Our Team
Prof Sri Sivakumar
Coordinator & Project Co-Investigator, Advanced Imaging Centre
Area of Interest: Synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, Layer-by-Layer (LbL) assembly, Polymer capsules, Thin films, Drug delivery, Photonic crystals and Growth Mechanism of Nanomaterials
Dr Manish M. Kulkarni
Principal Scientific Officer, Centre for Nanosciences
Area of Interest: Self assembly and organization in thin polymer films for micro and nano patterning, Combinatorial synthesis and gradient field processing of thin polymer films, Phase transitions and orientation studies in block-copolymer films by neutron.
Dr Prabhat K. Dwivedi
Principal Scientific Officer, Centre for Nanosciences
Area of Interest: Soft Patterning on Soft Materials at Nano and Micro scale, Fabrication of Chalcogenide Glass Micro lenses, Microfludic Devices. Real time detection is one of critical point for rapid and accurate detection of chemical and bio molecules
Dr Rajneesh Kumar Prajapati
Research Establishment Officer, Advanced Imaging Centre
Roles and Responsbilities: Administration, Regulation, Operation and Maintenance of HRTEM, Cryo-TEM and TEM sample preparation, Technical upgrade, Demonstration and training to Faculties/Students, Scientific reports writing
Mr. Jai Kumar Singh
Project Scientist, Advanced Imaging Centre
Roles and Responsbilities: Operation, Maintenance, and troubleshooting of HRTEM, Cryo-TEM and TEM sample preparation
Mr. Sahu Ji Sah
Project Mechanic, Advanced Imaging Centre
Roles and Responsbilities: Electrical work, Water supply, Gas Supply lines, Air compressor, Managing the Cleaning staff, Maintaining records & files for purchases and other activities, Stock consumables and common supplies, Support in sample preparation lab and safety initiatives, Washing and sterilization of glassware, Miscellaneous work related to maintenance.