Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar is a faculty member in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Illinois since 1995. He holds a B.Tech. from IIT Bombay (1987), M.S. from Iowa State University (1989), and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota (1993). His research spans materials science, energy engineering, environmental systems, and solid-state physics, with a focus on sustainable energy technologies and critical zone processes.

• Education:
  • B.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (1987)
  • M.S., Iowa State University (1989)
  • Ph.D., University of Minnesota (1993)

Research Interests include protonic ceramic electrochemical cells, Li-ion battery anodes, UV emitter materials, and supercapacitor development. His work bridges physical chemistry, nanomaterials, and environmental sustainability. Recent studies analyze thermodynamic controls on Arctic treelines, irrigation impacts under climate change, and multiscale modeling of critical zone processes.

Publication Trends reveal expertise in renewable energy systems, catalyst design, nanofluids, and solid-state electrochemistry. Collaborations with researchers like Dong Kook Woo and Philip Marsh highlight interdisciplinary approaches to biogeochemical modeling, surface blistering in semiconductors, and metallization processes in solar cells.

Editorial Roles:

• Field Chief Editor, Frontiers in Water
• Guest Associate Editor, Environmental Water Quality (Frontiers in Water)

Collaborative Networks include institutions like Northern Arizona University, University of Maryland, and National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR), reflecting global partnerships in water resources, climate dynamics, and materials science.