Lakshmi Srinivasan

Ph.D. researcher at Cochin University of Science and Technology, specializing in photovoltaics with a focus on Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells and the application of nanomaterials in macroscale devices that convert light into electricity. Conducted investigations into emerging trends in nanoparticle semiconductors for optoelectronic device technology, emphasizing photovoltaic materials as primary candidates for photo-harvesting, while analyzing their electrical, optical, and structural properties. Possesses strong problem-solving skills, a commitment to continuous learning, and exceptional communication abilities. Dedicated to driving team success and achieving positive outcomes by embracing new challenges and furthering organizational goals with enthusiasm.

Best Poster Award in Kerala Science Congress 2026 in Engineering and Technology Stream.

IEEE member and Women Co-ordinator in IEEE Photonics Society(2022-2023).

Gold Medal in Master's Degree.

• Lakshmi Srinivasan, Kulandai Velu Ramanathan, Gopika Gopakumar, Shantikumar V. Nair, and Mariyappan Shanmugam. "RF-sputtered tungsten enabled surface plasmon effect in dye sensitised solar cells." IET Optoelectronics 14, no. 5 (2020): 274-277.
• Pallikkara, Athira, Kala Ramakrishnan, Lakshmi Srinivasan, and Elambalassery G. Jayasree. "Fathoming into the dynamic interactions on Tetraaminophenylporphyrin hybrid systems via photophysical studies assisted by computational techniques and their role in dye sensitized solar cells." Optical Materials 142 (2023): 114110.
• Lakshmi Srinivasan, N Manoj, Pramod Gopinath “Plasmonic Nature of Graphene Quantum Dots-An Alternative to Noble Metal Plasmonics” AIP Conference Proceedings (2023) Vol. 2783. No. 1. AIP Publishing.
• Anugop B, Lakshmi Srinivasan, Kailasanath M “Dye-doped polymer optical fibre luminescent solar concentrators – A comparison of the performance of step-index and graded-index fibres” Current Trends in Applied Sciences (2024) Volume 3 No.3 RP Publishers.
• Lakshmi Srinivasan, Nisha T Padmanabhan, Honey John, Narayanapillai Manoj, Pramod Gopinath “Facet Selective Engineered TiO2 as Photoanode for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells” Materials Today Communications (2026), Volume 51,114702.
• Lakshmi Srinivasan, Elavathingal Johny Jelmy, Honey John, Narayanapillai Manoj, Pramod Gopinath “Synergistic TiO2/rGO Hybrid Photoanodes Synthesized via a One-Pot In Situ Strategy for Superior DSSC Performance” ACS Applied Engineering Materials (2026).

• Pramod, Gopinath, Professor, pramod@cusat.ac.in, International school of Photonics, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kalamassery, Ernakulam, Kerala, India, 682022
• Honey, John, Hon. Director & Professor, honey@cusat.ac.in, Inter University Centre for Nanomaterials & Devices, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kalamassery, Ernakulam, Kerala, India, 682022