Pruthviraj B

Exploring innovative solutions for clean energy with a focus on hydrogen fuel cells.

About Me

Highly motivated Master’s candidate committed to the Hydrogen Economy and Sustainable Energy Storage. My technical background integrates rigorous experimental materials science (Thin film synthesis techniques, PEC water splitting, EIS, Mott-Schottky, advanced synthesis) with advanced computational modelling. I possess dual expertise in developing Python codes and executing Density Functional Theory (DFT) simulations (Quantum Espresso). I seek to apply this combined skillset in empirical data validation and computational prediction to complex research challenges in sustainable energy systems.

Technical Projects

IR INTERNSHIP Portal

Designed and planned the user interface (UI) | Developed the responsive frontend using Next.js | Engineered robust RESTful APIs with NestJS | Managed and executed full-stack project deployment, utilizing Vercel for the frontend and a VPS server for the backend to ensure high availability and performance.

03/2025

IR INFOTECH

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Agrobot-An Agricultural Robot

Developed an IoT-based agricultural robot, "Agrobot," designed to monitor plant health, detect diseases using machine learning and image processing, send notifications to farmers, and automate irrigation. Additionally, "Agrobot" measured humidity, temperature, and pH levels of the soil. Secured 3rd place in the C. The project was funded by SDM College, Ujire. This innovative solution contributed to improved crop yields, reduced disease spread, and optimised resource management.

01/2023

SDM College Ujire

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Research Projects

Investigation on Metal Chalcogenide/Oxide Thin Films for Energy Device Applications

Guided By: Dr. Raviprakash Y | Professor, Department of Physics, MIT Manipal Engineered and optimised metal chalcogenide thin films CdS using thermal evaporation in a high-vacuum system to systematically control film thickness and doping concentration. Quantification of material suitability for Photoelectrochemical (PEC) applications through rigorous structural (XRD, SEM, UV-Vis) and electrochemical (EIS, Mott-Schottky) analysis. Validation of experimental results and prediction of charge carrier transport mechanisms by executing Density Functional Theory (DFT) simulations using the Quantum Espresso software package.

10/2025

MIT Manipal

Super Resolution Imaging using Fluorescence Spectroscopy

Guided By: Dr. Debashis Panda | Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology Uttar Pradesh, India Utilized Python to develop a comprehensive software pipeline for high-precision single-molecule localization microscopy (SMLM) data, incorporating 2D Gaussian fitting, background subtraction, and multi-stage drift correction to produce super-resolved datasets. Authored a comprehensive standard operating procedure for a prism-type Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (pTIRF) microscope Skills Acquired: Python, Olympus IX73 Microscope, Data Analysis using origin.

09/2025

RGIPT, Jais, UP

Synthesis and Characterization of Pani-g-Chitosan/PVA Composite

Guided By: Dr. Ramprasadh | Head of Department of Physics, Alva's Institute of Engineering and Technology, Moodbidri. Synthesized and characterized Pani-g-Chitosan/PVA conducting polymer films (50:50 Chitosan:PVA ratio) during an internship at NOEL-EFNMR Laboratory. Applied computational physics techniques through DFT calculations on the chitin molecular structure. Utilized FTIR, UV-Vis, and IV characterization techniques. Demonstrated proficiency in materials synthesis, characterization, polymer science, and computational physics.

07/2024

AIET, Moodabidri

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Education

Master of Science in Physics

Manipal Institute of Technology

2024-26

Actively participating in my master's project work on Thin films for PEC watersplitting application.

Bachelor of Science

SDM Colege Ujire

2020-23

Completed my bachelor's degree in Physics, Mathematics and Computer Applications.

Experience

Research and Development Specialist

IR INFOTECH

August 2024 - Present

Leading the integration of a new tech stack, which enabled the team to deliver a wider range of innovative projects. Managing the end-to-end project lifecycle from client requirement gathering to deployment. Ensuring the project progress and timely delivery by implementing Agile methodologies and leading daily Scrum calls.

Summer Research Fellow

IASc-INSA-NASI Summer Research Fellowship 2025, IASc

May 2025 - July 2025

Developed a comprehensive Python pipeline for high-precision single-molecule localization analysis, including 2D Gaussian fitting and drift correction, Authored a standard operating procedure for a prism-type Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (pTIRF) microscope, detailing the optical alignment and sample preparation. Gained proficiency in operating and analyzing data from UV-Vis, Photoluminescence, and XRD spectrometers to characterize material properties.

Summer Research Intern

NOEL-EFNMR laboratory, AIET

May 2024 - July 2024

Developed skills on operating Bruker Alpha-II compact FTIR Spectrometer, Double Beam Spectrometer (UV3200), Keithley’s 2450 Source Meter and High temperature Two probe Setup, Conducting Polymer Synthesis, Distillation of Chemicals, Performing Gaussian Calculations and Studying molecular structure using Gaussian09 and IMMM computational Facility.