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Dr Banhu Prakash is assistant Professor at the Department of Science and Technology of the Institute of Nano Science & Technology (INST, India)
Abstract
he synergistic relationship between microfluidics and chemistry have transformed how chemical experiments are conducted, empowering researchers to explore and manipulate chemical phenomena at a scale that was once inconceivable, opening up new avenues for discovery and innovation in the field of chemistry. The research in our lab focuses on leveraging microfluidic devices for various applications. Through the non-conventional microfluidic approach, we have executed a meticulously controlled synthesis of diverse nanostructures. This endeavor has culminated in the demonstration of their applications across a spectrum of fields, encompassing photo-responsive applications, electrochemical sensing, medical diagnostics, food safety, and energy harvesting.
Expanding into the realm of energy harvesting, we utilize microfluidic devices to create self-powered systems using piezoelectric materials like PVDF. This innovative approach involves converting mechanical energy generated within microfluidic channels through fluid flow into electrical energy for applications such as pressure and viscosity sensing. During my presentation, my emphasis will be on elucidating the energy harvesting strategies derived from size-tunable PVDF microspheres through the utilization of microfluidics technology. The discussion will delve into the interplay between flow rate and the electroactive phase in this context.
About the speaker
Heading the microfluidics research laboratory at Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Dr. Bhanu Prakash completed his bachelor degree in Physics from Hans Raj College of Delhi University. He pursued his master degree from IIT Kanpur. Later, he finished his PhD from Panjab University. He joined INST as a Scientist in the year 2014. He is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at INST. His research interest is in the area of microfludic devices for various applications under the broad umbrella of nano science and nanotechnology. Dr. Prakash is recipient of the Scientific High Level Visiting Fellowships (Séjour Scientifique de Haut Niveau - SSHN) instituted by the French Institute in India (IFI), Embassy of France in India. He has secured several national and international grants for his research. He is currently serving as an academic editor of PLOS One journal and he is recognised as an outstanding reviewer in many prestigious scientific journals like Chemical Engineering Journal, ACS Sensors, Lab-on-a-Chip, ACS Nano etc.