Ph.D. in Lithium ion battery technology, Solid state ionics
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Department of Physics, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry 605014
Dr. Ramesh Kumar Petla
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from Pondicherry University, Pondicherry
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Domain Expertise in Experimental Materials Science, wet chemical synthesis processes,
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics
all characterization techniques, Battery fabrication and electrochemical characterization
Pondicherry University, Pondicherry
SCHOLASTICS
Title: Synthesis and Characterization of Carbon coated Lithium transition Metal Phosphates
Doctor of Philosophy- Physics-March 2013
for Lithium Ion Battery Applications
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, A.P
Master of Physics (M.Sc.) Major: Materials Science - 2004-2006
Sir C. R. R. College, Eluru, A.P
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Major: Physics, Geology and Mathematics - 2001-2004
PANalytical X-ray Diffractometer (Phillips)
INSTRUMENTS OPERATING SKILLS
Regaku multiflux X-ray powder Diffractometer
Q500 (TG), Q800 (DMA) and Q200 (DSC) (TA Instruments)
TG- DTA / DSC (SETARAM Instruments)
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) (Toshiba, S3400N & Inspect S50, FEI,
Netherlands)
Varian UV-Vis Spectrophotometer (300 UV-Vis)
Thermo Scientifics FTIR instrument
Alfa- high frequency analyzer (Bio-Logic & Novocontrol, Germany)
Operation of VAC Glow box (Mbraun, VAC OMINI)
Battery cycle tester (Bitrode, Arbin)
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), 2007
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Graduate Student exchange Program scholarship, Canada, 2009
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Pondicherry, India
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ph.D. Student in the Group of Prof. N. Satyanarayana October 2007- November 2012
Pondicherry University
Research & Development
Synthesis of metals and metal oxides by sol-gel, combustion and polyol process
Synthesis and characterization of pure and carbon coated olivine structured cathode
materials for Lithium ion batteries
Synthesis of PEO based solid polymer electrolytes by solution casting for lithium ion
batteries
Synthesis of Lithium manganese phosphates microstructures by using PVP assisted
polyol process
Surface engineering nanomaterials using novel resin coating process
Ontario, Canada
Exchange Student in the Group of Prof. Amar K. Mohanty October 2009-November 2010
University of Guelph
Research & Development
Synthesis of noble metals from Soybean leaf extraction (Green synthesis)
Synthesis and characterization of bacterial cellulose from nata de coco for
biodegradable batteries and super capacitors
Synthesis of electrospun biodegradable polymer (PLA, PLGA, PLLA & PCL) based
electrolytes for Li-ion batteries
Mumbai, India
Post doctoral fellow in the Group of Prof. Sagar Mitra November 2012- Present
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Research & Development
Synthesis and characterization of Lithium metal phosphate nanoparticles for
Lithium ion battery applications
Synthesis and characterization of NaMP2O7 (M= Fe, Mn)(Sodium metal
pyrophosphates)nanoparticles for sodium ion batteries
Member of American Chemical Society, Physical Chemistry division
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Student member of Electrochemical Society
Student member of Bioenvironmental and Degradable polymer society
Student member of Electrochemical Society of Japan
PUBLICATIONS
Peer review journals:
1. Carbon Coated LiMnPO4 Nanorods for Lithium Batteries, P. Ramesh Kumar, M.
Venkateswarlu,Manjusri Misra, Amar K. Mohanty, N. Satyanarayana, Journal of The
Electrochemical Society, 158,3, A227-A230, 2011.
(Selected in Vir. J. Nan. Sci. & Tech. / Volume 23 / Issue 2 / SURFACE AND
INTERFACE PROPERTIES)
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2. Synthesis, Characterization and Electrical Properties of Carbon Coated
LiCoPO4 Nanoparticles, P. Ramesh Kumar, M. Venkateswarlu, Manjusri Misra,
Amar K. Mohanty, and N. Satyanarayana, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Vol. 11, 3314–3322, 2011
3. Nanofibers: Effective Generation by Electrospinning and Their Applications,P.
Ramesh Kumar, N. Khan, S. Vivekanandhan, N. Satyanarayana, A. K. Mohanthy,
and M. Misra, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 12, 1–25, 2012.
4. “Soy Bean (Glycine Max) Leaf Extract Based Green Synthesis of Palladium
Nanoparticles” P. Ramesh Kumar, S. Vivekanandhan, M. Misra, A. K. Mohanty, N.
Satyanarayana, Journal of Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology, 3, 14-19, 2012.
5. Three-dimensional lithium manganese phosphate microflowers for lithium-
ion battery applications, P. Ramesh Kumar, M. Venkateswarlu,N. Satyanarayana,
J Appl Electrochem (2012) 42:163–167.
6. Enhanced conductivity and electrical relaxation studies of carbon coated
LiMnPO4 nanorods, P. Ramesh Kumar, M. Venkateswarlu, Manjusri Misra, Amar K.
Mohanty, N. Satyanarayana, Ionics 19,3,461-469 (2013).
National /International conference:
1. Preparation of carbon coated lithium manganese phosphate nano rods by
modified polyol process, Ramesh Kumar, P., Venkateswarlu, M., Satyanarayana,
N; Technical Proceedings of the 2009 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo,
NSTI-Nanotech 2009 1, pp. 121-124.
2. Synthesis of Carbon Coated Lithium manganese phosphate Nano particles.
Ramesh Kumar, P., Venkateswarlu, M., Satyanarayana, N; Materials research
Symposium 2009, IITB.
3. Synthesis of Lanthanum Oxide Nanoparticles By sol gel combustion Process,
P. Ramesh Kumar, O. Padmaraj, M. Venkateswarlu, N. Satyanarayana, International
conference on Sol-Gel Process for Advanced Ceramics (SGPAC -2009) IGCAR, 2009.
4. Synthesis and ac conductivity studies of PEO + LiClO4 + La2O3 + MoO3
nanocomposite polymer solid electrolyte, Ramesh Kumar, P., Venkateswarlu,
M., Satyanarayana, N; Technical Proceedings of the 2011 NSTI Nanotechnology
Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2011, pp.546-549 .
5. Synthesis and Transport studies of Nanocomposite (PEO + LiClO4 + MoO3):
Al2O3 Polymer solid Electrolyte, P. Ramesh Kumar, M. Venkateswarlu, N.
Satyanarayana, ISAEST 09, Chennai.
6. Synthesis and electrical conductivity studies of PEO + LiClO4 + TiO2 + MoO3
nanocomposite solid polymer electrolyte, P. Ramesh Kumar, M. Venkateswerlu,
N. Satyanarayana, Communicated to NSTI-Nanotech 2012, USA.
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PERSONAL DETAILS
Full Name: Ramesh Kumar Petla
Date of Birth: 06-06-1983
Place of Birth: Eluru, A.P
Nationality: Indian
Material Status: Married
Permanent Address: 3-82A, Malkapuram
Eluru, 534005
A.P, India
REFERENCES
1. N. Satyanarayana
Professor
Department of Physics
& Head, Department of Nanoscience and Technology
Vice-Chairman, Battery Group, SAEST
Pondicherry University
Pondicherry -605014
India
Ph: 91-413-********
E-mail: ************@*****.***
1. P. Muralidharan,
Head, Associate Professor
Department of Chemistry
Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering & Technology
Pondicherry, India
E-mail: *******@*****.***
Ph: 91-994*******
2. Dr. M. Venkateswarlu
Manager
Research and Development
Amara raja batteries
Tirupati, A.P 517520
Ph: +91-998*******
E-mail: ***@*********.**.**
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