Welcome to Energy Materials Research Group
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Dr. Simantini Nayak
Scientist
CSIR-Institute of Materials & Minerals Technology (CSIR-IMMT)
Materials Chemistry Department (MCD)
Acharya Bihar, Bhubaneswar 751013
Assistant Professor
Academy of Scientific and Innovation Research (AcSIR)
simantini@immt.res.in
+91 674-2379158 (Office), +91 674-2379201 (Lab)
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Our research at CSIR-IMMT mainly focuses towards
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development of novel nanostructured and 2D heterostructured materials for hydrogen and ammonia production, carbon dioxide capture and utilization, energy generation and storage and fuel cell applications.
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electrocatalytic applications and understanding of various surface reactions (e.g. hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen reduction, carbon dioxide reduction, methanol oxidation etc.)
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reaction mechanisms at electrode/electrolyte interface by using electrochemical and spectroscopic techniques.
Open positions/ Oppurtunities​​​
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Informal enquiries from interested candidates regarding possible research positions (PA /JRF/ SRF/ PhD) & Research Associate/ Postdoc positions in the group are always welcome. PhD from students with their own fellowship (CSIR-NET, UGC-NET, INSPIRE etc.) will be desirable. Please email with your CV to Dr. Simantini Nayak.
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Internship/ MSc Dissertation: MSc dissertation students who can arrange their own accommodation can email me with their CV for consideration. Internship and dissertation form for CSIR-IMMT can be downloaded from the website.
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Suitable candidates who are interested for WISE - Post-Doctoral Fellowship for a maximum period of 5 years and WISE - fellowship for PhD for a maximum period of 3 years are requested to contact Dr. Simantini Nayak with their CV. WISE scheme is open throughout the year.
Financial support
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