I am a dedicated researcher specializing in materials science, with a focus on sustainable and green technologies for advancing
energy materials. Currently, I work as a research fellow at CENIMAT/i3N, Nova School of Science and Technology (FCT), where
I am part of the MEON (Materials for Electronics, Optoelectronics, and Nanotechnologies) group, under the SMART-E project
(ref. 2022. 04012.PTDC), here I have been working on the development and characterization of electrode materials and the fabrication
of energy storage and energy harvesting devices. I have completed my master’s in renewable energy engineering at Edinburgh
Napier University in October 2023. My master’s thesis, titled “Electrodeposition of Metal Oxide on Conducting Fiber for Energy
Storage Device Fabrication,” was based on the development of functionalized textile electrodes for energy storage, for which
I could acquire a distinction. A journal article based on this work is currently under review. Prior to this, I earned my
master’s in Physics from Mahatma Gandhi University in August 2019 with an overall ‘B’ grade and distinction for the thesis
titled “Sunlight-Induced Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles.’, this study focused on developing a green synthesis method
for silver nanoparticles using sunlight as a catalyst and the antimicrobial activity of the synthesized silver nano particles.
This work was presented at the AIP Conference in 2019 and subsequently published in the AIP Conference Proceedings (2019)
and Green Processing and Synthesis (De Gruyter, 2020). I graduated with a bachelor's in physics from Mahatma Gandhi University
in May 2017 with an overall ‘A’ grade. I have been involved in several pioneering projects that reflect my commitment to
sustainability and innovation in materials science. In August 2023, I have participated in a summer project at Edinburgh Napier
University titled “Preparation of Nanocomposites with Addition of Recycled Alum Sludge as Separator in Energy Storage Device
Applications.” I was doing the application of these nanocomposites in biodegradable energy storage devices and conducting
electrochemical characterization to evaluate their performance. Additionally, I contributed to the project “Electrochemical
Capacitors Based on Organic Semiconductors and Metal Oxides,” which was presented at INNOLAE 2024. My research interests
align closely with sustainable technologies and green methodologies. I am particularly passionate about developing eco-friendly
materials for energy storage applications, exploring nanotechnology innovations to enhance the efficiency of supercapacitors
and batteries, and advancing hydrothermal synthesis techniques for creating high-performance nanomaterials. My work bridges
fundamental science with practical applications, particularly in renewable energy systems, making valuable contribution to
advancements in green technology.