Academic interests
My research interests are centered on the exploration and development of functional materials for energy storage, with a primary focus on solid-state hydrogen storage systems. I am particularly engaged in the synthesis and structural investigation of multicomponent high-entropy alloys (HEAs), which offer exceptional phase stability, configurational entropy-driven properties, and tunable thermodynamic behavior. These features make HEAs promising candidates for long-term hydrogen cycling applications and integration into next-generation fuel cell technologies.
My work involves advanced characterization techniques to probe crystallographic structure, microstructure evolution, and hydrogen–material interactions under varying thermodynamic conditions. I am also deeply interested in understanding the fundamental structure–property correlations in complex alloy systems and leveraging this knowledge to engineer materials with optimized energy functionality. More broadly, I am committed to interdisciplinary approaches that bridge condensed matter physics, materials chemistry, and sustainable energy research.
Background
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Joined the Nanostructures and Functional Materials (NAFUMA) group, Department of Chemistry, University of Oslo.
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Completed PhD in Physics from the Department of Physics, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, India.
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PhD research focused on the synthesis, structural analysis, and hydrogen storage properties of advanced materials, especially high-entropy alloys (HEAs) and MgH₂-based systems.
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Experienced in synthesis techniques: arc melting, induction melting, melt spinning, ball milling.
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Skilled in characterization methods: XRD (with JANA 2006), SEM, TEM, Raman spectroscopy, VSM, PCT analysis.
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Research emphasis on phase stability, microstructural evolution, and hydrogen–material interactions.
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Authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and presented at national/international conferences.
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Recipient of CSIR-JRF/SRF and multiple best presentation awards.
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Strong interest in interdisciplinary research for sustainable energy materials and clean hydrogen technologies.
Awards
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CSIR-NET Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) – Awarded by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India, June 2019 (AIR 112).
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CSIR-JRF (2020) – Junior Research Fellowship awarded by CSIR, India.
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CSIR-SRF (2022) – Senior Research Fellowship awarded by CSIR, India.
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Best Poster Award – International Conference on Diverse Emerging Materials and Their Applications (ICDEMA-2021), University of Lucknow, March 2021.
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Best Poster Award – National Conference on Natural Science and Sustainable Development for Environment (NSSECA-2023), MMV, BHU, January 2023.
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Best Oral Presentation Award – National Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials and Applications (ANA-2023), Central University of South Bihar, January 2023.
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Best Oral Presentation Award – Sodh Sangam Research Conclave, Institute of Science, BHU, February 2024.
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Best Oral Presentation Award – International Conference on Hydrogen Energy and Advanced Materials (ICHEAM-2024), Department of Physics, BHU, April 2024.
Appointments
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Postdoctoral Researcher
Nanostructures and Functional Materials (NAFUMA) Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Oslo, Norway
2024 – Present -
PhD Research Scholar
Department of Physics, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, India
2019 – 2024
Research focused on synthesis, structure, and hydrogen storage properties of high-entropy alloys and related materials.
Positions Held
Oral/Poster Presenter at:
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3rd International Workshop on High Entropy Materials (IWHEM-2020), IIT Kanpur
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International Conference on Diverse Emerging Materials and Their Applications (ICDEMA-2021), University of Lucknow
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International Academy of Physical Sciences Conference (2021), BHU
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66th DAE Solid State Physics Symposium (2022), BIT Mesra
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National Conference NSSECA-2023, MMV, BHU
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National Conference ANA-2023, Central University of South Bihar
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International Conference on Energy & Advanced Materials (2023), JIIT Noida
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International Conference ICHEAM-2024, BHU
Workshop Participant, Neutron Scattering and Muon Spectroscopy Workshop, IIT Guwahati (2024)