Centre for Clean Energy and Nanoconvergence (CENCON)
1. Dr. Puspamitra Panigrahi, Professor & Scientist – F, CENCON (HEAD) 2. Dr. V N Mani, Senior Research Scientist – Physics 3. Dr. R. Veena, Associate Professor & Scientist – D, CENCON 4. Dr. K. Srimathi, Associate Professor & Scientist – D, CENCON 5. Dr. Yash Pal, Associate Professor – Aeronautical Engineering
6. Dr. Anil Kumar Thakur, Professor, Department of Physics
Qualification for Teaching / Research: Professeur des Universités; 21128333370, France Eligibility for Lectureship in Physical Sciences: No.2-40/2000(ii)-EU II, India
Research Interests: Liquid Crystal Elastomers, Electro-optical, dielectric, mechanical properties of liquid crystals, polymers and elastomers. Fabrication and characterization of OPV, OLED and OASLM. 3-D metal printing for device applications.
Experiences: Worked at AMLCI, Kent State University USA, DIT University India, Central University of Jammu India, University of Sheffield UK, CNRS France, KIT Japan and NPL New Delhi India.
7. Dr. Indrajit Shown, Professor, Department of Chemistry
Nanocatalyst and Renewable Energy Laboratory Head, Centre for Hydrogen Technology and Carbon Utilization (CeHy) Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS), Chennai 603103, Tamil Nadu, India E-mail:indrajits@hindustanuniv.ac.in
Phone: +91-44-2747-4395/4262 Google scholar: Indrajit Shown
Research:
Vision
To make CENCON as a regional research hub to carry out basic & applied research in the area of clean energy and nanotechnology.
Mission
To strengthen the infrastructure, research activities and develop network with worldwide institutions, national labs and industries working in the area of clean energy nanotechnology.
The Centre for Clean Energy & Nano Convergence (CENCON) was established in collaboration with Quantum – Functional Semiconductor Research Centre (QSRC) of Dongguk University with an objective to promote basic and applied research in Nanotechnology. The centre was inaugurated by His Excellency, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Former President of India on 6th January 2011. The centre aims to work towards clean energy solutions incorporating the quintessence. The Centre offers M.Sc. Nano Science & Technology course.
Research Areas
Computational simulation on 2D smart materials, Solar cells, Lithium-ion Batteries, Luminescent devices, Sensors and Photocatalytic ApplicationsR&D Projects
Research Facilities
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) with Energy Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), High Performance Computing facility (HPC), Battery Tester, Electrochemical workstation, Hall Effect Measurements, UV – Visible Spectrophotometer, UV – VIS – NIR Spectrofluorometer, Thermal Vacuum Coating unit, Chemical Vapor Deposition, Freeze Drier, Hydraulic Press, Nabertherm Furnace and Spin coater.
Publications
CENCON Team has published more than 95 research articles in high impact journals such as International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Materials Today Chemistry, ACS Applied Nano Materials, Applied Surface Science, Royal Society of Chemistry Advances.
Funded Projects
Enhancement of Photovoltaic efficiency by down-conversion phosphors for underwater panels towards Naval applications –Naval Research Board (NRB), DRDO
Development of a Photo-electrochemical Cell (PEC) using Si based (In)GaN Nanowires for
Hydrogen production by Splitting of Water under Visible Light – National Post-Doctoral Fellowship (NPDF), Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)
Edge Saturated Si₂BN Nano-ribbon as High – Capacity Anode Materials for Next Generation Mg-ion Batteries. SERB –TARE
Sn integrated 3D, porous carbon based scaffolds as high capacity anode for Sodium-ion batteries. Science and Engineering Research Board – Teachers Associateship for Research Excellence (SERB –TARE)
Carbon-Based Materials with High Antibacterial Activity for Face Mask Application to combat COVID 19. SERB –TARE
Patent
Highly Efficient Easy-on-pocket, One-use Biodegradable, Antimicrobial-Face-Mask to Battle against COVID-19 - Australian patent has been submitted
Dr. Puspamitra Panigrahi, Head, CENCON Email: cencon@hindustanuniv.ac.in
Centre for Clean Energy and Nanoconvergence (CENCON)
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Centre for Clean Energy and Nanoconvergence (CENCON)
1. Dr. Puspamitra Panigrahi, Professor & Scientist – F, CENCON (HEAD) 2. Dr. V N Mani, Senior Research Scientist – Physics 3. Dr. R. Veena, Associate Professor & Scientist – D, CENCON 4. Dr. K. Srimathi, Associate Professor & Scientist – D, CENCON 5. Dr. Yash Pal, Associate Professor – Aeronautical Engineering
6. Dr. Anil Kumar Thakur, Professor, Department of Physics
Qualification for Teaching / Research: Professeur des Universités; 21128333370, France Eligibility for Lectureship in Physical Sciences: No.2-40/2000(ii)-EU II, India
Research Interests: Liquid Crystal Elastomers, Electro-optical, dielectric, mechanical properties of liquid crystals, polymers and elastomers. Fabrication and characterization of OPV, OLED and OASLM. 3-D metal printing for device applications.
