Nilesh R. Manwar

About

I am a Postdoctoral Researcher and Principal Investigator (MOBILITY-3.0) in the Synthetic Flow Chemistry Group at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. My research focuses on the design of advanced photo-electrocatalytic nanomaterials, electrode engineering, and sustainable photoelectrochemical technologies for high-value chemical transformations. My work lies at the interface of organic synthesis, photocatalysis, electrochemistry, nanomaterials, and synthetic flow chemistry, with an emphasis on developing efficient and sustainable approaches to chemical synthesis.
Previously, I held competitive research positions supported by the CSIR–Nehru Fellowship at CSIR–Indian Institute of Petroleum, India, and the PASIFIC COFUNDing at the Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw. My research has also been recognized through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Award and Seal of Excellence. I currently lead an independent research programme at TalTech supported by Mobilit3.0 (MOB3JD1517).

Employment

• Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) Principal Investigator
  2026 - 2028
• National Forensic Sciences University Visiting Researcher
  2025 - 2025
• Institute of Physical Chemistry Assistant Professor (PASIFIC Laureate)
  2022 - 2024
• Institute of Chemical Technology Honorary Visiting Researcher/ Postdoctoral Fellow
  2021 - 2022
• Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science Research Associate
  2020 - 2021

Education

• Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University Ph.D.
  2013 - 2020
• Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University MSc
  2008 - 2011
• Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University B.Sc.
  2005 - 2009

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (25)

• Synergistic role of silver doping in WO3 nanorods for ultrasensitive morphine sensing
  Microchemical Journal 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2026.117546
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• Role of Ni and Co Phosphate–MWCNT Interactions in Enhancing Morphine Electrosensing Performance
  Langmuir 2026 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.6c00935
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• Template-free synthesis of octahedral Cu2O nanocrystals for selective photo-electrochemical CO2 reduction to formate
  International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.152642
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• Advancements in sustainable biodiesel production: A comprehensive review of bio-waste derived catalysts
  Energy Conversion and Management 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2024.118884
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• Counterion chemistry of 5-halo (X: Cl, Br, I)-uracil derived carbon nitride: unlocking enhanced photocatalytic performance
  Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2024 DOI: 10.1039/D3TA04938H
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• In situ/photoinduced fabrication of Zn/ZnO nanoscale hetero-interfaces with concomitant generation of solar hydrogen
  New Journal of Chemistry 2023 DOI: 10.1039/D2NJ05431K
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• Tailoring photoactivity of polymeric carbon nitride via donor-π-acceptor network
  Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 2022 DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2022.121347
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• SMN-based catalytic membranes for environmental catalysis
  Surface Modified Nanomaterials for Applications in Catalysis: Fundamentals, Methods and Applications 2022 DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-823386-3.00006-4
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• Accelerating NADH Oxidation and Hydrogen Production with Mid-Gap States of Nitrogen-Rich Carbon Nitride Photocatalyst
  2022 DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4207570
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• Photoelectrochemical Reduction of CO2 Promoted by a Molecular Hybrid Made Up of Co(II)Pc on Graphene Oxide under Visible Light Illumination
  Energy & Fuels 2022 DOI: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.2c00096
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