Rao Research Group

Research Associate, Physics and Astronomy TENGs, modeling of heat flow, electronics, and Oversight of research instrumentation

Postdoctoral fellow, Physics and Astronomy Electrochemical energy storage and conversion (experiments and models), biorenewable materials (expt and models), Opto-thermal property modelling

Research Assistant Professor, Automotive Engineering Synthesis, nanomaterials, energy storage and conversion, rechargeable batteries, polymer composites and nanocomposites

Research Assistant Professor, Physics and Astronomy Thermoelectricity, Bio-renewable electrochemical energy conversion and storage, Ultrasound luminescent chemical imaging, lab supervisor

Taking lab-based academic research and solving real world industrial problems drives the translational research done in our lab

While the rapidly evolving field of biomedical implants have enabled humans to treat various diseases and disorders, implant related infections continue to affect the post-implant health of the patients. So, in collaboration with Dr. Jeffery Anker from Department of Chemistry, we are developing novel bioimaging technologies for early detection of such infections.

The global shift towards renewable energy sources has also exponentially amplified the focus on energy harvesting technologies. Our group specifically explores thermoelectric energy harvesting technologies.

The global shift towards renewable energy sources has accelerated the adoption of energy storage technologies, especially electrochemical energy storage technologies. Our group works on multiple next generation electrochemical energy storage technologies.