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Dr. Nikhi  lKumar |Energy generation andConversion| Young Scientist Award

SCIENTIST at  CSIR-NML Jamshedpur, India.

Dr. Nikhil Kumar is a distinguished scientist at CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML), Jamshedpur, India. With a strong background in chemistry, he has contributed significantly to the fields of functional materials and advanced materials research. His expertise lies in heterogeneous catalysis, energy materials, and coordination polymers. Dr. Kumar has worked on developing novel perovskite-based electrode materials and exsolved catalysts for electrochemical and catalytic applications. He has previously held a postdoctoral position at the Korea Institute of Science & Technology (KIST), where he focused on protonic ceramic fuel cells. An accomplished researcher, he has authored multiple high-impact publications and holds patents in catalysis and material science. He has also received prestigious fellowships and international recognition for his contributions. Passionate about scientific innovation, Dr. Kumar continues to explore cutting-edge research in corrosion-resistant coatings and sustainable energy solutions.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Nikhil Kumar holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kurukshetra, India. His doctoral research, under the guidance of Dr. Avijit Kumar Paul, focused on the investigation of novel double perovskites and coordination polymers for heterogeneous catalysis and water splitting. He earned his M.Sc. in Inorganic Chemistry from the Central University of Haryana, securing first-class honors with an impressive 88.34%. His academic foundation was built at the University of Delhi, where he obtained a B.Sc. in Chemistry with allied studies in Mathematics, Biology, and Physics. His early education was completed at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Chandpur, where he excelled in science and mathematics. Throughout his academic journey, Dr. Kumar demonstrated a keen interest in material science, catalysis, and electrochemistry, which laid the groundwork for his prolific research career in sustainable energy materials and functional materials.

work Experience💼

Dr. Nikhil Kumar has extensive research experience in material science and catalysis. He currently serves as a Scientist in the Functional Materials Group, Advanced Materials & Corrosion Division at CSIR-NML, Jamshedpur. Previously, he was a postdoctoral researcher at the Korea Institute of Science & Technology (KIST), where he worked on perovskite-based electrode materials for fuel cells and exsolved catalysts for ammonia production. His earlier work as a Project Associate at NIT Kurukshetra involved synthesizing and studying new perovskite materials for catalytic and energy applications. He also conducted research on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) during his M.Sc. dissertation and a summer internship at IIT Ropar. His expertise spans heterogeneous catalysis, corrosion-resistant coatings, and energy-efficient materials. His research has been supported by multiple funded projects, and he has played a crucial role in developing innovative solutions for electrochemical energy storage, anti-corrosion materials, and sustainable energy conversion technologies

Skills 🛠️

Dr. Nikhil Kumar possesses a diverse skill set in material synthesis, characterization, and catalysis. He is proficient in solid-state synthesis, sol-gel methods, and mechanochemical approaches for developing novel materials. His expertise includes electrochemical analysis techniques such as cyclic voltammetry, chronoamperometry, and impedance spectroscopy. He is well-versed in structural characterization methods, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Dr. Kumar has extensive experience in catalysis, focusing on oxygen evolution, hydrogen evolution, and oxygen reduction reactions. Additionally, he is skilled in corrosion analysis, density functional theory (DFT) simulations, and molecular dynamics for inhibitor design. His computational skills extend to software like VASP, Gaussian, and Material Studio. With strong project management abilities, scientific writing proficiency, and a collaborative research approach, Dr. Kumar continues to contribute to cutting-edge advancements in material science and energy research.

Research Focus

Dr. Nikhil Kumar’s research focuses on the development of advanced functional materials for catalysis, energy conversion, and corrosion protection. His work includes the synthesis and characterization of perovskite-based materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and exsolved catalysts for electrochemical and catalytic applications. His expertise in heterogeneous catalysis has led to significant advancements in oxygen evolution reaction (OER), hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), and oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). He also explores rare-earth-free magnetic materials and anti-corrosion coatings for extreme environments. His research extends to the computational design of corrosion inhibitors and the development of light-absorber coatings for photovoltaic applications. Dr. Kumar’s work has resulted in high-impact publications, patents, and industry collaborations. His ongoing projects aim to enhance the efficiency of sustainable energy technologies and improve material performance under harsh environmental conditions, making a significant impact on energy storage, conversion, and protection applications.

