Specializing in nanomaterials and energy conversion strategies for renewable energy integration, with a focus on hydrogen production and CO₂ capture to advance decarbonization efforts.
Women in hydrogen is not only about equity, it’s a unique perspective and platform that can drive innovation and achieve clean energy goals through the diverse and potential workforce. Crucially, it nurtures an environment where collaboration flourishes, teams bonds strengthen, and inclusive cultures thrive, empowering individuals to connect and innovate together.
I have been serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Electronics at Christ University, Bangalore, since 2020. With a Ph.D. in Physics (2019, Central University of Kerala) specializing in 2D nanostructures, I bring over 11 years of expertise in nanomaterial synthesis, driving advancements in electro- and photocatalysts for energy conversion and the development of innovative gas sensing devices.
I am recipient of the DST INSPIRE Fellowship and the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship (2021), I also serve as a Co-Principal Investigator for the DST-sanctioned AHFC project. My research is featured in high-impact journals and book chapters, contributing to cutting-edge developments in 2D materials and nanostructures for energy, sensing, and biomedical applications.
Moving forward, I am eager to deepen my focus on energy conversion and storage, aiming to develop high-efficiency materials and advanced water electrolyzer systems. By fostering interdisciplinary collaborations and promoting a culture of innovation, I strive to drive scientific breakthroughs that enhance the understanding of energy technologies. Beyond fundamental research, my work will emphasize real-world applications through strategic partnerships with industry and government agencies, ensuring a lasting impact in the field of energy conversion and storage.
1. The 11th International Conference on Energy and Environment Research (ICEER 2024), Coimbra, Portugal.
2. 3rd International Conference on Green Energy and Environmental Technology (GEET-24), Lisbon, Portugal.
1. Anastasios, V. P., Lukáš, D., Levna, C., Bing, W., Jan, L., Jakub, R., Jan, P., Dana, K., Zdeněk, S., Unraveling the Versatility of Carbon Black – Polylactic Acid (CB/PLA) 3D-Printed Electrodes via Sustainable Electrochemical Activation, Small Methods (2025), 2402214. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/smtd.202402214.
2. Anju, J., Levna, C., Sanal, K. C., Nayely, P-A., Jasna, M., Aldrin, A., Aneesh, P. M., Efficient hydrogen evolution reaction performance of Ni substituted WS2 nanoflakes, Applied Physics A, 130, (2024) 875. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-024-08050-0.
3. Anju, J. S., Levna, C., Sruthi, T., Gopika, P., Vincent, M., Aneesh, P. M., Unveiling the Dual Potential of the MoS2@VS2 Nanocomposite as an Efficient Electrocatalyst for Hydrogen and Oxygen Evolution Reactions, ACS Applied Energy Materials, 7, (2024), 11184. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.4c02504.
4. Amutha, S., Levna, C., Bing, Wu., Vlastimil, M., Chenrayan, S., Stefanos, M., Zdeněk, S., Harnessing Ti3C2-WS2 Nanostructures as Efficient Energy Scaffoldings for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Generation, Materials today sustainability (2024).
5. Levna, C., Anju, J., Kiran, K T., Amar, K., Narayanan, T N., Aneesh, P M., MoS2-TiO2 Nanocomposites for Enhanced Photo-electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution, Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 170, (2023), 076503.
6. Levna, C., Ettore, M., Aneesh, P M., Enhancement in the Selectivity and Sensitivity of Ni and Pd Functionalized MoS2 Toxic Gas Sensors, Journal of Electrochemical Society, 167, (2020), 106506.