About
I started my PhD in 2013 in University of Groningen, Netherlands.
During my PhD I have mainly worked on transition metal complexes (Fe, Ni, Mn, Co) and trapped the active interemdiates using advanced spectroscopic teachniques.
After my PhD, I have moved to University Grenoble, Alpes in France. I worked there on Ni-Fe Bio-mimics for H2 evolution recations.
After my first postdoc in France, I moved to UMCG Netherlands. There I have worked on nanaodiamonds which have nitrogen vacanices (NVs). These NV centers acts as tiny mganetometers. I mainly worked the surface modification of these nanodiamonds and employed them in cells for detection of ROS.
Currenlty, I am working in University College London (UCL). The research is funded by MSCA individual fellowship. The research work is on use of boron doped diamonds for reduction of CO2 to valauble chmeicals and production of H2 at ambient conditions.
In summary, I have worked on several cutting-edge research topics in chemistry to study both fundamental aspects and to apply them to achieve efficient catalyst design, sustainable energies and also in bio-chemistry.
Research Experience and Education
2021 -
University College London, UK
2019- 2020
UMCG, University of Groningen, Netherlands
2017 - 2018
University Grenoble Alpes, France
2013 - 2017
University of Groningen, Netherlands
2007 - 2012
University of Hyderabad, India
Awards, Scholarships and Grants
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Awarded Marie Skłodowska-Curie individual fellowship to work at UCL, UK.
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Awarded STSM (short term scientific mission) by COST Action CM1305 visit to the laboratory of Dr. Carole Duboc at the Université Grenoble Alpes.
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Awarded STSM by COST Action CM1305 for a research visit to the laboratory of Prof. Miquel Costas, Universitat de Girona,
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Awarded student by COST Action CM1003 to attend the summer school ‘Chemistry of Metals in Biological Systems’ in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium .
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Received best poster award at International Green Catalysis Symposium, Rennes, France.
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Achieved CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) junior research fellowship.
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Received gold medal in 7th National Science Olympiad, India .