Dr. Vipin Kumar

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Dr. Vipin Kumar

Aug 2024 - Present | Research Associate, Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany

Department of Materials and Geosciences

April 2023 - July 2024 | CNRS Post-Doc Researcher, University of Grenoble Alpes, France

Laboratory of Interdisciplinary Physics (LiPhy)

April 2021 - Mar 2023 | Sackler Post-Doc Researcher, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel

School of Electrical Engineering

Dec 2018 - Dec 2020 | Post-Doc Researcher, University of Ulsan, Ulsan, South Korea

Department of Chemistry

Aug 2014 - Oct 2018 | Doctor of Philosophy, National Institute of Technology, Surat, India

Department of Physics

Aug 2009 - July 2014 | Integrated M.Sc., National Institute of Technology, Surat, India

Department of Physics

#Density Functional Theory #Two-Dimensional #Sensor/Adsorption #Electro-Catalyst #Photo-Electrochemical #Support to Experimnetal

Hello everyone, welcome to my website,

I am Dr. Vipin Kumar, a computational/theoretical materials physicist with extensive research experience. I earned my Ph.D. in Physics (Computational Materials Science) from Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, India under the guidance of Prof. Debesh R. Roy in October 2018. I made significant contributions to the development of novel 2D nanomaterials for various applications, including environmental toxic NCGs/OCGs sensors, semiconductors, optoelectronics, and thermoelectric devices.

I am currently working as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate in the Surface Science Laboratory, Department of Materials and Earth Sciences at the Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany (since August 1, 2024), under the supervision of Dr. Marcus Einert. My research is focused on DFT-based investigations of high-entropy oxyhydroxide formation, aiming to understand their structural stability and electronic properties relevant to the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). This work contributes toward the rational design of next-generation electrocatalysts.

Previously, I worked as a CNRS Post-Doctoral Researcher at the Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Physics (LiPhy), Université Grenoble Alpes / CNRS, France (April 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024), under Dr. Benoit Coasne and Dr. Mikaël Kepenekian. My research there focused on the water-gas shift reaction (WGSR). I applied a combination of quantum and classical molecular simulation methods to construct a bottom-up model capturing reaction, adsorption, and diffusion processes on solid catalytic surfaces.

Before my time in France, I was awarded a Sackler Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the Raymond and Beverly Sackler Center for Computational Molecular and Materials Science, in the School of Electrical Engineering, Tel Aviv University, Israel (April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2023), working with Prof. Amir Natan. This role involved quantum simulations of nano-structured materials, particularly in the context of catalysis and surface science.

Earlier, I held a Professional Post-Doctoral Researcher position in the Computational Materials Science Laboratory, Department of Chemistry at the University of Ulsan, South Korea (December 1, 2018 – December 31, 2020), where I focused on 2D nanomaterials for energy applications, including the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and hydrogen evolution, using Density Functional Theory (DFT).

I am enthusiastic about the prospect of integrating machine learning (ML) into my research endeavors in the future. Recognizing the transformative impact of machine learning on various domains, I am eager to explore its applications within the context of my research to enhance analytical capabilities and uncover novel insights.

In summary, my academic and research journey has been dedicated to pushing the boundaries of materials science and exploring the potential of 2D nanomaterials for a wide range of applications.

I am enthusiastic about fostering scientific collaboration and providing extensive computational or theoretical support to any research groups engaged in experimental research.