Dr R. Ajay Rakkesh is a Research Assistant Professor of Nanotechnology in the Department of Physics and Nanotechnology at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai. His research interests include 2D Materials, Graphene Nanoarchitectures, Metal Ion/Air batteries, Micro-Supercapacitors, Biosensors and Environmental Cleaning Applications. Based on his research work, he has published nearly 75+ highly reputed research articles, 10+ book chapters and presented several conferences. Dr. Ajay is highly engaged in education and outreach at all levels including regularly giving lectures and participating in the National/International conferences. He has received several honors including the INSc Young Scientist Award, Best PhD Thesis Award and Gold Medal for Best Researcher Award.