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Dr. Padmaja Guggilla is a Professor of Physics and Chairperson of the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics Department at Alabama A&M University (AAMU), serving as Associate Dean of Student Success within the College of Engineering, Technology, and Physical Sciences (CETPS). She holds editorial roles with the American Physical Society and serves on high-profile committees like the DoE Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee (BESAC). Her research focuses on advanced materials science, including organic solar cells, composite materials, pyroelectric materials, and nanotechnology applications in energy harvesting and sensors.
Key grants include leading or co-PI roles in over $8 million in funding for initiatives like the CANDID DoE collaboration, NASA diversity programs, and NSF grants for STEM education and research infrastructure. Awards include recognition as a 2018 Emerging Scholar and multiple university-level teaching and scholarship awards. She has authored/co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, with recent work emphasizing nanocomposite materials and perovskite solar cell advancements. Her leadership extends to organizing STEM events like AAMU’s STEMDAY conferences and serving on federal grant review panels since 2012.
- Grants: Over $8M secured in NSF, NASA, DoE, and other federal/state funding for research and education initiatives
- Leadership: NSF ADVANCE Gender Equity Program Co-PI, CASL Fellow, and Fearless Leadership Program graduate
- Expertise: Pyroelectric infrared detectors, polymer nanocomposites, and energy storage materials
Her research portfolio spans 20+ years with interdisciplinary impact in materials science, engineering, and STEM education equity.
