Professor (HAG), Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India
Prof. Anjan Sil holds a Ph.D. (1991) and M.Tech. (1986) in Materials Technology from Banaras Hindu University and an M.Sc. in Physics (1984) from IIT Kharagpur. With over 32 years of teaching experience, he has mentored numerous undergraduate and postgraduate students in materials science courses. His research spans 37+ years in energy storage materials ⚡ and functional ceramics 🏺, supervising 17 awarded and 5 ongoing Ph.D. theses. He has also mentored postdoctoral fellows in organic photovoltaics and transparent conducting oxides. His work significantly contributes to batteries 🔋, composites 🏗️, and ceramic coatings.
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Qualification
Prof. Anjan Sil is a distinguished researcher in Materials Technology, holding a Ph.D. (1991) 🏅 and M.Tech. (1986) 🏗️ from Banaras Hindu University, along with an M.Sc. in Physics (1984) ⚛️ from IIT Kharagpur. With decades of experience, his expertise lies in energy storage materials 🔋, functional ceramics 🏺, and composite materials 🔬. His academic contributions have shaped the fields of electronic materials, polymers, and renewable energy applications. As a mentor, he has guided numerous scholars, influencing advancements in batteries, coatings, and nanomaterials. His dedication to research and education continues to drive innovation in materials engineering.
Teaching experience
With over 32 years of teaching experience 🏫, Prof. Anjan Sil has mentored countless students in the field of Materials Science and Engineering. He has taught a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including Electrical and Electronic Materials ⚡, Energy Storage Materials 🔋, Engineering Polymers and Composites 🏗️, Ceramics and Metal Powder Processing 🏺, and Microsensor & MEMS Devices 🤖. His expertise extends to Materials for Renewable Energy 🌱, Electro Ceramics 🔬, Magnetic Materials 🧲, Polymers and Elastomers 🏭, and Smart Devices 💡. His commitment to education continues to inspire future scientists and engineers.
Research experience
With over 37 years of research experience in Materials Engineering 🏗️, Prof. Anjan Sil has made significant contributions to Energy Storage Materials 🔋 and Functional Ceramics 🏺. His expertise in these fields has guided numerous scholars, with 17 Ph.D. theses successfully awarded 🎓 and 5 currently ongoing 📖. Additionally, he has supervised 26 M.Tech. theses 🏆, with one more in progress. His dedication to advancing research and mentoring future scientists continues to shape the field, driving innovation in materials science and sustainable energy solutions. 🌍✨
🏆 Recognitions & Awards
Prof. Anjan Sil has received numerous prestigious awards and recognitions for his contributions to Materials Engineering 🏗️. He chaired technical sessions at IIT Roorkee 🏛️ (2023, 2024) and was felicitated as an Eminent Academician 🎓 at Jiwaji University (2023). He received the ASEM-DUO India Fellowship 🌍 for collaboration with Denmark 🇩🇰 (2022) and the British Council UKIERI Award 🇬🇧 for research with Cambridge University (2008-2013). Additionally, he has been a visiting scientist 🔬 under INSA-DFG (2017) and INSA-The Royal Society London 🇬🇧 (2003, 2007). His contributions to battery technology 🔋, climate & energy 🌱, and functional ceramics 🏺 continue to shape the field.
📚 Research Focus
Prof. Anjan Sil’s research spans several key areas in Materials Engineering ⚙️, particularly in energy storage materials 🔋, functional ceramics 🏺, and tribological behavior of coatings 🛠️. His studies explore electrochemical performance of cathode materials for Li-ion batteries 🔋 and the development of nanostructured coatings with enhanced wear resistance. He also investigates magnetic semiconductors for spintronics applications 🧲 and advanced materials for energy and environmental solutions 🌱. His work includes electrical and magnetic materials ⚡, composite materials 🧪, and materials for renewable energy. Prof. Sil’s research has profound implications in sustainability 🌍 and energy storage technologies.
Publication Top Notes
- A study on sliding and erosive wear behaviour of atmospheric plasma sprayed conventional and nanostructured alumina coatings
Cited by: 157
Year: 2011
- Tribological behavior of plasma sprayed Cr2O3–3% TiO2 coatings
Cited by: 62
Year: 2011
- Effect of carbon coating on electrochemical performance of LiFePO4 cathode material for Li-ion battery
Cited by: 58
Year: 2018
- Photocatalytic response of Fe, Co, Ni doped ZnO based diluted magnetic semiconductors for spintronics applications
Cited by: 57
Year: 2019
- Suppression of Jahn–Teller distortion by chromium and magnesium doping in spinel LiMn2O4: A first-principles study using GGA and GGA+ U
Cited by: 55
Year: 2009
- Microstructural relationship with fracture toughness of undoped and rare earths (Y, La) doped Al2O3–ZrO2 ceramic composites
Cited by: 51
Year: 2011
- Preparation and characterization of lithium manganese oxide cubic spinel Li1.03Mn1.97O4 doped with Mg and Fe
Cited by: 50
Year: 2010
- Relationship between fracture toughness characteristics and morphology of sintered Al2O3 ceramics
Cited by: 43
Year: 2010
- Wear of Plasma Sprayed Conventional and Nanostructured Al2O3 and Cr2O3, Based Coatings
Cited by: 40
Year: 2012
- Mechanical and thermal characteristics of PMMA-based nanocomposite gel polymer electrolytes with CNFs dispersion
Cited by: 31
Year: 2015
- SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERISATION OF Li [Mn 2-xMgx] O 4(x= 0. 0-0. 3) PREPARED BY SOL-GEL SYNTHESIS
Cited by: 29
Year: 2010
- Preparation of Fe doped ZnO thin films and their structural, magnetic, electrical characterization
Cited by: 28
Year: 2018
- Tribological behaviour of nanostructured Al2O3 coatings
Cited by: 28
Year: 2012
- Role of calcination atmosphere in vanadium doped Li4Ti5O12 for lithium ion battery anode material
Cited by: 26
Year: 2017
- Effect of citric acid content on synthesis of LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 and its electrochemical characteristics
Cited by: 26
Year: 2010
- Development of input output relationships for self-healing Al2O3/SiC ceramic composites with Y2O3 additive using design of experiments
Cited by: 23
Year: 2011
- MnO anchored reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite for high energy applications of Li-ion batteries: The insight of charge-discharge process
Cited by: 22
Year: 2019
- PEDOT:PSS coating on pristine and carbon coated LiFePO4 by one-step process: the study of electrochemical performance
Cited by: 22
Year: 2019
- Energy and power densities of novel composite electrode driven by synergy of poly (3, 4-ethylene dioxythiophene): poly (styrene sulfonate) and single walled carbon nanotubes
Cited by: 21
Year: 2020
- TiO2 shielded Si nano-composite anode for high energy Li-ion batteries: The morphological and structural study of electrodes after charge-discharge process
Cited by: 20
Year: 2019
Conclusion
Prof. Sil’s extensive research experience, impactful supervision, and contributions to advanced energy materials, he is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work aligns with global challenges in sustainable energy and materials innovation, making him a strong contender for recognition in research excellence.