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Post-Docs

Dr. Rakesh Kumar Rai
BSc: Gauhati University, Assam (2012, Chemistry)
MSc: Gauhati University, Assam (2014 Chemistry)
PhD: Shiv Nadar University, Dadri, UP (2020) (Research Advisor: Dr. Gouriprasanna Roy)
RA: IIT-Tirupati, AP (2020-2024)
IITH-iPDF: IIT Hyderabad, TS (May 2024-)
Awards: IITH-iPDF (2024), GATE (2015), GATE (2016), International travel support from SERB-DST (2019), Best Poster award in B. Borooah College (2010), IAS Summer Research Fellowship Programme (2012),
Research Interest:
Coinage-Metal-NHC based OLED Materials
ORCID ID: 0009-0003-5330-9722
Number of Publications:
6 (from IITH)
Number of Patents:
6 (from IITH)
Ph.D., Scholars
Mr. Gopendra Muduli (R. No: CY21Resch11005)
BSc: Department of Chemistry, Buxi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar Autonomous College,Bhubaneswar (Utkal University) (2017)
MSc: School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad (2019)
PhD: IIT Hyderabad, Aug. 2021-July 2026
Qualified: GATE-2021, PMRF-2022
Research Interest:
Organometallic Route to Nano Materials
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-9760-0699
Number of Publications:
16
Number of Patents:
8
Ms. Kalyani Eswar (R. No: ID22Resch11002, Join student with Prof. Aravind Kumar Rengan, BME, IITH)
B.Tech.: Biotechnology, Sri Venkateswara college of Engineering (Affiliated to Anna
University), Sriperumbudur. (2012-2016)
M.Tech.: Molecular Medicine, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi (2016-2018)
PhD: IIT Hyderabad, Aug. 2022- (Jointly under Prof. Aravind Kumar Rengan, Department of Biomedical Engineering)
Qualified:
Research Interest:
Cancer Nanotheranostics
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-2989-0575
Number of Publications:
10
Number of Patents:
7
Mr. Joginder Singh
B.Sc.: Chemistry, Govt. National College, Sirsa. (2018)
M.Sc.: Chemistry, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (2020)
PhD: JRF, IIT Hyderabad, Jan. 2023-
Qualified: CSIR-NET/JRF (2022), UGC-JRF (2022), & GATE-2022
Research Interest:
Organo-Coinage-Materials and Their Applications
ORCID ID: 0009-0004-8796-0860
Number of Publications:
7
Number of Patents:
6
Mr. Maddila Jagapathi Rao (R. No: BM23Resch01003, Join student with Prof. Aravind Kumar Rengan, BME, IITH)
B.Tech.: Lifesciences (9.3/10), Andhra University, Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (2020)
M.Tech.: Nanotechnology (9.4/10), Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar , Gujarat (2022)
PhD: IIT Hyderabad, JAN. 2023- (Jointly under Prof. Aravind Kumar Rengan, Department of Biomedical Engineering)
Qualified: CSIR 2022, GATE 2022
Research Interest:
Nanomedicine and Drug delivery
ORCID ID: 0009-0008-4304-0228
Number of Publications:
6
Number of Patents:
4
Mr. Bikash Lahkar (R. No: CY23Resch11006,, Join student with Prof. Aravind Kumar Rengan, BME, IITH)
B.Sc.: Chemistry (CGPA-7.31/10), Cotton University, Guwahati, Assam. (2020)
M.Sc.: Chemistry (CGPA- 8.51/10), Pondicherry University, Puducherry, TN (2022)
PhD: JRF, IIT Hyderabad, Aug. 2023-
Qualified: CRG-JRF, CSIR-LS (2023), & GATE-2022
Research Interest:
Organo-Coinage-Materials and Their Applications
ORCID ID: 0009-0004-1588-623
Number of Publications:
7
Number of Patents:
6
Ms. Amala Lal M (R. No: CY24Resch11014,, Join student with Prof. Aravind Kumar Rengan, BME, IITH)
B.Sc.: Chemistry (CGPA-9.34/10), Mar Athanasius College Autonomous Kothamangalam Kerala. (2019)
M.Sc.: Chemistry (CGPA- 7.23/10), National Institute of Technology Warangal, TG (2021)
PhD: JRF, IIT Hyderabad, Aug. 2024-
Qualified: GATE 2024, Qualified IIT JAM 2019
Research Interest:
Organo-Coinage-Materials and Their Applications
ORCID ID: 0009-0003-2379-6654
Number of Publications:
1
Ms. Aishwarya Tiwari M (R. No: ht24Resch11001, Join student with Prof. Aravind Kumar Rengan, BME, IITH)
