Ritambhara Gond | Energy Storage | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Ritambhara Gond |Energy Storage | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Ritambhara Gond is a Postdoctoral Fellow at ƅngstrƶm Laboratory, Uppsala University, specializing in polyanionic insertion materials for sodium-ion and lithium-ion batteries. With a Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, her research spans electrochemical investigations, electrolyte development, and inorganic material synthesis. Dr. Gond has been a Visiting Researcher at prestigious institutions globally, including MAX IV Beamline and NUS. She has received several accolades, including the 2024 Best Poster Award at IMLB-2024 and ECS F.M. Becket Summer Fellowship. Her expertise includes powder diffraction, spectroscopy analysis, and computational modeling for ion migration studies.

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šŸŽ“ Education:

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) (2014-2019) Faraday Materials Laboratory, Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India Thesis: Electrochemical and electrocatalytic investigation of pyrophosphate and metaphosphate family of battery insertion materials Advisor: Prof. Prabeer Barpanda. Master of Science (M. Sc.) (2011-2013) Department of Chemistry, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, India. Bachelor of Science (B. Sc. Hons.) (2008-2011) Department of Chemistry, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, India

šŸ¢ Professional Experience:

  • Postdoctoral Fellow (2020-present)
    • Department of Chemistry, ƅngstrƶm Laboratory, Structural Chemistry, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
    • Advisors: Prof. Reza Younesi and Dr. Jiefang Zhu
    • Funded by ƅForsk and the Swedish Energy Agency
  • Visiting Researcher (1 week, Nov 2023)
    • MAX IV Beamline BALDER, synchrotron radiation facility in Lund, Sweden
    • Beamline Scientist: Dr. Susan Nehzati
    • Funded by the STINT project in collaboration with Sejong University, South Korea
  • Research Associate (Aug-Oct 2019)
    • Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India
    • Advisor: Prof. Prabeer Barpanda
    • Funded by University Grants Commission, Govt. of India
  • Visiting Graduate Student (Sep-Oct 2018) (Oct 2017)
    • Laboratoire de Cristallographie et Science des MatĆ©riaux (CRISMAT), Caen, France
    • Host: Prof. Valerie Pralong
    • Funded by LAFICS: The Indo-French Laboratory for Solid State Chemistry
  • Visiting Student (1 week, Nov 2018)
    • ECHIDNA Beamline, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization (ANSTO), Kirrawee, Australia
    • Host: Prof. Max Avdeev
    • Funded by the Department of Science and Technology DST, Govt. of India
  • Visiting Graduate Student (June 2017)
    • Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS)
    • Host: Prof. Stefan Adams
  • Visiting Project Trainee (1 month, Nov-Dec 2013)
    • Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Fuel Reprocessing and Chemistry Division, Anushaktinagar, Bombay
    • Hosts: Prof. Subhash Chandra Tripathi and Prof. Avesh Kumar Tyagi
  • Junior Research Fellow (July 2013-May 2014)
    • Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
    • PI: Prof. Dhanesh Tiwari
    • Funded by the Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences, Govt. of India
  • Summer Intern Student (May-June 2012)
    • Inorganic Chemistry Department, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), India
    • Host: Prof. Abhishek Dey
    • Funded by Indian Academy of Science, IAS

šŸ… Awards & Honors:

2024 Best Poster Award (HKD 1500) – 22nd International Meeting on Lithium Batteries (IMLB-2024), HKSAR, 2024 ƅForsk Travek Grant (SEK 27000) – ƅForsk Foundation, Sweden, 2019 ECS F.M. Becket Summer Fellowship (USD 5000) – The Electrochemical Society (ECS), USA, 2019 Ludo-Frevel Crystallography Scholarship Award (USD 2500) – The International Centre for Diffraction Data (ICDD), USA, 2019 Gandhian Young Technological Innovation Award – Society for Research & Initiatives for Sustainable Technologies, India, 2017 Best Poster Award (SGD 200) – ICMAT-2017 Biennial Conference, IUMRS-MRS Singapore, 2013 Qualified for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) – University Grants Commission (UGC), India, 2012 Qualified for National Eligibility Test (NET National Level Competition) – University Grants Commission (UGC), India, 2011 Summer Research Fellowship – Indian Academy of Science (IAS), India

šŸ”¬ Research Focus:

Polyanionic insertion materials for sodium-ion batteries and lithium-ion batteries, Polyanionic electrocatalysts as an air-cathode for metal-air batteries, Electrolytes for long-lasting and fast-charging Sodium ion Batteries, Hard carbon as anode and the complex interfaces in sodium-ion batteries, Inorganic material synthesis (sol-gel, hydrothermal, combustion, wet chemistry, etc.), Crystallographic structural analysis (Rietveld refinement using GSAS, FullProf software), Evaluation of electrochemical and electrocatalytic properties, Computational modeling (ion migration study by Bond Valence Site Energy calculations)

