Shashi Paul

Professor Shashi Paul is a leading academic in nanoscience and nanotechnology at De Montfort University, affiliated with the School of Engineering and Sustainable Development and the Emerging Technologies Research Centre (EMTERC). He holds a PhD from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, and has previously worked at Cambridge University, Durham University, and Rutgers University.

• University: De Montfort University
• School: School of Engineering and Sustainable Development
• Research Centre: Emerging Technologies Research Centre (EMTERC)
• Email: spaul@dmu.ac.uk
• ORCID: 0000-0002-7077-8235

His research focuses on the development and application of nano-materials in energy, electronics, and sensors. Key areas include photovoltaic solar cells, emerging electronic memory devices (including neuromorphic computing), flexible and printed electronics, and low-carbon manufacturing processes. He has pioneered work on nanocomposite memory devices using organic materials, metallic nanoparticles, and graphene oxide, with applications in sustainable and low-cost electronics.

The body of his recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory toward next-generation electronic devices and energy-efficient materials. His work spans from fundamental charge storage mechanisms in nanocomposites to scalable fabrication techniques like inkjet printing and Mist CVD. There is a strong emphasis on commercialization and real-world impact, evident in patents and funded projects aimed at reducing carbon footprint and manufacturing costs.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Ribbon award – MRS Fall Meeting 2004, Boston, USA
• Guest Editor, Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A (2009)
• Reviewer for leading journals in electronic materials
• Visiting Professor at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Romania (2011–2013)

Prof. Paul has secured significant research funding from EPSRC, UKRI (ICURe), National Physical Laboratory, and Energy Catalyst programs. He has supervised numerous PhD students and led projects on silicon nanostructures for Li-ion batteries, low-temperature solar cell manufacturing, and commercialization of energy storage technologies. His leadership extends to organizing international conference sessions on smart materials and memory devices.

He is an active member of the scientific community, participating in conferences such as IEEE, MRS, and CIMTEC, and contributing to the advancement of nanotechnology through patents, publications, and collaborative research.