Dileep Maarisetty

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with extensive postdoctoral research experience. Specializes in optimizing polymer semiconductor photoactive materials like N2200 to enhance charge transfer efficiency and reaction rates. Skilled in developing innovative designs and processes to improve material performance. Strong background in photocatalysis, spectroelectrochemistry, and polymer chemistry, aligning with DuPont's goals in next-generation photosensitive materials for PCB and photolithographic applications. Previous experience working in Taiwan and a willingness to learn Mandarin, making a valuable asset to a global team. Proficient in Design of Experiments (DOE), conducting independent research, and leading collaborative projects. Effective communicator with the ability to present to internal teams and external partners. Fluent in English and adaptable to international collaborations. Ready to contribute to DuPont's innovative R&D efforts.

• Synthesis/Fabrication Methods: Chemical Vapor Deposition, Sol-gel, Hydrothermal, Annealing treatments, Co-precipitation methods and Spin coating.

• Characterizations: Spectro-electrochemistry (in-situ), Profilometer, XRD, XPS, UPS, EPR, HR-TEM, Raman, UV-DRS, PL, FT-IR, BET, EELS, SEM, Gas- Chromatography (GC), Mott-schottky plot, Cyclic Voltammetry (CV), Linear Sweep Voltammetry (LSV), Chronopotentiometry, Chronoamperometry, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS).

• Simulations: MATLAB and SIMULINK, COMSOL multi physics

• Improved process optimization by developing a novel methodology to determine rate coefficients in semiconductor polymers using in situ spectroscopic techniques.
• Collaborated with a team of researchers across top U.S. universities as part of the SPECS project, contributing to the development of cutting-edge technologies for energy-efficient materials.
• Documented and resolved stability issues in the polymer materials, leading to more accurate results and a better understanding of material performance under different conditions.
• Supervised a team of PhD, Master’s, and Bachelor’s students, assisting them in conducting experiments, analyzing data, and successfully completing their research projects.

During my doctoral studies at BITS-Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, I contributed to the SERB-DST (EMR/2016/003370) funded research project titled "Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants from Industrial Wastewater," focusing on materials development for visible light-induced photocatalytic hydrogen production. After earning my Ph.D., I worked as an Institute Postdoc Fellow at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, where I further advanced my research in materials science. My postdoctoral research at National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, was supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan (MOST 110-2221-E-110-027), allowing me to explore innovative solutions in semiconductor and catalytic materials.

 Additionally, I am part of the SPECS project (Center for Soft PhotoElectroChemical Systems funded by US Department of Energy), which aims to develop low-cost, durable polymer materials for energy conversion and storage technologies to meet the U.S. renewable energy goals by 2050. The project focuses on understanding charge and matter transport processes at conductive polymer/electrolyte interfaces, guiding the development of optimized soft materials for energy applications.

