Parikshit Kumar
Research Associate (Green Energy Technology)
Education
• M.Tech Green Energy Technology - Pondicherry University, India, 2022
Research Interests
• Nanomaterials - Photonics interaction of catalyst,
• Nanocomposites - Energy applications

Professional Experience
Advancing innovation through cutting-edge research, collaboration, and knowledge sharing in multidisciplinary fields.
Biography
Parikshit Kumar is a Research Associate at Prayoga, specializing in nanotechnology and nanomaterials for energy applications, sustainable materials development, and green chemistry and catalysis. He holds a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from BPUT, Orissa (2019), and an M.Tech in Green Energy Technology from Pondicherry University, Puducherry (2022). During his studies, he acquired extensive knowledge in alternative energy sources, energy material generation, green nanotechnology, combustion technology, waste-to-energy processes, and material science applications. Before joining Prayoga, Parikshit gained practical experience in producing single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) at NoPo Nanotechnologies India Pvt Ltd, focusing on their semiconductor and metallic properties for various applications. His M.Tech research involved developing a 3D printed mesh matrix decorated with nano-photocatalysts for water remediation, resulting in a published research article in an AIP journal. Additionally, he conducted a B.Tech project on a solar-powered semi-automated beach cleaner, showcasing his commitment to innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.
Ongoing Research Projects
1. Green synthesis of saponin-capped CuO nanoparticles and their efficacy in photocatalytic dye degradation
2. Brewing up the value: enhancing the green synthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles using tea and coffee waste and their application.
3. Development of sustainable vegan leather alternative
Representative Publication
3D printed honeycomb matrix as photocatalyst substrate for water remediation application, T. S. Manikandamaharaj., Parikshit Kumar., S. Malavika Sunil., B. M. Jaffar Ali., https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0175620
Awards/Honours/Affiliation/Membership
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