Prasanna Kumar S Mural

Dr. Prasanna Kumar S Mural is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), where he leads research in advanced polymer nanocomposites for sustainable energy and water applications. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Technology Calicut and held a postdoctoral position at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), South Africa.

• Ph.D. in Nano Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
• M.Tech. in Plastic Engineering, CIPET, Bhubaneswar
• B.E. in Chemical Engineering, NIT Karnataka
• M.B.A. in Total Quality Management, Sikkim Manipal

His research focuses on polymer nanocomposites, particularly in antibacterial membranes for water purification and piezotribo-electric materials for energy harvesting. He utilizes techniques like electrospinning and surface functionalization of nanomaterials to develop high-performance, sustainable materials. His work bridges nanomaterials synthesis, polymer engineering, and environmental applications.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend in developing PVDF-based nanocomposites enhanced with functionalized nanofillers (e.g., MWCNTs, ZnO, graphene oxide) to improve dielectric, ferroelectric, and piezoelectric properties for energy harvesting. Simultaneously, his work on antibacterial membranes highlights innovation in graphene oxide-modified polyolefinic systems for water treatment, combining biocidal action with high permeability.

Dr. Mural has received several scientific recognitions:

• Young Faculty Award, IIT Bombay (2022)
• Young Scientist Travel Grant, DST (2016)
• Graduate Student Travel Grant, IWAM (2015)

He has edited two books on sustainable water technologies and delivered invited talks at institutions like TKM College of Engineering and NIFFT Ranchi. He has advised research projects and mentored students, though formal advisee names are not listed. His research is supported by institutional affiliations and academic grants. He is actively involved in advancing nanocomposite technologies through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Dr. Mural is associated with research centers such as the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE) at IISc and has collaborated with teams at CSIR and IIT Bombay. His laboratory focuses on nanomaterial synthesis, polymer processing, and characterization of functional membranes and energy materials.