Venkataramana,B.Shri.
Area of Expertise
1) Deposition of advanced thin films utilizing magnetron sputtering and cathodic arc techniques, aimed at enhancing solid particle erosion resistance, corrosion resistance, and solid lubrication performance in demanding environments.
2) Synthesis and characterization of two-dimensional (2D) materials and other nanostructured materials, with particular emphasis on their integration into sensor technologies and energy-related applications, such as energy storage and conversion systems."
Research Interests
Design and fabrication of high-performance thin films for solid lubricant coatings such as diamond-like carbon (DLC), and the engineering of hard, multilayered protective coatings (e.g., TiN, Ti/TiN, TiAlN, TiCrN, Cr/CrN) for critical components, including compressor blades and engineering tools. PVD-based corrosion-resistant coatings (e.g., Cr).
Synthesis of 2D materials and nanostructured materials through CVD and other solution-based chemical techniques for sensors and energy applications.
Academic_Qualification
Ph.D. in Physical Sciences (2016 from IGCAR, Kalpakkam)
M.Sc. Physics (2009 from University of Hyderabad)
Qualified GATE-2009
Qualified CSIR-NET-2009
Professional Experience
21-3-2016 to 21-3-2020 Scientist, CSIR-NAL, Bangalore
21-3-2020 to 21-3-2024 Senior Scientist, CSIR-NAL, Bangalore
21-3-2024 to till date Principal Scientist, CSIR-NAL, Bangalore
Publication (ORCID ID/ Googal Scholar ID/ IRINS ID/ Vidwan ID
Awards and Honors
DAE-IGCAR Ph.D. fellowship from 2010 to 2015
Received “CSIR-NAL Excellence Award in Research- 2022”.
Best poster award in a conference IIST & MRSI Thiruvananthapuram Chapter, December 2022.
Second place in paper presentation at a conference “Chemical sciences in a sustainable tomorrow: Synergy and Solutions – 2025
Patents
Ultrathin multilayered coating with stress absorbing layers for erosion resistant applications Venkataramana Bonu, Jeevitha M, Praveen Kumar V, Jakeer Khan. Srinivas G, Siju, Harish C. Barshilia.
Filing No: 201811016875
Patent Number: 558612
Research Group
Nanomaterials Research Laboratory, Surface Engineering Division, CSIR-NAL.
