Research Portfolio
The focus of my team is to work on the development of functional polymeric and elastomeric composite material catering to the following segments. The weightage of the team as of August 2022 is given in parenthesis:
The focus of my team is to work on the development of functional polymeric and elastomeric composite material catering to the following segments. The weightage of the team as of August 2022 is given in parenthesis:
I. Material Development, Fabrication and Application Study of Flexible Electronic Materials (60%)
I. Material Development, Fabrication and Application Study of Flexible Electronic Materials (60%)
We are working towards solving problems related to affordable healthcare monitoring for point of care diagnostics using rubber/polymer based composites. Some of the niche area in which my team is working is given below:
We are working towards solving problems related to affordable healthcare monitoring for point of care diagnostics using rubber/polymer based composites. Some of the niche area in which my team is working is given below:
a. Development of Flexible Electronic Materials and their characterization
a. Development of Flexible Electronic Materials and their characterization
b. Design and Development of Printed Electronic Materials for Monitoring Various Physiological Parameters Ranging from Motion Sensing to Cardiac Monitoring
b. Design and Development of Printed Electronic Materials for Monitoring Various Physiological Parameters Ranging from Motion Sensing to Cardiac Monitoring
c. Smart Sensor Adhesives for Multifaceted Applications
c. Smart Sensor Adhesives for Multifaceted Applications
II. Surface Modification of Various Nanoparticles (SMN) for Advanced Application Areas (15%)
II. Surface Modification of Various Nanoparticles (SMN) for Advanced Application Areas (15%)
Under SMN research vertical, we are working towards developing various surface engineered nanoparticles for multifaceted applications. SMN are critical component in modern day's composite materials. Various architecture like brush and mushroom are frequently developed in our laboratory. The range of particles includes carbon nanomaterials to silica and few other nanomaterials. The applications involves coating, adhesives, high performance composites. By leveraging polymer physics and various advanced characterizations like Small Angle X Ray Scattering, Atomic Force Microscopy we to comprehensive structure analysis.
Under SMN research vertical, we are working towards developing various surface engineered nanoparticles for multifaceted applications. SMN are critical component in modern day's composite materials. Various architecture like brush and mushroom are frequently developed in our laboratory. The range of particles includes carbon nanomaterials to silica and few other nanomaterials. The applications involves coating, adhesives, high performance composites. By leveraging polymer physics and various advanced characterizations like Small Angle X Ray Scattering, Atomic Force Microscopy we to comprehensive structure analysis.
III. Development of Sustainable Polymers (SP) based Composition for Minimization of Carbon Foot-print (15%)
III. Development of Sustainable Polymers (SP) based Composition for Minimization of Carbon Foot-print (15%)
Under SP research vertical, we are working towards synthesizing various functional polymers from various sustainable materials that are available at the commercial scale. The synthesized polymers are thoroughly characterized and often they are mixed with various functional fillers to create functional materials for advanced applications.
Under SP research vertical, we are working towards synthesizing various functional polymers from various sustainable materials that are available at the commercial scale. The synthesized polymers are thoroughly characterized and often they are mixed with various functional fillers to create functional materials for advanced applications.
IV. Net Zero (NZ) Goal (10%)
IV. Net Zero (NZ) Goal (10%)
Under NZ research vertical, we are working towards upcycling and carbon capture process.
Under NZ research vertical, we are working towards upcycling and carbon capture process.