šŸ› ļø Skills:

Inorganic materials synthesis (solid-state and suites of solvothermal synthesis). Powder diffraction (X-ray, Synchrotron, Neutron diffraction methods, Rietveld analysis). Physical analyses (electron microscopy, thermal analysis, Raman/UV-VIS/FT-IR spectroscopy). Spectroscopy analysis (Mƶssbauer, ICP-OES, X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy). Electrochemical characterization (Conductivity measurements, galvanostatic charge-discharge, ICI, GITT/PITT, impedance spectroscopy, chronoamperometry, electrocatalysis, particularly O2 electrocatalysis in alkaline media). Soft BV calculation for migration barrier calculation (Soft BV software)

Publication:šŸ“

  • Title: Non-flammable liquid electrolytes for safe batteries
    Authors: R Gond, W van Ekeren, R Mogensen, AJ Naylor, R Younesi
    Journal: Materials Horizons
    Year: 2021
    Volume: 8
    Issue: 11
    Pages: 2913-2928
    Citations: 81

 

  • Title: Sodium cobalt metaphosphate as an efficient oxygen evolution reaction catalyst in alkaline solution
    Authors: R Gond, DK Singh, M Eswaramoorthy, P Barpanda
    Journal: Angewandte Chemie
    Year: 2019
    Volume: 131
    Issue: 25
    Pages: 8418-8423
    Citations: 74

 

  • Title: Naā‚‚.Ā³Ā²Coā‚.āøā“(SOā‚„)ā‚ƒ as a new member of the alluaudite family of high-voltage sodium battery cathodes
    Authors: D Dwibedi, R Gond, A Dayamani, RB Araujo, S Chakraborty, R Ahuja, …
    Journal: Dalton Transactions
    Year: 2017
    Volume: 46
    Issue: 1
    Pages: 55-63
    Citations: 67

 

  • Title: Bifunctional electrocatalytic behavior of sodium cobalt phosphates in alkaline solution
    Authors: R Gond, K Sada, B Senthilkumar, P Barpanda
    Journal: ChemElectroChem
    Year: 2018
    Volume: 5
    Issue: 1
    Pages: 153-158
    Citations: 51

 

  • Title: Enabling the Electrochemical Activity in Sodium Iron Metaphosphate [NaFe(POā‚ƒ)ā‚ƒ] Sodium Battery Insertion Material: Structural and Electrochemical Insights
    Authors: R Gond, SS Meena, SM Yusuf, V Shukla, NK Jena, R Ahuja, S Okada, …
    Journal: Inorganic Chemistry
    Year: 2017
    Volume: 56
    Issue: 10
    Pages: 5918-5929
    Citations: 36

 

  • Title: Bio-derived hard carbon nanosheets with high rate sodium-ion storage characteristics
    Authors: HD Asfaw, R Gond, A Kotronia, CW Tai, R Younesi
    Journal: Sustainable Materials and Technologies
    Year: 2022
    Volume: 32
    Pages: e00407
    Citations: 34

 

  • Title: Fluorophosphates as efficient bifunctional electrocatalysts for metalā€“air batteries
    Authors: L Sharma, R Gond, B Senthilkumar, A Roy, P Barpanda
    Journal: ACS Catalysis
    Year: 2019
    Volume: 10
    Issue: 1
    Pages: 43-50
    Citations: 34

 

  • Title: Cubic Sodium Cobalt Metaphosphate [NaCo(POā‚ƒ)ā‚ƒ] as a Cathode Material for Sodium Ion Batteries
    Authors: R Gond, RP Rao, V Pralong, OI Lebedev, S Adams, P Barpanda
    Journal: Inorganic Chemistry
    Year: 2018
    Volume: 57
    Issue: 11
    Pages: 6324-6332
    Citations: 23

 

  • Title: Revisiting the alluaudite NaMnFeā‚‚(POā‚„)ā‚ƒ sodium insertion material: Structural, diffusional and electrochemical insights
    Authors: D Dwibedi, PW Jaschin, R Gond, P Barpanda
    Journal: Electrochimica Acta
    Year: 2018
    Volume: 283
    Pages: 850-857
    Citations: 21

 

Shahroz Anjum | Solar Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr.Ā  Shahroz Anjum | Solar Energy| Best Researcher Award

Ā Dr at Alliant Energy, India

Dynamic and results-oriented educator with over 6 years of experience as a Lecturer and Assistant Professor, complemented by 2 years as a Teaching Assistant at Thapar University, Patiala. Specializing in Power Systems and Electric Drives with a Masterā€™s degree and a Ph.D. in Solar Power Optimization. Proven expertise in curriculum development, student support, staff empowerment, and program management. Recognized for professionalism, integrity, and superior interpersonal skills, aiming to drive academic success and excellence. Seeking a challenging role to leverage expertise in regulatory compliance, document review, and operational efficiency within the renewable energy sector.

