Subramanian K.R.V | Energy Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Best Researcher Award

Subramanian K.R.V
Ramaiah Institute of Technology, India

Subramanian K.R.V
Affiliation Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Country India
Google Scholar ID l5p4bQkAAAAJ
Citations 3,033
h-index 31
i10-index 54
Subject Area Energy Materials
Event Global Mechanics Awards

Subramanian K.R.V is a researcher and academic affiliated with Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, India, whose documented research activities include nanoscience, advanced materials, electrochemical energy-storage materials, graphene-based systems, nanocomposites, and related engineering applications. His research record includes publications addressing energy-storage electrodes, supercapacitors, graphene composites, nanostructured materials, and advanced material systems. His ORCID record identifies his affiliation with M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology and records his academic background in nanoscience and metallurgy.[1]

The research profile presented here is intended as an academic recognition profile associated with the Best Researcher Award category of the Global Mechanics Awards. Bibliographic and researcher-identification information should be interpreted alongside the linked scholarly records and institutional sources.

Abstract

Subramanian K.R.V is associated with research spanning advanced materials and energy-related material systems, with documented work in areas including graphene, nanostructured electrodes, supercapacitors, lithium-ion battery materials, nanocomposites, and related electrochemical applications. His ORCID record identifies a professional affiliation with M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology and records a doctoral qualification in nanoscience from the University of Cambridge, following earlier engineering and metallurgy education in India.[1] Institutional research records further document his involvement in publications concerning nanomaterials, energy-storage systems, and advanced material applications.[2]

Keywords

Energy Materials; Nanoscience; Nanomaterials; Graphene; Supercapacitors; Lithium-Ion Batteries; Energy Storage; Nanocomposites; Electrochemical Materials; Advanced Materials; Metallurgy; Mechanical Engineering; Materials Science.

Introduction

Research in energy materials combines materials science, nanotechnology, electrochemistry, and engineering to develop materials capable of supporting improved energy conversion and storage. Within this interdisciplinary area, nanostructured electrodes, graphene-based materials, conducting polymers, carbon-based materials, and metal-oxide systems are important research subjects because their structure and surface characteristics can influence electrochemical behavior and device performance.

Subramanian K.R.V.’s documented research portfolio includes contributions in these broad areas. His publication record contains studies of lithium-ion battery electrodes, supercapacitor electrodes, graphene-polymer systems, nanostructured materials, and other advanced materials relevant to energy-storage technologies.[1][2]

Research Profile

The research profile of Subramanian K.R.V. reflects an interdisciplinary connection between materials engineering, nanoscience, and energy-storage technologies. His ORCID record lists his professional position at M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology and identifies his doctoral education in Nanoscience at the University of Cambridge. The same record lists earlier qualifications in Metallurgy from the Indian Institute of Science and Metallurgical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli.[1]

The documented research works include investigations into graphene, lithium-ion battery electrode materials, supercapacitor systems, carbon-based materials, nanofibres, and composite materials. These topics position the research profile within the wider field of advanced energy materials and functional nanomaterials.[1]

Research Contributions

A notable component of the documented research concerns electrochemical energy-storage materials. Published work includes studies involving LiMnPO4-based composite electrodes for lithium-ion batteries and PbO2-based composite electrodes for energy-storage applications. These studies illustrate the application of nanostructured and composite material approaches to electrochemical electrode development.[1]

Another research direction involves graphene and conducting-polymer systems. A study on graphene-poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) composite electrodes investigated materials for supercapacitor applications, while another reported LiMn2O4-graphene hybrid composites as rechargeable electrodes for energy-storage devices.[1]

More recent research records also include work on the bending and twisting behavior of multilayer graphene and high-energy processing of natural-fibre composites, indicating continued activity across both nanomaterials and advanced composite-material systems.[1]

Publications

Selected publications documented through the researcher’s ORCID-linked scholarly record include the following works:

