Varnika Prakash

• Conducted comprehensive quantitative analysis to support strategic decision-making processes for lithium-ion batteries
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop actionable insights and recommendations based on data-driven analyses
• Maintained up to date knowledge of the market trends in batteries, renewables (Biomass, solar, hydrothermal) and leading players in the market
• Strategized a sustainable Co free Lithium ion project with significant improvements in cycle life, specific capacity, cost and electrode slurry optimizations
• In Depth analysis of cell failure in order to incorporate suitable state of art
• Detailed structural understanding of LNMO material from various big players
• Introduced suitable additives in the high voltage battery systems for improved cell performance
• Spectroscopic analysis of cathode materials using XRD, XPS and FTIR

Accomplishments/Additional Responsibilities:

• Filed a Patent for a breakthrough in my ongoing project
• Handled multiple projects simultaneously with timely and successful submissions
• Mentored 3 GETs for different projects
• Knowledge of regulatory and policy issues affecting the energy sector
• Fabrication of cost effective scrubbers in Al fuel cell for CO2 capture,
• Green and cost effective synthesis of graphene oxide
• Awarded with one promotion during my tenure
• Got featured on company's LinkedIn profile along with an live interview on Women in STEM (available on YouTube)
• Tracked all the academic collaborations in the team
• Part of POSH committee.

• Onsite client delivery for technical guidance in TVS Motors, JISL (Jalgaon) focused on graphene oxide applications in paints/coatings, fertilizers, and solar panels
• Presented various solution based decks to prestigious clients (Govt
• And private both)
• Represented company's various products
• Led a team of 5 researchers dedicated for applications of graphene oxide in paints and coatings
• Part of Mass scale production of graphene materials
• Featured on CEO's LinkedIn profile featuring a breakthrough in paints and coatings conductivity, peeling strength and thermal properties.

• Synthesized graphene-based nanomaterials (reduced graphene /silver, graphene oxide/lysine, N and S co-doped graphene)
• Studied in-depth physicochemical details of the synthesized products using spectroscopic (UV-vis, FTIR, XRD, XPS, Raman), microscopic (FESEM, TEM, AFM), and electrochemical (CV, DPV) techniques.
• Applied the synthesized graphene materials as an electron mediator for a proliferative electrochemical response.
• Fabrication of graphene-based flexible optoelectronic (electrochemical/SERS) devices for the detection of significant biomolecules and drug molecules diazepam, nitrazepam, morphine in real sample (beverages)
• Published more than 10 international papers in renowned journals.
• Mentored junior researchers, providing guidance on study design and data analysis techniques for successful project outcomes.