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šŸŒŸ Core Competencies/Areas of Expertise

Engineering: Power Systems, Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Educational Leadership: Teaching Methodologies, Curriculum Development. Data-Driven Assessment Strategies: Statistical/Data Analysis, Data Visualization. Creative Problem-Solving: Organization & Leadership Skills. Communication: Excellent Oral & Written Skills. Quality Improvement: Training & Mentoring, Collaborative Teaching. Educational Research: Integrated Learning Methodologies, Report Preparation. Technical Expertise: MATLAB, Fortran, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Windows OS

šŸŽ“ Education & Professional Development

Ph.D. in Solar Power Optimization IIT(ISM) Dhanbad | 2022 Thesis: Reconfiguration Strategies to Extract the Maximum Power from Photovoltaic System under Partial Shading Scenarios. Master of Power System Engineering Thapar University, Patiala | 2011 ā€“ 2013 Thesis: Combined Economic Emission Dispatch by using Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimization. Bachelor in Electrical & Electronics Engineering College of Engineering Roorkee | 2004 ā€“ 2008 Thesis: Microcontroller Application for Single Track Trains. Training: Working on Thermal Power Station Panki Thermal Power Station, Kanpur | 2007

šŸ›  Professional Experience

Alliant Energy, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Power Generation Engineer | July 2023 ā€“ Present Analyzed technical specifications and electrical diagrams to optimize performance. Coordinated with cross-functional teams and regulatory authorities to ensure project execution and safety compliance. Managed daily operations and maintenance of a 161 KV power substation.. Conducted inspections and audits to maintain safety and regulatory compliance. Reviewed and analyzed documents related to solar plants and ensured compliance with industry standards. Collaborated with teams to resolve discrepancies and streamline document review processes. Prepared reports and recommendations for management, highlighting key findings and opportunities for improvement.

Publication:šŸ“

  1. Hyper SuDoKu-based solar photovoltaic array reconfiguration for maximum power enhancement under partial shading conditions
    Journal: Journal of Energy Resources Technology
    Date: 2022
    Volume: 144(3)
    DOI: 10.1115/1.4052072
    Citations: 33

 

  1. Modelling and simulation of AdDoKu based reconfiguration technique to harvest maximum power from photovoltaic array under partial shading conditions
    Journal: Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory
    Date: 2022
    Volume: 115
    DOI: 10.1016/j.simpat.2021.102447
    Citations: 24

 

  1. Advanced SuDoKu-based reconfiguration strategies for maximum power extraction from partially shaded solar photovoltaic array
    Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
    Date: 2021
    Volume: 143(6)
    DOI: 10.1115/1.4050646
    Citations: 24

 

  1. A novel arithmetic sequence pattern reconfiguration technique for line loss reduction of photovoltaic array under non-uniform irradiance
    Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production
    Date: 2022
    Volume: 331
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.129822
    Citations: 21

 

  1. Performance enhancement of photovoltaic array configurations with blocking p-mosfets under partial shading condition
    Journal: Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects
    Date: 2021
    Volume: 43
    DOI: 10.1080/15567036.2019.1705510
    Citations: 13

 

  1. A levy flight based voltage particle swarm optimization for multiple-objective mixed cost-effective emission dispatch
    Conference: 2018 8th International Conference on Cloud Computing, Data Science & Engineering
    Date: 2018
    DOI: 10.1109/CONFLUENCE.2018.8442747
    Citations: 11

 

  1. Static and dynamic reconfiguration strategies for reducing partial shading effects in photovoltaic array: a comprehensive review
    Journal: Energy Technology
    Date: 2022
    Volume: 10(7)
    DOI: 10.1002/ente.202200098
    Citations: 10

 

  1. Addition progression structure photovoltaic array reconfiguration technique to generate maximum power under static partial shading condition
    Journal: Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering
    Date: 2022
    Volume: 47(11)
    DOI: 10.1007/s13369-022-06537-7
    Citations: 9

 

  1. Maximum power generation from novel triangular-shaped PV array configurations under partial shading conditions
    Journal: Journal of Energy Engineering
    Date: 2021
    Volume: 147(5)
    DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000774
    Citations: 5

 

  1. Boost in energy generation using robust reconfiguration: A novel scheme for photovoltaic array under realistic fractional partial shadings
    Journal: Energy Conversion and Management
    Date: 2023
    Volume: 290
    DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2023.117211
    Citations: 4

 

jing liu | Energy Power | Best Researcher Award

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Ā Dr. jing liu | Energy Power | Best Researcher Award

Ā Dr at jing liu Tianjin University, China

Liu Jing is a PhD graduate in Energy and Power from Tianjin University, with a focus on electrocatalytic CO2 conversion and methanol-based carbon neutrality. With research roles at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Kunming University of Science and Technology, Liu has published 12 academic papers, holds an authorized patent, and participated in multiple conferences. Proficient in computational chemistry software and programming languages, Liu has also guided master’s and undergraduate students. Recognized with academic scholarships, Liu’s work spans environmental assessments and methanol production technologies, contributing significantly to the field of energy and chemical engineering.

