Dileep Maarisetty

PhD Chemical Engineer and Materials Scientist with 4+ years of international postdoctoral research experience across leading institutions in the United States, Taiwan, and India, specializing in advanced thin-film systems, surface engineering, and semiconductor process development. Expert in comprehensive materials characterization utilizing advanced analytical techniques including SEM, TEM, XPS, Raman spectroscopy, UV-Vis, and surface analysis to establish critical structure-property-performance relationships in complex material systems. Extensive background in experimental design, Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, and data-driven optimization for semiconductor manufacturing applications. Proven ability in leading cross-functional research initiatives, driving process innovation, and developing scalable protocols for next-generation semiconductor technologies. Strong foundation in surface modification, thin-film engineering, and root cause analysis, with demonstrated success in translating fundamental research into practical solutions for advanced semiconductor applications. Recognized for technical leadership, project management, and collaborative problem-solving in multidisciplinary research environments.

Synthesis & Fabrication

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
• Sol-gel
• Hydrothermal
• Annealing Treatments
• Co-precipitation
• Spin Coating

Characterization

• Spectroscopy: Raman, UV-DRS, PL, FT-IR, XPS, UPS, EPR, Raman
• Microscopy: HR-TEM, SEM, EELS
• Structural: XRD, Profilometer
• Surface: BET Surface Area Analysis
• Electrochemical: CV, LSV, EIS, Mott-Schottky, Chronoamperometry, Chronopotentiometry
• Chromatography: Gas Chromatography (GC)
• In-situ: Spectro-electrochemistry

Simulations & Modeling

• MATLAB & Simulink
• COMSOL Multiphysics
• Kinetiscope

• Erin L, Ratcliff, eratcliff8@gatech.edu, Georgia Institute of Technology
• Neal R, Armstrong, nra@arizona.edu, The University of Arizona
• Saroj Sundar, Baral, ssbaral@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in, +919767022314, BITS-Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus, Goa
• Smrutiranjan, Parida, paridasm@iitb.ac.in, +91-22-2576-7643, IIT Bombay, Mumbai

• Improved process optimization by developing a novel methodology to determine rate coefficients in semiconductor polymers using Spectro electrochemistry (insitu UV-Vis).
• Developed and optimized trimetallic catalysts (Ni, Co, Mo), achieving significant improvements in current density and reduced overpotentials for renewable energy applications.
• Investigated the effect of point defects on semiconductor photocatalytic behaviour, utilizing XPS, XRD, Raman, UV-Vis, and electrochemical techniques to analyze defect-induced changes in charge transfer and material properties.
• Implemented mathematical modelling (MATLAB, COMSOL, Kinetiscope) to simulate charge transfer dynamics in electrochemical devices.
• Collaborated with a team of researchers across top U.S. universities as part of the SPECS project, contributing to the development of cutting-edge technologies for energy-efficient materials.
• Documented and resolved electrochemical stability issues in the polymer materials, leading to more accurate results and a better understanding of material performance under different conditions.
• Supervised a team of Master's, and bachelor's students, assisting them in conducting experiments, analyzing data, and successfully completing their research projects.

