Fuelling Adaptive Lifelines

Ajaykumar Udayraj Yadav is a PhD scholar in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at IIT Delhi, working on corrosion, additive manufacturing, and electrochemical energy systems. His research aims to develop sustainable materials and energy technologies that address environmental challenges, including pollution reduction, carbon capture and utilization, and the transition toward low-carbon energy systems. His work focuses on advanced aluminium alloys, corrosion science, metal–air batteries, and electrochemical technologies for sustainable applications. He also has experience in industry consulting, technology development, and innovation-driven research.

Rohan Gupta, a master's student in Materials Science at IIT Kanpur, with an undergraduate degree in Automation & Robotics. His work spans advanced materials, additive manufacturing, robotics, and experimental engineering. He has hands-on experience in materials processing and characterisation, with a strong interest in developing innovative engineering solutions at the intersection of materials, manufacturing, and robotics.

I am currently working as a Postdoctoral Researcher at IIT Delhi and as a Researcher at Karetic, a deep-tech startup, where I focus on developing metal-air batteries for next-generation energy storage applications. My work spans the complete battery development cycle, from advanced materials development and electrochemical characterization to cell engineering and full-stack battery development for practical energy-storage applications. My broader research interests include supercapacitors, electrolysis for hydrogen production, and Na-ion batteries. I hold a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from IIT Kanpur and am passionate about translating advanced materials research into scalable and sustainable energy-storage technologies.

Yash Mishra is a researcher at IIT Delhi associated with Karetic Energy, working on next-generation metal-air battery technologies. His research focuses on the development and optimisation of air electrodes, with an emphasis on improving electrochemical performance, durability, and scalability. Through his work with Karetic Energy, he contributes to translating advanced electrochemical research into practical energy-storage solutions. His interests lie at the intersection of materials science, electrochemistry, and sustainable energy technologies, with a focus on developing innovative solutions for the transition towards cleaner and more accessible energy.

Ujjawal is a Materials Engineering professional with an academic background from IIT Delhi and a strong interest in advanced materials, energy storage, and nanotechnology. His work spans metal-air and lithium-ion batteries, air-cathode development, battery-pack R&D, and material characterization. He has hands-on experience with techniques including XRD, SEM, EDS, FTIR, Raman, and electrochemical analysis. Alongside technical research, he has developed leadership and project-management skills, with a focus on transforming innovative materials and technologies into practical, real-world engineering solutions.