Shobit Omar

Shobit Omar is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur). He specializes in defect chemistry in solids, oxygen ion conductors, and solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology, leading a vibrant research group that includes postdocs, PhD, and MTech students.

Education:

• PhD, Materials Science & Engineering, University of Florida, USA (2008)
• MS, Materials Science & Engineering, University of Florida, USA (2007)
• B.Tech., Ceramic Engineering, Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, India (2004)

Research Interests:

Prof. Omar’s research is centered on understanding and enhancing ionic and electronic transport in ceramic materials. His work spans:

• Defect chemistry and thermodynamics of doped ceria electrolytes
• Development of mixed ionic-electronic conducting ceramic membranes
• Thermal barrier coatings for high-temperature applications
• Processing and characterization of electroceramics for energy conversion devices

By integrating advanced characterization techniques with theoretical modeling, his group aims to design next-generation materials for efficient and durable solid oxide fuel cells and other energy systems.

Scientific Awards:

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Advising & Grants:

Prof. Omar currently supervises several graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. His group collaborates with national and international laboratories, and his research is supported by grants from agencies such as the International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) in Japan and Risø National Laboratory in Denmark.

Laboratory & Facilities:

He leads the Electroceramics Laboratory located at 109 Western Labs, IIT Kanpur, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for synthesis, processing, and electrical characterization of ceramic materials at elevated temperatures.