Highly ambitious and results-driven researcher with a Master's in Chemistry, specializing in advanced catalytic materials for environmental remediation and sustainable energy. Proven expertise in catalyst synthesis, kinetic analysis, and electrocatalytic systems, demonstrated through significant contributions to water splitting, nitrate reduction, and plastic upcycling projects. Eager to leverage deep theoretical understanding and practical reaction engineering skills to drive innovative research and development initiatives in a forward-thinking R&D environment.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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Summary
Led advanced research projects focused on developing novel electrocatalysts for sustainable energy and environmental applications, contributing to significant advancements in water splitting and green ammonia synthesis.
Highlights
Developed oxygen vacancy-rich Layered-Double Hydroxide (LDH) catalysts, achieving over 10,000 stable electrochemical CV cycles for enhanced performance in water splitting.
Reduced energy consumption by 1V in electrocatalytic processes, significantly improving efficiency and mitigating carbon oxidation reactions.
Scaled up electrocatalytic processes using a 25 cm² AEM Electrolyzer, achieving industrial-level current densities for practical application.
Designed and optimized transition metal-based catalysts, enabling selective nitrate reduction to green ammonia for sustainable wastewater treatment.
Investigated Zn-NO3 battery configurations, demonstrating potential for sustainable energy storage applications.
Master's Thesis Researcher
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India
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Summary
Conducted in-depth research on the synthesis and characterization of advanced catalysts for plastic upcycling, contributing to sustainable waste management solutions.
Highlights
Synthesized and comprehensively characterized NiFe, CoFe, and ZnFe-LDH catalysts, optimizing their properties for efficient plastic upcycling.
Investigated the critical role of metal components in the glycolysis of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) bottles, enhancing understanding of reaction mechanisms.
Contributed to the development of novel catalytic approaches for converting waste plastics into value-added products.
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Master of Science
Chemistry
Grade: CGPA: 7.69/10
Courses
Hydrogen Generation and Storage
Pericyclic Reactions
Chemistry of Main Group Elements
Group Theory & Spectroscopy
Chemical Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry
Computational Chemistry
Chemistry of Transition Elements
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Bachelor of Science
Chemistry
Grade: CGPA: 8.68/10
Courses
IT Skills for Chemists
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Green Methods in Chemistry
Novel Inorganic Solids
Industrial Chemicals and Environment
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High School Diploma
Senior Secondary Education
Grade: Grades: 93.6%
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High School Diploma
Matriculation
Grade: Grades: 91%
Awarded By
Government of India
Achieved qualification in GATE 2024, demonstrating strong aptitude in engineering and science disciplines relevant to postgraduate studies and research.
Awarded By
Indian Institutes of Technology
Secured qualification in IIT JAM 2022, enabling admission to Master of Science programs at prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology.
Published by
Macromolecular Rapid Communication, Wiley
Summary
Co-authored research on developing ZnFe-Layered Double Hydroxide Catalysts for converting waste PET bottles into valuable products, contributing to sustainable waste management.
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Under Review
Summary
Lead author on a manuscript under review, presenting novel Boron-modified NiCoFe-LDH catalysts for efficient hydrogen production and sulfion oxidation in scalable AEM seawater electrolyzers.
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Under Review
Summary
Co-authored a manuscript under review, investigating the impact of hydrodynamic boundary layers on OER-COR selectivity of MnO2 polymorphs using advanced electrochemical techniques.
Published by
ChemSusChem, Wiley
Summary
Co-authored publication detailing the engineering of LDH catalysts for biomass valorization, presenting innovative methods for converting waste into valuable resources.
Published by
ChemSusChem
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Co-authored research on engineering copper sites and oxygen vacancies for efficient in-situ hydrodeoxygenation of lignin-based compounds, advancing sustainable chemical processes.
XRD, XPS, TEM, FTIR, NMR, EPR, UV-Vis Spectroscopy, Raman Spectroscopy.
25cm² Zero Gap AEM Electrolyzer, RRDE, Cyclic Voltammetry, Chronoamperometry, Chronopotentiometry, Mott-Schottky Analysis, Bode & Nyquist Analysis.
Hydro/Solvothermal Synthesis, Co-precipitation Method, Electrode Fabrication, Catalytic Material Synthesis.
MS Office, ChemDraw, OriginPro, Avantage (XPS PeakFit), Gatan Digital Micrograph (TEM analysis).
CO2 Conversion, Operando Techniques.
Direct Seawater Electrolysis, High Entropy Oxides and Alloys, Organic Transformation Reactions.
MSc Project Supervisor, IIT Mandi | vkn@iitmandi.ac.in | +91-9418425432
Project Investigator, IIT Jodhpur | guptapk@iitj.ac.in | +91-7839992187