0000-0001-8638-7899 About
Dr. A. Naveen Kumar is a highly accomplished research scholar specializing in multifunctional materials. Presently, he is working as DST–INSPIRE Faculty at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), Hyderabad). With a stellar academic background, including a Master's degree in Nanotechnology from JNTU Hyderabad, and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Dr. Arkoti has consistently demonstrated academic excellence throughout his educational journey. His Ph.D. thesis focuses on the innovative development of advanced 2D nanomaterials, specifically MXene and Borophene, for stable and selective gas sensing applications under the mentorship of Prof. Kaushik Pal at IIT Roorkee.
Dr. Arkoti's research interests span a wide range of areas within nanotechnology, including nanomaterials synthesis and characterization, sensors and gas separation applications, nanofluids for heat transfer, and hydrophobic coatings for self-cleaning applications. He has honed his technical expertise through various research experiences, including roles as a Research Associate at the Centre for Solar Energy Materials, ARCI, Hyderabad, and as a Master thesis student at the same institute. Additionally, Dr. Arkoti has contributed significantly to voluntary research projects in the private sector, focusing on graphene-based nanocomposites and mechanical property enhancements of Kevlar cloth using graphene.
His research achievements are commendable, with a granted Indian patent, several peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals and presentations at prestigious international conferences. Among his publications are papers on selective gas detection using Ti3C2Tx and Borophene sensors, published in ACS Applied Materials Interfaces, ACS Sensors and Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, respectively. Dr. Arkoti's expertise extends to project writing, which is evident from his successful securing of substantial funding from DST, India, for a research project.
Dr. Arkoti's academic pursuits are complemented by his active engagement in academic activities, including teaching assistant roles for NPTEL online courses and supervision of interns through the SPARK program at IIT Roorkee. With his exceptional educational background, research expertise, and dedication to advancing nanotechnology, Dr. A. Naveen Kumar is poised to contribute significantly to the field in his future endeavors.
Employment
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ARCI DST INSPIRE Faculty2025 - 2030
Education
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Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee PhD2018 - 2024
Projects & Funding
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Publications (15)
- Probing the effect of divalent transition metals (Mn, Fe, co & Ni) dopants on ZnS nanoparticles with the enhanced photocatalytic and magnetic properties Save
- Enhanced dielectric and magnetic properties of Sr and Co doped barium ferrite nanoparticles by microwave synthesis method Save
- Dual functional superhydrophobic and superorganophilic porous graphene carbon nanocomposite electrodes for Unprecedented High-Voltage supercapacitor with superior rate capability Save
- Ti3C2Tx MXene-Derived Metal–Organic Frameworks for Room Temperature NO2 Detection Save
- Recent advances in nanoporous NOx gas sensors: synergizing Raman spectroscopy, IoT, and machine learning for high-performance detection Save
- Selective Detection of NH3 Gas by Ti3C2Tx Sensors with the PVDF-ZIF-67 Overlayer at Room Temperature Save
- Improved selectivity of borophene sensor towards NO2 gas with PEI-ZIF-8 overlayer Save
- PEI-ZIF-8 Overlayer Filter to Enhance the Selectivity of Amine Functionalized Nb2CTx Sensor Towards NO2Gas at Room Temperature Save
- Work Function Modification of Borophene by Barium Decoration Towards Room Temperature NO2 Gas Sensor Save
- Fabrication of Delaminated 2D Metal Carbide MXenes (Nb2CTx) by CTAB‐based NO2 Gas Sensor with Enhanced Stability Save