I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU), Kanpur-02, Uttar Pradesh, India. I completed my M.Tech. in 2012 and Ph.D. in 2017 from the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT (BHU) Varanasi. My research interests span fuel cells, energy storage systems, electrochemical engineering, microfluidics, and green energy technologies, with a strong emphasis on experimental electrochemical characterization techniques such as cyclic voltammetry. My work focuses on the development of advanced electrochemical systems, including PEM fuel cells, microfluidic fuel cells, and flexible energy devices, aimed at enabling clean, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions for next-generation applications.
Research interest
Fuel Cells and Electrochemical Energy Conversion (PEM, AEM fuel cells and microfluidic fuel cells)
Electrochemical Engineering and Characterization (including cyclic voltammetry)
Energy Storage and Flexible Energy Devices
Microfluidics and Lab-on-Chip Power Systems
Green and Sustainable Energy Technologies
Administrative Responsibilities
Associate Dean Academic Affairs (16 Oct. 2025 to till date)
BoE member (30 Aug. 2025 to till date)
Assistant Controller of Examinations
Dy Registrar (03 Sept. 2024 From to 23 Oct. 2024)
Academic Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy on the topic “Development of Air Breathing Micro-fluidic Fuel Cell” from IIT-BHU, Varanasi
M.Tech (Chemical Engineering) from IIT-BHU, Varanasi (Secured 81.2%)
B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) from U.I.E.T, Kanpur (Secured 76.40%)
Professional Experience
Associate Professor in Department of Chemical Engineering
Harcourt Butler Technical University, Nawabganj Kanpur-208002, Uttar Pradesh, India from 01/11/2023
Lecturer (Gazetted officer) in Chemical Engineering Department
Department of Technical Education Uttar Pradesh Govt., from 04/02/2015 to 31/10/2023
Guest Faculty in Chemical Engineering Department
Harcourt Butler Technical University, Nawabganj Kanpur-208002, Uttar Pradesh, India from Aug. 2009 to June 2010
Shift Engineer
Bhushan Steel Limited Khapoli Mumbai-400021, Maharashtra, India from Aug. 2008 to June 2009
Membership in Research Organizations and Professional Bodies
Life Member of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE) (Membership number: LM73761)
