Homen Lahan

About

Dr. Homen Lahan is currently serving as a Research Scientist at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Battery Engineering, Atria University. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Tezpur University, India, with a primary research focus on developing electrode materials for rechargeable aqueous aluminum-ion batteries. Following his doctoral studies, Dr. Lahan joined the Solid-State and Structural Chemistry Unit (SSCU) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) as a D.S. Kothari Post-Doctoral Fellow. He also brings valuable industry experience, having worked for 2.5 years as a Manager in Battery Development at Chakr Innovation Pvt. Ltd., a clean-tech startup. In addition, he served as a Visiting Research Fellow at Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany. At present, his work centers on exploring next-generation battery chemistries for real-world applications, alongside his commitment to teaching and mentoring students.

Employment

• Atria University Research Scientist
  2024 - Present
• Indian Institute of Science Bangalore Postdoc
  2020 - 2022

Education

• Tezpur University Ph.D.
  2016 - 2019
• Tezpur University Master of Science
  2013 - 2015
• Dibrugarh University Bachelor of Science
  2010 - 2013

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (14)

• Aluminum‐Ion Batteries and the Promise of TiO2 Electrode
  Energy Technology 2026 DOI: 10.1002/ente.202502250
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• India’s growth potential and challenges in aluminum-ion battery technology: a comprehensive study
  Proceedings of the Indian National Science Academy 2025 DOI: 10.1007/s43538-025-00587-9
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• Role of electrolyte concentration on reversible Al3+ ion intercalation in graphene mediated anatase Titanium dioxide.
  2025 DOI: 10.26434/chemrxiv-2025-n1zhn
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• High-Performance Li-Metal-Free Sulfur Battery Employing a Lithiated Anatase TiO2 Anode and a Freestanding Li2S–Carbon Aerogel Cathode
  ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 2022 DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.1c06581
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• A proof of concept for low-cost rechargeable aqueous aluminium-ion batteries
  Bulletin of Materials Science 2020 DOI: 10.1007/s12034-019-1988-9
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• Graphene and diglyme assisted improved Al3+ ion storage in MoO3 nanorod: steps for high-performance aqueous aluminum-ion battery
  Ionics 2019 DOI: 10.1007/s11581-019-03058-6
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• Al3+ ion intercalation in MoO3 for aqueous aluminum-ion battery
  Journal of Power Sources 2019 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2018.12.032
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• Reversible Al3+ ion insertion into tungsten trioxide (WO3) for aqueous aluminum-ion batteries
  Dalton Transactions 2019 DOI: 10.1039/c9dt00844f
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• Active role of inactive current collector in aqueous aluminum-ion battery
  Ionics 2018 DOI: 10.1007/s11581-018-2589-0
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• An approach to improve the Al3+ ion intercalation in anatase TiO2 nanoparticle for aqueous aluminum-ion battery
  Ionics 2018 DOI: 10.1007/s11581-018-2530-6
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