B.Sc.: Botany (CGPA-9.28/10), Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. (2022)
M.Sc.: Botany (CGPA- 9.63/10), Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India (2024)
PhD: JRF, IIT Hyderabad, Aug. 2024-
Achievements and Fellowships: Bayer Fellowship- MEDHA, V.S. Jaiswal Scholarship 2023-2024(Awarded to highest securing student in M.Sc. (Previous) Botany, NSP PG- Rank Holder Scholarship (University Rank II during under graduation)
and GATE-XL 2023/2024 Qualified
Research Interest:
Heritage Materials and Their Applications
ORCID ID: 0009-0007-4261-7171
Number of Publications:
0
Ms. Tanvi Sonpipare (R. No: id24resch11009, Join student with Prof. Aravind Kumar Rengan, BME, IITH)
B.Pharm.: (CGPA-7.92/10), RTMNU Nagpur, INDIA. (2021)
M.Tech. (Medical Devices) (CGPA- 9.54/10), National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Kolkata, India (2023)
PhD: JRF, IIT Hyderabad, Aug. 2024-
Achievements and Fellowships: GPAT (2021), NIPER-JEE (2021)
Research Interest:
Nano Materials and Their Applications
ORCID ID: 0009-0003-0255-6264
Number of Publications:
0
Ms. Usha Gavel (R. No: CY24Resch01010)
B.Sc.: Chemistry (74.29%), Govt. E.R.R.P>G. Science College, Bilaspur (2020)
M.Sc.: Chemistry (82.70%), Bilasa Girls P.G. College Bilaspur (2022)
PhD: DST-INSPIRE Fellowship, IIT Hyderabad, Jan. 2025-
Awards: DST-INSPIRE Scholarship-2017 & DST-INSPIRE Fellowship-2023
Research Interest:
Organo-Coinage-Materials and Their Applications
ORCID ID: 0009-0006-6214-6779
Number of Publications:
0
Mr. Chinmaya Sahoo
B.Sc.: Chemistry (CGPA- 9.17), OUAT, Bhubaneswar. (2022)
M.Sc.: Chemistry (CGPA- 8.33), Pondicherry University, Puducherry, TN (2024)
PhD: JRF, IIT Hyderabad, Jan 2026
Qualified: CSIR-JRF (Rank: 68, 2025) and GATE-2025
Research Interest:
Organo-Coinage - Materials and Their Applications
ORCID ID: 0009-0008-5242-9286
Number of Publications:
0
Mr. Basil Chalil
B.Sc.: Chemistry, MES Mampad College, Kerala (CGPA- 8.13)(2023)
M.Sc.: Chemistry, IIT Palakkad, Kerala (CGPA- 9.37)(2025)
PhD: JRF, IIT Hyderabad, July 2026
Qualified: JAM 2023 (AIR 978); CUET PG 2023 (166 Marks); CUSAT CAT Exam 2023 (Rank 7); GATE 2024 (3665) & GATE 2025 (AIR 1857)
Awards:
1) Certificate of Academic Excellence for Securing Highest CGPA in Chemistry during Academic Year 2023-24;
2) Medal for the Best Academic Performance in MSc Chemistry 2025 &
3) The Best Project Award in MSc Chemistry 2025
Research Interest:
Main Group-Materials and Their Bio-medical Applications
ORCID ID: 0009-0004-2799-820X
Number of Publications:
1) Debashis Barik, Prince, Basil Chalil, Mintu Porel*, ACS Appl. Polym. Mater. 2025, 7, 4, 2419-242
E-Mail ID:
cy26resch11003@iith.ac.in
Mr. Pragadeeswara Venkatamani G
B.Sc.: SNR Sons College - Autonomous, affiliated to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore,
TN -641006 (Chemistry Batch: 2016-2019, 75%)
M.Sc.: Vels Institute of Science, Technology for Advanced Studies, Chennai, TN - 600017
(Organic Chemistry Batch: 2019-2021, 83%)
Project Assistant (Feb 2024-)
Research Interest:
Carbon fiber reinforced phthalonitrile composites for high temperature applications (Up to 350 C)
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-1650-5252
Number of Publications:
2
Number of Patents
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1
Ms. Sruthi Suresh (R. No: ID26Resch11017-Join student with Prof. Aravind Kumar Rengan, BME, IITH)
B.Tech in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering, College: Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology, Trivandrum
(2020-2024, CGPA: 8.72/10)
M.Tech in Nanobiotechnology, ollege: Amrita School of Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine, Kochi
University: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (2024-2026, CGPA: 9.62/10)
Ph.D (July 2026-)
