Welcome
Welcome to "Laboratory for Nanoparticle Engineering"
I thank you
for your interest in our
group's activities. If you have any questions regarding our research,
please feel free to contact me...Venu
Current
Nanowire array based dye-sensitised solar cells (DSSC) - PI, Funding SERC-DST (Feb 2010 - Jan 2013)
The
objective of this project is to utilize thermally stable ordered gold
nanoparticle arrays as templates to form vertically ordered
semiconductor nanowires with controlled spacing and diameter, and test
their utility as photoanodes in DSSC.
Student(s): Sankar Kalidas, Anand Prakash,
Continuous flow nanoparticle synthesis - Co-PI, Funding SERC-DST (Apr 2007 - Mar 2012). This work is in collaboration with Prof. Sanjeev Kumar and Prof. V. Kumaran
The
main objective is
to synthesize
monodisperse nanoparticles
(COV <5%) in continuous flow microfluidic reactors.
Specifically, we are involved in designing
and fabricating
microfluidic reactors and understanding the rapid kinetics of
nanoparticle formation reactions. These aspects will
complement the expertise of Prof. Sanjeev kumar's group in
modelling using tools such as CFD/Population balances , and
expertise of Prof. Kumaran's group in electrically actuated
flows in flexible tubes. Another objective is to develop robust techniques for forming ordered
arrays of gold nanoparticles and their application as
Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectrosscopy (SERS) devices, chemoresistive
sensors, Flash memory devices, Nanoporous Fuel cell catalyst layer, and
Dye sensitised
solar cells.
Student(s): Sankar Kalidas, Girish, SushantKumar, Pearl Saldanha, Kshetramohan Sahoo, Ipshita Banerjee
NanoBALLS: Dynamical interaction of nanoparticles - Co-PI, Funding UKIERI (Apr 2008 - Mar 2011) and Nanomission-SERC (June 2009 - May 2012). This work is in collaboration with Prof. M. S. Bobji
The
objective of the project is to study the mechanical properties of
isolated nanoparticles, and to understand the nanoscale deformation
mechanisms using custom-built instrumentation, which will enable better
evaluation of their roles in future nanomechanical devices.
Specifically, our group is involved in developing processes to form
isolated nanoparticles on electron-transparent substrates.
Completed
Templates for functional nanoscale architectures - PI, Funding SERC-DST (June 2006 - Oct 2009)
The
objective of this project was to utilize guided
self-assembly in conjunction with
plasma processing to enable the fabrication of large-area ordered
metallic nanodot arrays, which can act as templates to form ordered and
addressable nanostructures.
Student(s): Sankar Kalidas, Girish
Positions available -- One
Project Assistant/trainee: One
Qualifications desired: ability to learn fast and improve skills, hard work. Ability to handle computer hardware and experience with Labview programming is highly desirable. Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is preferrable
Duration: Appointment will be for three month terms; renewable, upon satisfactory progress, upto a maximum of two years. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications as per IISc rules
Job description: setting-up and maintenance of Electrical and Mechanical equipment, Maintenance of a Clean room electrical accessories, and Assisting in various research activities
Contact: Please email venuATchemeng.iisc.ernet.in
Educational background
- B. Tech (Hons.), Chemical Engineering, IIT, Kharagpur, 1996
- M. S., Chemical Engineering, LSU, Baton Rouge, 1998
- Ph. D., Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, W. Lafayette, 2002
Experience
- Research Scientist, RWTH, Aachen and University of Duisburg-Essen,Apr 2003-Dec 2004
- Assistant Professor,Department of Chemical Engg. IISc, Dec 2004 onwards
Favourite Quotes
The Reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the worldto himself. Therefore,all progress depends on the unreasonable man
- George Bernard Shaw
SAVE NATURE NOT MONEY! - Essen-West Bahnhof