Martha Lab IITH

15/03/2026

🔋 SPARC Sponsored Workshop on “Lithium and Beyond Li-ion Battery Systems”
We are thrilled to share that EES Lab, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, successfully organized a SPARC-sponsored two-day workshop and seminar on “Lithium and Beyond Li-ion Battery Systems” on March 5–6, 2026.

The workshop served as a platform to bring together leading researchers, scientists, and students working in the domain of advanced energy storage and electrochemical technologies. The event featured a series of expert lectures and technical discussions focusing on fundamental understanding, materials innovation, diagnostics, recycling, and next-generation battery systems beyond conventional lithium-ion technologies.

We are thankful to speakers Prof. Kothandaraman Ramanujam, Prof. Perumal Elumalai, Dr. Kirtan Sahoo, Naga Phani Aetukuri, Dr. Vilas G. Pol, Aiswarya Bhaskar, Dr. V. Aravindan, Dr. B.V. Sarada, Dr. Arup Mahata, Dr. Pratyay Basak and Dr. Narendra Kurra for their insightful lectures, and grateful for the support from SPARC (Ministry of Education, Govt. of India) and BioLogic Science Instruments Pvt. Ltd.

In addition to the invited talks, the workshop also included technical demonstrations and hands-on sessions on battery research methodologies, including electrochemical workstations and battery cell fabrication techniques. These sessions provided participants with valuable practical exposure to tools and experimental approaches widely used in modern battery research.

Heartfelt thanks to EES Lab members, our organizing team, and every participant who made this a huge success! Let's connect for future collaborations in advanced battery research.

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18/02/2026

🚀 Join us at IIT Hyderabad for a 2-day Workshop on Lithium & Beyond Li-ion Battery Systems!

We are excited to announce that, EES Lab, Department of Chemistry, IIT Hyderabad is hosting a SPARC-sponsored event that designed to bridge the gap between theoretical electrochemistry and practical, hands-on application.

⚡️Highlights:

👩🏻‍🔬Practical Training: Gain hands-on lab experience in characterization techniques like Cyclic Voltammetry (CV) and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS).

👨‍🎓Expert Insights: Hear from renowned international and national speakers.

🔋Next-Gen Focus: Explore cutting-edge technologies including Sodium-ion, Li-Air, and battery recycling.

📅 Date: March 5-6, 2026

📍 Venue: Department of Chemistry, IIT Hyderabad.

📩 Inquire: [email protected]
🔗 Register : https://lnkd.in/dMqhWPTh

13/01/2026

It was a pleasure hosting Prof. Shinichi KOMABA and Asst. Prof. Zachary Gossage from the Department of Applied Chemistry, Tokyo University of Science, Japan, at IIT Hyderabad, including a visit to the EES Lab.

Prof. Komaba delivered an engaging and insightful talk entitled “A Journey through the Battery Chemistry of Group 1 Elements.” The lecture provided a deep yet open perspective on the fundamentals and advancements in alkali metal battery chemistry, drawing from decades of pioneering research.
The session sparked thoughtful discussions among faculty, researchers, and students, highlighting both fundamental challenges and emerging opportunities in next-generation energy storage technologies.

23/12/2025

🎉 Congratulations! 🎉

We are pleased to share that Ms. Samikshya Sahoo has been selected for the prestigious JST LOTUS Fellowship ✨
She will be carrying out her research for a duration of one-year under the guidance of Prof. Shinichi Komaba.

Wishing her a successful, enriching, and impactful international research experience ahead! 👏🌏

23/12/2025

We are happy to share that Ms. Monira Parvin from EES lab,IIT Hyderabad has been selected for the prestigious JST LOTUS Fellowship(Japan Science and Technology Agency).✨
She will be working under the guidance of Dr. Matsuda Shoichi for the duration 01/04/2026 – 31/01/2027.

Wishing her a highly productive and enriching international research experience ahead! 👏

23/12/2025

Congratulations to Mr. Kiran Kumar Garlapati! 🎉

We are delighted to share that Mr. Kiran Kumar Garlapati has been awarded the Best Poster Award at the International Meeting of the Battery Research Society (IMBRS 25) & Battery Technology Showcase, held from December 6–9, 2025, in Bengaluru, India.

His award winning poster entitled, “Low-temperature Synthesis of Battery Grade Artificial Graphite: Insights on Practical Prospects for Lithium-ion Batteries”
Wishing him continued success and many more achievements ahead! 👏✨

23/12/2025

We are happy to announce that Mr. Mohammad Zaid has successfully completed a six-month international internship from August 2025 to December 2025 as part of the SPARC Project at Purdue University, USA.

The internship was undertaken under the supervision of Prof. Vilas G. Pol, offering significant exposure to state-of-the-art research infrastructure and international academic collaboration.

We express our sincere gratitude to Prof. Vilas G. Pol for providing this opportunity and to Prof. Surendra Kumar Martha for his constant encouragement and guidance.
Pol

23/12/2025

We are pleased to share that Ms. Jyotirekha Dutta has successfully completed a six-month international internship from January 2025 to July 2025 under the SPARC Project at Purdue University, USA.This internship was carried out under the guidance of Prof. Vilas G. Pol.
This experience provided valuable exposure to advanced research facilities and international collaboration.
We Thank Prof. Pol for the opportunity and Prof. Surendra Kumar Martha for his continuous support and guidance.
Pol

07/06/2023

Welcome to Electrochemical Energy Storage Lab!

10/01/2023

We were delighted to host Prof. Palani Balaya from National University of Singapore. He delivered a lecture on safe and inexpensive energy storage systems.

21/10/2022

Hot off the press!
Check out our recent publication on the easy and scalable route to upcycle NMC cathode from spent Lithium-ion battery into NiMnCo- oxalate material. The material is utilized as supercapacitor electrode. Further, the fabricated supercapacitor successfully powered an electrochromic device. Check the details in the attached link.
This work is a collaboration between ARCI, Hyderabad and IIT HYDERABAD. Congratulations to all the authors.

The rapid transformation of battery-operated electric vehicles leads to the piling up of dead batteries after use. Finding a green and efficient way to recycle these batteries containing essential metals is crucial. Hence, the present work proposes a rapid, facile, and benign synthesis of NiMnCo-oxa...