Assoc Prof Dr. Chella Santhosh | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at KL Deemed to be University, India

Assoc Prof Dr. Chella Santhosh is an Associate Professor at KL Deemed to be University, specializing in the synthesis of carbon-based materials for energy and environmental applications. With a Ph.D. from VIT University and a post-doc stint at the University of Eastern Finland, his research focuses on carbon nanotubes, graphene, and magnetic nanocomposites. Notably, he received Best Paper and Poster Awards, and in 2021, he was recognized as a Top 2% Research Scientist by Stanford University and Elsevier. Dr. Santhosh’s expertise extends to diverse nanotechnological tools, making him a key contributor in the realms of nanomaterials and environmental remediation..

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Education & Dissertations:

August 2020 – Till Date: Associate Professor, Department of ECE, KLEF, Vijayawada. May 2018 to July 2020: Assistant Professor, Department of ECE, KLEF, Vijayawada. May 2016 to July 2017: Post-doc researcher, Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio campus, Finland. 2011-2016: PhD in Center for Nanotechnology Research (CNR), VIT University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Thesis Title: “Development of Carbon-Based Nanomaterials and Magnetic Nanocomposites for the Removal of Water Pollutants Towards Environmental Remediation.” 2008-10: Master of Technology in Nanotechnology, VIT University. Project Title: “Development of 3-D Photonic Crystals of Silica and Titania Particles.” 2004-08: Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Affiliated to JNT University. Project Title: “Petro-chemical Level Indicator and Temperature Monitoring Using 89C51MC.

Achievements:

Dr. Santhosh has achieved significant milestones throughout his career, including qualifying for GATE 2008 with a percentile of 88% in Electronics & Communication Engineering. He received a scholarship from the Department of Science and Technology (DST) for the academic years 2008-2010. Notably, he was awarded the Best Poster Award at the International Conference on Thin Films and its Applications in 2012 and the Best Paper Award at the Indo-French Workshop on Sustainable Water Purification Technologies in 2015. He has also been recognized as a Top 2% Research Scientist by the combination of Stanford University and Elsevier in 2021.

Research Skills:

Dr. Santhosh possesses hands-on experience in a range of techniques and software tools, including SPIP, SPM, Electrospinning, Spin coating, AFM, TCVD, PVD, STM, MOSES 1.2 (Monte-Carlo Single Electron Simulator), Mie-Plot, OrCAD (PSpice) 9.1, MATLAB 7.0 (Quantum Mechanics Tool Box), T-CAD, ATK, COMSOL, DSCH, and Xilinx Vivado.

Research Focus:

Dr. Chella Santhosh’s research spans diverse domains within electrical and electronic materials, circuits, systems, and biomedical engineering. His recent publications showcase a broad spectrum of interests, from developing bistable microdevices with electrothermal compliant mechanisms to advancing data security through evolvable hardware-based systems. Additionally, his work extends to low-cost ECG and heart monitoring systems, defect detection using thermal wave imaging, soldier health and position tracking through IoT, and the design of Arduino insect robots. Dr. Santhosh’s multifaceted expertise highlights his dedication to innovative research at the intersection of electronics, communication, and biomedical engineering, contributing significantly to various fields.