Research

• OLEDs/PLEDs, TENG and Solar cell devices, Biomedical Devices (patch/motion sensors)

• Supercapacitors, Batteries, Energy Harvesting, Biomedical sensors (Piezoelectric), EM Shielding 3D printing, Dye degradation (water treatment), Antibacterial Activity

• Materials: Piezoelectric, Perovskite, Conducting Polymers, 2D Materials, Quantum dots, Semiconducting, UWBG oxides

• High-performance polymers, surface chemistry, porous polymers for energy applications, biodegradable

• polymers, polymers from renewable resources, organic-inorganic hybrids, and the structure-property relationship in polymers.

My current research group is currently engaged in cutting-edge research on the development of advanced patch sensors for health monitoring. This work primarily revolves around breath and pulmonary function, motion detection, and pulse monitoring. We are utilizing innovative fabrication techniques to develop sensors that possess exceptional sensitivity and accuracy, as well as being flexible, durable, and energy-efficient. The research follows an iterative design and testing approach, focusing on enhancing the performance of these devices for practical use in real-world scenarios. Through integrating these sensors into wearable technology, we aim to offer real-time, continuous health assessments. This advancement has the potential to greatly improve preventive healthcare and personalized medicine. Our ongoing research reflects a multidisciplinary approach, combining expertise in materials science, electronics, and biomedical engineering to push the boundaries of what is possible in wearable health technology.

Developing high-performance flexible sensors for real-time monitoring, with a primary focus on humidity and VOC sensors. These sensors incorporate advanced nanomaterials such as MXene, Ag nanowires, CNTs, MoS₂, WS₂, and WO₃ as sensing layers, ensuring high sensitivity and selectivity. Flexible substrates like PDMS and PET enable adaptability for wearable and stretchable electronics. His current research extends to integrating Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) to enhance detection capabilities, enabling ultra-sensitive analysis of trace-level analytes. This innovation has significant potential for applications in environmental monitoring, healthcare diagnostics, and industrial safety.

The research group is currently involved in the advancement of state-of-the-art energy conversion and harvesting technologies. Our research primarily centres around investigating different types of solar cells, such as dye-sensitized and perovskite solar cells. These particular types of solar cells have gained recognition for their remarkable efficiency and promising prospects in the field of advanced photovoltaic technologies. Concurrently, our research focusses on the development of Organic LEDs (OLEDs) and Polymer LEDs (PLEDs), with the aim of improving their performance in lighting and display applications through the use of advanced materials.  

Within the field of energy harvesting, our research group is at the forefront of studying and developing Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG) and Piezoelectric Nanogenerators (PENG). The devices are specifically engineered to capture mechanical energy from the surrounding environment, including vibrations or human motion, and subsequently transform it into electrical energy. Through the integration of TENG (Triboelectric Nanogenerator) and PENG (Pyroelectric Nanogenerator) technologies with our ongoing research in solar cells and LEDs, our objective is to advance the development of self-sustaining energy systems capable of powering various applications. These applications span from portable electronics to large-scale energy solutions. Our research focusses on leveraging the unique properties of advanced materials to push the boundaries of energy conversion and harvesting technologies. We employ a multidisciplinary approach to tackle this challenge.

Our research group is committed to furthering the progress of Sodium-Ion Batteries (SIBs) and supercapacitors, concentrating on various crucial aspects. As researchers, we are dedicated to investigating novel materials that can enhance the performance and efficiency of energy storage devices. Our goal is to find innovative solutions that can improve energy density, cycle life, and overall functionality. The researcher's work also involves refining fabrication techniques to ensure high-quality and scalable production of these devices. Furthermore, our research team is currently working on the development of advanced electrolytes with the aim of enhancing the performance and stability of Sodium-Ion Batteries (SIBs) and supercapacitors. Through our research efforts, we strive to expand the limits of energy storage technology, with the goal of meeting the increasing need for efficient, dependable, and environmentally-friendly solutions in a wide range of applications. 

Our research group is currently conducting cutting-edge research on dye degradation. We are utilising advanced materials, including polymer composites, graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), graphene, PDMS sponges, and MXene, to effectively degrade a wide range of organic dyes. Through the utilisation of the extensive surface area and photocatalytic properties exhibited by carbon-based materials, in conjunction with the porous structure of PDMS sponges and the remarkable conductivity of MXene, our research team has successfully devised novel approaches to augment the degradation of dye pollutants present in wastewater.

• Conducting Polymers: PEDOT: PSS, Polyaniline, Polypyrrole, Polyindole, Polycarbazole

• Polymers: Polyurethane, PMMA, PDMS

• Maxphase: Ti₃AlC₂, MXene: Ti3C2Tx

• Frameworks: MOF, COF

• Perovskite Materials: CsPbCl₃, CsPbI₃, CsPbBr₃, STO

• Inorganic Materials: ZnO, ZnS, V₂O₅, MoS₂, SnO2, CdS, Fe2O3

• Activated Carbon: Sugarcane Bagasse, Human Hair, Banana Peels

• Carbon Materials: Graphene, rGO, Nitrogen-Doped GO, CNT, g-C3N4, 

• Metals: Ag Flex, Ag Nanowire

• Advance Materials: h-BN