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Welcome to the ElectroChem Materials group.
We develop synthesis protocols and processes for the rational design of materials in addressing challenges associated with energy and water related issues. Our group is interested in understanding the fundamental aspects of electrochemical interfaces as well as application-oriented research.

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October 2021--- Present

Dr. Narendra Kurra

Assistant Professor

Department of Chemistry

Indian Institute of Technology

Hyderabad, Kandi,

Sangareddy - 502284

Telangana State, India

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Professional Experience

12/2020---09/2021

Assistant Professor

School of Chemistry

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER-TVM)

Thiruvananthapuram - 695551

Kerala, India

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09/2019-10/2020

Research Assistant Professor

A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute

Dept. of Materials Science & engineering

Drexel University, PA, USA

11/2015-09/2019

Postdoctoral Researcher

Materials Science & Engineering,

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA

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06/2014-06/2015

SABIC Postdoctoral Fellow

Division of Materials Science  & Engineering,

King Abdullah University of  Science and Technology (KAUST), KSA

10/2013-06/2014

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Division of Materials Science & Engineering,

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology(KAUST), KSA

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

7/2010-11/2010

8/2008-9/2013

Ph. D. 

Chemistry & Physics of Materials Unit, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore , India.

Thesis Title: "2D Nanocarbons: Function aspects and Device Fabrication"

P.I.: Prof. G. U. Kulkarni

05/2010-09/2010

Visiting Research Scholar

Birck Nanotechnology Centre, Purdue University, USA

Project Title: "Charge Storage in Mesoscopic Graphitic Islands"

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08/2006-06/2008

Master of Science (Chemistry)

University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India

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01/2008-05/2008

Masters' thesis

School of Chemistry , University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India

Thesis Title: "Investigations on Optical Properties of Room Temerature Ionic Liquids"

P.I.: Prof. Anunay Samanta

6/2003-5/2006

Bachelor of Science (Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry)

Sri Chundi Ranganayakulu College, Andhra Pradesh, India

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PhD positions are available throughout the year 

Candidates with a valid JRF/UGC/DST-Inspire and interested to work in the area of  materials and energy storage applications can contact me through e-mail (narendra@chy.iith.ac.in)

Contact Details

Dr. Narendra Kurra

Email id: narendra@chy.iith.ac.in

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Department of Chemistry

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