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šŸŽ“ Educational Background

PhD in Energy and Power, Institution: Tianjin University, College of Mechanical Engineering, Mentor: Zhao Jun, Duration: September 2019 – June 2024. Research Assistant in Engineering Thermophysics, Institution: Shanghai Jiaotong University, Sino British Low Carbon College, Mentor: Du Yanping, Duration: November 2018 – April 2019. Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Institution: Kunming University of Science and Technology, School of Chemical Engineering, Mentor: He Yongqing, Duration: September 2015 – June 2018. Organic Chemical Production Technology: Institution,Ā Nanjing Vocational and Technical College of Chemical Industry, College of Chemical Engineering, Instructor: Wang Xiaomei, Duration: September 2006 – June 2009

šŸ”¬ Research Directions

Microscopic: First principles study on electrocatalytic CO2 to methanol production. Macro: Thermal application and full lifecycle research of methanol based on carbon neutrality

šŸ§‘ā€šŸ’¼ Work Summary

Published 12 academic achievements, with 9 as first author, participated in 2 editorial standards, and obtained 1 authorized patent. Participated in 5 domestic academic conferences and 2 international conferences. Wrote 4 funding proposals: 1 general fund, 1 horizontal fund, 1 key research and development fund, and 1 Shanghai Young Outstanding Academic Leader Program project. Reviewed over 100 articles in related fields for SCI and EI. Guided 2 master’s students and 12 undergraduate graduates during master’s and doctoral studies. Assisted in project achievement appraisal, developed technical guidelines, and prepared project-related standards. Co-authored two nomination letters for the “Science and Technology Award.” Mentored three apprentices during the work period.

šŸ¢ Work Experience

Research Assistant Institution: Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China UK Low Carbon College. Duration: December 2018 – April 2019. Tasks: Writing for the National Natural Science Foundation of China and Shanghai Science and Technology Commission’s Young Outstanding Academic Leaders Program.. DCS Operator/Technician Company: Jiangsu Zhongneng Silicon Technology Development Co., Ltd. Duration: September 2009 – May 2013

šŸ† Awards and Honors

First-Class Academic Scholarship from Tianjin University (2019-2023). Second-Class Academic Scholarship from Kunming University of Science and Technology (2015-2018). National Inspirational Scholarship from Nanjing Chemical Vocational and Technical College (twice, 2006-2009). Third-Class Academic Scholarship from Nanjing Chemical Vocational and Technical College (2006-2009)

šŸ” Research Projects (Past Five Years)

Efficient Utilization and Development of Methanol Fuel – Shanxi Yuneng Technology Development Co., Ltd. (2019-2021). Research on Mechanism and Technology of Efficient Use of Methanol Clean Combustion – Open research project of State Key Laboratory of Internal Combustion Engine (2020-2023). Solar Energy Water Cogeneration Efficiency Enhancement – National Key Research and Development Project (1.3 million yuan). Comprehensive Utilization of Wind, Solar, and Geothermal Energy Based on AI – Collaborative project with Chinese Academy of Sciences and Tianjin Municipality (2021-present)

šŸ“œ Skills and Certifications

Languages: English (CET-4: 479, CET-6: 496). Software: ANSYS Fluent/Chemkin, VASP, CP2K, Origin, Material Studio, MATLAB. Operating Systems: Office, Linux. Programming Languages: C/C++, Python. Techniques: XRD (X-ray Diffraction), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

Publication:šŸ“

      1. Title: Study on Optimization Characteristics of Methanol Combustion Cooker Based on Porous Media
        Authors: Liu, J., Ma, C., Zhu, Q., Huo, D., Zhao, J.
        Journal: Case Studies in Thermal Engineering
        Year: 2024
        Volume: 58
        Article ID: 104269
        Citations: 1
        Abstract and Related Documents: (links disabled)

       

      1. Title: Comparative Environmental Assessment of Methanol Production Technologies: A Cradle-to-Gate Life Cycle Analysis
        Authors: Liu, J., Zhao, J., Wei, H., Zhu, Q., Li, Y.
        Journal: Energy Conversion and Management
        Year: 2024
        Volume: 302
        Article ID: 118128
        Citations: 3
        Abstract and Related Documents: (links disabled)

       

      1. Title: Methanol-based Fuel Boiler: Design, Process, Emission, Energy Consumption, and Techno-Economic Analysis
        Authors: Liu, J., Zhao, J., Zhu, Q., Li, Y., Li, W.
        Journal: Case Studies in Thermal Engineering
        Year: 2024
        Volume: 54
        Article ID: 103885
        Citations: 0
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      1. Title: Research and Evaluation of Temperature Homogenization Characteristics of HTF on Solar Tower Collector
        Authors: Liu, J., Zhao, J., He, Y., Li, W., Ma, L.
        Journal: Taiyangneng Xuebao/Acta Energiae Solaris Sinica
        Year: 2022
        Volume: 43
        Issue: 1
        Pages: 457ā€“464
        Citations: 0
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Kabaso Emmanuel Musonda | Sustainable Biomass | Best Researcher Award

