RESEARCH GROUP

Post-Doc

1. Dr. Pratibha Kiran Giri (2025 - till)

Education: B.Sc. in Chemistry: F.M. Autonomous College, Balasore, Odisha.; M.Sc. in Applied Chemistry: Odisha University of Technology & Research (OUTR), Bhubaneswar, Odisha.; Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry: IIT Roorkee, Roorkee, Uttarakhand. Qualified GATE 2019 & UGC-JRF 2018 (AIR 101).
Research experience: a) Ph.D. at IIT Roorkee on “Synthesis of single atom catalysts (SACs) and their application towards both thermochemical and electrochemical applications such as organocatalytic reactions, HER, OER, water treatment etc.” b) Worked as a visiting research scholar at LUT, Finland on “Biphenyl derived hyper-crosslinked polymer as a metal-free adsorbent for the removal of pharmaceuticals from water”. c) Carried out the M.Sc. project work at CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar on “Synthesis and study of super-hydrophilic to super-hydrophobic transition of Cu2O nanoparticle thin film.” d) Carried out the summer intern project at NIT Rourkela on “Adsorptive removal of dye from Waste water.”
Current Working Area: Electrochemical and photoelectrochemical water splitting
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Zib5UnIAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
Email: pratibha.g@srmap.edu.in ; pratibhagiri99@gmail.com

2. Mr. Krishnendu Paramanik (2025 - till)

Education: B.Sc. in Chemistry: Bankura Sammilani College, Bankura, West Bengal; M.Sc. in Chemistry: Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh; Qualified GATE 2020 (AIR 100) & CSIR-JRF 2019 (AIR 58); Ph.D. Submitted in Inorganic Chemistry: University of North Bengal, West Bengal.
Research experience: a) Ph.D. submitted to University of North Bengal on the thesis title “Electronic, Magnetic, Catalytic and Biological Activities of Transition Metal Complexes Based on Redox-Active Quinonoid, Phenalenyl, BIAN and Imidazole Ligands” b) Development of redox-active ligand-based molecular catalysts and their versatile application in diverse organic transformations, including cross-coupling reactions. c) Carried out the MSc. Dissertation on “Synthesis of Anthracene-based Xanthate RAFT Agent and its Use for the Controlled Radical Polymerisation of N-Vinylpyrrolidone and Vinyl Acetate” at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP.
Current Working Area: Hybrid Nano-Materials for Electro-organic Synthesis
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?hl=en&user=O5BGwCsAAAAJ
Email: krishnendu.p@srmap.edu.in ; krishnenduparamanik0@gmail.com

3. Mr. Sangharaj Diyali (2025 - till)

Education: B.Sc. in Chemistry: St Joseph’s College, Darjeeling.; M.Sc. in Chemistry: Sikkim University, Gangtok.; Qualified CSIR-NET 2019 & GATE (2019 & 2020).; Ph.D. submitted in Inorganic Chemistry: University of North Bengal, West Bengal.
Research experience: a) Ph.D. submitted at University of North Bengal on thesis titled "Development of Coordination-Driven Functional Molecules for Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Production and Optoelectronics Applications". b) Design and synthesis of coordination driven smart complexes, biomimics complexes and Inorganic and organic hybrid materials (IOHMs)-: Metal Organic Framework (MOF) and Perovskite. c) Participated in Orientation-cum-Training Programme, (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad, 2019 and assisted a research scholar for one month in the synthesis of silver nanoparticles. d) Carried out the M.Sc. dissertation project work at Sikkim University, on “Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulation study of Insulin in water using Gromacs as setup tool".
Current Working Area: MOF and QDs Hybrid for Electrocatalytic and Photoelectrocatalytic applications
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=JcO9KLoAAAAJ&hl=en
Email: sangharaj.d@srmap.edu.in ; sangharajdiyali1997@gmail.com

