Chemical
Sciences
Welcome to TheDr. T. SenthilkumarResearch Group!
Our research aims to advance the science and engineering of materials through innovative approaches in polymer technology, additive manufacturing, and sustainable material development. By integrating fundamental research with industrial relevance, we seek to develop next-generation materials and processes that address challenges in manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, and environmental sustainability.
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27Book Chaps.
4Patents
8Awards and Honours
7Work Experience
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About
Dr. T. Senthilkumar
Assistant Professor at Indian Institute of Technology - Madras. With over a decade of dedication to research and development, I specialize in creating robust, scalable, and innovative technological solutions. My work bridges the gap between complex algorithms and practical, real-world applications.
Education
Ph.D., Polymer Chemistry - Oct 2015 CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory / SP Pune University
M.Sc Chemistry - April 2009 The American College / Madurai Kammaraj University
B.Sc Chemistry - April 2007 The American College / Madurai Kammaraj University
Work Experience
Assistant Professor Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)
08/2026 – present
Senior Scientist CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum
09/2023 – 08/2026
Members
Our Leadership & Core Team
Sachin Dua
Research Scholar
Specializing in the development of novel polymeric materials for sustainable industrial applications.
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Nishtha Arora
Research Scholar
Focusing on 3D printing of polymer composites and their advanced structural properties.
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Vedant Joshi
Research Scholar
Investigating anticorrosion coatings and sustainable solutions for petroleum refining.
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Discover the leading edge of technology and our major findings. We constantly push the boundaries of current scientific knowledge to pave the way towards tomorrow's innovations.
Polymer Science and Engineering
Materials Science
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
Corrosion Science and Engineering
Petroleum and Industrial Applications
Awards & Honours
My Achievements & Recognition
A showcase of milestones that mark my journey, highlighting the dedication and excellence recognized by esteemed institutions.
Best Paper Award
Symposia on Microbial Corrosion & Inhibitors, CORCON-23, Mumbai - 2023
PIFI Postdoctoral Fellowship
Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing - 2017
Best Poster Award
National Science Day, CSIR-NCL (Bilirubin sensing) - 2014
Best Poster Award
National Science Day, CSIR-NCL (Polyfluorenes) - 2013
CSIR-SRF
Senior Research Fellowship, awarded in August 2011
GATE
National level test, 90 percentile - February 2009
CSIR-UGC NET (JRF)
Junior Research Fellowship - December 2008
Get In Touch!
Contact Me
Ph.D. positions: Applications are invited from motivated candidates with an M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Chemistry (preferably with specialization in Organic Chemistry) and valid CSIR-NET/UGC-NET/Inspire/GATE qualification. Candidates interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Polymer chemistry are encouraged to contact Dr. TSK with their bio-data.
Post-doctoral positions: Interested candidates having research experience in polymer synthesis are welcome to contact Dr. Senthilkumar.
Master project/thesis: Motivated students from our department having research interest in polymer chemistry are encouraged to approach Dr. Senthilkumar for pursuing their project work in our laboratory.
- 📍Chennai-600036, Tamilnadu, India
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