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Personal Statement
I am Reader (Associate Professor) in Emerging Energy Technologies, leading the Smart Materials Research and Device Technology (SMaRDT) Group, a multidisciplinary international team of research enthusiasts, at Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, University of Strathclyde. I am Strathclyde's Energy Sub-Theme (Photovoltaics) coordinator. I am one of the founding PI of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Sustainable Practices of Research in Energy (C-INSPRE) , a new and innovative interdisciplinary Strathclyde Centre for Doctoral Training (SCDT) that links all four faculties of the University of Strathclyde. C-INSPRE is Strathclyde's first 'Energy CDT'.
I have made important scientific and technological contributions – for example, switchable coatings for energy saving windows, materials and devices for sensing technologies, solar energy conversion, solar photocatalyst and dye-sensitised electrochromic devices. Over the last years my main research focus has been in the development of novel materials and devices for solar energy conversion especially the emerging new PV technologies (Spectral conversion, Dye sensitised and Perovskite solar cells). I was awarded the EPSRC Fellowship (funding of ~ £1.1 Million) to develop the challenging field of Elastic Perovskite PV research in the UK.
The cutting-edge research contributions of my (SMaRDT) group are in development of sustainable (nano)materials and devices to address global challenges in energy, environment and healthcare sectors. In the energy sector, the focus is on development of ultra-light weight mechanically resilient Solar Cells for harvesting indoor light and upcycling waste (biomass and plastic) for printable flexible and stretchable Supercapacitors and Photocapacitors (& Photosupercapacitors) towards Net Zero future. In the environment sector the focus is on developing electrochemical sensors for heavy metal detection and visible light active photocatalysts for water remediation. In the health care sector the focus has been on developing electrochemical glucose sensors and biodegradable piezoelectric sensors.
If you are an outstanding and enthusiastic individual interested in PhD/Post-doc/Fellowships (Marie Curie Fellowship, Newton International Fellowship etc) or in short term projects (e.g ERASMUS, Commonwealth, etc) in the SMaRDT group to contribute to the challenging sectors mentioned under the Research Areas (or any other related areas) then please get in touch with your CV.
Research Interests
Smart Materials Research and Device Technology (SMaRDT) Group is presently working on multidisciplinary projects in the following sectors:
a) Energy (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, EPSRC funded project): Elastic Perovskite Solar Cells, in collaborations with industry (Shadow Robots, G24 Power, NSG Pilkington and Dupont Teijin Films) and academia [University of Edinburgh, Oxford University and Johannes Kepler University]
b) Environment (UK-India Education and Research Initiative, UKIERI funded project): Biosorbants and Photocatalysts for Waste Water Remediation in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, India and Waste Water Treatment Plant IIT Guwahati.
c) Healthcare (Royal Academy of Engineering, RAE funded project): Wearable Glucose Sensors in collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Science Malaysia and University of Namibia and University Hospital at University of Sciences Malaysia.
If you are an outstanding and enthusiastic individual interested in PhD/Post-doc in the SMaRDT group to contribute to these challenging sectors (and Research Areas mentioned) then please send in your CV and publications.
Dr. Aruna Ivaturi has strong track record of getting funding via fellowships. If you are interested in applying for a fellowship (doctoral/postdoctoral) to work in SMaRDT group, then please drop an email. Information about the various postdoc fellowship opportunities can be found via following links:
- EPSRC Fellowships
- Ernest Rutherford Fellowships
- Leverhume Trust Fellowships
- Marie Curie Fellowships
- Newton International Fellowships
- Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowships
- Royal Society University Research Fellowships
- Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowships
- Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) Enterprise Fellowships
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Science, Structural, Optical and Electrical properties of Gadolinium nanoparticle layers for hydrogen induced switchable mirrors, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Award Date: 6 Aug 2006
Master in Science, Miranda House College, University of Delhi
Award Date: 1 Jul 1999
Bachelor of Science, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi
Award Date: 1 Jul 1997
External positions
Member of Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC)
Member of EPSRC Peer Review Associate College
Member of Materials Research Society (MRS)
Member of Scottish Institute for Solar Energy Research (SISER)
Keywords
- Nanomaterials Synthesis for Energy and Environmental Sectors
- Emerging Photovoltaics (Perovskite Solar Cells, Dye-Sensitised Solar Cells, Hybrid Organic-Inorganic Solar Cells etc)
- Spectral/Color Converters (Up-conversion, Down-conversion, Down-shifting)
- Smart Windows (Gasochromic and Electrochromic)
- Sensors (Gas-sensors)
- Energy Storage
- Water Purification (Photocatalysis)
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Biomass derived activated carbon-composites for electrochemical energy storage
PARUL, P. (Post Grad Student) & Ivaturi, A. (Principal Investigator)
1/11/24 → 1/11/25
Project: Research - Studentship
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EPSRC IAA - Bridging the Gap
Ivaturi, A. (Principal Investigator)
1/10/24 → 30/09/25
Project: Research - Internally Allocated
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Role of the electron transport layer in dictating the nanoscale heterogeneity in all-inorganic perovskite absorbers – correlating the optoelectronic and crystallographic properties
Nicholson, S., Bruckbauer, J., Edwards, P. R., Trager-Cowan, C., Martin, R. W. & Ivaturi, A., 1 Apr 2025, In: Journal of Materials Chemistry A. 13, 15, p. 11003-11014 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Editorial: Women in Carbon Science and Technology-“The Many Shades of Carbon”
Kuljanishvili, I., Pantano, M. F., Borin Barin, G., Striccoli, M., Goulart Silva, G. & Ivaturi, A., 17 Dec 2024, In: Frontiers in Carbon. 3, 2 p., 1521817.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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Datasets
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Data for "Unravelling the Chloride Dopant Induced Film Improvement in Inorganic Perovskite Absorber"
Nicholson, S. (Contributor), Bruckbauer, J. (Contributor), Edwards, P. (Contributor), Trager-Cowan, C. (Contributor), Martin, R. (Contributor) & Ivaturi, A. (Creator), University of Strathclyde, 22 Aug 2024
DOI: 10.15129/33a44172-53aa-4911-81fd-6410876957fd
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Data for "Role of the electron transport layer in dictating the nanoscale heterogeneity in all-inorganic perovskite absorbers – correlating the optoelectronic and crystallographic properties "
Nicholson, S. (Contributor), Bruckbauer, J. (Contributor), Edwards, P. (Contributor), Trager-Cowan, C. (Contributor), Martin, R. (Contributor) & Ivaturi, A. (Creator), University of Strathclyde, 20 Jun 2025
DOI: 10.15129/7050fbb9-c8b1-4e52-9939-2a8765e6f2ec
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Prizes
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Alexander von Humboldt (AvH) Fellowship, Germany
Ivaturi, A. (Recipient), 2007
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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Best Image Award at Image Competition under the theme ‘Photonics for Energy and Environment' @ SU2P 7th Annual Symposium
Ivaturi, A. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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International Women in Engineering Day - Crafting tomorrow with women's hands in engineering
Ivaturi, A. (Keynote/plenary speaker)
18 Jun 2025Activity: Participating in or Organising an Event › Key-note speaker and plenary lectures at conferences
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Commonwealth Professional Fellows Seminar Series 2025
Ivaturi, A. (Organiser)
16 May 2025 → 27 May 2025Activity: Participating in or Organising an Event › Organiser of special symposia