Postdoctoral Fellow | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi | India
Dr. Dhiraj Kumar Rana is a distinguished researcher in Materials Science and Polymer Engineering, currently serving as a National Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. His research primarily focuses on multiphase polymeric and elastomeric materials, functional smart materials, and their applications in energy storage, wearable electronics, and soft robotics. With a strong academic foundation and extensive research contributions, Dr. Rana has made significant advancements in flexible charge storage materials and elastomeric nanocomposites.
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Strengths for the Awards✨
- Extensive Research Experience – With a career spanning over two decades in physical chemistry and photochemistry, Professor Yang has made significant contributions to the field.
- Innovative Research in Phototherapy – His work on photochemical probes, nanotechnology for drug-controlled release, and phototherapy (both photodynamic and photothermal therapy) is impactful in medical and pharmaceutical sciences.
- High Research Output – He has published 46 SCI-indexed research articles, with recent publications in top-tier journals like Biomaterials and Analytical Chemistry.
- Funded Research Projects – Successfully secured grants, including the National Natural Science Foundation (21473101).
- Intellectual Property Contributions – Holds four patents, demonstrating his focus on innovation and real-world applications.
Education 🎓
Dr. Rana obtained his B.Sc. in Physics (Honours) from North Orissa University, Baripada, in 2008, followed by an M.Sc. in Physics from NIT Rourkela in 2010. He further specialized in Advanced Materials Science and Technology with an M.Tech. from NIT Durgapur in 2013. His Ph.D., awarded by NIT Durgapur in 2019, focused on Experimental Condensed Matter Physics, emphasizing electrical and magnetic properties of polymer multiferroic nanocomposites.
Experience 🌍
Dr. Rana has held several research positions, including Junior Research Fellow at BIT Patna, Research Associate at NIT Durgapur, and Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow at IISER Mohali. Since 2022, he has been a National Post-Doctoral Fellow at IIT Delhi, contributing significantly to the development of novel polymeric materials for flexible electronics. His teaching experience includes courses in Engineering Physics and Advanced Physics at NIT Durgapur and Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University, Ranchi.
Research Interests On Materials🔬
Dr. Rana’s research encompasses a broad range of topics within Materials Science and Polymer Engineering. His expertise includes multiphase polymeric and elastomeric materials, dielectric and magnetic elastomers, flexible charge storage, nanomaterial synthesis (barium titanate, ferrite nanoparticles, graphene oxide, etc.), and applications in soft robotics and wearable electronics. He is proficient in advanced characterization techniques such as XRD, SEM, TEM, AFM, and various electrical, dielectric, and thermal analysis methods.
Awards 🏆
Dr. Rana has been recognized for his contributions to materials science through prestigious fellowships, including the SERB-National Post-Doctoral Fellowship. His research achievements have also earned him accolades in the field of advanced functional materials.
Publications 📚
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Title: Electrical and room temperature multiferroic properties of polyvinylidene fluoride nanocomposites doped with nickel ferrite nanoparticles
Authors: DK Rana, SK Singh, SK Kundu, S Roy, S Angappane, S Basu
Publication Year: 2019
Citations: 67
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Title: Electrical and magnetic properties of polyvinyl alcohol–cobalt ferrite nanocomposite films
Authors: DK Rana, SK Singh, SK Kundu, RJ Choudhary, S Basu
Publication Year: 2018
Citations: 34
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Title: Influence of microstructural alterations of liquid metal and its interfacial interactions with rubber on multifunctional properties of soft composite materials
Authors: PS Banerjee, DK Rana, SS Banerjee
Publication Year: 2022
Citations: 26
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Title: Relaxor ferroelectric behavior of “A” site deficient Bismuth doped Barium Titanate ceramic
Authors: T Badapanda, V Senthil, DK Rana, S Panigrahi, S Anwar
Publication Year: 2012
Citations: 25
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Title: An easy synthesis of carbon-supported silver–cobalt bimetallic nanoparticles to study the electrocatalytic performance in alkaline borohydride fuel cell
Authors: S Dey, S Pramanik, P Chakraborty, DK Rana, S Basu
Publication Year: 2022
Citations: 18
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Title: Development of organic-inorganic flexible PVDF-LaFeO3 nanocomposites for the enhancement of electrical, ferroelectric and magnetic properties
Authors: DK Rana, V Mehta, SK Kundu, S Basu
Publication Year: 2020
Citations: 18
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Title: Enhanced multiferroic, magnetodielectric and electrical properties of Sm doped Lanthanum ferrite nanoparticles
Authors: SK Kundu, DK Rana, L Karmakar, D Das, S Basu
Publication Year: 2019
Citations: 15
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Title: Enhancement of electrical and magnetodielectric properties of BiFeO3 incorporated PVDF flexible nanocomposite films
Authors: DK Rana, SK Kundu, RJ Choudhary, S Basu
Publication Year: 2019
Citations: 14
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Title: Surfactant-free synthesis of carbon-supported silver (Ag/C) nanobars as an efficient electrocatalyst for alcohol tolerance and oxidation of sodium borohydride in alkaline medium
Authors: S Dey, P Chakraborty, DK Rana, S Pramanik, S Basu
Publication Year: 2021
Citations: 13
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Title: Influence of manganese on multiferroic and electrical properties of lanthanum ferrite nanoparticles
Authors: SK Kundu, DK Rana, A Banerjee, D Das, S Basu
Publication Year: 2019
Citations: 7
Conclusion 📊
Dr. Dhiraj Kumar Rana is an accomplished scientist whose research has significantly contributed to the advancement of functional and smart materials. His expertise in polymeric nanocomposites and energy storage applications continues to drive innovation in flexible electronics and soft robotics. With an impressive publication record and ongoing research at IIT Delhi, Dr. Rana remains at the forefront of cutting-edge materials science research.
