My research focuses on developing cathode materials for Li-, Na-, and other alkali metal-ion batteries, with an emphasis on development of cathode material, optimizing electrode processing and scaling up material production for commercial applications I am also passionate about employing advanced characterization techniques to correlate cathode performance with its structural properties
Ashwani Tyagi
Research Scientist
Kharagpur
Summary
Scientific professional with a robust foundation in electrochemistry and materials science, poised for advanced roles in academic or institutional settings. Expertise includes the development of innovative cathode materials, material synthesis and characterization, coin cell fabrication, and thorough evaluation of electrochemical performance for Li-ion and sodium ion batteries. Proficient in conducting comprehensive literature reviews and crafting impactful research proposals that drive scientific advancement. Recognized for fostering team collaboration and delivering meaningful results through strong analytical skills and methodological rigor.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Junior Research Fellow
KIIT University
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Worked as Junior Research Fellow on Project entitled “Development of ferrite material for microwave application of high power CW circulator at 3.75/5.0 GHz” under the guidance of Dr. S K S Parashar, Associate Professor, Nanosensor Lab, School of Applied Sciences, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, India funded by DAE-BRNS, India
Education
Ph.D. - Development of Hexacyanoferrate Cathodes For Sodium-ion Batteries
School of Energy Science And Engineering, IIT Kharagpur
Kharagpur 04.2001 -
Integrated M.Tech - Nanotechnology (equivalent To Material Science)
MME (formally CNT) Central University of Jharkhand
Ranchi07-2017
Intermediate (XII) - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology
Sunbeam School Mughalsarai
05-2011
High School (X) - Science
Sunbeam School Mughalsarai
05-2009
Skills
Materials Synthesis & Engineering
Certification
Short Course on “Scientific Writing” taken by Prof. Charl F. J Faul (University of Bristol, UK), [SPARC], [November, 2022].
References
Available upon request.
Interests
Affiliations
Research Scholar, School of Energy Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, India.
Publications
- Tyagi, A.; Puravankara, S. Tilt Engineering in Prussian White Cathode Na 1-x Fe [ Fe ( CN ) 6 ] via Mg-Doping for Enhanced Electrochemical Performance in Na-Ion Batteries. 2025, 202500045. https://doi.org/10.1002/batt.202500045.
- Tyagi, A.; Nagmani; Puravankara, S. Opportunities in Na/K [Hexacyanoferrate] Frameworks for Sustainable Non-Aqueous Na+/K+ batteries. Sustain. Energy Fuels 2022, 6 (3), 550–595. https://doi.org/10.1039/d1se01653a.
- Nagmani; Tyagi, A.; Puravankara, S. Insights into the Diverse Precursor-Based Micro-Spherical Hard Carbons as Anode Materials for Sodium-Ion and Potassium-Ion Batteries. Mater. Adv. 2022, 3 (2), 810–836. https://doi.org/10.1039/d1ma00731a.
- Nagmani; Tyagi, A.; Verma, P.; Puravankara, S. Effect of Pore Morphology on the Enhanced Potassium Storage in Hard Carbon Derived from Polyvinyl Chloride for K-Ion Batteries. Electrochim. Acta 2023, 464 (April), 142903. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2023.142903.
- Nagmani; Debanjana Pahari; Ashwani Tyagi; Dr. Sreejraj Puravankara. Lithium-Ion Battery Technologies for Electric Mobility – State-of-the-Art Scenario. ARAI J. Mobil. Technol. 2022, 2 (2), 233–248. https://doi.org/10.37285/ajmt.1.2.10.
Additional Information
International Conferences: Presenting at "10th international conference on Sodium Batteries ICNaB 2025 organized by University of Technology Sydney Australia (6th-10th October).
Timeline
Junior Research Fellow
KIIT University
01.2016 - 01.2018
Ph.D. - Development of Hexacyanoferrate Cathodes For Sodium-ion Batteries
School of Energy Science And Engineering, IIT Kharagpur
04.2001 -
Integrated M.Tech - Nanotechnology (equivalent To Material Science)
MME (formally CNT) Central University of Jharkhand
Intermediate (XII) - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology
Sunbeam School Mughalsarai
High School (X) - Science
Sunbeam School Mughalsarai
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