satya Siva Srikanth, Pawan Kumar Jain, Indian Patent No.202341 dt 10/10/2023.

Invited Talks (FDP)

·         Invited talk on ‘Ultrasonic-assisted dispersion of nanocarbon in oil, solvents and polymers for multifunctional applications’ during AOSS-2023 conference 28-30 Sept. 2023

·         Invited talk on “Frontiers in carbon technology: basics and advanced applications” as a part of faculy induction programme being organized by UGC-human resource development source, Osmania University, Hyderabad on 23/12/2022.

·         Invited talk on “Layered 2-dimensional graphene sheets for controlling friction and wear at metal-metal interfaces” as a part of a national level seminar on ‘Advancement in tribology for sustainability’ organized by National Institute of Technology, Warangal held during August 26-27, 2022.

·         Invited talk on “Understanding implementation of graphene-related materials for automotive industry” as a part of Faculty development program on ‘Advances in Material sciences’ organized by Sree Vidyaniketan Engineering College, Tirupati.

Professional Memberships

·         Life member of Indian Carbon Society (LM-249), 2009.

·         Life member of Materials Research Society of India (LMB-2373), 2014.

·         Materials Research Society-Singapore  (2015-16)

List of Scientific Projects ongoing/completed

·         To develop pattern growth of vertically aligned carbon nanotubes for field emission application (DRDO-sponsored) (2012) (Co-PI)

·         Graphene polyaniline composites for energy storage (DST-SERB-sponsored) (2013) (Principal Investigator, PI)

·         Graphite based seals for cryo-engine applications (ISRO-sponsored)  (2011) (Co-PI)

·         Supply of graphene nanoplatelets (M/s Aditya Birla-sponsored) (PI) (2015)

·         Graphite foam with high thermal conductivity (DRDO-sponsored) (2022)

·         Development of high temperature flap seals and carbon bushes (DRDO-sponsored) (2023) (Co-PI)

·         Application development of carbon nanotubes (IOCL-sponsored) (2023) (Co-PI).

Academics and Techno-Managerial responsibility:

• Member of Board of Study (BOS), JNTUH, Hyderabad, Dept. Nanotechnology, 2022

• Executive Member of Indian Carbon Society, Hyderabad Chapter, 2023

•  Expert for Viva-Voce for M.Tech (Prod. Engg), Osmania University, 2023

• Expert for Thesis evaluation M.Tech, JNTU, Kakinada-2022

Techno-administration responsibility:

• Chairman, sports committee, ARCI-2023 & 2024

• Chairman, Chemicals supply-ARCI  2019-2022

• Member of JRF/SRF scrutiny committee 2018

• Member of Website design and update-2014-2024

• Member of safety committee-2014-2024