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Dr D BHAT SANTHOSHKUMAR

Dr D BHAT SANTHOSHKUMAR

Senior Scientist

CECRI

CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute Madras Unit, CSIR Madras Complex, Taramani, Chennai-600 113
sdbhat@cecri.res.in
+91-44-22544564, +91-9952035390

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