Group Members
Dr. Archana Singh (Group Leader)
Senior Principal Scientist (IMPD, CSIR-AMPRI)
Associate Professor (AcSIR)
Member of the Indian National Young Academy of Science
(MINYAS)
Alexander Von Humboldt Fellow,
Inspire Faculty Awardee
Dr. Neha Thakur
Research Associate
DBT-RA
"Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Material Chemistry".
Mr. Satya Prakash
AcSIR Ph.D. scholar (Chemical Sciences)
Development of MOF-based electrocatalyst for water oxidation
Ms. Diksha Choudhary
AcSIR Ph.D. scholar (Chemical Sciences)
Materials for Water Treatment
Ms. Neha Mishra
AcSIR Ph.D. scholar (Chemical Sciences)
Design and development of an electrocatalyst for electrochemical CO2 reduction
Ms. Sakshi Tiwari
AcSIR Ph.D. scholar (Physical Sciences)
Electrocatalyst for Energy applications
Mr. Somendra Sharma
Project Associate
Recovery of REEs/valuable elements from NiMH batteries/LEDs using subcritical water extraction
Ms. Somya Jain
AcSIR Ph.D. scholar (Chemical Sciences)
Microplastic and PFAS Contamination studies
Mr. Bhupendra Rao
Project Associate
Recovery of REEs/valuable elements from NiMH batteries/LEDs using sub critical water extraction
Our team is focused on Electrochemical CO2 Reduction (ECO₂R) by developing innovative catalysts and optimizing reaction conditions for improved efficiency and selectivity. We focus on converting CO2 into valuable chemicals and fuels with minimal energy input, using high-performance catalysts to reduce operational costs. By enhancing reaction kinetics, stability, and scalability, we aim to make ECO₂R commercially viable. Our goal is to enable global deployment, reducing CO2 emissions while creating economic value through marketable products, contributing to a sustainable, carbon-neutral future.
Our lab develops advanced, sustainable materials for water purification, targeting contaminants like fluoride, arsenic, iron, and harmful bacteria (e.g., E. coli) through innovative adsorbents. We’ve also created an eco-friendly hypochlorite device that produces disinfectant from salt and water, offering a cost-effective, chemical resolution for homes, hospitals, and public spaces. Additionally, we study microplastic contamination in water and ecosystems, conducting lab and field analyses, including in the Bhopal region, to understand its impact and pathways and to inform sustainable waste management strategies.