Research Interest:
Nanomedicine & Cancer Theranostics
ORCID ID:
Number of Publications:
2 (From UG/PG)
Number of Patents
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0
Master Students
Ms. Aparna S. R. (R. No: CY25MSCST11005)
BSc (Chemistry): GITAM Deemed to be University, Visakhapatnam (9.24 CGPA) (2021-2024)
MSc (Chemistry): IIT Hyderabad (2025-) (CGPA: 9.85/10)
Qualified: IIT JAM 2025 rank:( 245), TIFR GS 2025 entrance exam for iPhD and CUET PG (AIR 219)
Research Interest: Organo-Coinage-Materials and Their Applications
Organo Boron Integrated Phthalonitrile Resin for the High
Temperature Corrosion Resistance Application.
ORCID ID: 0009-0004-0548-0266
Ms. Sruthi M. Nair (R. No: CY25MSCST11036)
BSc (Chemistry): The Oxford College of Science, University of Bangalore (2018-2021)
MSc (Chemistry): IIT Hyderabad (2025-) (CGPA: 9.85/10)
Qualified: IIT JAM 2025 rank:(243)
Research Interest: Organo-Coinage-Materials and Their Applications
Organo Boron Integrated Phthalonitrile Resin for the High
Temperature Corrosion Resistance Application.
ORCID ID:
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Dr. Rakesh Kumar Rai
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BSc: Gauhati University, Assam (2012, Chemistry)
MSc: Gauhati University, Assam (2014 Chemistry)
PhD: Shiv Nadar University, Dadri, UP (2020) (Research Advisor: Dr. Gouriprasanna Roy)
RA: IIT-Tirupati, AP (2020-2024)
IITH-iPDF: IIT Hyderabad, TS (May 2024-)
Awards: IITH-iPDF (2024), GATE (2015), GATE (2016), International travel support from SERB-DST (2019), Best Poster award in B. Borooah College (2010), IAS Summer Research Fellowship Programme (2012),
Research Interest:
Coinage-Metal-NHC based OLED Materials
ORCID ID: 0009-0003-5330-9722
Number of Publications:
6 (from IITH)
Number of Patents:
6 (from IITH)
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Ph.D., Scholars
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Mr. Gopendra Muduli (R. No: CY21Resch11005)
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BSc: Department of Chemistry, Buxi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar Autonomous College,Bhubaneswar (Utkal University) (2017)
MSc: School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad (2019)
PhD: IIT Hyderabad, Aug. 2021-July 2026
Qualified: GATE-2021, PMRF-2022
Research Interest:
Organometallic Route to Nano Materials
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-9760-0699
Number of Publications:
16
Number of Patents:
8
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Ms. Kalyani Eswar (R. No: ID22Resch11002, Join student with Prof. Aravind Kumar Rengan, BME, IITH)
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B.Tech.: Biotechnology, Sri Venkateswara college of Engineering (Affiliated to Anna
University), Sriperumbudur. (2012-2016)
M.Tech.: Molecular Medicine, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi (2016-2018)
PhD: IIT Hyderabad, Aug. 2022- (Jointly under Prof. Aravind Kumar Rengan, Department of Biomedical Engineering)
Qualified:
Research Interest:
Cancer Nanotheranostics
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-2989-0575
Number of Publications:
10
Number of Patents:
7
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Mr. Joginder Singh
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B.Sc.: Chemistry, Govt. National College, Sirsa. (2018)
M.Sc.: Chemistry, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (2020)
PhD: JRF, IIT Hyderabad, Jan. 2023-
Qualified: CSIR-NET/JRF (2022), UGC-JRF (2022), & GATE-2022
Research Interest:
Organo-Coinage-Materials and Their Applications
ORCID ID: 0009-0004-8796-0860
Number of Publications:
7
Number of Patents:
6
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Mr. Maddila Jagapathi Rao (R. No: BM23Resch01003, Join student with Prof. Aravind Kumar Rengan, BME, IITH)
