Research Portfolio
From Molecular Insights to Real-World Solutions
Research Impact
Core Research Areas
Ultrafast Reaction Dynamics & PEPICO Spectroscopy
Investigating ultrafast molecular processes using Ti:Sapphire femtosecond laser systems with time-resolved photoelectron-photoion coincidence (PEPICO) spectroscopy and velocity map imaging (VMI). Current focus : probing the degree of microsolvation via photoelectron spectra (PES) and exploring its effects on chirality-sensitive observables, including CDEKE (circular dichroism in electron kinetic energy) yields and photoelectron circular dichroism (PECD) in chiral molecules and microsolvated clusters.
Key Capabilities:
- Pump-probe spectroscopy with sub-50 femtosecond temporal resolution
- Time-resolved PEPICO PES,VMI
- Molecular beam techniques and micro-solvated cluster formation
Impact: Developed automated data acquisition and analysis pipelines that increased laboratory throughput by approximately 40%, enabling parallel investigation of multiple reaction pathways.
Ionic Liquids & Nanoparticle Interfaces
Systematic investigation of structure-property relationships in ionic liquid-nanoparticle hybrid systems using combined experimental and computational approaches. Research focused on fundamental interfacial phenomena with applications in catalysis, gas separation, and energy storage. PhD thesis: "Structure and Properties of Ionic Liquids on Metal Oxide Nanoparticles: Spectroscopic and Computational Approach".
Experimental Techniques:
- FTIR, Raman, UV-Vis spectroscopy
- Rheological characterization & thermal analysis
- Nanoparticle synthesis and functionalization
Computational Methods:
- Density functional theory (Gaussian 16, ORCA)
Impact: 12 first-author publications, contributed to 1 granted Indian patent for gas-separation membrane materials, established international collaborations across 5 countries.
Selected Publications
Representative publications demonstrating breadth across ultrafast dynamics, ionic liquids, and computational methods
Patent Contribution
IN 415385 – Synthesis of Mesoporous Silica Supported Ionic Liquid Based Polymeric Membrane for CO₂/CH₄ Gas Separation
Application of fundamental research to practical gas separation technology with commercial potential in natural gas purification and carbon capture.
For Industry Applications
The same experimental rigor and analytical methods that produced these 24 publications now drive practical solutions in data analysis, process optimization, and technical project management.
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