• D. Maarisetty, M. M. Chou, Hui-Chun Huang, D. R. Hang, Enhancing Oxygen Evolution Reaction Performance in Cobalt Oxide Catalysts through Strategic Iron Electrochemical Activation, Under Review
• D. Maarisetty, D. R. Hang, M. M. Chou, S. Parida, Tuning the Ni/Co ratios and surface concentration of reduced molybdenum states for enhanced electrocatalytic performance in trimetallic molybdates: OER, HER, and MOR activity, ACS Applied Energy Materials, 5, 11, 14059-14070
• D. Maarisetty, M. Reeba, H. Da-Ren, M. Priyabrat, S. B. Saroj, The role of material defects in the photocatalytic co2 reduction: Interfacial properties, thermodynamics, kinetics and mechanism, Journal of Co2 Utilization, 64, 102175
• A. Akshat, D. Maarisetty, S. S. Baral, Fundamentals and application of single atom photocatalyst in energy and environment sustainability (first author equal contribution), Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 167, 112693
• A. Moses, J. Komandur, D. Maarisetty, P. Mohapatra, S. S. Baral, A review on photocatalytic hydrogen production potential from paper and pulp industry wastewater, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1–25
• R. Dey, D. Maarisetty, S. S. Baral, A comparative study of bioelectrochemical systems with established anaerobic/aerobic processes, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1–16
• D. Maarisetty, S. S. Baral, Effect of Defects on Optical, Electronic, and Interface Properties of NiO/SnO2 Heterostructures: Dual-Functional Solar Photocatalytic H2 Production and RhB Degradation, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 15, 60002–60017
• D. Maarisetty, J. Komanduru, S. S. Baral, Highlighting the importance of optimal defect density through band structure and photocatalytic studies, Applied Surface Science, 536, 147843
• S. S. Baral, D. Dionisi, D. Maarisetty, A. Gandhi, A. Kothari, G. Gupta, P. Jain, Biofuel production potential from wastewater in India by integrating anaerobic membrane reactor with algal photobioreactor, Biomass and Bioenergy, 133, 105445
• D. Maarisetty, S. S. Baral, Defect engineering in photocatalysis: Formation, chemistry, optoelectronics, and interface studies, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 8, 18560–18604
• D. Maarisetty, J. Komandur, S. Sharma, S. S. Baral, P. Mohapatra, Unravelling the rate controlling step in degradation of phenol on a higher potential photocatalyst, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 8, 4, 103938
• D. Maarisetty, S. Mahanta, A. K. Sahoo, P. Mohapatra, S. S. Baral, Steering the charge kinetics in dual-functional photocatalysis by surface dipole moments and band edge modulation: A defect study in TiO2-ZnS-rGO composites, ACS applied materials & interfaces, 12, 10, 11679–11692
• D. Maarisetty, S. S. Baral, Defect-induced enhanced dissociative adsorption, opto-electronic properties and interfacial contact in Ce doped TiO2: Solar photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B, Ceramics International, 45, 17, 22253–22263
• D. Maarisetty, S. S. Baral, Synergistic effect of dual electron-cocatalyst modified photocatalyst and methodical strategy for better charge separation, Applied Surface Science, 489, 930–942
• D. Maarisetty, D. R. Hang, M. M. Chou, S. S. Baral, Optimized Defect Concentration in WO3-x Materials for Enhanced Visible Light Photoelectrocatalytic CO2 Conversion, Under review
• D. Maarisetty, D. R. Hang, M. M. Chou, Enhancing Oxygen Evolution Reaction Performance in Cobalt Oxide Catalysts through Strategic Iron Electrochemical Activation, Under review

• A. Khandelwal, D. Maarisetty, S. S. Baral, Single-atom photocatalysts for energy and environmental sustainability: A potential step for advancements in photocatalytic applications, Handbook of smart materials, technologies, and devices: Applications of industry 4.0, 1–37, Springer
• D. Maarisetty, P. K. Sow, S. S. Baral, Bioinspired nanomaterials for remediation of toxic metal ions from wastewater, Advances in Nano and Biochemsitry: Environmental and Biomedical Applications Progress in Biochemistryand Biotechnology, 39-55, Academic Press

• Age: 31
• Nationality: India

• Synergistic effect of dual electron cocatalyst modified photocatalyst and methodical strategy for better charge separation, Annual General Meeting of Material Research Society of India, IISc Bangalore, India, Oral presentation
• Attribute based specification, comparison and selection of adsorbents for the treatment of Cr(VI) contaminated wastewater using fuzzy logic approach, DAE–BRNS Biennial Symposium on Emerging Trends in Separation Science and Technology (SESTEC), Goa, India
• Adsorption: A decision maker in the photocatalytic degradation of phenol on co-catalysts doped TiO2, 14th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SWEDES), Dubronvik, Croatia, Oral presentation

• Reviewer for the journal, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 2021
• Reviewer for the journal, ACS Applied Energy Materials, 2022

• In 2021, my research contributions were acknowledged by the Royal Society of Chemistry, marking them among the top 5% of highly cited works from Indian institutions, reflecting the broader relevance of my studies.
• That same year, I distinguished myself among a select global group, being shortlisted for Henkel’s Graduate Innovation Impact Program, showcasing the innovative essence of my work.
• The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay further recognized my research capabilities by bestowing upon me their esteemed Post-doctoral Fellowship.
• One of the significant milestones of my journey was in 2017 when the Department of Science and Technology in India granted me an international travel award under the DST-ITS scheme, enabling my participation in a conference in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
• As I delved deeper into my doctoral studies, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) supported my endeavors with their Senior Research Fellowships in 2020.
• Supplementing these accomplishments, I successfully cleared the rigorous Graduate Aptitude Training Examination twice - in 2014 and 2016. These validations from respected institutions and bodies stand as a testament to my sustained commitment and contribution to the world of scientific research.

• Erin L Ratcliff, Georgia Institute of Technology, eratcliff8@gatech.edu
• Saroj Sundar Baral, BITS-Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus, Goa, +919767022314, ssbaral@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in
• Smrutiranjan Parida, IIT Bombay, Mumbai, +91-22-2576-7643, paridasm@iitb.ac.in