Narendra Kurra is a distinguished researcher and Assistant Professor at the School of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad. ๐ With a robust educational background, including a PhD in Materials Science, he has conducted groundbreaking research in the field. ๐
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. ๐ His research on supercapacitors has earned him accolades, including being listed in the top 2% among highly cited researchers by Stanford University.
๐ 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. ๐
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. ๐ Narendra is not only a top-tier researcher but also a dedicated educator and a recipient of numerous honors and awards throughout his career. ๐จโ๐ซโจ
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Education:
๐ 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” (8/2008โ9/2013). As a Visiting Research Scholar at Purdue University’s Birck Nanotechnology Centre, he explored “Charge Storage in Mesoscopic Graphitic Islands” (7/2010โ11/2010). 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” (1/2008โ5/2008). His academic journey includes outstanding achievements and distinctions, reflecting his commitment to excellence. ๐๐ฌ๐
Experience:
๐จโ๐ซ 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. ๐ 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. ๐ฎ๐ณ๐บ๐ธ 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. ๐ฌ๐
Honors and Awards:
๐ 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. ๐ His Rising Star of Science award from Research.com in 2022 further attests to his research impact.
๐จโ๐ซ Dr. Kurra’s dedication to teaching was acknowledged in 2021 with the Best Teaching award from IISER-TVM, India, reflecting stellar student feedback. ๐ซ 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.
๐ 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. ๐ The Achiever Award and gold medal for MS batch topper in 2006-2008 exemplify his outstanding contributions to the field. ๐ฌ๐จโ๐
Publication:
- “Energy Storage Data Reporting in PerspectiveโGuidelines 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: 850๐๐ฌ
- “All Pseudocapacitive MXeneโRuO2 Asymmetric Supercapacitors”
- Year: 2018
- Authors: Q Jiang, N Kurra, M Alhabeb, Y Gogotsi, HN Alshareef
- Journal: Advanced Energy Materials
- Citations: 808๐๐ฌ
- “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: 610๐๐ฌ
- “MXeneโonโPaper Coplanar Microsupercapacitors”
- Year: 2016
- Authors: N Kurra, B Ahmed, Y Gogotsi, HN Alshareef
- Journal: Advanced Energy Materials
- Citations: 393๐๐ฌ
- “Asymmetric Flexible MXeneโReduced Graphene Oxide MicroโSupercapacitor”
- Year: 2018
- Authors: C Couly, M Alhabeb, KL Van Aken, N Kurra, L Gomes, …
- Journal: Advanced Electronic Materials
- Citations: 361๐๐ฌ
- “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: 305๐๐ฌ
- “Highly Efficient Laser Scribed Graphene Electrodes for OnโChip Electrochemical Sensing Applications”
- Year: 2016
- Authors: P Nayak, N Kurra, C Xia, HN Alshareef
- Journal: Advanced Electronic Materials
- Citations: 238๐๐ฌ
- “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: 230๐๐ฌ
- “Pencil-on-Paper: Electronic Devices”
- Year: 2013
- Authors: N Kurra, GU Kulkarni
- Journal: Lab on a Chip
- Citations: 213๐๐ฌ
- “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: 158๐๐ฌ