Dr. S Natarajan, Ph.D.

Designation: Scientist

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Academic Background

• Ph.D. in Chemistry (2013-2018), CSIR-Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India

• M.Sc. in Chemistry (2010-2012), Sri Paramakalyani College, Alwarkurichi / MS University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India

• B.Sc. in Chemistry (2007-2010), MDT Hindu College, Pettai / MS University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India

Research Experience

• Scientist (May 2025-Present), CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India

• Assistant Professor (April 2024-April 2025), WRISE, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan (Link)

• JSPS Post-doctoral Researcher (April 2022-March 2024), Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan (Link)

• KRF Post-doctoral Researcher (Sep 2019-Feb 2022), Jeju National University, Jeju, South Korea (Link)

Research Interests

• Advanced Lithium-ion Battery Materials and Technologies
• Sustainable Battery Recycling, Cathode and Anode Regeneration
• Li/Na/K/Al-ion Batteries and Supercapacitors
• Electrode Engineering, Cell Fabrication and Prototype Development
• Battery Technology Development, Scale-Up and Industrial Applications

Open Positions

Welcoming motivated researchers in the field of recycling, battery materials & energy storage!

Ph.D. Students (via AcSIR)

Post-Doctoral Fellows (NPDF / RA / SERB)

If you’re interested in working on sustainable recycling and energy storage, please reach out via email (snatarajan.cecri@csir.res.in or natarajancecri@gmail.com)