  • “High energy processing of natural fiber composites.” Next Research. DOI: 10.1016/j.nexres.2024.100113.[1]
  • “Bending and twisting behavior of multilayer graphene.” Modern Physics Letters B. DOI: 10.1142/S0217984923420095.[1]
  • “Electrochemical performance of electrophoretically deposited nanostructured LiMnPO4-sucrose derived carbon composite electrodes for lithium ion batteries.” Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2015.9174.[1]
  • “Electrochemical performance of PbO2 and PbO2-CNT composite electrodes for energy storage devices.” Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2015.9172.[1]
  • “Electrochemical behaviour of graphene-poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) composite electrodes for supercapacitor applications.” Bulletin of Materials Science. DOI: 10.1007/s12034-013-0610-9.[1]
  • “Hybrid Composites of LiMn2O4-Graphene as Rechargeable Electrodes in Energy Storage Devices.” Energy Technology. DOI: 10.1002/ente.201300120.[1]

Research Impact

The supplied scholarly metrics report 3,033 citations, an h-index of 31, and an i10-index of 54. These figures provide quantitative indicators of the visibility of the researcher’s publications within the citation ecosystem. Because scholarly metrics can change over time and can vary between indexing services, the values should be treated as time-dependent indicators rather than permanent measures of research quality.

The publication record also demonstrates research connections across energy storage, graphene, nanocomposites, and advanced materials. For example, a peer-reviewed study involving K. R. V. Subramanian examined flexible supercapacitor electrodes based on nanocellulose and polyaniline with silver nanoparticles, illustrating the application-oriented nature of research in flexible energy-storage materials.[3]

Award Suitability

For an academic recognition category focused on research achievement, the documented profile provides several relevant indicators: an established institutional affiliation, a sustained publication record, research activity in advanced materials and energy-storage technologies, and measurable citation-based scholarly impact.[1]

The subject area of Energy Materials is supported by documented publications involving lithium-ion battery electrodes, supercapacitor materials, graphene composites, nanostructured materials, and related energy-storage systems.[1] Institutional records from Ramaiah Institute of Technology also document research publications involving K. R. V. Subramanian in areas including nanomaterials, graphene, nanofluids, supercapacitors, and advanced composite materials.[2]

On the basis of these documented research indicators, Subramanian K.R.V. presents a profile that is relevant to consideration within the Best Researcher Award category associated with the Global Mechanics Awards. Award suitability remains subject to the applicable nomination criteria, independent assessment procedures, and verification requirements of the awarding organization.

Conclusion

Subramanian K.R.V. has a documented academic and research profile connecting nanoscience, metallurgy, advanced materials, and energy-storage technologies. His scholarly record includes research on graphene, nanostructured electrodes, supercapacitors, lithium-ion battery materials, and composite systems, while his institutional and researcher-identification records provide supporting evidence of sustained academic activity.[1][2]

The combination of interdisciplinary research activity, documented publications, and the supplied citation metrics provides a substantive basis for presenting this profile for academic recognition. The evidence should be reviewed alongside current bibliographic records and the formal evaluation criteria established for the award.

References

  1. ORCID. (n.d.). Subramanian K.R.V — ORCID record 0000-0002-8809-1992. ORCID.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8809-1992
  2. Ramaiah Institute of Technology. (n.d.). Research Publications — Aerospace Engineering. M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology.
    https://www.msrit.edu/department/research.html?dept=aerospace.html
  3. Sasi, S., Krishna, C. A., Sugunan, S. K., Chandran, A., Nair, P. R., Subramanian, K. R. V., & Mathew, S. (2021). Low cost, high efficiency flexible supercapacitor electrodes made from areca nut husk nanocellulose and silver nanoparticle embedded polyaniline. RSC Advances. DOI: 10.1039/d1ra04920h.
    https://doi.org/10.1039/d1ra04920h
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35479563/
  4. Subramanian, K. R. V., et al. (2014). Hybrid Composites of LiMn2O4-Graphene as Rechargeable Electrodes in Energy Storage Devices. Energy Technology. DOI: 10.1002/ente.201300120.
    https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.201300120
  5. Subramanian, K. R. V., et al. (2014). Electrochemical behaviour of graphene-poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) composite electrodes for supercapacitor applications. Bulletin of Materials Science. DOI: 10.1007/s12034-013-0610-9.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s12034-013-0610-9

Se-Yun Kim | energy materials | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Se-Yun Kim | energy materials | Best Researcher Award 

Assistant Professor, at Kyungnam university, South Korea.

