Associate Professor at Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology , India
Dr. D. Saritha is an Associate Professor at Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology (CBIT), Hyderabad. With a Ph.D. in Chemistry from IIT Madras, she specializes in material science, nanomaterials, electrochemistry, and Li-ion batteries. She has over 17 years of research experience and 11.7 years in teaching. She has published 23 international journal articles and presented at 27 international conferences. As a committed academician, she holds multiple institutional responsibilities, including RD Coordinator and Departmental Research Committee Convenor. Dr. Saritha has received numerous accolades, including the Best Teacher Award for R&D at CBIT. Her research focuses on advanced materials for energy storage, 3D printing, and electrochemical applications.
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Education 📚🎓
Dr. D. Saritha holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from IIT Madras, where she worked on advanced material science and energy storage applications. She completed her M.Sc. in Chemistry with First Class and earned a B.Sc. (MPC) with Distinction. Her strong academic foundation enabled her to excel in the National Entrance Test (GATE) 2006, securing admission to IIT Madras for her doctoral studies. Throughout her academic journey, she demonstrated a keen interest in electrochemistry and nanomaterials, laying the groundwork for her research in Li-ion batteries. Her education has provided her with extensive knowledge in material science, enabling her to contribute significantly to scientific advancements.
Experience 🏫🔬
Dr. Saritha has 11.7 years of teaching and 17.7 years of research experience. She began her career as an Assistant Professor at KL University, Hyderabad, where she held multiple roles, including Institution-Industry Cell member and Women Protection Committee member. She joined CBIT as an Assistant Professor in 2019 and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2022. At CBIT, she serves as the RD Coordinator, Departmental Research Committee Convenor, and Engineering Chemistry Lab Coordinator. She mentors first-year students and contributes to curriculum development. With her expertise in nanomaterials and energy storage, she actively collaborates with researchers, guiding students in cutting-edge projects.
Awards and Honors 🏆🎖️
Dr. Saritha has received several prestigious awards, including the Best Teacher Award for R&D at CBIT in 2022. She was honored with the Best Researcher Award by Science Father (NESIN 2021). She has won multiple Best Paper Awards at ICAM5 (NIT Warangal), CBIT Research Day 2019, and ICNAN 2016 (VIT University). She served as the Open House Coordinator at Shaastra-2009, showcasing IIT Madras’ research. She also excelled in GATE 2006 with a score of 374. These recognitions highlight her outstanding contributions to academia and research in material science and electrochemistry.
Research Focus 🔬⚡
Dr. Saritha’s research focuses on material science, energy storage, Li-ion batteries, electrochemistry, nanomaterials, and 3D printing. She explores innovative electrode materials for high-performance batteries and investigates electrochemical properties for sustainable energy solutions. Her work in nanomaterials aims to develop advanced functional materials for enhanced conductivity and stability. She actively contributes to interdisciplinary research, integrating 3D printing technology for material synthesis. Her studies have been published in top-tier journals, reflecting her expertise in energy storage and electrochemical applications. Her research aims to revolutionize battery technology, making energy storage more efficient and environmentally friendly. 🚀
Publication Top Notes
📄 Electrochemical Li insertion studies on WNb12O33—A shear ReO3 type structure – 71 citations (2010) 🔋🔬
📄 Studies on electrochemical lithium insertion in isostructural titanium niobate and tantalate phases with shear ReO3 structure – 45 citations (2013) 🔋⚛️
📄 3D printed Lattice Structures: A Brief Review – 27 citations (2020) 🖨️🧩
📄 A concise review on 4D printing technology – 26 citations (2021) ⏳🖨️
📄 Effect of fill pattern and printing speed on friction characteristics of FDM printed polylactic acid polymer – 15 citations (2021) ⚙️📏
📄 Electrochemical analysis of tungsten bronze-type phases, W9Nb8O47 and W7Nb4O31, synthesized by sol-gel method – 14 citations (2018) 🧪🔋
📄 A concise review on the removal of heavy metals from wastewater using adsorbents – 13 citations (2022) 🌊♻️
📄 Pt-and Pd-based intermetallic anode catalysts for direct ethanol fuel cell (DEFC): An overview – 10 citations (2022) ⚡🔬
📄 A concise review on the advancement of anode materials for Li-ion batteries – 10 citations (2019) 🔋🔬
📄 Nanomaterials and nanostructures in additive manufacturing: properties, applications, and technological challenges – 8 citations (2023) 🏭⚙️
📄 Nanomaterials‐Based Additive Manufacturing for Mass Production of Energy Storage Systems: 3D Printed Batteries and Supercapacitors – 8 citations (2023) 🔋🖨️
📄 Synthesis and electrochemical properties of Fe2WO6 – 6 citations (2021) ⚡🧪
📄 Current advancement on anode materials for Na-ion batteries – 4 citations (2022) 🔋🧪
📄 Sol–Gel Synthesis and Electrochemical Studies on Mo3Nb2O14 – 4 citations (2018) 🧪🔬
📄 A concise review on cathode materials for Na-ion batteries – 3 citations (2023) 🔋🧪
📄 Effect of alternate fill pattern on mechanical properties of FDM printed PC-PBT alloy – 3 citations (2022) ⚙️🖨️