Experiences: Worked at AMLCI, Kent State University USA, DIT University India, Central University of Jammu India, University of Sheffield UK, CNRS France, KIT Japan and NPL New Delhi India.
7. Dr. Indrajit Shown, Professor, Department of Chemistry
Nanocatalyst and Renewable Energy Laboratory Head, Centre for Hydrogen Technology and Carbon Utilization (CeHy) Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS), Chennai 603103, Tamil Nadu, India E-mail:indrajits@hindustanuniv.ac.in
Phone: +91-44-2747-4395/4262 Google scholar: Indrajit Shown
Research:
Vision
To make CENCON as a regional research hub to carry out basic & applied research in the area of clean energy and nanotechnology.
Mission
To strengthen the infrastructure, research activities and develop network with worldwide institutions, national labs and industries working in the area of clean energy nanotechnology.
The Centre for Clean Energy & Nano Convergence (CENCON) was established in collaboration with Quantum – Functional Semiconductor Research Centre (QSRC) of Dongguk University with an objective to promote basic and applied research in Nanotechnology. The centre was inaugurated by His Excellency, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Former President of India on 6th January 2011. The centre aims to work towards clean energy solutions incorporating the quintessence. The Centre offers M.Sc. Nano Science & Technology course.
Research Areas
Computational simulation on 2D smart materials, Solar cells, Lithium-ion Batteries, Luminescent devices, Sensors and Photocatalytic ApplicationsR&D Projects
Research Facilities
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) with Energy Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), High Performance Computing facility (HPC), Battery Tester, Electrochemical workstation, Hall Effect Measurements, UV – Visible Spectrophotometer, UV – VIS – NIR Spectrofluorometer, Thermal Vacuum Coating unit, Chemical Vapor Deposition, Freeze Drier, Hydraulic Press, Nabertherm Furnace and Spin coater.
Publications
CENCON Team has published more than 95 research articles in high impact journals such as International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Materials Today Chemistry, ACS Applied Nano Materials, Applied Surface Science, Royal Society of Chemistry Advances.
Funded Projects
Enhancement of Photovoltaic efficiency by down-conversion phosphors for underwater panels towards Naval applications –Naval Research Board (NRB), DRDO
Development of a Photo-electrochemical Cell (PEC) using Si based (In)GaN Nanowires for
Hydrogen production by Splitting of Water under Visible Light – National Post-Doctoral Fellowship (NPDF), Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)
Edge Saturated Si₂BN Nano-ribbon as High – Capacity Anode Materials for Next Generation Mg-ion Batteries. SERB –TARE
Sn integrated 3D, porous carbon based scaffolds as high capacity anode for Sodium-ion batteries. Science and Engineering Research Board – Teachers Associateship for Research Excellence (SERB –TARE)
Carbon-Based Materials with High Antibacterial Activity for Face Mask Application to combat COVID 19. SERB –TARE
Patent
Highly Efficient Easy-on-pocket, One-use Biodegradable, Antimicrobial-Face-Mask to Battle against COVID-19 - Australian patent has been submitted
Dr. Puspamitra Panigrahi, Head, CENCON Email: cencon@hindustanuniv.ac.in
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