Devaraju M Kempaiah has significant work experience in the field of battery materials development and research. Devaraju currently holds the position of Battery Materials Development Lead at Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd, where they are responsible for leading the development of battery materials. Prior to this, they worked as a Battery Scientist (Materials Development) at the same company.
Devaraju M Kempaiah also has experience working in academia. Devaraju served as a Research Fellow at the University of South Australia from March 2019 to March 2021, where they contributed to advanced research projects. Before that, they held the position of Senior Research Associate at the same institution from January 2016 to February 2019.
Additionally, Devaraju M Kempaiah worked as an Assistant Professor at Tohoku University from April 2014 to November 2015, conducting research on lithium metal oxides. Prior to that, they held the positions of JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow and Postdoctoral Researcher at Tohoku University from April 2011 to March 2013 and June 2010 to March 2011, respectively. In these roles, they focused on nanocrystalline synthesis and characterization of high-density and high-energy electrode materials, such as lithium metal phosphates, borates, silicates, and flurophosphates.
Overall, Devaraju M Kempaiah has extensive experience and expertise in battery materials development and research, making him a valuable asset in the field.
Devaraju M Kempaiah completed their education in a chronological manner. Devaraju obtained a Master's degree in Applied Geology (Experimental mineralogy) from the University of Mysore from 2001 to 2003. Devaraju then pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Environmental Studies (Materials for environment, catalyst and luminescent materials) at Tohoku University, where they were awarded the Director's Prize upon completion of their degree in 2010.
In addition to their educational achievements, Devaraju M Kempaiah has also obtained various certifications. Devaraju obtained a Certification of Appreciation from ACS Publications in March 2012, a Young Investigator Certificate from Tohoku University in February 2012, and a JSPS Fellowship Award Certificate from Tohoku University in April 2011. Devaraju was also awarded the Director Prize Award Certificate from Tohoku University in March 2010 and the Best Oral Presentation Award from the CGT4 international conference committee in February 2008. Prior to their higher education, they achieved notable recognition at the University of Mysore, earning a 3Gold Medal winning certificate in June 2003 and obtaining the First Rank in May 2001.
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