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Anupam Chowdhury

PhD Student, Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering, IIT Delhi
Email: ttz178473@iitd.ac.in | anupamc24@outlook.com
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👨‍🔬 About Me

I am a PhD student at the Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering, IIT Delhi, specializing in shape memory coupled piezoelectric nanocomposites. My work spans across piezoelectric/triboelectric nanogenerators, energy harvesting technologies, and advanced materials for flexible electronics and smart textiles.

I have extensive experience in:

• Synthesizing piezoelectric ceramics and polymer nanocomposites.
• Material characterization using XRD, SEM, FTIR, and Raman Spectroscopy.
• Fabrication techniques like melt extrusion, solution casting, and compression molding.

🎓 Education

• Ph.D. in Textile and Fibre Engineering
  Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
  Dissertation: Study of Shape Memory Coupled Piezoelectric Nanocomposites
  2018 - December 2024 (Expected)

• M.Tech in Polymer Science and Technology
  Tezpur University
  Dissertation: Development of Biodegradable Superabsorbent Nanocomposite Hydrogel Based on Modified Gelatin
  2015 - 2017

• B.Tech in Jute Technology
  University of Calcutta
  Dissertation: Studies on Time-Dependent Mechanical Behavior of Jute Yarn
  2009 - 2013

🧪 Research & Projects

• Flexible Piezoelectric Nanogenerators for Wearable Applications
  Developed and characterized flexible, high-temperature-stable nanofiber composites for energy harvesting using advanced fabrication techniques.

• Development of Biodegradable Superabsorbent Hydrogels
  Synthesized hydrogels for controlled release applications and developed nanocomposites with enhanced mechanical properties.

• Publications and Patents
  Authored several peer-reviewed articles in journals like ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces and Macromolecular Materials and Engineering. My work has been featured on cover art in leading journals.

📜 Publications (Selected)

• S. Das, A. Chowdhury, et al. Wearable, Machine Washable, Breathable Triboelectric Nanogenerators. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 2024.
• A. Chowdhury, et al. Flexible PEI/PVDF Blend Films for Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting. ACS Applied Electronic Materials, 2024.
• S. Das, A. Chowdhury, et al. Triboelectric Nanogenerators with Flame Retardant and Antibacterial Properties. ACS Applied Electronic Materials, 2024.

For the complete list of publications, check out my Google Scholar Profile.

🛠 Skills

• Synthesis & Characterization: Hydrothermal synthesis, SEM, TEM, XRD, TGA, DSC, Raman Spectroscopy, FTIR
• Fabrication: Melt mixing, compression molding, solution casting, electrospinning
• Software & Tools: Origin, ChemDraw, Fusion 360, Materials Studio, VESTA

🏆 Honors & Awards

• AIR 69 in GATE 2016
• Anundoram Barooah Award, Government of Assam (2005)
• 3rd Prize in “Innovation is in my DNA!” Contest, Asian Paints (2016)
• Cover Art in Macromolecular Materials and Engineering (December 2020)
• Cover Art in ACS Applied Electronic Materials (April 2024)

🌐 Let’s Connect

Feel free to reach out to me via Email or connect with me on LinkedIn for collaboration, opportunities, or discussions on cutting-edge research in nanomaterials and energy harvesting.