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B.Tech.: Lifesciences (9.3/10), Andhra University, Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (2020)
M.Tech.: Nanotechnology (9.4/10), Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar , Gujarat (2022)
PhD: IIT Hyderabad, JAN. 2023- (Jointly under Prof. Aravind Kumar Rengan, Department of Biomedical Engineering)
Qualified: CSIR 2022, GATE 2022
Research Interest:
Nanomedicine and Drug delivery
ORCID ID: 0009-0008-4304-0228
Number of Publications:
6
Number of Patents:
4
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Mr. Bikash Lahkar (R. No: CY23Resch11006,, Join student with Prof. Aravind Kumar Rengan, BME, IITH)
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B.Sc.: Chemistry (CGPA-7.31/10), Cotton University, Guwahati, Assam. (2020)
M.Sc.: Chemistry (CGPA- 8.51/10), Pondicherry University, Puducherry, TN (2022)
PhD: JRF, IIT Hyderabad, Aug. 2023-
Qualified: CRG-JRF, CSIR-LS (2023), & GATE-2022
Research Interest:
Organo-Coinage-Materials and Their Applications
ORCID ID: 0009-0004-1588-623
Number of Publications:
7
Number of Patents:
6
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Ms. Amala Lal M (R. No: CY24Resch11014,, Join student with Prof. Aravind Kumar Rengan, BME, IITH)
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B.Sc.: Chemistry (CGPA-9.34/10), Mar Athanasius College Autonomous Kothamangalam Kerala. (2019)
M.Sc.: Chemistry (CGPA- 7.23/10), National Institute of Technology Warangal, TG (2021)
PhD: JRF, IIT Hyderabad, Aug. 2024-
Qualified: GATE 2024, Qualified IIT JAM 2019
Research Interest:
Organo-Coinage-Materials and Their Applications
ORCID ID: 0009-0003-2379-6654
Number of Publications:
1
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Ms. Aishwarya Tiwari M (R. No: ht24Resch11001, Join student with Prof. Aravind Kumar Rengan, BME, IITH)
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B.Sc.: Botany (CGPA-9.28/10), Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. (2022)
M.Sc.: Botany (CGPA- 9.63/10), Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India (2024)
PhD: JRF, IIT Hyderabad, Aug. 2024-
Achievements and Fellowships: Bayer Fellowship- MEDHA, V.S. Jaiswal Scholarship 2023-2024(Awarded to highest securing student in M.Sc. (Previous) Botany, NSP PG- Rank Holder Scholarship (University Rank II during under graduation)
and GATE-XL 2023/2024 Qualified
Research Interest:
Heritage Materials and Their Applications
ORCID ID: 0009-0007-4261-7171
Number of Publications:
0
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Ms. Tanvi Sonpipare (R. No: id24resch11009, Join student with Prof. Aravind Kumar Rengan, BME, IITH)
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B.Pharm.: (CGPA-7.92/10), RTMNU Nagpur, INDIA. (2021)
M.Tech. (Medical Devices) (CGPA- 9.54/10), National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Kolkata, India (2023)
PhD: JRF, IIT Hyderabad, Aug. 2024-
Achievements and Fellowships: GPAT (2021), NIPER-JEE (2021)
Research Interest:
Nano Materials and Their Applications
ORCID ID: 0009-0003-0255-6264
Number of Publications:
0
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Ms. Usha Gavel (R. No: CY24Resch01010)
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B.Sc.: Chemistry (74.29%), Govt. E.R.R.P>G. Science College, Bilaspur (2020)
M.Sc.: Chemistry (82.70%), Bilasa Girls P.G. College Bilaspur (2022)
PhD: DST-INSPIRE Fellowship, IIT Hyderabad, Jan. 2025-
Awards: DST-INSPIRE Scholarship-2017 & DST-INSPIRE Fellowship-2023
Research Interest:
Organo-Coinage-Materials and Their Applications
ORCID ID: 0009-0006-6214-6779
Number of Publications:
0
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Mr. Chinmaya Sahoo
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B.Sc.: Chemistry (CGPA- 9.17), OUAT, Bhubaneswar. (2022)
