Profile
Dr. Archana Singh
Principal Scientist (CARS & GM, CSIR-AMPRI) Associate Professor (AcSIR)
Member of Indian National Young Academy of Science (MINYAS) Alexander Von Humboldt Fellow, Inspire Faculty Awardee
The group is the team of ignited minds who are working in the field
of material development (electrocatalyst for hydrogen generation &
CO2 reduction, identifying contaminants in water and providing
solutions for potable water, strategies to tackle the waste by
converting them in value added products) for a sustainable future.
We focus on designing innovative materials and processes using
principle of chemistry and engineering, not only limited to
fundamental science but to also to the device level and taking these
to the end users.
HONOURS AND AWARDS
2024
WISER (Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research Award)
German Science and Technology Centre, IGSTC, Department of Science and Technology
2024
Elets Technomedia Innovation Award
For the know-how developed “HealthChlor” for an important innovation for healthcare sector
2024
Selected Member for Indian National Young Academy of Science (INYAS)
Indian National Academy of Science
2024
Awarded for contribution in Science and Technology as Woman in Science
United Nation India and State Govt. of Madhya Pradesh
2023
Merck Young Scientist Runner Up Award in Sustainability
Merck India
2023
SISTECH Tejomay Award for Women Scientist for excellence in Science and Technology
2016
Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral fellowship
AVH foundation, Bonn, Germany.
2013
INSPIRE Faculty award
Ministry of Science and Technology, India.
2013
Vice Chancellors Commendation Thesis Excellence Award 2013 in Science
Monash University, Australia
2009
Monash International Research Postgraduate Research Scholarship
Monash University, Australia, 2009 – 2012
2009
Dean Faculty Research Scholarship
School of Chemistry Monash University, Australia
2008
Senior Research Fellowship
University Grant Commission, India
2006
Junior Research Fellowship
University Grant Commission, India
2005
First rank in Masters in Chemistry Vikram
University, Madhya Pradesh, India
2003
First rank in Bachelors in Biology Vikram
University, Madhya Pradesh, India
POSITIONS HELD
May 2019 Onwards
Principal Scientist
Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal.
Council of Science and Industrial Research (CSIR), India
Council of Science and Industrial Research (CSIR), India
Oct 2019 Onwards
Associate Professors
AcSIR, CSIR, India
Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal, India.
Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal, India.
Nov 2013 – Nov 2018
INSPIRE Faculty
Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal, India.
Sep 2016 – Feb 2018
Alexander Von Humboldt Fellow
Electronic Materials Research Lab, RWTH-Aachen, Germany.
Jul 2013 - Oct 2013
IISER Post-doctoral fellow
Indian Institute of Science and Educational Research Center, Bhopal, India
Dec 2006 - May 2009
Junior Research Fellow
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India.
2005 - 2006
Asst prof. (Inorganic Chemistry).
Government Post Graduare College MP India.
EDUCATION
2013
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Inorganic and Material Chemistry)
Monash University, Australia
Thesis title: ‘Water Oxidation Catalysis by Metal Oxides: Derived from Coordination Complexes, From Complexes to Natural Mine
Thesis title: ‘Water Oxidation Catalysis by Metal Oxides: Derived from Coordination Complexes, From Complexes to Natural Mine
2005
Master of Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry)
Vikram University, Ujjain, India
Gold Medalist 2005.
Gold Medalist 2005.
2003
Bachelor of Science (Chemistry, Biology)
Vikram University, Ujjain, India
Gold Medalist 2003 in Biology.
Gold Medalist 2003 in Biology.
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.