Awards & Honors🏆 

Dr. Nikhil Kumar has received numerous accolades for his contributions to chemistry and material science. He was awarded the Emerging Investigators Award by ACS Crystal Growth & Design for his outstanding research. He has been a recipient of the prestigious UGC-DAE-CSR Junior and Senior Research Fellowships. He secured a Postdoctoral Fellowship at KIST, South Korea, and was offered the Excellence Fellowship for International Postdoctoral Researchers in Israel, which he declined. Additionally, he was selected for an Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship at ICFO, Spain. His contributions to corrosion-resistant coatings and electrocatalysts have been recognized at international forums, including selection for the SCO-Young Scientist Conclave 2023. Dr. Kumar’s pioneering work has led to multiple granted patents in catalysis. His dedication to advancing material science has made him a key contributor to cutting-edge research projects funded by CSIR, NTPC, and private industry.

 

Publications to Noted 📚

  • Investigation of New B-site Disordered Perovskite Oxide CaLaScRuO6+δ: An Efficient Oxygen Bifunctional Electrocatalyst in Highly Alkaline Medium”

    • Authors: Nikhil Kumar, Mukesh Kumar, Tharamani C. Nagaiah, Vasudeva Siruguri, Ashok K. Yadav, Shambhu Nath Jha, Dibyendu Bhattacharyya, Avijit Kumar Paul​

    • Year: 2020​

    • Citations: [Specific citation count not available]​Google Scholar

  • “Triggering Lewis Acidic Nature through the Variation of Coordination Environment of Cd-Centers in 2D-Coordination Polymers”

    • Authors: Nikhil Kumar, Avijit Kumar Paul​

    • Year: 2020​

    • Citations: [Specific citation count not available]​

  • “Transition metal ions regulated structural and catalytic behaviours of coordination polymers”

    • Authors: Nikhil Kumar, Tanmay Rom, Virender Singh, Avijit Kumar Paul​

    • Year: 2020​

    • Citations: [Specific citation count not available]​Google Scholar

  • “Additive and solvent-free green approach towards oxidation of alcohols to carbonyls in open atmosphere using ruthenate double perovskite as efficient noble heterogeneous catalyst”

    • Authors: Nikhil Kumar, Naveen Kumari, Anita Bhatia, Senthilkumar Muthaiah, Vasudeva Siruguri, Avijit Paul​

    • Year: 2020​

    • Citations: [Specific citation count not available]​

  • “Multifunctionality Exploration of Ca2FeRuO6: An Efficient Trifunctional Electrocatalyst towards OER/ORR/HER and Photocatalyst for Water Splitting”

    • Authors: Nikhil Kumar, Naveen Kumari, Mukesh Kumar, Tharamani C. Nagaiah, Rahul Sakla, Amrita Ghosh, Vasudeva Siruguri, Surasree Sadhukhan, Sudipta Kanungo, Avijit Paul​

    • Year: 2021​Vidwan+1ResearchGate+1

    • Citations: [Specific citation count not available]​

  • “Structural Enhancement under X-ray Irradiation in Octa-nuclear Uranium based 3D Metal-Organic Framework”

  • “Modeling molecular interactions of propounded pyrazole-based drug candidates against bacterial DNA gyrase: Validation by syntheses and biological studies”

    • Authors: Nikhil Kumar, Shubhangi, R. Kanagaraj, Kashmiri Lal, Avijit Kumar Paul​

    • Year: 2019​

    • Citations: [Specific citation count not available]​

  • “Unraveling the Effect of A-Site Sr-Doping in Double Perovskites Ca2–xSrxScRuO6 (x = 0 and 1): Structural Interpretation and Mechanistic Investigations of Trifunctional Electrocatalytic Effects”

    • Authors: Nikhil Kumar, Tanmay Rom, Mukesh Kumar, Tharamani C. Nagaiah, Eoyoon Lee, Hyung Chul Ham, Sun Hee Choi, Sudhindra Rayaprol, Vasudeva Siruguri, Tapas K. Mandal, Brendan J. Kennedy, Avijit Kumar Paul​

    • Year: 2022​

    • Citations: [Specific citation count not available]​

  • “Colossal Dielectric Responses from the Wide Band Gap 2D-Semiconducting Amine Templated Hybrid Framework Materials”

    • Authors: Tanmay Rom, Nikhil Kumar, M. Sharma, A. Gaur, Avijit Kumar Paul​

    • Year: 2020​

    • Citations: [Specific citation count not available]​

  • “Multiferroic behavior in B-site Cr-doped hexagonal YInO3 perovskites: Synthesis, structure and properties”

    • Authors: Naveen Kumari, Nikhil Kumar, Tapas Kumar Mandal, P.D. Babu, Vasudeva Siruguri, Pradip K. Maji, Avijit Kumar Paul

Nikhil Kumar| Energy generation and Conversion | Young Scientist Award

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