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Ā Dr. Kabaso Emmanuel Musonda | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Ā Dr at Northrise University Zambia

Dr. Kabaso Emmanuel Musonda, a seasoned academic and administrator, has over 23 years of experience in higher education. Currently a Senior Lecturer at Northrise University, Dr. Musonda holds degrees including a DiplTech. Ed. from UNZA, B.Sc, M.Sc. Eng from Russia (USSR), and PhD Eng. from China. He is a member of MEIZ with research interests in eco-friendly energy solutions such as biomass.

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šŸŽ“ Educational Qualifications

PhD in Engineering (Mechanical Manufacture and Automation) Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China (2011-2014). Master of Science in Engineering (Mechanical Engineer) Don-State Technical University, Rostov, Russia (1989-1995). Technical Teachers Diploma Technical and Vocational Teachers College, Luanshya, Zambia (1997-1998). School Certificate Kamwala Secondary School, Lusaka, Zambia (1983-1987)

šŸ“œ Other Certificates

Organizational Job Evaluation & Rewards Management, Trade Union Communication Strategy, Effective Teaching for University and College Lecturers, ISO 50001:2011 Energy Management Systems, Various additional certifications

šŸ« Professional Experience

Senior Lecturer Northrise University (March 2024 – Present). Lecturer Copperbelt University (June 2000 – Dec 2023) Held administrative roles including Postgraduate Coordinator, Acting Dean, and Research Coordinator.. Senior Lecturer Northern Technical College (1996 – 2000). Academic Supervision Supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, contributing to students’ academic and research growth.

šŸŒŸ Public Service

Deputy General Secretary Copperbelt Academics Union (CBUAU) (2015 – 2023). Menā€™s Secretary Riverside Baptist Church Menā€™s Ministry (2015 – 2023) Actively involved in youth conferences and teaching roles.

šŸ† Training and Workshops

  • Participated in various training programs, including Tuning Africa online courses, ISO standards, and software training.

šŸ“‹ Contribution to Committees

  • Participated in committees such as Appointments & Promotions, Senate, and Disciplinary Committees.

šŸ“œ Contribution to Accreditation

Accredited member for the Examination Council of Zambia TEVET programs.

šŸŒ Miscellaneous

Fluent in English, Knowledgeable in market survey data preparation and analysis, Skilled in conflict resolution, effective communication, and mentoring

Publication:šŸ“

    • Title: Optimization of Cutting Parameters when Hard Turning Hardened 42CrMo4 Steel using the Taguchi Method
      Authors: ME Kabaso, C Yongjie
      Journal: International Journal of Advanced Research
      Year: 2014
      Volume: 2
      Issue: 8
      Pages: 911-923
      Citations: 5
    • Title: Experimental Investigation of PCBN Cutting Tool Insert when Hard Turning Hardened 42CrMo4 Steel
      Authors: ME Kabaso, C Yongjie
      Journal: IOSR Journal of Engineering
      Year: 2014
      Volume: 4
      Issue: 8
      Pages: 47-61
      Citations: 3
    • Title: Impact of COVID-19 on Engineering Education in Zambia
      Authors: M Ndiaye, CK Bowa, WN Nyimbili, KA Nkonde, R Onyancha, M Mwanza, ME Kabaso
      Journal: European Journal of Engineering Education
      Year: 2024
      Pages: 1-21
      Citations: 0
    • Title: Review of Bone Fracture Detection and Characterization Techniques
      Authors: C Adam, ME Kabaso
      Journal: International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Research (IJSER)
      Year: 2018
      Volume: 6
      Issue: 4
      Pages: (specific pages not provided)
      Citations: 0
    • Title: Improving Enrolment and Retention of Females in the School of Engineering ā€“ A Case Study of The Copperbelt University
      Authors: CK Musonda, K Nkonde, W Onyancha, R Benta, CA Muwina, L Phiri, ME Kabaso
      Journal: The International Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Research
      Year: 2017
      Volume: 1
      Pages: (specific pages not provided)
      Citations: 0

 

Ritambhara Gond | Energy Storage | Women Researcher Award

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Ā Dr. Ritambhara Gond |Energy Storage |Women Researcher Award

Dr. Ritambhara Gond is a Postdoctoral Fellow at ƅngstrƶm Laboratory, Uppsala University, specializing in polyanionic insertion materials for sodium-ion and lithium-ion batteries. With a Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, her research spans electrochemical investigations, electrolyte development, and inorganic material synthesis. Dr. Gond has been a Visiting Researcher at prestigious institutions globally, including MAX IV Beamline and NUS. She has received several accolades, including the 2024 Best Poster Award at IMLB-2024 and ECS F.M. Becket Summer Fellowship. Her expertise includes powder diffraction, spectroscopy analysis, and computational modeling for ion migration studies.

