Rajeev Kumar
North Carolina Central University, University of Ulsan, CSIR Central Electrochemical Research Institute
0000-0002-5436-2352
About
I am a researcher and educator in materials chemistry, with 6+ years experience. Currently I am working as a Postdoctoral Researcher (NSF-PREM) and Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at North Carolina Central University, USA. I received my Ph.D. in Science from the Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru (2019), where my doctoral research focused on the synthesis and development of multifunctional carbonaceous nanostructures for magnetic, optical, and catalytic applications.
My research interests include carbon nanomaterials, 2D transition metal dichalcogenides, electrode materials for Li/Na-ion batteries, metal–air batteries, electrocatalysis, heterogeneous catalysis, photodetection, and electrochemical/gas sensing. Previously, I held research positions at the University of Ulsan (Republic of Korea), CSIR–Central Electrochemical Research Institute (India), and the Indian Institute of Science.
I have authored more than 94 peer-reviewed journal articles, contributed two book chapters, and filed two international patents. My publications have received over 3,600 citations (h-index: 39, i10-index: 68). I have given invited talks and presentations at international conferences such as MRS, E-MRS, ICMAT, and KCS. I also serve as an Associate Editor in Frontiers in Carbon, and Editorial Board member for Microwave (MDPI). I have peer-reviewed more than 182 research articles for leading journals in chemistry, materials, and energy research.
Currently, my research is focused on designing advanced nanostructured materials for energy storage, electrocatalysis, microwave absorption, and sensing applications.
Employment
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North Carolina Central University Adjunct Instructor2025 - 2026
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North Carolina Central University Postdoctoral Researcher2023 - Present
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University of Ulsan Post-doctoral Researcher2021 - 2023
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CSIR Central Electrochemical Research Institute Research Associate2021 - 2021
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Indian Institute of Science Research Associate2019 - 2020
Education
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Publications (97)
- Synergistic integration of AuCo alloy within banana leaf derived N-doped carbon frameworks for enhanced oxygen reduction electrode for Zn-air batteries Save
- Modulating the supercapacitance of N-doped reduced graphene oxide synthesized using water-soluble inorganic precursors Save
- Development and Characterization of Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride)/Sn-Doped CaCu3Ti4O12 Thin Film with Enhanced Dielectric and Mechanical Properties Save
- 발명의 명칭 탄소가 코팅된 본세나이트를 포함하는 음극 활물질, 이의 제조방법 및 이를 포함하는 음극 Save
- Controlled ATRP Synthesis of PtBA and PNIPAM for Surface Grafting onto Graphene with Tunable Thermoresponse Save
- Selenium-polycarbazole modified LDHs: dual-mode antibacterial catalysts with tunable reactive oxygen species generation Save
- N,P-codoped carbon shells grafted on nickel nanoparticles as an efficient catalyst for hydrogen generation Save
- Advanced photocatalytic materials for micro/nanoplastic degradation: A comprehensive review Save
- One‐pot instant flame synthesis of strontium‐doped lanthanum nickelate perovskite for energy conversion and storage Save
- Tailoring defect generation in SnO2 nanostructures for increased selectivity in electrochemical CO2 reduction Save