Assist Prof Dr. Dhanraj Shinde | Electrochemistry | Best Researcher Award

National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, Maharastra, -India

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  Early Academic Pursuits

Dhanraj B. Shinde’s academic journey is a testament to his unwavering dedication to science. He embarked on this path with a Bachelor of Science degree from Mahatma Gandhi College, Ahmedpur, under Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, Maharashtra, India, in 2004. His fascination with chemistry led him to pursue a Master of Science degree at Yeshwant College, Department of Chemistry, completing his M.Sc. in May 2006. The cornerstone of his academic achievements was the completion of his Ph.D. at the National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) in the Division of Physical and Materials Chemistry, University of Pune, India. Under the guidance of Dr. K. Vijayamohanan from IISER Tirupati, he completed his thesis titled “Electrochemical Synthesis and Functionalization of Carbon-based Nanomaterials” in 2013.

  Professional Endeavors

Dr. Shinde’s professional career is marked by significant roles in prestigious institutions globally. He started as a Junior Research Fellow and later became a Senior Research Fellow at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi. His postdoctoral research took him to Monash University, Australia, where he contributed to high-quality graphene manufacturing and large-area graphene oxide membranes for water desalination from December 2013 to 2016.At New Mexico State University, USA, from November 2016 to 2020, Dr. Shinde’s work on large-area single-crystalline graphene production using atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition was groundbreaking. His expertise also extended to the development of proton conductive membranes for microbial fuel cells and redox flow batteries.Currently, Dr. Shinde is a Ramalingaswami Fellow and Assistant Professor at the National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) in Pune, India. His ongoing project focuses on high-power density microbial fuel cells, aiming to convert waste into electricity and chemicals. His efforts in developing cost-effective microbial fuel cells were recognized with an Australian Alumni Research Grant in 2022.

  Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Shinde’s research primarily revolves around nanomaterials synthesis, proton conductive membranes, chemical vapor deposition, redox flow batteries, fuel cells, and energy storage devices. His notable projects include:Large-area single crystalline graphene production using atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition.Development of proton conductive membranes based on two-dimensional materials for microbial fuel cells and redox flow battery applications.High-quality graphene manufacturing and upscaling through flow chemistry approaches.Large-area graphene oxide membranes for water desalination.Thermal transformation of metal-organic frameworks to graphene nanoribbons for electrochemical energy storage.His significant contributions to the field are reflected in his extensive publication record, including highly cited papers in reputable journals such as the Journal of the American Chemical Society, Angewandte Chemie, and ACS Nano.

  Accolades and Recognition

Dr. Shinde’s excellence in research has been acknowledged through numerous awards and fellowships:

• KRISHNAN AWARD for the best-published research paper in Physical Chemistry/Materials Science (2011, 2013).
• Best Thesis Award: KEERTHI SANGORAM MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT AWARD for the best research scholar in Physical Chemistry/Materials Science on National Science Day (2012).
• Young Associate Award from the Maharashtra Academy of Sciences for significant contributions in Materials Science (2019).
• Ramanujan Fellowship from SERB (2021).
• Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship from DBT (2021).
• Australian Alumni Research Grant for developing cost-effective microbial fuel cells (2022).

  Impact and Influence

Dr. Shinde’s work has had a profound impact on the field of nanomaterials and electrochemistry. His research on graphene and graphene-based materials has paved the way for innovations in energy storage and conversion technologies. His patents, such as the electrochemical process for the synthesis of graphene and shear-assisted electrochemical exfoliation of two-dimensional materials, have further solidified his influence in the scientific community.

  Legacy and Future Contributions

Dr. Shinde’s legacy in the field of nanomaterials and electrochemistry is marked by his commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and practical applications. His work continues to inspire new generations of researchers and scientists. Moving forward, his focus on sustainable and cost-effective energy solutions, such as microbial fuel cells, promises to contribute significantly to addressing global energy challenges. His dedication to innovation and excellence ensures that his contributions will have a lasting impact on science and technology. 

  Publications

• Unique role of dimeric carbon precursors in graphene growth by chemical vapor deposition
  • Authors: Shinde, D.B., Chaturvedi, P., Vlassiouk, I.V., Smirnov, S.N.
  • Journal: Carbon Trends
  • Year: 2021
• Exclusively Proton Conductive Membranes Based on Reduced Graphene Oxide Polymer Composites
  • Authors: Shinde, D.B., Vlassiouk, I.V., Talipov, M.R., Smirnov, S.N.
  • Journal: ACS Nano
  • Year: 2019
• Development of CdZn(SSe)2 thin films by using simple aqueous chemical route: Air annealing
  • Authors: Jagadale, S.K., Shinde, D.B., Mane, R.M., Mane, R.K., Bhosale, P.N.
  • Journal: Materials Today: Proceedings
  • Year: 2017
• Low temperature simple aqueous phase chemical synthesis and characterization of ZnO thin films
  • Authors: Shinde, D.B., Ghanwat, V.B., Khot, K.V., Mane, R.K., Bhosale, P.N.
  • Journal: Materials Today: Proceedings
  • Year: 2017
• Fabrication of carbon nanorods and graphene nanoribbons from a metal-organic framework
  • Authors: Pachfule, P., Shinde, D., Majumder, M., Xu, Q.
  • Journal: Nature Chemistry
  • Year: 2016