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šŸŽ“ Education:

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) (2014-2019) Faraday Materials Laboratory, Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India Thesis: Electrochemical and electrocatalytic investigation of pyrophosphate and metaphosphate family of battery insertion materials Advisor: Prof. Prabeer Barpanda. Master of Science (M. Sc.) (2011-2013) Department of Chemistry, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, India. Bachelor of Science (B. Sc. Hons.) (2008-2011) Department of Chemistry, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, India

šŸ¢ Professional Experience:

  • Postdoctoral Fellow (2020-present)
    • Department of Chemistry, ƅngstrƶm Laboratory, Structural Chemistry, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
    • Advisors: Prof. Reza Younesi and Dr. Jiefang Zhu
    • Funded by ƅForsk and the Swedish Energy Agency
  • Visiting Researcher (1 week, Nov 2023)
    • MAX IV Beamline BALDER, synchrotron radiation facility in Lund, Sweden
    • Beamline Scientist: Dr. Susan Nehzati
    • Funded by the STINT project in collaboration with Sejong University, South Korea
  • Research Associate (Aug-Oct 2019)
    • Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India
    • Advisor: Prof. Prabeer Barpanda
    • Funded by University Grants Commission, Govt. of India
  • Visiting Graduate Student (Sep-Oct 2018) (Oct 2017)
    • Laboratoire de Cristallographie et Science des MatĆ©riaux (CRISMAT), Caen, France
    • Host: Prof. Valerie Pralong
    • Funded by LAFICS: The Indo-French Laboratory for Solid State Chemistry
  • Visiting Student (1 week, Nov 2018)
    • ECHIDNA Beamline, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization (ANSTO), Kirrawee, Australia
    • Host: Prof. Max Avdeev
    • Funded by the Department of Science and Technology DST, Govt. of India
  • Visiting Graduate Student (June 2017)
    • Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS)
    • Host: Prof. Stefan Adams
  • Visiting Project Trainee (1 month, Nov-Dec 2013)
    • Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Fuel Reprocessing and Chemistry Division, Anushaktinagar, Bombay
    • Hosts: Prof. Subhash Chandra Tripathi and Prof. Avesh Kumar Tyagi
  • Junior Research Fellow (July 2013-May 2014)
    • Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
    • PI: Prof. Dhanesh Tiwari
    • Funded by the Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences, Govt. of India
  • Summer Intern Student (May-June 2012)
    • Inorganic Chemistry Department, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), India
    • Host: Prof. Abhishek Dey
    • Funded by Indian Academy of Science, IAS

šŸ… Awards & Honors:

2024 Best Poster Award (HKD 1500) – 22nd International Meeting on Lithium Batteries (IMLB-2024), HKSAR, 2024 ƅForsk Travek Grant (SEK 27000) – ƅForsk Foundation, Sweden, 2019 ECS F.M. Becket Summer Fellowship (USD 5000) – The Electrochemical Society (ECS), USA, 2019 Ludo-Frevel Crystallography Scholarship Award (USD 2500) – The International Centre for Diffraction Data (ICDD), USA, 2019 Gandhian Young Technological Innovation Award – Society for Research & Initiatives for Sustainable Technologies, India, 2017 Best Poster Award (SGD 200) – ICMAT-2017 Biennial Conference, IUMRS-MRS Singapore, 2013 Qualified for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) – University Grants Commission (UGC), India, 2012 Qualified for National Eligibility Test (NET National Level Competition) – University Grants Commission (UGC), India, 2011 Summer Research Fellowship – Indian Academy of Science (IAS), India

šŸ”¬ Research Focus:

Polyanionic insertion materials for sodium-ion batteries and lithium-ion batteries, Polyanionic electrocatalysts as an air-cathode for metal-air batteries, Electrolytes for long-lasting and fast-charging Sodium ion Batteries, Hard carbon as anode and the complex interfaces in sodium-ion batteries, Inorganic material synthesis (sol-gel, hydrothermal, combustion, wet chemistry, etc.), Crystallographic structural analysis (Rietveld refinement using GSAS, FullProf software), Evaluation of electrochemical and electrocatalytic properties, Computational modeling (ion migration study by Bond Valence Site Energy calculations)

šŸ› ļø Skills:

Inorganic materials synthesis (solid-state and suites of solvothermal synthesis). Powder diffraction (X-ray, Synchrotron, Neutron diffraction methods, Rietveld analysis). Physical analyses (electron microscopy, thermal analysis, Raman/UV-VIS/FT-IR spectroscopy). Spectroscopy analysis (Mƶssbauer, ICP-OES, X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy). Electrochemical characterization (Conductivity measurements, galvanostatic charge-discharge, ICI, GITT/PITT, impedance spectroscopy, chronoamperometry, electrocatalysis, particularly O2 electrocatalysis in alkaline media). Soft BV calculation for migration barrier calculation (Soft BV software)

