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M W Raja

CSIR Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute, Jadavpur University, University of Burdwan

ORCID iD 0000-0003-3090-7378
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Dr Wasim currently working as Senior Scientist in Energy Materials and Devices Division (EMDD) at CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata. He completed his M.Sc degree in Physical Chemistry from University of Burdwan, India and received his Ph.D from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India in the year 2010 in area of high performance electrode materials for Lithium ion battery (LIBs) technology. After completion his Ph.D, he served as Assistant Manager (R&D) in UNTPL, Indo-US JV limited company dedicatedly working on production of nanostructured electrode materials for LIBs. In 2012, he joined as Senior Scientific Officer in Chemistry Division in State Forensic Science Laboratory, Kolkata, Govt. of West Bengal and served till 2020. At Forensic Lab he established a new Management Division in 2017 and was leading a group of 16 scientific personnel for R&D in forensic sciences. He has been honored as guest faculty and National trainer for future safety and failure investigation of high end vehicles (ECUs controlled, EVs, HEVs and autonomous future vehicles) by LNJN-NICFS, MHA, New Delhi.

During his stay at battery industry, he got hands-on training in bulk production of electrode materials, fabrication of 18650 LIB technology and application of LIBs for Mines, solar storage, mobile tower powering energy banks etc. Dr Wasim received MRSI-Young Scientists award (Kolkata Chapter) in 2007 for his contribution in engineered microstructures for high performance battery materials. He published 13 research papers in SCI journals, more than 22 research articles in National/ International conferences on batteries. He patented 6 technology related to synthesis of battery grade electrode materials and paper based ceramic separators. Currently, at CGCRI, he is actively working on developing low cost paper based ceramic separators and Monolithic All Solid State Lithium Batteries (MASSLB). His broad area of research consist of metal-ion batteries, Solid State batteries, synthesis and bulk scale production of engineered battery grade electrode powders, applications of LIB packs and system integration.

Dr Wasim is currently engaged as one of the leading Scientist in Department of Science & Technology (DST, Government of INDIA) sponsored program – “Energy Storage Platform on Batteries (ESPoB)” designed to support India’s Electric Mobility Mission”, duration 20219-2024. He is also working to establish integrated high performance electrode manufacturing facility under CSIR (council of Scientific & Industrial Research), INDIA. Dr. Wasim is leading a group of people to develop All Ceramic Monolithic Solid State Lithium Batteries (ACMSSLBs) for future transport application.

Technology- Expertise:
• Designing in engineered microstructure for electrode materials for High performance Lithium Batteries.
• Bulk production of nanostructured LIB Cathode and Anode materials (Tons level)
• Bulk production of Ceramic Separator for LIBs
• Fabrication of 18650 Cylindrical Lithium-ion Batteries
• Solid State Electrochemistry, Solid State Ceramic based Electrolytes for Metal ion Batteries (MIBs)
• Electrochemical characterization- EIS, Battery Testing, Efficiency, Cycle Life, Safety
• Materials Characterization: Structural, Microstructural, Electrical and Electrochemical

Employment

  • CSIR Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute Principal Scientist
    2020 - Present

Education

  • Jadavpur University Ph.D
    2004 - 2009
  • University of Burdwan M.Sc
    2000 - 2002
  • University of Burdwan B.Sc
    1997 - 2000

Projects & Funding

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Publications (27)