Head & Professor, Dept. of Chemical Engg.; Immediate Past Co-Chair, GYA; Former Dean (R&D), IITH; Former Chair, INYAS. Tweeting in my personal capacity

IIT Hyderabad
Joined June 2011
The curtain raiser of #ICACE2027 was held recently by Prof. B. S. Murty, Director, @IITHyderabad in the presence of all @che_iith faculty. 📅 June 30–July 3, 2027 | @chem_iith Advancing #ChemicalEngineering through #AI, #Innovation & #sustainability! Stay tuned 4 more details.
Chemical Engineering Department @IITHyderabad presents ICACE 2027! Shaping the Future of Chemical Engineering through Innovation & AI 🗓️ June 30 (Workshop) | July 1–3, 2027 (Main Conference) 📍 Chemical Engineering Dept., IIT Hyderabad More details coming soon!
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15 publications with 100+ citations each | 6,473 total citations | h-index: 46 | i10-index: 135 (Source: #GoogleScholar) Numbers offer a glimpse of our reach but the real measure is the difference our research makes. Grateful to my students, collaborators & colleagues! #CARBONLab
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For me, true impact lies in translating research into meaningful solutions—from candle-soot carbon for energy storage and metal–CO₂ batteries for Mars exploration to nanofiber-based healthcare and polystyrene recycling. #ResearchImpact #AcademicResearch #Science #Gratitude
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📢 Faculty Recruitment | IIT Hyderabad The Department of Chemical Engineering, #IITHyderabad invites applications for faculty positions: Assistant Professor Grade-II/I, Associate Professor & Professor. 📅 Deadline: 12 Nov 2026, 11:59 PM 🔗 iith.ac.in/careers/
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Our latest work in the reputed J. Power Sources demonstrates scalable, high-performance carbon hosts for lithium–sulfur pouch batteries, validated under lean electrolyte conditions. A step closer to practical, high energy density batteries for a sustainable future! #EnergyStorage
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Safety with care! A voluntary initiative by our technical staff Hari Krishna to promote the health, safety & well-being of our housekeeping staff at @chem_iith. Practical training on #ergonomics, safe lifting & workplace practices—as caring for our people matters. #PeopleFirst
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#Bankstrike is deferred following an understanding b/w @IBA & @UFBUIndia. Sunday working done. Employees deserve transparency, accountability & genuine representation, not repeated announcements followed by reversals. @AIBEA @aiboc_in @ncbeofficial @AIBOAOFFICIAL @inboc_intuc
Bank strike deferred after the meeting between the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) and the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) tonight.
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Today marks 1 year as HoD @chem_iith: A year of togetherness, strengthening foundations & creating new possibilities. 🙏to our faculty, staff, students, alumni & partners for being part of this journey. We continue with renewed focus & collective commitment to take Dept. forward.
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🚀 Department of Chemical Engineering, IITHyderabad presents CHEMINNOVATE! A hackathon for students tackling real-world challenges in sustainability, energy, health & process engineering. 💡 Top 2–3 teams win mentorship + financial support! #CHEMINNOVATE #Hackathon #iith
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Glad to share that our 7th (overall 9th) Indian Patent has been granted (Patent No. 599020). This is our 2nd granted patent in Metal–CO₂ battery research advancing our efforts toward innovative energy-storage technologies relevant to terrestrial & extraterrestrial applications.
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BODH Workshop in the Spotlight! 🌱 Proud to see our #BODH initiative featured in @manoramaonline, one of Kerala’s leading newspapers. A meaningful recognition of our efforts to nurture people-centric skills, collaboration and leadership among young researchers and scientists.
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2 PDF Positions | CARBON Lab @IITHyderabad Exciting opportunities in next-generation battery research: 🔋 Li–S batteries 🔋 Li-ion batteries 🎓 PhD: Chemical Engg./Materials Sci./Chemistry/Physics 💰 ₹58K–67K/month + 30% HRA 📅 Apply by 9 Sept 2026 📩 [email protected]
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In our latest work, we report a durable asymmetric supercapacitor using MOF-derived CuO + activated candle-soot carbon. 🔋 28.45 Wh/kg energy density ⚡ 1600 W/kg power density 🔄 92.86% retention after 5000 cycles Waste-to-wealth powering the future sustainable energy storage!
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Glad to share that 8 patents granted, including 1 in China & 1 in the UK to our #CARBONLab @chem_iith. This is a testament to the power of research, innovation & teamwork. Onward to creating technologies with global impact. #Innovation #Patents #Research @che_iith @IITHyderabad
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Glad to share our latest work published in J. Energy Storage! Our first-principles study reveals how carbon coating can enhance lithium metal silicate cathodes, offering new insights for safer & higher performance Li-ion batteries. Read full article here: sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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Chandra Shekhar Sharma retweeted
She didn't roast Cockroaches, She showed mirror to entire Gen-Z & their parents in just 1 minute....with Clarity.👏
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A warm welcome to our new BTech, MTech, & PhD students joining @chem_iith. As you begin this exciting journey, may curiosity drive your learning, innovation shape ur ideas & excellence define ur future. Looking forward to grow & create impact together. Welcome 2 @che_iith family!
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