Welcome to Energy Storage Research Lab
Meet the team
Post-doctoral Fellow
Dr. M. Senthilkumaran
Project Scientist (June 2025-present)
Dr. M. Senthilkumaran received his master’s and Ph.D in chemistry from the Department of Industrial Chemistry, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu. His doctoral research focused on CO2 capture and supramolecular chemistry. He worked as a postdoctoral fellow at Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IITI) (December 2019 to March 2021) and SSN Engineering College, Chennai (April 2021 to April 2022). After that, he worked as a Research Associate (RA) (May 2022 to June 2025) at CSIR-NCL, Pune. His postdoctoral work focused on CO2 electrochemical reduction and energy storage applications. Currently, he is working as a project scientist. He joins ESRL as Project Scientist, with current research interests mainly focusing on binders and solid polymer electrolytes for Li/Na-ion and Li-S batteries.
PhD Scholars
Tejram Dewangan
PhD Scholar (Dec. 2023-present)
Tejram Dewangan received his Master’s degree in Chemistry from Government Nagarjuna Post Graduate College of Science, Raipur (Chhattisgarh), India. He joins ESRL as PhD Scholar, where his current research work focuses on synthesizing electrode materials for sodium-ion batteries. Beyond his research pursuits, he takes interest in playing cricket and solving cube puzzles.
Nishi Keshari
PhD Scholar (July 2024-present)
Nishi Keshari holds a Master’s degree in Chemistry from Sant Gahira Guru University, Chhattisgarh. She joins ESRL as PhD Scholar where her current research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of advanced high-voltage cathode materials for applications in lithium-ion batteries. Her work aims to enhance the electrochemical performance, stability, and sustainability of next-generation energy storage systems. Outside of her research activities, Nishi enjoys traveling and has a strong interest in fine arts.
Kriteemoy Basu
PhD Scholar (July 2025-present)
Kriteemoy Basu completed his Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering. He earned his B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University. He pursued his M.Tech from IIT Bhilai, where his research was focused on the development and modification of the dry electrode fabrication process for lithium-ion cells, aiming to improve manufacturing efficiency and electrochemical performance. Further, he joins ESRL as PhD Scholar, with his current research interest focusing on Battery Cell Technology, its architecture and electrochemical improvements.
Shobhit Soni
PhD Scholar (July 2025-present)
Shobhit Soni obtained his master’s degree in Chemistry from Govt. Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Science and Commerce College, Bemetara, Chhattisgarh. He has qualified national-level examinations, including CSIR-NET (LS, Rank 36) and GATE, with a focus on Physical Chemistry. He joins ESRL as PhD Scholar, with his current research interests focuses on electrochemistry and energy storage materials, particularly in battery technology. His aim to investigate the physicochemical properties of novel materials for sustainable energy applications and contribute meaningfully to the field through both experimental and theoretical approaches.
Aradhana Yadav
PhD Scholar (July 2026-present)
Aradhana yadav completed her master’s degree in chemistry from durg university Chhattisgarh. She qualified csir net jrf and is passionate about research in field of energy storage device. She is joining the ESRL lab at IIT bhilai as a PhD scholar in July 2026. Her current research interest focus on development of advance material for energy storage device. Outside of academic, she enjoys reading novels.
M.Tech. Projects:
Chitneedi Satya
M. tech Project (2025-27)
Chitneedi Satya is a postgraduate researcher with a B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from JNTUH University College of Engineering Manthani. He is currently pursuing M.Tech in Electric Vehicle Technology. His research interests include solid state energy storage, battery pack optimization of electric vehicles.
Abhishek Bhawte
M. tech Project (2025-27)
Abhishek Bhawte is a postgraduate researcher with a B.Tech in Mechanical from Sinhagad academy of Engineering,Pune. He is currently pursuing M.Tech in Electric Vehicle Technology. His research interests include laser ablation of batteries.
M.Sc. project Students:
Gauri Asthana
M.Sc Project (2025-27)
Gauri Asthana is pursuing her Master’s degree in Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Doon University, Dehradun. Her research work mainly focuses on cathodic part of Li-ion battery.
Saurav Jyoti Deka
M.Sc Project (2025-27)
Saurav Jyoti Deka is pursuing his Master's degree in Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai. He completed his Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Dibrugarh University and is currently working on cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries as part of his MSc thesis.