M.Sc.: Chemistry (CGPA- 8.33), Pondicherry University, Puducherry, TN (2024)
PhD: JRF, IIT Hyderabad, Jan 2026
Qualified: CSIR-JRF (Rank: 68, 2025) and GATE-2025
Research Interest:
Organo-Coinage - Materials and Their Applications
ORCID ID: 0009-0008-5242-9286
Number of Publications:
0
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Mr. Basil Chalil
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B.Sc.: Chemistry, MES Mampad College, Kerala (CGPA- 8.13)(2023)
M.Sc.: Chemistry, IIT Palakkad, Kerala (CGPA- 9.37)(2025)
PhD: JRF, IIT Hyderabad, July 2026
Qualified: JAM 2023 (AIR 978); CUET PG 2023 (166 Marks); CUSAT CAT Exam 2023 (Rank 7); GATE 2024 (3665) & GATE 2025 (AIR 1857)
Awards:
1) Certificate of Academic Excellence for Securing Highest CGPA in Chemistry during Academic Year 2023-24;
2) Medal for the Best Academic Performance in MSc Chemistry 2025 &
3) The Best Project Award in MSc Chemistry 2025
Research Interest:
Main Group-Materials and Their Bio-medical Applications
ORCID ID: 0009-0004-2799-820X
Number of Publications:
1) Debashis Barik, Prince, Basil Chalil, Mintu Porel*, ACS Appl. Polym. Mater. 2025, 7, 4, 2419-242
E-Mail ID:
cy26resch11003@iith.ac.in
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Mr. Pragadeeswara Venkatamani G
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B.Sc.: SNR Sons College - Autonomous, affiliated to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore,
TN -641006 (Chemistry Batch: 2016-2019, 75%)
M.Sc.: Vels Institute of Science, Technology for Advanced Studies, Chennai, TN - 600017
(Organic Chemistry Batch: 2019-2021, 83%)
Project Assistant (Feb 2024-)
Research Interest:
Carbon fiber reinforced phthalonitrile composites for high temperature applications (Up to 350 C)
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-1650-5252
Number of Publications:
2
Number of Patents |
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Ms. Sruthi Suresh (R. No: ID26Resch11017-Join student with Prof. Aravind Kumar Rengan, BME, IITH)
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B.Tech in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering, College: Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology, Trivandrum
(2020-2024, CGPA: 8.72/10)
M.Tech in Nanobiotechnology, ollege: Amrita School of Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine, Kochi
University: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (2024-2026, CGPA: 9.62/10)
Ph.D (July 2026-)
Research Interest:
Nanomedicine & Cancer Theranostics
ORCID ID:
Number of Publications:
2 (From UG/PG)
Number of Patents |
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Master Students |
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Ms. Aparna S. R. (R. No: CY25MSCST11005)
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BSc (Chemistry): GITAM Deemed to be University, Visakhapatnam (9.24 CGPA) (2021-2024)
MSc (Chemistry): IIT Hyderabad (2025-) (CGPA: 9.85/10)
Qualified: IIT JAM 2025 rank:( 245), TIFR GS 2025 entrance exam for iPhD and CUET PG (AIR 219)
Research Interest: Organo-Coinage-Materials and Their Applications
Organo Boron Integrated Phthalonitrile Resin for the High
Temperature Corrosion Resistance Application.
ORCID ID: 0009-0004-0548-0266
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Ms. Sruthi M. Nair (R. No: CY25MSCST11036)
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BSc (Chemistry): The Oxford College of Science, University of Bangalore (2018-2021)
MSc (Chemistry): IIT Hyderabad (2025-) (CGPA: 9.85/10)
Qualified: IIT JAM 2025 rank:(243)
Research Interest: Organo-Coinage-Materials and Their Applications
Organo Boron Integrated Phthalonitrile Resin for the High
Temperature Corrosion Resistance Application.
ORCID ID:
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