Anisotropic Nanomaterial Group Members
Anisotropic. Energy storage. Organic transformation. Environmental remediation.
POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW
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​Dr. Simons Dhara
Post Doctoral Fellow
Under the guidance of
Prof. Akshaya K. Samal and Dr. Manoj Mane
Research Interest: -Two-Stage Activation and Modification of Coconut Husk-Derived Biochar for the Adsorptive Removal of Textile Dye Effluents. -Functionalized Magnetic Biochar for the Removal of Short-Chain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) from Water and -Colloidal Lignin Particles from Coconut Husk as an Efficient Electrode for Water Splitting Applications.
Research Interest: "Developing innovative methods for powdered hydrogen production. Building on my experience in exploring electrochemical materials for energy conversion and storage, I integrate expertise in: - Photovoltaics - Supercapacitors - Electrochemical Hydrogen and Oxygen production - Photoelectrochemical and electrochemical techniques to drive advancements in sustainable energy solutions."
Research Interest: Scrupulous Designing of Polar Redox Crystal Facets-Interfaces of Functional Metal Oxides, Conscientious Architecture of Isotype Hybrids of Anisotropic Nanostructures, Synchronous Development of Schottky-Ohmic Contact Provocative Multi Electron Relayers for Vectorial Exciton Trajection, and Introduction of Extrinsic Electron-Hole Sink Surface to Establish Incessant Photonic Energy Transfer and Transition from Source to Sink for Elevated Photo Catalytic Activity.
Ph.D. SCHOLAR
Mahima K
Junior Research Fellow
Email: mahikaje711@gmail.com
Research Interest:
Designing and synthesis of shape-dependent materials for water splitting applications
Mrs. Monika Nagaraj
Junior Research Fellow
Email: monikakn97@gmail.com
Research Interest:
Anisotropic transition metal chalcogenides for effective water splitting
Novuhulu Rhakho
Senior Research Fellow
Email: r.novuhulu@jainuniversity.ac.in
Research Interest:
Anisotropic nanostructures for
remediation of emerging contaminants
M.Sc Student
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Anusha Naik
M.Sc. Student (2023-2025)
Email: naikanusha555@gmail.com
Research Interest:
Bi- and trimetallic telluride nanostructures for
sensing applications.
Former Members
Research Interest: Improving the performance and durability of G-C3N4-based photocatalysts for solar-powered water splitting and hydrogen peroxide production.
Research Interest: Anisotropic nanoparticles for catalysis and pesticide detection Present: Assistant Professor at Presidency University
Research Interest: Bimetallic telluride nanomaterials for supercapacitors Present: Post-Doctoral at JNCASR, Bangalore.
Dr. Swarnalata Swain
Alumni
Email: s.swarnalatha@jainuniversity.ac.in
Research Interest:
Anisotropic palladium based nanostructures
for catalysis.
Research Interest: Design and fabrication of anisotropic nanomaterials for sensing application Present: Working at Biophore Company, Hyderabad.
Research Interest: Design of bimetallic transition metal oxides for water-splitting applications 2023-2024: Ph.D. research assistant at  CNMS, Jain University.
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Research Interest: Low-cost transition metal nanoparticles for sensing applications
Research Interest: Core-shell and bimetallic nanoparticles for sensing applications Present: Ph.D. research fellow at Department of Chemistry, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan.
E-mail: sangrammohapatra211003@students.iisertirupati.ac.in Research Interest: Tunable synthesis of NiFe-alloy nanostructures for efficient water splitting.
Sangram Mohapatra
M.Sc. Student (Intern)
Research Interest: Design of bimetallic TMCs for water-splitting applications
Tanmaya
M.Sc. Student (2019-2021)
Email: tanmayaparida.2016@gmail.com
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Research Interest:
Anisotropic iron based nanostructures for
sensing applications
Abhinav Nair
M.Sc Student (2017-2019)
Email: abhinavpradeepnair@gmail.com
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Research Interest:
Telluride nanowires for thermoelectric
applications