Prashanth Kannan Email & Phone Number

Perth, Wa, Au

Mumbai, Mh, In

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Study of the role of metal nodes and organic linkers in Metal-Organic Frameworks for the electrochemical detection and sensing of environmentally hazardous elements corroborated with the chemical and physical characterization.- Synthesis of copper-based porphyrin MOFs and characterization (XRD, UV-Vis, FTIR, XPS, TGA/DSC, SEM)- Electrochemical study of exposure of MOF to heavy metals (Lead, Cadmium and Mercury) with a focus on Differential Pulse Stripping Voltammetry (DPASV) and Cyclic Voltammetry (CV)- Electrochemical study of creatinine detection in artifical sweat samples using Cu-MOF and estimation of entrapment efficiency - Fabrication of flexible three-electrode cell incorporating Cu-MOF for portable detection of hazardous materials with ultra-low detection regimes

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

R&D scientist role for development of assays for electrochemical detection of heavy metal in tap water.Completed Projects:1. Lead Assay: Assisted in development of protocol and optimization of process parameters for electrochemical detection nanomolar concentrations of lead in tap water, in accordance with EPA guidelines (Lead and Copper Rule)2. Copper Assay:Primary researcher involved in the design and development of electrochemical assay, optimization and quality control of copper sensing in tap water in accordance with EPA guidelines (Lead and Copper Rule)Ongoing Projects:1. Cadmium Assay:Design and development of electrochemical assay for Cadmium in tap water in accordance with EPA guidelines.2. Chromium Assay:Design and development of electrochemical assays for Chromium speciation, including total chromium detection in tap water

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of Scanning Tunnelling Microscopy platform for imaging and Scanning Tunnelling Spectroscopy of 2D Metal-Organic Frameworks.- Synthesis of 2D Ni-HITP MOF followed by nanoscale electronic characterization and imaging- Fabrication of functionalized Pt-Ir scanning tip for isolating electron clouds of Ni-HITP MOF structure- Attempted fabrication of porphyrin-based MOFs on Ag and Au substrates for formation of Cu-porphyrin MOFs

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Courses: X-ray Diffraction Lab, Plasma Processing of Materials & Thin Films Laboratory- Handling and maintenance of X-ray platform. Duties: Collection and record of samples issued by students and analysis using Empyrean - Malvern PANalytical system.- Plasma Processing of Materials & Thin Films Lab. Duties: Guidance of students with course tasks, Lectures of PVD systems, Correction and Invigilation of exams

Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Development of novel anodes for enzymatic biofuel cell for usage in sub-dermal energy generation for implantable devices.- Fabrication of Glucose oxidase/ FAD-GDH bioanodes for a glucose fuel cell- Electrochemical characterization of bioanodes in PBS at multiple glucose concentrations within the blood glucose limit- Optimization of device parameters for maximizing energy density of the cell

Thiruvananthapuram Area, India

- Development and Characterization of PUIR polyurethane/ Cloisite and PUIR/CNT Nanocomposites for Thermal Insulation for outer space and In-Launch applications - Physical(TGA, DSC, SEM and XRD) and Chemical(FTIR) analysis for nanocomposites with carbon fiber, CNT and cloisite nanoparticles in various formulations of PUIR

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles through green chemistry for usage in targeted drug delivery applications.- Brewing of plant extract solutions and synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles from zinc salt precursors through enzymatic reduction- Material characterization of ZnO nanoparticles through XRD, SEM, FTIR and UV-Vis.- Cytotoxicity studies of zinc oxide uptake in bacterial samples

Hyderabad Area, India

Impedance spectroscopy of Gadolinium-doped Ceria (GDC) for use in solid oxide fuel cells.- Fabrication and sintering of GDC at multiple temperature ranges to improve microstructure and domain formation- Impedance analysis of sintered samples to identify variations in ionic conductivity through Bode analysis

Joint Phd Program, Surface Physics Of 2D Mofs

Scanning Tunnelling Microscopy and Spectroscopy of 2D Metal-Organic Frameworks

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Materials Science, 8.28/10

Activities and Societies: The Electrochemical Society (ECS)First half of the joint PhD program between IITB and Monash University.

Diploma, Bionanotechnology, Assez Bien

Second year of EMM degree

Master Of Science - Ms, Nanoscience And Nanotechnology, Cum Fructu

Erasmus Mundus Master of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

Bachelor'S Degree, Nanotechnology, A