Mayank Pathak

Dr. Mayank Pathak is an Assistant Professor in the Energy Cluster, School of Advanced Engineering at UPES, Dehradun, specializing in Materials Science and Electrochemical Energy Storage. His research integrates advanced nanomaterials, 2D materials, and spinel-based composites for high-performance batteries, supercapacitors, electrocatalysts, and sustainable energy technologies. Dr. Pathak earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry and subsequently completed two prestigious international postdoctoral fellowships, first at the J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry, Prague (Czech Republic), and later at the University of Texas at El Paso (USA). His work combines innovative material synthesis with detailed electrochemical and structural characterization, aiming to develop energy-efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible solutions. 

He has authored research articles in reputed peer-reviewed journals and collaborated with international laboratories on projects involving green energy storage and electrocatalysis. Dr. Pathak is also a certified graduate of the UNESCO/IUPAC Course from the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, reinforcing his commitment to sustainability in scientific research. 

Prior to joining UPES, he served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Texas at El Paso (USA), where he worked on advanced ferrite-based materials for electrochemical energy storage and electrocatalysis, while also delivering lectures to undergraduate and doctoral students. He also completed a postdoctoral appointment at the J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry, Prague, focusing on novel MOF-based materials for energy storage devices. His experience includes mentoring interns, publishing high-impact papers, and collaborating with global research groups. 

Advanced materials for electrochemical energy storage | 2D materials | Nanocomposites | MOFs | Waste-to-energy | Lithium-ion batteries | Supercapacitors | Transition metal electrocatalysts for OER | Green energy materials | Battery recycling | Sustainable electrode and electrolyte systems. 

Dr. Pathak follows a student-centric teaching philosophy that emphasizes critical thinking, curiosity, and experiential learning. He believes that concepts in energy storage and materials science are best understood through hands-on experimentation, real-world problem-solving, and exposure to current research trends. His classroom approach integrates interactive lectures, laboratory demonstrations, case studies, and industry-relevant examples to bridge theory and application. He aims to cultivate scientific confidence, research skills, and innovation-driven mindsets among students. 

Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems | Battery Technology | Supercapacitors and Hybrid Capacitors | Nanomaterials for Energy Applications | Physical Chemistry of Materials | Fundamentals of Renewable Energy. He has also supervised project-based coursework focused on supercapacitor performance analysis, electrocatalyst development, and material characterization. 

Dr. Pathak has received national and international recognitions, including postdoctoral research support from the University of Texas at El Paso (USA) and the J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry, Prague. He completed the prestigious UNESCO/IUPAC certification from the Czech Academy of Sciences. Earlier, he was awarded the DST-INSPIRE Fellowship and scholarships from the Government of India for his higher education. He has also received Young Scientist, Best Poster/Oral, and Research Excellence awards. 

Dr. Pathak has an active scholarly profile in advanced materials for energy storage and conversion. He has published research articles, book chapters, and review papers in internationally indexed journals, and has contributed through conference presentations and invited lectures. He has also applied for Indian, Korean, and US patents related to waste-to-energy technologies. 

He has collaborated with researchers across India, South Korea, Australia, Europe, and the United States, strengthening global scientific exchange in the energy storage domain. He has served on organizing committees for conferences, workshops, and faculty development programs, and was a Judge at UTEP GradExpo 2025, University of Texas at El Paso. He currently reviews for journals including Journal of Energy Storage, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Materials Today Sustainability, and Heliyon. 

mayank.pathak@ddn.upes.ac.in