Mohan Bhattarai
University of Puerto Rico System, University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras
Research areas: Engineering · Electrical and Electronic Engineering · Advancements in Battery Materials · Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials · Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies
0000-0002-8227-4827
About
Professional Summary
• An Experimental materials researcher (Ph.D.) with more than eight years of expertise in oxide materials (specifically ferroelectric/multiferroic) for various energy storage applications, including capacitors, batteries, etc.
• Proficiency in project design and development and data processing.
• Hands-on experience in growth techniques, including Pulsed laser deposition (PLD), Radio frequency (RF) Sputtering, Solid-state synthesis, Sol-gel, and Hydrothermal methods.
• Proficient in coating processes, electrode fabrication techniques, and assembly of coin cells for battery testing and evaluation.
• Skilled in the operation and maintenance of vacuum systems, laser apparatus, and glove boxes for material experimentation and analysis.
• Practical expertise in utilizing various materials characterization techniques, including X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Raman Spectroscopy, Charge/Discharge analysis, Cyclic voltammetry, Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), Atomic force microscopy (AFM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), Dielectric spectroscopy, and Electric and Ferroelectric/Magnetic testing.
• Skilled in professional communication, effective leadership, adept problem-solving, proficient conflict resolution, and strong organizational abilities.
Computer and Data Analysis Skills
• Python (Matplotlib, NumPy, Panda, Seaborn & OpenCV), LaTeX, HTML, and CSS.
• MS Office and Origin.
Specialties
Proficient in nanomaterial synthesis, employing both top-down and bottom-up approaches, particularly tailored for potential energy storage applications, including Metal-ferroelectric-metal (MFM) capacitors and batteries.
Employment
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University of Puerto Rico System Postdoctoral Researcher2022 - Present
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University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras Research Assistant2019 - 2022
- 2014 - 2018
Education
Education history is unavailable.
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (20)
- Effect of Silicon‐Based Electrolyte Additive on the Solid‐Electrolyte Interphase of Rechargeable Mg Batteries Save
- Highly stable PZT supercapacitor for energy storage devices Save
- Revealing the potential of nickel zinc ferrite: Facile synthesis and cost-effective anode for lithium-ion batteries Save
- Correction: Choudhary et al. Encapsulation Engineering of Sulfur into Magnesium Oxide for High Energy Density Li–S Batteries. Molecules 2024, 29, 5116 Save
- Encapsulation Engineering of Sulfur into Magnesium Oxide for High Energy Density Li–S Batteries Save
- Unveiling Potential of Gallium Ferrite (GaFeO3) as an Anode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries Save
- Enhanced rate capability in lithium-sulfur batteries using hybrid carbon nanotubes and NZFO-coated separator Save
- Effective polysulfide control in lithium–sulfur batteries utilizing BiFeO3 nanoparticles Save
- Exploring Lead Zirconate Titanate, the Potential Advancement as an Anode for Li-Ion Batteries Save
- Enhanced electrochemical performance of Bi2O3 via facile synthesis as anode material for ultra-long cycle lifespan lithium-ion batteries Save
- Structural and Dielectric Studies of Ni1−xAlxFe2O4 Save
- Block Copolymer-Assisted Synthesis of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Effective Removal of Congo Red Save
- Effect of La and Sc co-doping on dielectric and ferroelectric properties of PZT for energy storage capacitors Save
- Energy density and storage capacity of La3+ and Sc3+ co-substituted Pb(Zr0.53Ti0.47)O3 thin films Save
- Characterization of 2D boron nitride nanosheets with hysteresis effect in the Schottky junctions Save
- Observation of relaxor-ferroelectric behavior in gallium ferrite thin films Save
- Enhanced energy storage density in Sc3+ substituted Pb(Zr0.53Ti0.47)O3 nanoscale films by pulse laser deposition technique Save
- Ferroelectric ordering and energy storage density of thin films capacitor by doping La3+ and Sc3+ on Pb(Zr0.53Ti0.47)O3 using pulse laser deposition technique Save
- Ultrahigh capacitive energy storage in highly oriented Ba(ZrxTi1-x)O3 thin films prepared by pulsed laser deposition Save
- Effect of off-center ion substitution in morphotropic lead zirconate titanate composition Save