Prabukumar Chinnusamy

Dr. Prabukumar Chinnusamy is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Manufacturing and Materials. He holds a Doctorate in Materials Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (2021), focusing on silver nanowires and MoS2/metal oxide hybrids. His research interests span water electrolysis for hydrogen generation, solid oxide fuel cells, battery technologies, and metal nanowires. He has contributed to advancements in electrochemical performance of battery anodes, nanomaterial synthesis techniques, and energy storage systems.

Projects:

• REWAISE (2020–present): Focused on anion exchange membrane electrolyzers.
• Advanced Porous Materials and Processes for Next-Gen AEM Electrolysers (2023–2024): Involving metal-organic frameworks and porous materials.

His recent publications address material science challenges in fuel cells, batteries, and nanomaterials, emphasizing practical applications in clean energy. Collaborations include work on low-temperature co-fired ceramics for fuel cell integration and functionalized nanocomposites for supercapacitors.

Labs/Teams: Active in the development of advanced materials through interdisciplinary projects at the Centre for Manufacturing and Materials.