Greater Bengaluru Area
I am a Postdoctoral Researcher in Inorganic and Materials Chemistry with expertise in the design, synthesis, crystal engineering, and characterization of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), polyoxometalates (POMs), and advanced functional materials. My research integrates coordination chemistry, crystallography, and materials science to understand how atomic- and molecular-level structural features govern material properties and functionality. I have developed a range of crystalline porous materials, including multiple single-crystal structures, for applications in electrocatalysis, energy storage, environmental remediation, adsorption, and chemical sensing. While my early research focused on discovering new functional materials, my current interests have evolved toward addressing one of the major challenges in the MOF field: translating laboratory discoveries into practical technologies. I am particularly interested in understanding: Structure–property relationships in porous materials Hydrolytic, chemical, and thermal stability of MOFs Scalable and reproducible synthesis Crystal engineering for next-generation functional materials Industrial deployment of MOFs for sustainable energy and environmental applications My long-term research vision is to bridge fundamental coordination chemistry with industrially deployable porous materials by developing MOFs that are not only structurally sophisticated but also stable, scalable, and suitable for real-world applications. I welcome collaborations in crystal engineering, MOFs, porous materials, electrocatalysis, coordination chemistry, and sustainable materials science.
Developed bifunctional Lewis/Brønsted catalytic systems. Investigated cooperative catalytic mechanisms. Applied SCXRD, NMR, XPS, BET, and TGA for structural validation. Contributed to multiple publications and patents.
Designed and synthesized novel Sn-based MOFs and hybrid materials. Investigating the transformation of Sn-based MOFs into catalytic systems and exploring their role in cooperative and mechanistic catalysis. Investigated structure–property relationships using advanced characterization techniques. Investigating Sn-based MOFs as platforms for understanding structure–function relationships and reactivity in confined porous environments. Mentored postgraduate and undergraduate research students.
Project Associate, DST-SERB