• D. Maarisetty, M. M. Chou, Hui-Chun Huang, D. R. Hang, Enhancing Oxygen Evolution Reaction Performance in Cobalt Oxide Catalysts through Strategic Iron Electrochemical Activation, Under Review
• D. Maarisetty, E. L. Ratcliff, Is the charge transfer between a conducting polymer electrode and a redox molecule sufficiently fast to justify these semiconductors use in photo(electro)chemical devices, Under Process
• D. Maarisetty, D. R. Hang, M. M. Chou, S. Parida, Tuning the Ni/Co ratios and surface concentration of reduced molybdenum states for enhanced electrocatalytic performance in trimetallic molybdates: OER, HER, and MOR activity, ACS Applied Energy Materials, 5, 11, 14059-14070
• D. Maarisetty, M. Reeba, H. Da-Ren, M. Priyabrat, S. B. Saroj, The role of material defects in the photocatalytic co2 reduction: Interfacial properties, thermodynamics, kinetics and mechanism, Journal of Co2 Utilization, 64, 102175
• A. Akshat, D. Maarisetty, S. S. Baral, Fundamentals and application of single atom photocatalyst in energy and environment sustainability (first author equal contribution), Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 167, 112693
• A. Moses, J. Komandur, D. Maarisetty, P. Mohapatra, S. S. Baral, A review on photocatalytic hydrogen production potential from paper and pulp industry wastewater, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1–25
• R. Dey, D. Maarisetty, S. S. Baral, A comparative study of bioelectrochemical systems with established anaerobic/aerobic processes, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1–16
• D. Maarisetty, S. S. Baral, Effect of Defects on Optical, Electronic, and Interface Properties of NiO/SnO2 Heterostructures: Dual-Functional Solar Photocatalytic H2 Production and RhB Degradation, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 15, 60002–60017
• D. Maarisetty, J. Komanduru, S. S. Baral, Highlighting the importance of optimal defect density through band structure and photocatalytic studies, Applied Surface Science, 536, 147843
• S. S. Baral, D. Dionisi, D. Maarisetty, A. Gandhi, A. Kothari, G. Gupta, P. Jain, Biofuel production potential from wastewater in India by integrating anaerobic membrane reactor with algal photobioreactor, Biomass and Bioenergy, 133, 105445
• D. Maarisetty, S. S. Baral, Defect engineering in photocatalysis: Formation, chemistry, optoelectronics, and interface studies, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 8, 18560–18604
• D. Maarisetty, J. Komandur, S. Sharma, S. S. Baral, P. Mohapatra, Unravelling the rate controlling step in degradation of phenol on a higher potential photocatalyst, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 8, 4, 103938
• D. Maarisetty, S. Mahanta, A. K. Sahoo, P. Mohapatra, S. S. Baral, Steering the charge kinetics in dual-functional photocatalysis by surface dipole moments and band edge modulation: A defect study in TiO2-ZnS-rGO composites, ACS applied materials & interfaces, 12, 10, 11679–11692
• D. Maarisetty, S. S. Baral, Defect-induced enhanced dissociative adsorption, opto-electronic properties and interfacial contact in Ce doped TiO2: Solar photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B, Ceramics International, 45, 17, 22253–22263
• D. Maarisetty, S. S. Baral, Synergistic effect of dual electron-cocatalyst modified photocatalyst and methodical strategy for better charge separation, Applied Surface Science, 489, 930–942
• D. Maarisetty, D. R. Hang, M. M. Chou, S. S. Baral, Optimized Defect Concentration in WO3-x Materials for Enhanced Visible Light Photoelectrocatalytic CO2 Conversion, Under review
• A. Khandelwal, D. Maarisetty, S. S. Baral, Single-atom photocatalysts for energy and environmental sustainability: A potential step for advancements in photocatalytic applications, Handbook of smart materials, technologies, and devices: Applications of industry 4.0, 1–37, Springer
• D. Maarisetty, P. K. Sow, S. S. Baral, Bioinspired nanomaterials for remediation of toxic metal ions from wastewater, Advances in Nano and Biochemistry: Environmental and Biomedical Applications Progress in Biochemistryand Biotechnology, 39-55, Academic Press
• Synergistic effect of dual electron cocatalyst modified photocatalyst and methodical strategy for better charge separation, Annual General Meeting of Material Research Society of India, IISc Bangalore, India, Oral presentation
• Attribute based specification, comparison and selection of adsorbents for the treatment of Cr(VI) contaminated wastewater using fuzzy logic approach, DAE–BRNS Biennial Symposium on Emerging Trends in Separation Science and Technology (SESTEC), Goa, India
• Adsorption: A decision maker in the photocatalytic degradation of phenol on co-catalysts doped TiO2, 14th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SWEDES), Dubrovnik, Croatia, Oral presentation

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• Chemistry of Materials
• Materials Chemistry Frontiers
• Chemical Engineering Journal
• ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
• ACS Applied Energy Materials
• Small methods
• Applied Energy
• Crystal Research and Technology
• Chemical Papers
• Applied Surface Science Advances