Narendra Kurra is a distinguished researcher and Assistant Professor at the School of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad. 🎓 With a robust educational background, including a PhD in Materials Science, he has conducted groundbreaking research in the field. 🌐

Narendra’s expertise extends from being a SABIC Postdoctoral Fellow at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology to his role as a Research Assistant Professor at Drexel University. 🌍 His research on supercapacitors has earned him accolades, including being listed in the top 2% among highly cited researchers by Stanford University.

🏆 Notably, he received the Rising Star of Science award from Research.com and has been recognized for his exceptional teaching skills, earning a Best Teaching award at IISER-TVM, India. 🌟

His academic journey includes a Master’s in Chemistry, a Visiting Research Scholar stint at Purdue University, and achievements such as securing top ranks in entrance exams. 🎉 Narendra is not only a top-tier researcher but also a dedicated educator and a recipient of numerous honors and awards throughout his career. 👨‍🏫✨

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Education:

🎓 Narendra Kurra, a distinguished researcher, completed his PhD in Materials Science from Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore, under the guidance of Prof. G. U. Kulkarni. His thesis focused on “2D Nanocarbons: Functional aspects and Device Fabrication” (8/2008–9/2013). As a Visiting Research Scholar at Purdue University’s Birck Nanotechnology Centre, he explored “Charge Storage in Mesoscopic Graphitic Islands” (7/2010–11/2010). Prior, he earned a Master of Science in Physical Chemistry from the University of Hyderabad, where Prof. Anunay Samanta supervised his thesis on “Investigations on Optical Properties of Room Temperature Ionic Liquids” (1/2008–5/2008). His academic journey includes outstanding achievements and distinctions, reflecting his commitment to excellence. 🌟🔬📚

Experience:

👨‍🏫 Dr. Narendra Kurra, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the School of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (from 10/2021), brings a wealth of experience in academia and research. 🌐 His educational journey includes a prior role as an Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram, and significant contributions as a Research Assistant Professor at Drexel University’s A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute. 🇮🇳🇺🇸 Notably, he also served as a SABIC Postdoctoral Fellow at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, KSA. Dr. Kurra’s diverse academic background underscores his dedication to advancing materials science and engineering. 🔬🎓

Honors and Awards:

🏆 Dr. Narendra Kurra’s illustrious career is adorned with a plethora of accolades, underscoring his excellence in research and academic achievements. Notably, he earned recognition from Stanford University in 2022 and 2020, being listed in the top 2% of highly cited researchers worldwide. 🌍 His Rising Star of Science award from Research.com in 2022 further attests to his research impact.

👨‍🏫 Dr. Kurra’s dedication to teaching was acknowledged in 2021 with the Best Teaching award from IISER-TVM, India, reflecting stellar student feedback. 🏫 His journey began with remarkable feats, including a SABIC Postdoctoral Fellowship at KAUST, KSA, in 2015, and qualification for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in the top 5% in 2008.

🎓 His academic prowess is evident from securing top ranks in various entrance exams and being selected as an Academic Council member at the University of Hyderabad in 2007. 🌟 The Achiever Award and gold medal for MS batch topper in 2006-2008 exemplify his outstanding contributions to the field. 🔬👨‍🎓

Publication:

• “Energy Storage Data Reporting in Perspective—Guidelines for Interpreting the Performance of Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems”
  • Year: 2019
  • Authors: TS Mathis, N Kurra, X Wang, D Pinto, P Simon, Y Gogotsi
  • Journal: Advanced Energy Materials
  • Citations: 850📖🔬
• “All Pseudocapacitive MXene‐RuO2 Asymmetric Supercapacitors”
  • Year: 2018
  • Authors: Q Jiang, N Kurra, M Alhabeb, Y Gogotsi, HN Alshareef
  • Journal: Advanced Energy Materials
  • Citations: 808📖🔬
• “All-MXene (2D Titanium Carbide) Solid-State Microsupercapacitors for On-Chip Energy Storage”
  • Year: 2016
  • Authors: YY Peng, B Akuzum, N Kurra, MQ Zhao, M Alhabeb, B Anasori, …
  • Journal: Energy & Environmental Science
  • Citations: 610📖🔬
• “MXene‐on‐Paper Coplanar Microsupercapacitors”
  • Year: 2016
  • Authors: N Kurra, B Ahmed, Y Gogotsi, HN Alshareef
  • Journal: Advanced Energy Materials
  • Citations: 393📖🔬
• “Asymmetric Flexible MXene‐Reduced Graphene Oxide Micro‐Supercapacitor”
  • Year: 2018
  • Authors: C Couly, M Alhabeb, KL Van Aken, N Kurra, L Gomes, …
  • Journal: Advanced Electronic Materials
  • Citations: 361📖🔬
• “High-Temperature Behavior and Surface Chemistry of Carbide MXenes Studied by Thermal Analysis”
  • Year: 2019
  • Authors: M Seredych, CE Shuck, D Pinto, M Alhabeb, E Precetti, G Deysher, …
  • Journal: Chemistry of Materials
  • Citations: 305📖🔬
• “Highly Efficient Laser Scribed Graphene Electrodes for On‐Chip Electrochemical Sensing Applications”
  • Year: 2016
  • Authors: P Nayak, N Kurra, C Xia, HN Alshareef
  • Journal: Advanced Electronic Materials
  • Citations: 238📖🔬
• “Conducting Polymer Micro-Supercapacitors for Flexible Energy Storage and AC Line-Filtering”
  • Year: 2015
  • Authors: N Kurra, MK Hota, HN Alshareef
  • Journal: Nano Energy
  • Citations: 230📖🔬
• “Pencil-on-Paper: Electronic Devices”
  • Year: 2013
  • Authors: N Kurra, GU Kulkarni
  • Journal: Lab on a Chip
  • Citations: 213📖🔬
• “Laser-Derived Graphene: A Three-Dimensional Printed Graphene Electrode and Its Emerging Applications”
  • Year: 2019
  • Authors: N Kurra, Q Jiang, P Nayak, HN Alshareef
  • Journal: Nano Today
  • Citations: 158📖🔬