Publication:šŸ“

  • Title: Non-flammable liquid electrolytes for safe batteries
    Authors: R Gond, W van Ekeren, R Mogensen, AJ Naylor, R Younesi
    Journal: Materials Horizons
    Year: 2021
    Volume: 8
    Issue: 11
    Pages: 2913-2928
    Citations: 81

 

  • Title: Sodium cobalt metaphosphate as an efficient oxygen evolution reaction catalyst in alkaline solution
    Authors: R Gond, DK Singh, M Eswaramoorthy, P Barpanda
    Journal: Angewandte Chemie
    Year: 2019
    Volume: 131
    Issue: 25
    Pages: 8418-8423
    Citations: 74

 

  • Title: Naā‚‚.Ā³Ā²Coā‚.āøā“(SOā‚„)ā‚ƒ as a new member of the alluaudite family of high-voltage sodium battery cathodes
    Authors: D Dwibedi, R Gond, A Dayamani, RB Araujo, S Chakraborty, R Ahuja, …
    Journal: Dalton Transactions
    Year: 2017
    Volume: 46
    Issue: 1
    Pages: 55-63
    Citations: 67

 

  • Title: Bifunctional electrocatalytic behavior of sodium cobalt phosphates in alkaline solution
    Authors: R Gond, K Sada, B Senthilkumar, P Barpanda
    Journal: ChemElectroChem
    Year: 2018
    Volume: 5
    Issue: 1
    Pages: 153-158
    Citations: 51

 

  • Title: Enabling the Electrochemical Activity in Sodium Iron Metaphosphate [NaFe(POā‚ƒ)ā‚ƒ] Sodium Battery Insertion Material: Structural and Electrochemical Insights
    Authors: R Gond, SS Meena, SM Yusuf, V Shukla, NK Jena, R Ahuja, S Okada, …
    Journal: Inorganic Chemistry
    Year: 2017
    Volume: 56
    Issue: 10
    Pages: 5918-5929
    Citations: 36

 

  • Title: Bio-derived hard carbon nanosheets with high rate sodium-ion storage characteristics
    Authors: HD Asfaw, R Gond, A Kotronia, CW Tai, R Younesi
    Journal: Sustainable Materials and Technologies
    Year: 2022
    Volume: 32
    Pages: e00407
    Citations: 34

 

  • Title: Fluorophosphates as efficient bifunctional electrocatalysts for metalā€“air batteries
    Authors: L Sharma, R Gond, B Senthilkumar, A Roy, P Barpanda
    Journal: ACS Catalysis
    Year: 2019
    Volume: 10
    Issue: 1
    Pages: 43-50
    Citations: 34

 

  • Title: Cubic Sodium Cobalt Metaphosphate [NaCo(POā‚ƒ)ā‚ƒ] as a Cathode Material for Sodium Ion Batteries
    Authors: R Gond, RP Rao, V Pralong, OI Lebedev, S Adams, P Barpanda
    Journal: Inorganic Chemistry
    Year: 2018
    Volume: 57
    Issue: 11
    Pages: 6324-6332
    Citations: 23

 

  • Title: Revisiting the alluaudite NaMnFeā‚‚(POā‚„)ā‚ƒ sodium insertion material: Structural, diffusional and electrochemical insights
    Authors: D Dwibedi, PW Jaschin, R Gond, P Barpanda
    Journal: Electrochimica Acta
    Year: 2018
    Volume: 283
    Pages: 850-857
    Citations: 21

 

Sudagar S | Hydrogen Production | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sudagar S | Hydrogen Production| Best Researcher Award

Dr,IFET College of Engineering, Villupuram, TamilNadu,Ā  India

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ”¬ Ā Possessing a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University, with expertise in experimental investigations on alternative fuels. Ā Demonstrated teaching prowess as an Assistant Professor at IFET College of Engineering and as a Lecturer at Ayyappa Polytechnic, Ulunthurpet. Ā Equipped with a strong academic background, including an M.Tech in Energy Technology and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering. Ā Experienced in handling subjects like Power Plant Engineering, Mechatronics, and Automobile Engineering, alongside managing various laboratory sessions. Ā Recognized for academic excellence and contributions to the field of mechanical engineering.šŸŒŸ

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šŸŽ“Educational Qualification

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Anna University 2017-2023 Highly Recommended (Viva examination completed on 09.06.2023). M.Tech in Energy Technology Pondicherry Engineering College (Pondicherry University) 2012-2014 First Class. B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
IFET College of Engineering (Anna University) 2007-2011 First Class. HSC State Board 2006-2007 Krishnasamy Memorial Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Cuddalore First Class. SSLC Matriculation 2004-2005 Krishnasamy Memorial Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Cuddalore First Class

