Bobba Venkateswara Rao Chowdari

Prof. B.V.R. Chowdari is a leading researcher in functional inorganic and hybrid materials for energy storage applications at the National University of Singapore. With over 425 publications and an h-index of 85, his work focuses on Lithium-Ion Batteries, including electrode and electrolyte materials. He has pioneered advancements in nanostructured materials for energy storage.

• Current Senior Executive Director (Strategic India and Initiatives), Office of the Provost, NUS
• Former Senior Executive Director (India Strategy), NTU Singapore
• Former Executive Director, NUS-India Research Initiative

His research spans from solid-state ionic materials to high-performance anodes and cathodes, with key publications in Chemical Reviews, Advanced Functional Materials, and Energy & Environmental Science. Notable awards include multiple honorary doctorates, Fellowships from prestigious academies, and recognition as a 2018 Highly Cited Researcher. He also strengthened Singapore-India academic ties through initiatives like the Singapore-India Hackathon.

Scientific Awards:

• 2018 Highly Cited Researcher (Clarivate Analytics)
• Honorary Doctorates (IIT Kanpur, Mangalore University, K L University)
• Fellowships (Singapore National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Sciences, India)
• Officer in the Order of Academic Palms (France)