Current Members

Research Scholars and Project Associates

S. Gokulnath (PMRF)

Received MSc Chemistry from PSG College of Arts and Science, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

Currently working on Cobalt free cathode materials for lithium and sodium ion batteries

Rathishkumar Arumugam (Ph. D – Regular Employee)

Received Master of Technology in Nanotechnology from Periyar Maniammmai Institute of Science and Technology (PMIST), Vallam, Thanjavur.

Currently working in CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi as a Senior Technical Officer. At present, In-charge for High Resolution –Transmission Electron Microscope lab which is installed in Central Instrumentation Facility and Joined for PhD in 2022 January.

Allwyn (CSIR-SRF)

Received Master of Science in Chemistry from Pondicherry University, Puducherry.

Currently working on Oxygen electro-catalysis for electrically rechargeable Zinc-air battery.

M. Arunkumar (CSIR-SRF)

Received M.Sc chemistry from Alagappa Govt Arts College, Karaikudi.

Currently working on Redox additives in MXene based materials for high-energy supercapacitor application

P. Ravichandar (DST-SRF)

Received Master of Science in physics from The Gandhigram Rural Institute, Dindigul.

Currently working on efficient materials for high performance supercapattery applications.

Bharathi Mohan V (DST-SRF)

Received M.Sc. in Applied chemistry from Anna University, Chennai.

Currently working Efficient nanocomposite materialS for photocatalytic for hydrogen production.

P Devi (CSIR-SRF)

Received M.Sc Chemistry from Thiagarajar college, Madurai.

Currently, working on Devices for energy storage application

GURUNATHAN K (DST-JRF)

Received M.Sc Physics from Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai.

Currently working on Anode materials for Lithium-ion capacitors

Robin R (PhD)

Received M.Sc. in Applied chemistry from Anna University, Chennai.

Currently working on MXenes based nanocomposite electrodes in redox additive electrolyte.

Saravana Kumar P (Project Associate)

Received M.Sc. in Chemistry from Alagappa University, Karaikudi.

Currently working on fabrication of pouch-type hybrid supercapacitor device with MXenes-based nanocomposite electrodes in redox additive electrolytes

Dharani Chakravarthy B (CSIR-JRF)

Received M.Sc. in Chemistry from The Gandhigram Rural Institute (DTBU), Dindigul.

Currently working on electrode materials for aqueous metal-ion batteries.

Kesavan S (Project Associate)

Received M.Sc. in Physics from Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Namakkal.

Currently working on fabrication of thin films for large scale photocatalytic hydrogen production.

Raganandhini S (Project Associate)

Received M.Sc. in Chemistry from Alagappa University, Karaikudi.

Currently working on fabrication of thin films for large scale photocatalytic hydrogen production.

Sooryaprakash S (Project Associate)

Received M.Sc. in Chemistry from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli

Currently working on Evaluation and Optimsation of Reliance Graphene for Li-ion capacitor and Al-ion battery application.

M.Tech/M.Sc/B.Tech/B.Sc Project Students

Afrin Sulthana K

Currently pursuing B. Tech final year in Chemical and Electro-Chemical Engineering at CSIR-CECRI, Karaikudi.

Pursuing project work on cathode materials for metal-ion batteries

Mohamed Yasir A

Currently pursuing B. Tech final year in Chemical and Electro-Chemical Engineering at CSIR-CECRI, Karaikudi.

Pursuing project work on cathode materials for metal-ion batteries

Sampreethi S

Currently pursuing B.Sc Physics in Sona College of Arts and Science ,Salem

Pursuing project work on electrode materials for supercapacitors

Previous Members

(i) PhD Students

Dr. P. Thangasamy (CSIR-UGC JRF)

Obtained his MSc Chemistry from Madurai Kamaraj University. Worked on "Supercritical Fluids Assisted Synthesis of 2D Inorganic Layered Materials and Their Applications". Completed his PhD by Feb 2018, Currently working as Postdoctoral Researcher at South Korea.

Dr. K. Subramani (DST-JRF)

Received MSc Nanoscience and Technology from Alagappa University. Worked on "Reduced Graphene Oxide-based Nanocomposites and Bio-derived Carbon for Supercapacitor Applications". Completed his PhD by Dec 2018. Served as Research Associate at Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaukikudi. India. Currently working at Reliance Industries Limited, Mumbai.

Dr. S. Suresh balaji (CSIR-SRF)

Received MSc Chemistry from D. G. Vaishnav College, Madras University. Worked on "Heteroatom doped reduced graphene oxide for electrochemical supercapacitor applications". Completed his PhD by Jan 2020. Currently serving as Kothari Fellow (DSKPDF) at Anna University.

Dr. M. Karnan (CSIR-SRF)

Received MSc Chemistry from PSG College of Arts and Science, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. Worked on Bio-mass derived activated carbon materials for high enrgy supercapacitor applications. Internship with Prof. Patrice Simon at Université Paul Sabatier, France, under "The Raman-Charpak Fellowship Program-2019". Defended his PhD by August 2021. Currently serving as Research Associate at IIT, Hyderabad.

