Manjodh Kaur

About

A materials chemist and CNRS researcher at LEPMI-UMR-5279, University of Grenoble Alps, France, specializing in nanomaterials, electrocatalysis, and clean energy technologies. Research focuses on hydrogen production, alkaline anion exchange membrane fuel cells (AAEMFCs), and electrolyzers (AAEMEs) to drive sustainable energy solutions.

Earned a Ph.D. from IIT Ropar, working on metal sulfide nanocrystals for photocatalysis. Postdoctoral research at the University of Pittsburgh and FAMU-FSU College of Engineering (USA) led to advancements in non-precious metal catalysts for alkaline anion exchange membrane electrolyzers, optimizing efficiency for hydrogen generation.

Academic experience includes serving as an Assistant Professor at Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College, India, mentoring students in materials science and chemistry. Additionally, consults for GLG Network, providing expertise in renewable materials and sustainable technologies.

Authored 17+ peer-reviewed publications, presented at 18+ international conferences, and received prestigious awards, including UGC-JRF (AIR 80) and IIT Ropar JRF/SRF fellowships. Expertise spans material characterization, electrochemical systems, and data analytics, with active contributions as a reviewer for high-impact journals.

Passionate about clean energy and sustainable materials, dedicated to advancing next-generation catalysts, hydrogen production, and AEM-based fuel cells & electrolyzers to accelerate global decarbonization efforts.

Employment

• Dayananda Sagar University Assistant Professor
  2025 - Present
• CNRS Scientific researcher
  2024 - 2025
• Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College Assistant Professor
  2024 - 2024
• Heirloom Carbon Technologies Analytical Chemist
  2023 - 2023
• University of Pittsburgh Postdoctoral research associate
  2021 - 2023
• National High Magnetic Field Laboratory Postdoctoral research associate
  2020 - 2021
• Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research Research Associate
  2017 - 2020

Education

• Indian Institute of Technology Ropar PhD student
  2013 - 2017
• Panjab University Masters in Chemistry (Honors)
  2009 - 2011

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (24)

• Data-Driven Materials Science Using Machine Learning and Computational Modeling
  Computers, Materials and Continua 2026 DOI: 10.32604/CMC.2026.079503
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• Unified Multiscale and Explainable Machine Learning Framework for Wear-Regime Transitions in MWCNT and Nanoclay-Reinforced Sustainable Bio-Based Epoxy Composites
  Journal of Composites Science 2026 DOI: 10.3390/jcs10040186
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• Comparing Intrinsic Catalytic Activity and Practical Performance of Ni- and Pt-Based Alkaline Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolyzer Cathodes
  ACS Energy Letters 2025 DOI: 10.1021/acsenergylett.5c00439
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• Ni–Mo Composites Deliver Performance Parity with Pt–Ru in Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolyzer Cathodes
  2024 DOI: 10.26434/chemrxiv-2024-lcdmt
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• Reversible alkaline hydrogen evolution and oxidation reactions using Ni-Mo catalysts supported on carbon
  Energy Advances 2023 DOI: 10.1039/D3YA00140G
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• Intensifying Thermocatalytic Methanol Synthesis Using Electrochemical H2 Activation
  Intensifying Thermocatalytic Methanol Synthesis Using Electrochemical H2 Activation 2022
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• Reversible Alkaline Hydrogen Evolution and Oxidation Reactions Using Ni–Mo Catalysts Supported on Carbon
  2022 DOI: 10.26434/chemrxiv-2022-dc2zn
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• PGM-Free AEM Electrolyzer Cell Development for Solar Power Integration
  ECS Meeting Abstracts 2022 DOI: 10.1149/ma2022-02441688mtgabs
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• Nanocomposites of 1D MoS2 with Polymer-Functionalized Nanotubes of Carbon and Borocarbonitride, and Their HER Activity
  ACS Applied Energy Materials 2021 DOI: 10.1021/acsaem.0c02874
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• Photoelectrochemical OER activity by employing BiVO4 with manganese oxide co-catalysts
  Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 2020 DOI: 10.1039/c9cp05293c
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