Manohar Chirumamilla

Manohar Chirumamilla is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Materials and Production, within The Faculty of Engineering and Science. His research focuses on nanomaterials, thermophotovoltaics, plasmonics, and energy systems. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) through innovations in energy conversion and storage.

Key projects include the Novo Nordisk Foundation-funded 'Nanoseale Energy Generators' (2021–2024), exploring piezoelectric nanostructures and thin films. His work spans advanced fabrication techniques (e.g., electron beam lithography), nanomaterial characterization, and applications in photocatalysis, photodetection, and thermal management.

Research highlights include gold nanoparticle-based hydrogen evolution systems, UV photodetectors via hot hole extraction, and high-temperature stable emitters for thermophotovoltaics. Media coverage has highlighted breakthroughs like H-glass supported nano-islands for solar-driven hydrogen production and novel perovskite-inspired materials.

Chirumamilla collaborates globally, with affiliations to interdisciplinary teams in materials science, energy engineering, and nanotechnology. His lab focuses on bridging fundamental material science with practical energy solutions, emphasizing scalability and sustainability.