Se‑Yun Kim (김세윤/金世允), born on May 15, 1985, is a leading researcher and educator in advanced electronic materials and solar energy technologies. Born and raised in South Korea, he earned all his degrees—from B.S. to Ph.D.—in Electronic Materials at Kyungpook National University (2004–2015). Following his doctorate, Kim pursued postdoctoral research at DGIST and Kyungpook National University, focusing on thin-film solar cell technologies. In 2017, he joined DGIST’s Thin Film Solar Cell Research Center as a researcher, before taking up an assistant professorship at Kyungnam University in 2020. With growing leadership responsibilities including department chair and director roles in multiple research centers since 2023, Kim integrates teaching, administrative leadership, and cutting-edge scientific innovation. His expertise centers on optimizing material interfaces and phase compositions to improve photovoltaic device efficiency. He has been recognized repeatedly for notable presentations and publications at international conferences and national scientific societies, reflecting his prominence in the field of electronic materials engineering.

Professional Profile

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🎓 Education 

Se‑Yun Kim completed his higher education entirely at Kyungpook National University. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Inorganic Materials Engineering, specializing in Electronic Materials, in February 2009 after a five-year undergraduate program (2004–2009). He immediately continued at the same institution for graduate studies, pursuing a Master of Science in Electronic Materials from March 2009 to February 2011. His research during the master’s program involved material synthesis and characterization aimed at improving electronic properties. Following this, Kim embarked on Ph.D. studies in Electronic Materials, also at Kyungpook National University, from March 2011 until February 2015. His doctoral research focused on tailoring material properties for applications in thin-film photovoltaics, culminating in a dissertation that investigated material phase behavior and energy band engineering. This solid foundation in materials science and electronics enabled Kim to transition seamlessly to advanced solar‐cell and optoelectronic research, equipping him with both theoretical knowledge and practical laboratory expertise that underpins his subsequent career in academia and research.

💼 Professional Experience 

After earning his Ph.D. in 2015, Se‑Yun Kim embarked on a postdoctoral fellowship at the Daegu‑Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), within the Department of Energy Research (Feb 2015–Feb 2016). He continued his postdoctoral career at Kyungpook National University from May 2016 to Oct 2017, deepening his expertise in photovoltaic material science. In Oct 2017, he returned to DGIST as a Researcher at the Thin Film Solar Cell Research Center, contributing to advanced thin-film device fabrication and performance optimization until Aug 2020. In Sept 2020, Kim joined Kyungnam University as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. His tenure at Kyungnam has been marked by leadership since Mar 2023: he serves concurrently as Department Chair, Director of the Smart Manufacturing ICC (WISE LINC 3.0), Director of the Center for Metal Additive Manufacturing, and Director of the Institute of Materials Research. In these capacities, Kim balances research, administration, and teaching, overseeing interdisciplinary teams and directing strategic initiatives in materials technologies.

🔬 Research Interests 

Se‑Yun Kim’s research interests lie at the intersection of electronic materials engineering and renewable energy, with a specific focus on thin-film photovoltaic technologies, perovskite materials, and advanced semiconductor systems. His work delves into phase dynamics during layer growth, liquid-phase-assisted grain development, interface chemistry, and photoluminescence engineering. Key areas include the investigation of CZTSSe-based thin films with liquid-mediated grain growth to optimize film morphology and solar cell efficiency; mixed-halide perovskites, utilizing ternary phase diagrams to tailor optical bandgaps and emission properties; and Mo-back contact optimization to mitigate secondary phase formation. His current projects, housed under the Smart Manufacturing ICC and the Metal Additive Manufacturing Center, explore scalable synthesis techniques, materials additive manufacturing, and hybrid material systems for next-generation energy devices. Kim combines experimental synthesis, in-situ characterization, and device integration to advance the design of high-performance, cost-effective solar-energy solutions.

🏆 Awards 

Se‑Yun Kim’s achievements have been recognized through multiple awards spanning academic excellence and conference distinctions. In February 2015, he received the Excellent Paper Award from the Dean of the College of Engineering at Kyungpook National University, acknowledging his Ph.D. research. During the 2018 IUMRS‑ICEM conference, he earned the Best Poster Paper Award in August, and shortly afterward was honored with the Excellent Paper Award from the Korean Society of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry in November. His presentation at the 2019 GPVC conference was awarded Best Oral Presentation in March, and he secured another Best Poster Award that May at the e‑MRS Spring event. In November 2021, his early-career contributions were acknowledged with the 11th Miwon Young Scientist Award from the Korean Society of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry. This steady recognition from both academic institutions and prestigious conferences underscores his impactful research contributions and rising influence in the field of materials science and engineering.

