Prof. M M Shaijumon is a Professor and Head of School of Physics at the Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Thiruvananthapuram (IISER TVM). He also serves as the Head of CAMRIE and heads the DST-IISER Thiruvananthapuram center for the development of Solid-State Battery technology. With over 15 years of service at IISER TVM, he has progressed from Assistant Professor (2010-2017) to Associate Professor (2017-2022) and now Professor (2022-present). Prof. Shaijumon received his Ph.D. in Physics from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras in 2005 under the guidance of Prof. S. Ramaprabhu. He completed his M.Sc in Physics from St. Thomas College Trissur, University of Calicut (1998), and his B.Sc in Physics from Sir Syed College Taliparamba, University of Calicut (1996). After his Ph.D., he pursued postdoctoral research at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rice University, and Université Paul Sabatier, gaining extensive international experience before joining IISER TVM in 2010. Prof. Shaijumon's research focuses on nanomaterials and energy storage and conversion systems. His work spans the synthesis of novel nanostructures, 2D layered materials, and heterostructures, with applications in rechargeable batteries, supercapacitors, and electrocatalysis. His lab actively investigates solid-state batteries, Na/Li/K ion battery cathodes, and electrocatalysis for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), oxygen evolution reaction (OER), and CO2 reduction. His research group has developed expertise in materials science and physics of energy storage systems, leading to significant contributions in the field of electrochemical energy devices. With over 100 publications, 3 US patents, and 2 Indian patents, his work has substantial impact in both academic and applied research domains. Prof. Shaijumon's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on next-generation energy storage technologies, particularly in solid-state batteries and alternative anode materials for sodium-ion batteries. His work on fluorine-rich interfaces for garnet-based solid-state lithium batteries and graphite cone/disc anodes as alternatives to hard carbons shows innovative approaches to overcoming current limitations in battery technology. His research in electrocatalysis, particularly on hydrogen production via seawater electrolysis and advanced bifunctional catalysts, addresses critical challenges in clean energy production. Materials Research Society of India (MRSI) medal, 2019 DAE Young Scientist Research Award, 2012 SERB Science Technology Research Award, Government of India, 2023 Prof. Shaijumon also serves on the editorial boards of prestigious journals including PLOS ONE (2022-present), Infomat, and Infoscience (Wiley). Prof. Shaijumon leads a vibrant research group comprising PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and undergraduate students. His lab, the Nano Materials and Energy Devices Lab, is well-equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including Biologic potentiostats, Origalys potentiostats, Neware battery cyclers, glove boxes for battery fabrication, pouch cell assembly lines, and gas chromatography equipment. His research is supported by significant grants, including the DST-funded consortium project "Integrated Clean Energy Material Acceleration Platform (ICMAP)" on storage, which has received recognition from the Ministry of Education, Government of India. His students have received various awards and fellowships, including the Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowship and RSC Poster Prizes. The Nano Materials and Energy Devices Lab, led by Prof. Shaijumon, has completed 15 years of research excellence. The lab focuses on developing advanced materials for energy applications, with particular expertise in solid-state battery technology. The lab infrastructure includes specialized equipment for materials synthesis, electrochemical characterization, and battery fabrication, supporting cutting-edge research in energy storage and conversion. The lab's work on electrocatalysis for hydrogen production and advanced battery materials positions it at the forefront of sustainable energy research in India.
