Dr. Sreeram P R | Thermoelectrics | Excellence in Research

Dr. Sreeram P R, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India

Dr. Sreeram P R is academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Bio systems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

Professional Profiles:

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📚 Education/Experience:

2022 July – Present: Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India2021 November – 2022 June: Lecturer, Government Polytechnic College, Muttom, Thodupuzha, Kerala, India2020 June – 2020 November: Lecturer, Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom College, Valayanchirangara, Perumbavoor, Kerala, India2015 February-2021 November: Ph.D., Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Cochin, India. Thesis Title: “Fabrication of Thermoelectric Devices Based on Tellurides and Manganites – A Material to Device Approach”

🏆 Academic Achievements:

Best Poster Presentation Award in International Workshop on NanoEngineered Materials 2023 (IWNEM 2023)Best Poster Presentation Award in Second International Conference on Materials Science and Technology (ICMST 2016)Best Oral Presentation Award in National Conference on Critical and Strategical Materials for Advanced Technologies (CSMAT 2017)Qualified UGC-JRF/NET Fellowship/Lectureship (2012)Qualified the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) (2013)

📜 Patent:

Lead-free thermoelectric device based on Manganites (Patent filed)

👨‍🔬 Research Experience:

Masters project in 2013 on “Synthesis and Characterisation of CdSe Quantum dots”Ph.D. in Thermoelectrics at CUSAT, constructing and instrumenting various systemsPostdoctoral Research Associate at IIT Kharagpur, working on energy harvesting and sensing devices using 2D materials

📅 Personal Background:

Date of Birth: 31-Aug-1990Nationality: IndianLanguages: Malayalam (Native), English (Professional), HindiAddress: Punathil Illam, Methiri Post, Ramapuram, Kottayam, Kerala, India, 686576

🌐 Research Outreach:

Presented at various conferences on topics related to thermoelectric transport properties and fabrication of thermoelectric devices.🛠️ Technical Knowledge:Material Characterization Techniques: FE-SEM, EDX, HR-XRD, AFM, PPMS, FTIR, UV-Vis-NIR Spectroscopy, Impedance analyser, Cryogenic System, Stylus ProfilerMaterial Synthesis Techniques: High Energy Ball Milling, Spin Coating, DC magnetron sputtering, Pulsed Laser Deposition, Thermal evaporation technique

📅 Training Schools:

International Conference on Optoelectronic and Nanomaterials for Advanced Technology (icONMAT-2019)International School on Ion Beams in Materials ScienceScholars in Residence Programme under Erudite schemeIndian Nanoelectronics User Program (INUP) Familiarization WorkshopScholars in Residence Programme under Erudite scheme by Prof. Pulickel M. Ajayan🗣️ Conference Talks and Posters:Presented talks and posters on topics like “Thermoelectric transport properties of Yb0.1Ca0.9MnO3 thin-films” and “Fabrication of thermoelectric device using lead antimony telluride” at various conferences.This comprehensive overview showcases the user’s academic journey, research expertise, achievements, and technical skills.