Research Cluster Overview

Research Cluster: Digital Revolution and Scientific Futures
Topic: Advanced Materials
Theme: Make in India, Swatch Bharath, Ayushman Bharath, Jal Jeevan Mission, Atmanirbhar Bharath

CNMS-JU aims to innovate in advanced materials to address societal challenges and national industrial needs. Through cutting-edge research in water treatment, energy generation, and healthcare applications, this cluster supports the SDGs by integrating science and sustainable technologies into development.

Expected Outcomes

• Develop advanced materials to overcome limitations of conventional technologies
• Adopt sustainable and innovative research methodologies
• Implement materials in critical sectors like water, energy, and healthcare

Current Projects

• Graphene Composites from Biomass for Energy Storage
• MOF Nanofiber Membranes for Polluted Water Treatment
• Photocatalytic Membranes for Water Disinfection and Filtration
• Heavy Metal Ion Sensors for Food and Water
• Defect-Engineered Self-Charged Energy Storage Devices
• Anisotropic Nanomaterials for Pesticide Detection
• Hollow Fiber Membrane Reactor for Liquid-Liquid Separation
• Functional Materials for Interdisciplinary Applications
• MXene/Selenide Hybrids for Hydrogen Evolution
• Carbazole-Based Materials for Perovskite Solar Cells
• Electrocatalysts for Water Splitting
• Fluorescent Temperature Sensors on Nanoparticles
• Devices for Detecting Hazardous Water Ions
• Biofuel from Dairy Waste Fatty Acids
• Solar PV Integrated Water Generators
• Electrocatalysis of CO? to Value-Added Products
• Nucleophilic Diborane Reactivity
• Nanomaterials for Sanitizing Solutions and Masks
• MXene/Graphene Composites for Storage
• 2D Materials for Methanol Reforming
• Electrocatalysts via Facet Engineering
• Growth of Non-Noble Metal Nanostructures
• MOFs for Broad-Scope Catalysis
• Advanced Hybrids for NOx Monitoring
• Superlattices for Efficient Water Splitting
• Anti-TB Drug Conjugated Pharmacophores
• Supramolecular Nanomachines for Nucleation
• Solvent Transport in Nanochannels
• Zinc-Ion Rechargeable Battery Development

Faculty Details & CVs

Lead Faculty: Prof. S.K. Nataraj
Designation: Professor
Department: Centre for Nano and Material Sciences
Location: Bangalore
Contact: 8469579774
Email: sk.nataraj@jainuniversity.ac.in

Faculty Members:
Dr. Ahipa T N
Prof. Geetha Balakrishna
Dr. S.K. Nataraj
Dr. Siddappa Patil
Dr. Bhari Mallanna Nagaraja
Dr. Chandra Sekhar Rout
Dr. Arote Rohidas B
Dr. Shajesh P
Dr. Rangappa S Keri
Dr. Srinivasa Budagumpi
Dr. Akshaya Kumar Samal
Dr. Sakar Mohan
Dr. K. Pramoda
Dr. Pramoda Kumar Nayak
Dr. Mahesh S Padaki
Dr. Shubhankar Kumar Bose
Dr. Manav Saxena
Dr. Ramesh B Dateer
Dr. Arvind H Jadhav
Dr. Ahipa T N
Dr. Debasis Ghosh
Dr. Dibyendu Mondal
Dr. Sakar Mohan
Dr. K. Pramoda
Dr. Suman Kalyan Sahoo
Dr. Indrajit Maity
Dr. Gurunatha Kargal Laxminarayana
Dr. Manoj V. Mane
Dr. Anshu Kumar
Dr. Chandan H R
Dr. Shwetharani R
Dr. Gouranga Hari Debnath

Collaborating Opportunities

Internal: Actively involved in interdisciplinary research activities
External: Faculty actively collaborate with national and international institutions
Other Collaborations: NA