Dr. Parnapalle Ravi (SRF)

Received M.Sc., Chemistry from Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra pradesh. Qualified for CSIR-UGC NET exam in 2015. Defended his PhD by Feb on the topic design and development of nanocomposite materials for photocatalytic hydrogen production. Currently serving as a Post-Doctoral fellow in Gachon University, South Korea.

M. Sandhiya (DST-SRF)

Received M.Sc., Chemistry from Muthayammal College of Arts and Science, Rasipuram. Received DST-INSPIRE Fellowship in 2018. Worked on the Fabrication of Bio-derived Carbon and Carbon Nano Composites by facile and scalable methods and defended her PhD Viva voce on december 2022. Currently serving as Kreitman Postdoctoral fellow in Ben-Gurion University of Negev, Israel.

Nasrin Kabeer (DST-SRF)

Received M.Phil., Inorganic Chemistry from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala and obtained MSc., Chemistry from Cochin university of science and technology, Kerala. Received DST-INSPIRE Fellowship in 2019.

Worked on MXene based Hybrids for High Performance Supercapacitor Application.

S. Jayachitra (UGC- SRF)

Received M.Sc., Chemistry from Thiruvalluvar Government arts college, Rasipuram. Qualified for CSIR-UGC NET JRF exam in 2017.

Worked on Metal Chalcogenides based nanocomposites for Photocatalytic Hydrogen production.

P. Packiyalakshmi (UGC- SRF)

Received B.E ECE from Hindusthan institute of technology Coimbatore

M.Tech Nanotechnology from Karunya University , Coimbatore

Worked on Electrodes and binders for Energy storage applications (Anode, cathode, Li-ion, Na-ion, Li-S and Supercapacitors)

Nikhil Chandran (CSIR-SRF)

Received MSc Chemistry from Cochin university of science and technology, Kerala.

Worked on Novel electrode materials for sodium ion batteries.

(ii) Post Doctoral Fellows

Dr. R. Rameshbabu (N-PDF)

Received Ph.D from SRM University (2015) and subsequently continued as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in (SRM Research Institute) SRM University for another couple of years (2015-2017).

At CSIR-CECRI, he has worked on “Development of Noble Metal-free Catalyst for Efficient Hydrogen Evolution from Water under Visible-light and their Practical Implementation”. Currently working as Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Concepcion, Chile.

Dr. J. Anandharaj (N-PDF)

Received Ph.D in Chemistry from Department of Industrial Chemistry, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu.

At CSIR-CECRI, he has worked on Novel Graphene Reinforced Conducting Polymer-Metal Oxide Nanocomposites for Supercapacitor Applications. Currently, working as Post Doctorate Fellow at Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu.

Dr. T Boobalan (Senior Project Associate)

Received Ph.D from Anna University Chennai. Senior project associate in the project "Fabrication of 12 V, 500 F supercapacitor device assembly"

Currently working as Scientist, Surge Supercap, Pune

Dr. K.P. Annamalai (CSIR-SRA, Scientist's Pool Scheme)

Received PhD from University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.

Worked on Porous & Conductive Networks of AxB1- xSe / Nanocarbons for Hybrid Batteries.

Currently working as Research and Development manager in OLA Electric, Bangalore.

Dr. S. ARUNMETHA (SERB-TARE Fellow)

Recipient of the SERB Teacher’s Associateship for Research Excellence (TARE) for the year 2021-2024. Worked on the Development of Heterostructure Materials for an Efficient Photocatalytic and Photo electrochemical Water Splitting toward Green Energy Harvesting.

(iii) Project assistants

T. Partheeban (Project Assistant)

Received MSc chemistry from Gurunanak College, Madras University, Chennai. At CSIR-CECRI he has worked on development of multifunctional electrode materials for electrochemical energy storage and environmental applications. Currently pursuing PhD at SRM university, Chennai.

J. Kamarsamam (Project Assistant)

Awarded Master’s degree in Chemistry from PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. M.Sc. Project: “Synthesis and Separation of 89Sr isotope for the treatment of bone cancer” at Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam. At CSIR-CECRI, he has worked on DRDO-NSTL sponsored project.

Aman tripati (Project Assistant)

Obtained Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Gujarat Technological University (GTU).B.E. Project: “Design and Manufacturing of steel shot separator”. Having working experience as Project engineer in Geo Source, Gujarat. At CSIR-CECRI, he has worked on DRDO-NSTL sponsored project.

N. Manikandan (Project Assistant)

Received MSc in Chemistry at School of Chemistry, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India. Currently working at Nuclear Fuel Complex, Tuticorin in Tamilnadu. Department of Atomic energy, govt of India. He has worked on the "development of visible Light active functional materials for efficient photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic generation of hydrogen – GAP-24/19" at CSIR-CECRI.