Group Members
Dr. Archana Singh (Group Leader)
Principal Scientist (CARS & GM, CSIR-AMPRI)
Associate Professor (AcSIR)
Member of the Indian National Young Academy of Science
(MINYAS)
Alexander Von Humboldt Fellow,
Inspire Faculty Awardee
(MINYAS)
Alexander Von Humboldt Fellow,
Inspire Faculty Awardee
Dr. Neha Thakur
Research Associate
DBT-RA
"Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Material Chemistry".
Dr. Deepika Tavar
AcSIR Ph.D. scholar (Chemical Sciences)
Mixed metal oxide for water Oxidation
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)
E-waste based electrocatalyst for Energy application
Mr. Somendra Sharma
Project Associate
Electrocatalyst for urea assisted hydrogen generation
Dr. Akshay Singh Tomar
AcSIR Ph.D. scholar (Engineering Sciences)
Geopolymer materials for corrosion resistance coating
Dr. Dinesh Kumar Gupta
Ph.D. scholar (Engineering Sciences)
Micro-Plastics in Eco-System: Detection and Remedial Measures
Ms. Tejaswini Pradhan
Intern
Pnictides based electro catalyst for urea electrolysis
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.