Objective of The GERL

Our laboratory is committed to cutting-edge research in advanced multifunctional materials and next-generation clean energy technologies. The primary aim of our work is to design, synthesize, and develop innovative materials and smart devices capable of efficiently harvesting, converting, and storing energy from environmental and biological sources.

Our research encompasses the development of piezoelectric, pyroelectric, triboelectric, and ferroelectric polymers, which exhibit exceptional electroactive properties and play a pivotal role in mechanical-to-electrical and thermal-to-electrical energy conversion. We also focus on the synthesis and characterization of ceramic and metallic nanomaterials, exploring their structure–property relationships to enhance their performance in energy, sensing, and multifunctional device applications.

A major thrust area of our research is the design and fabrication of piezoelectric and triboelectric nanogenerators (PENGs and TENGs) that can efficiently harvest mechanical energy from human motion, vibrations, and environmental sources. These nanogenerators are being integrated into self-powered sensors and portable energy devices, contributing to sustainable and autonomous energy systems.

Furthermore, we are working on the development of self-charging polymeric photo-power cells, combining energy harvesting and storage functionalities within a single integrated platform. Our lab also focuses on creating smart hybrid devices for clean energy harvesting from living systems and ambient surroundings.

Through a highly interdisciplinary approach bridging materials science, nanotechnology, and energy engineering, our goal is to advance the frontier of sustainable, eco-friendly, and intelligent energy solutions for a cleaner and greener future.