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Poitiers Area, France

Grenoble Area, France

-Designing innovative cost effective electrodes and electrolyte material -Optimisation of electrode slurry composition (ink formulation) and processing techniques for targeted application.-Designed of novel polymer electrolyte for high energy and power density solid state lithium ion micro-batteries.-Understanding the limitation, physico-chemical properties and electrochemical properties of the polymer electrolyte.-Improvement of the transport properties and mechanical strength of polymer membrane by addition of additives and nano fillers respectively.-Collaborative work with other team member in the design of a prototype for targeted application.-Integration of polymer electrolyte in a lithium ion micro-batteries prototype.- Reporting and data collection from electrochemical test and monthly status updates related to the development effortsKEY ACHIEVEMENT* Improvement in transport properties and reduction of electrode polarisation * Four patents on the development of novel electrode, novel electrolyte

Montpellier Area, France

-Use comprehensive management and research skills in the development of innovative materials for fuel cells application-Coordinate and manage a broad range of research activities including monthly and annual reporting-Designed novel and efficient materials for the reduction of oxygen for PEMFCs-Synthesis, characterisation and evaluation of non-noble electrocatalytic material -In-situ and ex-situ investigation of materials stability in different environment-Data analysis, fuel cells testing- Analytical, thermal and electrochemical analysis of catalysts-Liaison with suppliers and collaborators -International collaboration with Johnson Matthey KEY ACHIEVEMENTS* Use of a key descriptor for the design of novel materials which can lead to significant enhancement in fuel cell performance. This achievement has led to a patent application and the development of a new project.* Designed novel and efficient catalyst with enhanced mass activity for oxygen reduction reaction for PEMFC.* Collaboration work on the synthesis and characterization of carbon material for supercapacitor.

Melbourne, Australia

Development of conducting polymers for fuels cells and biosensors.Duties:-Designed of electrodes made of hybrid polymers by electrochemical and vapour phase polymerisation-Investigating the physic-chemical properties (Raman, FTIR, XRD, MEB, UV) and electrochemical properties of the composite polymers electrodes.-Thermal analysis (TGA, DSC) of polymers -Management of students.-Preparation and presentation of technical reports-In charge of certain Equipements

Melbourne, Australia

-Synthesis and characterisation of ionic liquids and organic ionic plastic crystals as electrolytes-Fabrication of dye sensitised solar cells (screen printing and doctor blading)-Synthesis of photocatalytic ceramic (TiO2, Niobium oxide) by sol-gel process-Significant improvement in photovoltaic devices through the designed and method of fabrication.-Investigate the effect of ionic liquids at the semi-conductor interface -Effet of acid treatment on TiO2 surfaces and characterisation of electrical properties of the cells

Melbourne, Australia

Investigate novel material for oxygen reduction reaction for regenerative fuel cells.Characterisation of the material by XRD and SEM

London, United Kingdom

Synthesis of transition organometallic compound for biosensors

Melbourne, Australia

Investigate thermal and mechanical properties of thermoplastic materials.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Solar Cells

These, 2010 :"Ionic Materials for photoelectrochemical solar cells" Article publie dans des journaux scientifiques.

Master De Recherche En Materiaux Et Genie Des Procedes, Specialite Électrochimie, Engineering

Diplome d'ingenieur et Master 2R (dual degree)

Maitrise De Sciences Et Techniques Des Procedes Physico Chimiques, Procede Physico Chimique