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Harith Gurunarayanan is a Researcher at Utrecht University's Faculty of Science, Department of Physics, working within the Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science and the Soft Condensed Matter research group. He is currently pursuing his PhD under the supervision of Prof. Alfons van Blaaderen while conducting research on nanomaterials synthesis and characterization.
His educational background includes:
- M.Sc. in Nanoscience & Technology (2014-2016) from Bharathiar University, India, with thesis on Fe2TiO5 as anode material for Lithium- & Sodium-ion batteries
- B.Sc. in Applied Sciences (2011-2014) from PSG College of Technology, India, with thesis on Photo-Mineralization of dye house effluent over reduced Graphene Oxide (RGO)-CdS Composite
Dr. Gurunarayanan's research focuses on the development and characterization of advanced nanomaterials with particular expertise in colloidal systems, plasmonic materials, and their optical properties. His work spans applications in photocatalysis, energy storage, and surface-enhanced spectroscopy techniques. He has developed significant skills in materials synthesis and characterization techniques, with emphasis on self-assembly processes and nanostructure design.
His professional achievements include:
- Best Bachelor's Thesis Award (2014) from PSG College of Technology
- Cadet Under Officer (CUO) with C-certificate in National Cadet Corps (2013)
Dr. Gurunarayanan has established an international research profile with experience at institutions including the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany and multiple Indian Institutes of Technology. His current work at Utrecht University's Soft Condensed Matter group appears connected to broader initiatives like the Advanced Research Center Chemical Building Blocks Consortium (ARC CBBC), focusing on sustainable chemistry research.