Welcome to the research page of the Energy Materials, Characterization, and Device Engineering Group at IIT Kanpur. Our work brings together advanced materials engineering, thin-film coatings, electrochemical interfaces, and device development to support the transition toward a sustainable energy future.
A modern academic profile highlighting expertise in materials science, sustainable energy technologies, and interface-driven device engineering.
Welcome to the Energy Materials, Characterization, and Device Engineering Group in the Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering at IIT Kanpur. Our group is broadly interested in understanding, designing, and engineering functional materials and interfaces that enable high-performance, reliable, and scalable energy technologies.
Through a combination of advanced ex-situ, in-situ, and operando characterization techniques, we investigate the microstructural, chemical, and electrochemical evolution of materials in the bulk and at interfaces. This approach allows us to connect material behavior to device performance and long-term stability.
Research at the intersection of materials, interfaces, electrochemistry, coatings, and device integration.
Designing and understanding materials for next-generation energy storage, with particular interest in solid-state battery systems, electrochemical interfaces, and long-term stability.
Development of multi-layer spectrally selective thin-film coatings and transparent conductive systems for thermal control and architectural glazing.
Exploring device-relevant materials and coatings supporting solar integration into built environments, balancing efficiency and durability.
Our research team successfully published advanced findings on interface engineering in high-voltage energy storage systems.
Applications are invited for motivated candidates to work on thin-film solar coatings and characterization techniques.
Dr. Sudarshan Narayanan delivered an invited talk on next-generation functional coatings for green building integration.
Group receives major funding support for developing advanced spectrally selective optical thin films.
Our research team successfully published advanced findings on interface engineering in high-voltage energy storage systems.
Applications are invited for motivated candidates to work on thin-film solar coatings and characterization techniques.
Dr. Sudarshan Narayanan delivered an invited talk on next-generation functional coatings for green building integration.
Group receives major funding support for developing advanced spectrally selective optical thin films.
A background spanning materials science, thin-film coatings, energy devices, and battery materials across both academic and industry research environments.
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai, India
Over 10+ years of combined academic and industry research experience in thin-film coatings, transparent conductors, and battery materials.
Applications spanning architectural glazings, automotive windshields, optoelectronic devices, and solid-state batteries.
Passionate about integrating renewable energy generation and energy storage solutions to build a more sustainable and resilient energy future.
Professional information, ongoing research updates, and group announcements.
For research collaborations, student opportunities, academic interaction, or technical discussions related to sustainable energy materials, batteries, coatings, and characterization science, please use the details below.
Assistant Professor
Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering, IIT Kanpur
0512-259-2356
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