Kenil Rajpura
Bhavnagar
Summary
Accomplished PhD Senior Research Fellow at Pandit Deendayal Energy University, specializing in sodium-ion battery development. Expert in designing, testing, and optimizing advanced energy storage systems, with expertise in materials science, electrochemistry, and renewable energy integration. Experienced in nano-material synthesis, characterization, coin cell fabrication, and electrochemical testing. Proven ability to lead experimental research, analyze complex data, and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals. Passionate about driving innovation in sustainable energy technologies and contributing to the development of next-generation batteries. Strong leadership skills demonstrated through supervising junior researchers, driving innovation in energy storage solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Research Fellow
Pandit Deendayal Energy University
Gandhinagar
07.2024 - Current
- Led research on developing high-performance sodium-ion batteries, focusing on anode, cathode, and electrolyte materials.
- Investigated biomass-derived hard carbon and modified its structural properties to enhance the electrochemical performance of Na-ion coin cells.
- Conducted electrochemical testing, including cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic charge-discharge, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
- Designed and synthesized novel electrode materials to enhance energy density and cycle stability.
- Published research findings in high-impact scientific journals and presented at international conferences.
- Supervised junior researchers and graduate students in experimental procedures and data analysis.
Junior Research Fellow
Pandit Deendayal Energy University
Gandhinagar
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Literature survey
- Developed transition metal dichalcogenides-based negative electrode materials for sodium-ion batteries
- Synthesized biomass-derived hard carbon as low-cost anodes for sodium-ion batteries
Dissertation Project
CHARUSAT University
Aanad
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Conducted a research project focused on microwave-assisted synthesis of Cu-WS2 nano-heterostructures.
- Skilled in evaluating electrochemical properties of materials using techniques like cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic charge-discharge, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS).
- Gained knowledge of how nano-heterostructures like Cu-WS₂ are applied in catalysis for energy-related reactions.
- Collaborated with chemistry, physics, and materials science teams to optimize synthesis methods and material performance.
- Gained experience in the design and fabrication of nanostructures with targeted applications in energy storage and conversion.
Education
Ph.D. - Sodium-ion battery
Pandit Deendayal Energy University
Gandhinagar04.2025
M.Sc. - Physics
St. Xavier's College, GU
Ahmedabad07.2020
B.Sc. - Physics
Sir P.P. Institute of Science, MKBU
Bhavnagar07.2018
Skills
- Electrochemical Workstation (eg, Autolab, BioLogic)
- Battery Assembly & Testing (Coin Cells, Pouch Cells)
- Material Characterization Techniques (XRD, SEM, TEM, FTIR, Raman Spectroscopy)
- Data Analysis Software (Origin, MATLAB, Python)
- Research Proposal Writing & Grant Applications
- Advanced Materials Processing & Characterization
- Electrolyte & Electrode Interface Analysis
- Nanomaterial synthesis
- Sodium-Ion Battery Development
- Electrochemical Testing & Analysis
- Battery Materials Synthesis & Characterization
- Energy Storage & Conversion
- Research & Development (R&D)
- Data Analysis & Modeling
- Scientific Writing & Publications
- Project Management & Team Leadership
- Biomass-Derived Hard Carbon Research
- Structural Modification of Electrode Materials
- Electrochemical Performance Optimization
- Grant Writing & Research Funding
Certification
- Patel, R., Patel, Y., Rajpura, K. et al. Comparative study of electrochemical performance of 3D leaf-like MnO2 and Mn2O3 powder for supercapacitor application. J Solid State Electrochem 27, 3453– 3463 \2023\
- Rajpura, K., Patel, Y., Patel, R. et al. Peanut-shell-derived hard carbon as a potential negative electrode material for sodium-ion batteries J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 35, 951 \2024\.
- Rajpura, K., Sinha, S., Patel, Y.K. et al. Molybdenum ditelluride as potential negative electrode
material for sodium-ion battery. Interactions 245, 293 \2024\.
- Sinha, S.,Rajpura, K. & Mukhopadhyay, I. Studies on enhanced negative electrode performance of boron-treated pistachio shell-derived hard carbon in Na-ion battery. Interactions 245, 337 \2024\.
Conferences and Presentation
09/2024 - Presented at the First National Meeting on Sodium-ion Batteries, IIT Bombay
Mumbai, India.
02/2024 - Presented at the Fifth International Sodium Battery Symposium (SBS-5), Berlin, Germany.
10/2023 - Presented at the 3rd International Conference on Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion and Storage Application, PDEU, Gandhinagar, India.
07/2023 - Presented at the 244th ECS Meeting, Gothenburg, Sweden, International Conference on Thin Films and Nanotechnology Knowledge, Leadership, & Commercialization, IIT Madras, Chennai, India
Extracurricular Activities
- Participated and choreographed the Mime event in Cultural Fest (2019).
- Participated and won first prize in Mime in Youth Festival (2016).
- Managed, initialized, and led astronomy clubs during my bachelor's and master's degrees, where we organized many workshops, outreach programs, and sky-gazing events.
Hobbies and Interests
- Astronomy
- Reading
- Science
- Music
- Nature Exploration
- Content Creator
Languages
Gujarati
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Senior Research Fellow
Pandit Deendayal Energy University
07.2024 - Current
Junior Research Fellow
Pandit Deendayal Energy University
07.2022 - 07.2024
Dissertation Project
CHARUSAT University
04.2019 - 06.2020
Ph.D. - Sodium-ion battery
Pandit Deendayal Energy University
M.Sc. - Physics
St. Xavier's College, GU
B.Sc. - Physics
Sir P.P. Institute of Science, MKBU
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