PhD -students

1. Ms Shamili Bandaru (2019 - ongoing)

Education: Integrated B.Sc+M.Sc Nanotechnology (Acharya Nagarjuna University, Andhra Pradesh) (2019)
Research experience: IRCC M.Sc Project intern Chemistry at IIT Bombay (Effect Of Nano Materials on Water Bodies )
Current Position: PhD Scholar in SRM University, Andhra Pradesh
Working Area: Engineering hybrid-Semiconductor Nano-structures for Catalytic and Bio-imaging applications
Email: shamili_bandaru@srmap.edu.in

2. Ms Ambati Mounika Sai Krishna (2020-ongoing)

Education: B.Sc Nanotechnology in Acharya Nagarjuna University - 2014-2017 & M.Sc Physics ( Sri Harshini P.G collage) under ANU - 2017-2019
Research experience: Synthesis and characterization of Calcium, Barium, Zirconium doped strontium titanate in Sri Harshini P.G collage
Current Position: PhD Scholar in SRM University, Andhra Pradesh
Working Area: Functionalized Metal oxides/Sulfide Nanostructures for Energy Generation and Storage
Email: mounikasai_ambati@srmap.edu.in

3. Mr S. Gokul (2023-ongoing)

Education: B.Sc. Chemistry in SRM Institute of Science and Technology - 2017-2020 and M. Sc. Chemistry (Bishop Heber College) affiliated to Bharathidasan University - 2020-2022.
Research experience: GCMS analysis of Phytochemical constituents of Curcumin Longa in Bishop Heber College
Current Position: PhD Scholar in SRM University, Andhra Pradesh
Working Area: Synthesis of High Entropy alloy for supercapacitor electrode material and catalysis
Email : gokul_s@srmap.edu.in

4. Mr Bhanu Teja Ummadisetti (2023-ongoing)

Education: Post Graduation: (MSc. Organic Chemistry)- P.B. Siddhartha College of Arts and Sciences, Vijayawada, (Krishna University), Graduation: (BSc. Chemistry)- Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada, (Krishna University).
Research experience: a) Worked on Optical Absorption Spectra of Cobalt ions in Sb2O3 doped Lithium, Zirconium Silicate glasses and a review of structural units of glass network by Quantum Molecular Modelling in Andhra Loyola College. b) Worked on Development and validation of a GC-FID assay for determination of Quercetin in Pharmaceutical preparations in P.B. Siddhartha College.
Current Position: PhD Scholar in SRM University, Andhra Pradesh
Working Area: Synthesis of Graphene Quantum Dots for Catalysis and Advanced Biomedical Applications.
Email : bhanuteja_ummadisetti@srmap.edu.in

5. Ms Rituparna Dutta (2023-ongoing)

Education: Post Graduation: (MSc. Inorganic Chemistry)- Rani Rashmoni Green University, Graduation: (BSc. Chemistry)- University of Calcutta.
Research experience: Isomerism in complexes with N2O2 donor di Schiff base ligands
Current Position: PhD Scholar in SRM University, Andhra Pradesh
Working Area: Synthesis of Hybrid Nanomaterials for (Electro)Catalysis
Email : rituparna_dutta@srmap.edu.in

6. Ms Aswathi M (2024-ongoing)

Education: Post Graduation: Post Graduation: (MSc. Chemistry)- Carmel College (Autonomous), Mala, Thrissur, Kerala, India-680732 (Calicut University). Graduation: (BSc. Chemistry)- Govt. Arts & Science College for Women, Malappuram- 676504 (Calicut University).
Research experience: a) Worked on synthesis of carbon dots titled as “STARCH AS A BIOPOLYMER PRECURSOR FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF CARBON DOTS” (Nano-Technology) in Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. b) Worked on the preparation of adsorbent for wastewater treatment titled as “LOW- COAST ADSORBENT FROM TAMARIND SHELL FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT” in Govt. Arts & Science College for Women, Malappuram.
Current Position: PhD scholar and Project Associate in SRM University, Andhra Pradesh
Working Area: Development of Cu-Nanoclusters - Carbon dots Nano-hybrid for Multimodal Catalytic Activity.
Email : aswathi.m@srmap.edu.in

