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Dr. T. Senthilkumar

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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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Education & Experience

Oct 2009 – Oct 2015

Ph.D., Polymer Chemistry

CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory / SP Pune University

Thesis: Design and synthesis of Novel polyfluorenes for biosensor applications

Advisor: Dr. S. K. Ash a, Chief Scientist, CSIR-NCL, Pune

July 2007 – April 2009

M.Sc Chemistry

The American College / Madurai Kammaraj University

June 2004 – April 2007

B.Sc Chemistry

The American College / Madurai Kammaraj University

Professional Experience

08/2026 – present

Position: Assistant Professor

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)

Department: Department of Chemistry

09/2023 – 08/2026

Position: Senior Scientist

CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum

Department: Chemical and Material Sciences

09/2019 – 09/2023

Position: Scientist

CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum

Department: Chemical and Material Sciences

01/2016 – 05/2019

Position: PIFI Postdoctoral Fellow

Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Science

Department: Organic Solids

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