📚 Top Noted Publications 

Se‑Yun Kim has authored influential publications in high-impact journals. In 2020, he led the study “Effect of Cu–Sn–Se liquid phase on grain growth and efficiency of CZTSSe solar cells” in Advanced Energy Materials, detailing a liquid-assisted grain-growth mechanism critical for high-efficiency photovoltaic layers; the article has been cited 44 times pure.korea.ac.kr+3research.knu.ac.kr+3ui.adsabs.harvard.edu+3pubs.acs.org+2onlinelibrary.wiley.com+2dgist.elsevierpure.com+2. In 2019, his work on “Ternary diagrams of the phase, optical bandgap energy and photoluminescence of mixed‑halide perovskites” was published in Acta Materialia, offering comprehensive compositional maps for bandgap tuning in halide perovskites and receiving 15 Scopus citations pubs.acs.org+5ui.adsabs.harvard.edu+5dgist.elsevierpure.com+5. His other publications, also from 2019, include: “Void and secondary phase formation mechanism of CZTSSe using Sn/Cu/Zn/Mo stacked elemental precursors” (Nano Energy), “Secondary phase formation in the Mo‑back contact region during sulfo‑selenization using a metal precursor” (ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces), and “Excitation dynamics of MAPb(I₁₋ₓBrₓ)₃ during phase separation by photoirradiation” (Journal of Alloys and Compounds). These contributions solidify his reputation in sustainable material research.

1. “Effect of Cu–Sn–Se liquid phase on grain growth and efficiency of CZTSSe solar cells”

(Advanced Energy Materials, Vol. 10, 2020, 1903173)
Proposes a liquid-assisted grain growth (LGG) mechanism enabled by a transient Cu–Sn–Se liquid phase, which produces large (~6 µm) grains at low temperatures (≈480 °C). However, residual liquid droplets degrade performance by creating shunt paths and misfit issues. The study emphasizes the need to eliminate liquid residues to optimize efficiency ui.adsabs.harvard.edupure.korea.ac.kr+6onlinelibrary.wiley.com+6dgist.elsevierpure.com+6.

2. “Ternary diagrams of the phase, optical bandgap energy and photoluminescence of mixed‑halide perovskites”

(Acta Materialia, Vol. 181, 2019, pp. 460–469)
Presents ternary plots for MAPbX₃ (X = I, Br, Cl) showing:

  • Single-phase and multi-phase regions,

  • Linear dependence of lattice constant and optical bandgap on halide composition (Vegard’s law),

  • Mapping of photoluminescence efficiency across the I–Br–Cl compositional space—highlighting zones for red, green, and blue emissionarxiv.org+5ui.adsabs.harvard.edu+5pure.korea.ac.kr+5.

3. “Void and secondary phase formation mechanism of CZTSSe using Sn/Cu/Zn/Mo stacked elemental precursors”

(Nano Energy, Vol. 59, 2019, pp. 399–411)
Investigates how stacking order and diffusion during chalcogenization leads to voids and secondary phase formation in CZTSSe absorbers, pinpointing composition nonuniformity and elemental diffusion as key factors. (Search not shown—based on your citation)

4. “Secondary phase formation in the Mo-back contact region during sulfo‑selenization using a metal precursor”

(ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Vol. 11, 2019, pp. 23160–23167)
Examines reactions between metal precursors and the Mo back-contact during sulfo‑selenization. Identifies the formation of interfacial secondary phases (e.g., MoSe₂, MoS₂) that affect adhesion and electronic properties. (Search not shown)

5. “Excitation dynamics of MAPb(I₁₋ₓBrₓ)₃ during phase separation by photoirradiation”

(Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Vol. 806, 2019, pp. 1180–1187)
Explores photo-induced halide phase separation in mixed iodide–bromide perovskites. Time-resolved PL reveals how illumination triggers iodine-rich and bromine-rich domains, impacting emission characteristics. (Search not shown)

Conclusion

Dr. Se-Yun Kim is a highly qualified and deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award, particularly in the fields of materials science, energy materials, and thin-film photovoltaics. His strong academic foundation, recognized publication record, and active leadership roles make a compelling case for his selection.