Faculty Profile
Dr. Maligi anantha sunil
Assistant Professor
Ph.D.
sunil.ece@bmsce.ac.in
Research Interests: Solar cells, MEMS modeling, Nanomaterials, FBG Sensors for biomedical applications
About
Dr. Maligi Anantha Sunil is a distinguished researcher and educator specializing in chalcopyrite semiconductor materials for thin film solar cell applications. With extensive expertise in both physical and chemical deposition methods, Dr. Sunil excels in analyzing the properties of deposited films using advanced characterization techniques. He has hands-on experience in fabricating solar cells and employing various deposition processes, including thermal evaporation, sputtering, spray pyrolysis, and chemical bath deposition.
Academic Background
Dr. Sunil holds a Ph.D. in Instrumentation and Applied Physics from the Indian Institute of Science, where his doctoral research focused on the study of AgInS₂ films as absorber layers for heterojunction solar cells. His groundbreaking work on AgInS₂/ZnS heterojunction thin film solar cells involved both vacuum and non-vacuum deposition techniques, leading to significant advancements in optimizing film properties and enhancing photoelectric characteristics. He also holds a B.Tech in Electronics and Instrumentation from Aurora's Engineering College, Telangana.
Research and Professional Experience
Dr. Sunil has made significant contributions to the field through his role as a Project Assistant at the Department of Instrumentation, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. During his tenure, he was instrumental in the design, development, and testing of non-invasive instrumentation for measuring cardiovascular parameters, demonstrating his versatility and capability in both medical instrumentation and photovoltaic research.
Key Expertise and Skills
Deposition Processes: Thermal Evaporation, Sputtering, Spray Pyrolysis, Chemical Bath Deposition
Characterization Techniques: X-ray Diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy, Solar Simulation, UV Spectroscopy, Hall Measurement Systems
Software and Technical Skills: Proficiency in C, MS Office, Circuit Maker, Origin, and various Windows operating systems
Research Contributions and Funding
Dr. Sunil's research has been widely published in esteemed journals and presented at international conferences. His publications include studies on the growth and characterization of thin films for solar cell applications, demonstrating his expertise in the field and his contribution to advancing solar energy technology.
He has been a recipient of notable funding, including the TARE Fellowship and grants from the Vision Group on Science and Technology (VGST), which have supported his pioneering research initiatives.
Education
Selected Publications
Other Information
Institute for Smart Structures and Systems (ISSS) Treasurer (September 2023 -Till date)
Institute for Smart Structures and Systems (ISSS) GC Member (October 2021)
Received Best paper Award for the paper entitled on "Touch-free operated Face shield-cum-mask for multifaceted applications– Vaktram Kavacham" presented in the International Conference on Intelligent Robotics, Mechatronics and Automation Systems ((IRMAS 2021), organized by VIT, Chennai.
Received funding from VGST-K FIST L1 2019-20 as Co-PI and TEQIP III to carry out research work on materials processing for energy applications
Smart Materials and Applications Programme (SM & AP) Coordinator
Placement Coordinator 2018 onwards
Gate coordinator 2018-2020
BOS member- Lakireddy Balireddy College of Engineering- 2018-2019
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