šŸ”¬Project Work Undertaken

U.G Design and Fabrication of Pick and Place Robot Under the Guidance of Mr. R. Vetri, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IFET College of Engineering, Villupuram, Tamil NaduPG (Energy Technology) Studies on Pyrolysis of Waste Milk Cover
Under the Guidance of Dr. M. Pugazhvadivu, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Puducherry Technological UniversityPh.D (Mechanical Engineering) Experiment Investigations on Syngas and Esterified Pyrolytic oil Derived From Delonix Regia Pod and Seed in a CI Engine
Under the Supervisor Dr. R. Senthil, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, UCEV, Villupuram

šŸ’¼Work Experience

Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering IFET College of Engineering, Villupuram (Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)
Teaching 30.06.2014 to 14.06.2016. Lecturer Mechanical Engineering Ayyappa Polytechnic, Ulunthurpet Teaching 1/11/2011 to 25/4/2012

šŸ…Additional Experience

Worked as a Department member in the Internal Assessment exam cell (July 2014-Dec 2015) in IFET College of Engineering, Villupuram. Worked as a Department library in charge (July 2014-Jan 2016) in the Mechanical Engineering department. Worked as Department member in conducting semester examination (Anna university exam cell member) (Jan 2016-June 2016).

šŸ“š Subjects Handled

  • Semester/Year: Odd/(2014-2015)
    Name of subject: Power plant Engineering
    Student Passed Percentage: 94.5
  • Semester/Year: Even/(2014-2015)
    Name of subject: Maintenance Engineering, Design of Transmission System
    Student Passed Percentage: 96.5, 95.5
  • Semester/Year: Odd(2015-2016)
    Name of subject: Mechatronics, Renewable Energy
    Student Passed Percentage: 96.5, 95.2
  • Semester/Year: Even(2015-2016)
    Name of subject: Automobile Engineering
    Student Passed Percentage: 96.5
  • Semester/Year: Odd/(2016-2017)
    Name of subject: Process Planning & Cost Estimation, Power Plant Engineering
    Student Passed Percentage: 97.5, 96.5
  • Semester/Year: Even (2016-2017)
    Name of subject: Automobile Engineering
    Student Passed Percentage: 97.5

šŸ”¬Name of Laboratory Handled

Semester/Year: Odd/(2014-2015) Name of the laboratory: MechatronicsSemester/Year: Even/(2014-2015), Name of the laboratory: Manufacturing Lab-ISemester/Year: Even(2015-2016), Name of the laboratory: Thermal lab-IISemester/Year: Odd/(2016-2017), Name of the laboratory: Thermal lab-I, MechatronicsSemester/Year: Even(2015-2016), Name of the laboratory: Strength of Material

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  1. Title: Comparative study of performance and emission characteristics of bio-oil from waste milk and oil cover in CI engine
    Publication: Materials Today: Proceedings
    Year: 2023
    Type: Conference paper
    DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2022.09.158
    EID: 2-s2.0-85138831028
    Contributors: Ramalingam, S.; Sudagar, S.; Ashok, M.; Balamurugan, R.; Mohan, G.

 

  1. Title: Production of third generation bio-fuel through thermal cracking process by utilizing Covid-19 plastic wastes
    Publication: Materials Today: Proceedings
    Year: 2023
    Type: Conference paper
    DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2022.09.430
    EID: 2-s2.0-85139362043
    Contributors: Ramalingam, S.; Thamizhvel, R.; Sudagar, S.; Silambarasan, R.

 

  1. Title: Investigation on performance, combustion and emission characteristics of biodiesel – Ethanol blends with hydrogen in CI engine
    Publication: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
    Year: 2023-06
    Type: Journal article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.03.009
    Contributors: Senthil Ramalingam; Manikandan Radhakrishnan; Sudagar Subramanian

 

  1. Title: An alternative fuel to CI engine: delonix regia seed through biochemical and solar-assisted thermal cracking process
    Publication: International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
    Year: 2023-04
    Type: Journal article
    DOI: 10.1007/s13762-022-04299-1
    Contributors: sudagar s; S. Ramalingam; A. subramanian

 

  1. Title: Experimental investigation on producer gas generation through briquettes using agricultural wastes
    Publication: Advances in Biofeedstocks and Biofuels, Production Technologies for Solid and Gaseous Biofuels
    Year: 2022
    Type: Book chapter
    DOI: 10.1002/9781119785842.ch7
    EID: 2-s2.0-85147977214
    Contributors: Ramlingam, S.; Rajendiran, B.; Thendral, T.; Sudagar, S.

 

  1. Title: Utilization of pyrolytic oil and hydrogen enriched syngas from single feedstock (delonix regia) through pyrolysis process and its influence on performance and emission characteristics in CI engine
    Publication: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
    Year: 2022-10
    Type: Journal article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.08.262
    Contributors: Senthil Ramalingam; Sudagar Subramanian; Angayarkanny