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Prof. Manikoth M. Shaijumon is a Professor and Head of the School of Physics at the Indian Institute of Science Education & Research (IISER) Thiruvananthapuram. He leads the Nano Materials and Energy Devices Lab, focusing on advanced energy storage and conversion technologies.
- Ph.D. in Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (2005)
- M.Sc. in Physics, St. Thomas College (1998)
- B.Sc. in Physics, Sir Syed College (1996)
His research spans Nanomaterials, Electrocatalysis (HER/OER/CO2 reduction), and Solid-State Battery Technology. The lab develops Na/K-ion batteries, Li-metal systems, and all-organic energy devices with industry and global collaborations.
Recent work highlights 2D layered heterostructures for electrocatalysis, fluorine-rich interfaces in solid-state batteries, and novel anode architectures for alkali-ion systems. His 15-year lab journey includes three US patents and over 100 publications.
Scientific Awards:
- DAE Young Scientist Award (2012)
- Materials Research Society of India Medal (2019)
- SERB Science & Technology Research Award (2023)
He advises a team of Ph.D. students, postdocs, and undergrads, with lab infrastructure including Biologic potentiostats, Neware cyclers, and pouch cell assembly lines. His editorial roles include PLOS ONE, Infomat, and Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A.
