Background

Ph.D. in Fuel Cell Engineering, Fuel Cell Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, November 2018

M.Sc. in Fuel Cell Engineering, Fuel Cell Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, October 2013

B.Tech in Polymer Technology, Crescent Engineering College, Anna University, August 2006

 

Research Experiences

Research Fellow (2020-Present). Fuel Cell Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

Postdoctoral researcher (219-2020). Fuel Cell Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

PhD Research Student (2014-2018). Fuel Cell Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Advisor: Prof. Andanastuti Muchtar. “Enhancement of La0.6Sr0.4Co0.2Fe0.8O3-δ Cathode Material Properties for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells”.

MSc Research Student (20011-2013). Fuel Cell Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Advisor: Prof. Andanastuti Muchtar. “Development of Doped Ceria-Carbonate-Based Composite Electrolyte and Lanthanum Strontium-Based Cathode for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells”.

Intern (2009), GIST global intern program (GIP), Material Science And Engineering, Laboratory of Applied Macromolecular Chemistry, Gwangju Institute of Science And Technology (GIST). Advisor: Prof. Kurt E. Geckeler. “Solubilisation of nanotubes using the high-speed vibration milling technique”

Undergraduate Research (2005-2006). Crescent Engineering College, Anna University. Advisor: Dr. Syed Amanulla. “Use of Medical Plastic Waste in Wood - Plastic Composites”.

 

Awards

2019 IsDB Post-Doctoral Research Scholarship, Saudi Arabia

2016-2017 Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS), Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia

2014-2016 Research University Fellowship Scheme, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

2017 Postgraduate Conference (FKAB, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia) Poster Presentation 1^st place

 

Professional Activities and Services

Editor of the special issue for the Fuel Cells - From Fundamentals to Systems

Member of the publishing committee for the 8^th International Conference on Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Technology 2023.

Member of the publishing committee for the 2^nd Symposium on Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technology 2021.

Editor of the conference proceeding for the 1^st International Research Conference on Engineering, Science & Humanities 2016

Coordinator for the research activities between the students of Fuel Cell Institute and Visiting Professor Kim Byung Hong (KIST, Korea) and Ghasem D. Najarpour (University of Mazandaran, Iran) 2012.

 

Languages

Tamil, English

I have been serving as a senior lecturer at the Fuel Cell Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, since August 2020. I completed my Ph.D. in Fuel Cell Engineering at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2018. My doctoral research focused on enhancing the microstructural properties of lanthanum-based cathode materials to improve their electrochemical efficiency.

During my Ph.D., I developed a synthesis technique and optimized fabrication conditions, resulting in significant enhancements in the electrochemical properties of these materials. My work highlighted the crucial role of selecting appropriate synthesis techniques and fabrication conditions in boosting the efficiency of LSCF cathodes.

Specializing in synthesizing ultra-fine powders using combustion techniques, I employ advanced analysis methods to investigate their physical, mechanical, and electrical properties. Currently, my research interests lie in the areas of fuel cells, electrolyzers, and CO2 conversion and utilization.

I have co-authored over 48 publications indexed in WoS and serve as a reviewer for esteemed journals such as Ceramics International, Ionics, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Royal Society of Chemistry, Journal of Engineering, and Processing and Application of Ceramics.

RARA6014 & RARE 6113 Research Methodology (Science & Technology)

LMCR2532 Hydrogen for Future Green Energy