7. Ms Varshini Surla (2025-ongoing)

Education: B.Sc.: Spaces Degree College, Payakaroapeta, Andhra University Andhra Pradesh.; M.Sc. in organic Chemistry: Adikavi Nannaya University, Andhra Pradesh.
Research experience: Catalysis.
Current Position: PhD Scholar in SRM University, Andhra Pradesh
Working Area: Synthesis of quantum dots towards electro-organic synthesis and photoelectrochemical applications.
Email : varshini_surla@srmap.edu.in

8. Mr Hemanthvamsi Boppineedu (2025-ongoing)

Education: B.Sc. in Chemistry: Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh; M.Sc. in Analytical chemistry: Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh
Research experience: Synthesis of Graphitic Carbon Nitride
Current Position: PhD Scholar in SRM University, Andhra Pradesh
Working Area: Hybrid Nanomaterials for electrochemical sensing and energy generation.
Email : Hemanthvamsi_boppineedu@srmap.edu.in

M.Sc. -students

Harshitha Basavaraj (2025-ongoing)

Education: Post Graduation: (MSc. Chemistry)- SRM University AP, Andhra Pradesh, Graduation: (BSc. Chemistry)- M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Research experience: “Synthesis of ZnCo₂O₄ Nanoparticles for Detection of Heavy Metal Ions via Electrochemical Methods” in MSRUAS.
Current Position: Postgraduate Research Student.
Working area: Microwave assisted facet engineering bimetallic chalcogenide for efficient electrochemical NO3- reduction reaction.
Email: harshitha_basavaraj@srmap.edu.in

B.Sc. -students - Super Enthusiastic Undergrds

1. M V R Akshay Sampath (2023-ongoing)

Education: BSc Chemistry (2nd year ongoing and till interested in our group 😀)
Research experience: 1. Isolation and Characterisation of Bioactive Compounds from Ginger Extract

2. Quantum Chemical Simulation of Keto-enol Tautomerisation

Current Position: Undergraduate Research Student
Working area: Graphene Dots Synthesis and Applications

Research on synthesis of (Doped) Graphene Quantum dots and other various nano-hybrids through hydrothermal method and their applications in the field of medicine, catalysis, energy.

Email: akshaysampath_mvr@srmap.edu.in

PostDoc Alumni

Dr. Uday Kumar Ghorui (2023 - 2025)

Current Position: PostDoc @ IIT Gandhinagar
Working Area: Morphologically tuned ternary metal chalcogenides for electrochemical/photochemical energy applications and organic conversion reactions to obtain useful products.
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=yBBI4EkAAAAJ
Email: ughorui@gmail.com

PhD Alumni

Dr. Kumar Babu Busi (Thesis Defended - Aug 2023)

Current Position: PostDoc @ Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bangalore
Working Area: Multifunctional Protein Derived Hybrid Nanostructures for Theranostic Application
Email: busi_kumar@srmap.edu.in

2. Dr. Nilanjon Naskar (Thesis Defended - April 2023) (as Co-PI at Max-Planck-Institute for Polymer Research and Universität Ulm, Germany)

M.Sc. Thesis

Ongoing

We look forward for interested MSc student to join our lab.

Completed

Ms. Manaswini Ravipati, Department of Nanotechnology, Acharya Nagarjuna University (Current Position: Research fellow at IIT-Hyd)
Mr. Vishnu M, Department of Nanotechnology, Acharya Nagarjuna University (Current Position: Works at Hetero Drugs, Hyderabad, India )
Mr. Siva Kasi Reddy, Department of Nanotechnology, Acharya Nagarjuna University.
Ms. Garikamukku Mahima Rani, Department of Nanotechnology, Acharya Nagarjuna University.
Ms. Roji Biyyapu, Department of Nanotechnology, Acharya Nagarjuna University

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