Dhruba Panthi

Dr. Dhruba Panthi is an Associate Professor of Engineering Technology at Kent State University Tuscarawas, specializing in green hydrogen, fuel cell technologies, and advanced ceramics. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Tokyo (2014), with postdoctoral experience at both Kent State and The University of Tokyo. His research focuses on energy process engineering, renewable energy systems, and ceramic material development for fuel cells. He has published over 25 papers and is a member of ECS and ACerS.

Education:

• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 2014
• M.Eng., Mechanical Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 2011
• B.Eng., Mechanical Engineering, Tribhuvan University, 2006

Research Interests: His work emphasizes green hydrogen production, solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) design, and novel ceramic materials for energy applications. He explores freeze-casting techniques for advanced anode structures, low-temperature co-sintering methods, and catalyst optimization for methane utilization. His recent studies include jet fuel desulfurization systems for mobile power applications and high-performance molybdenum dioxide nanoparticles for electrocatalysis.

Awards:

• Summer Research Award, Kent State University (2023)
• Farris Family Innovation Award (2022)

Advising & Grants: No explicitly listed advisees. Recent grants include funding for clean energy research through the University Research Council and private foundations. Collaborations involve developing portable SOFC systems and improving energy storage materials.

Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI) at Kent State. Engages in interdisciplinary projects on sustainable energy technologies and advanced manufacturing processes.