Dr D BHAT SANTHOSHKUMAR
Senior Scientist
सिक्री
- CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute Madras Unit, CSIR Madras Complex, Taramani, Chennai-600 113
- sdbhat@cecri.res.in
- +91-44-22544564
- Academic Background
- Professional Background
- Areas of Scientific Interest
- Awards & Honours
- Publications
- Patents, Technology Transfer etc
Academic Background
- Ph.D.from Center of Excellence in Polymer Science, Karnatak University Dharwad in the year 2007.
Professional Background
- Senior Scientist-CECRI Madras Unit, March 2012-till date
- Scientist-CECRI Madras Unit, March 2009-March 2012
- Scientist Fellow (Quick Hire Scheme)-CECRI Madras Unit, June-2007-March-2009.
- Project Associate-Karnatak University Dharwad, March 2004-March 2007.
- Project Assistant-CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, August-2001-February 2004.
Areas of Scientific Interest
- Materials Science, Electrochemistry, Polymer Science
- Membranes for polymer electrolyte fuel cells.
- Electrocatalysts and supports for PEFCs.
- Anion exchange membranes for alkaline polymer electrolyte fuel cells (APEFCs).
- Membranes for pervaporation and humidification.
Awards & Honours
- CSIR Young Scientist Award for the year 2013 in Chemical Sciences for the contribution to the design and development of polymer electrolyte membranes in fuel cell applications.
- Award for outstanding scientist in electrochemistry for the year 2017 from Venus International Research Foundation, Chennai.
Publications
- Detailed List of Publications
Patents, Technology Transfer etc
- Self-supported polymeric membrane for air humidifcation in PEFC, JP, 5528357 (Granted)
- Internal Humidification in low temperature PEM fuel cell by means of a WICK, Date of filing 02.07.15 (European patent office)
- 3 kWe PEMFC water cooled stack to Reliance Industries