Dr. Ruby Raj Michael | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Yeungnam University, Republic of Korea, India

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Objective

Dr. Ruby Raj Michael is a passionate and innovative researcher with expertise in organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, materials science, and chemical engineering. She is dedicated to pioneering cutting-edge research in energy storage materials, organic electronic materials, and polymer-based solar cells at prestigious research institutions and universities worldwide.

Academic Background

Dr. Ruby Raj Michael has a strong academic foundation in chemistry and materials science, with the following degrees:

Ph.D. in Chemistry (Materials Chemistry) (2008-2013) – National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India.
Thesis: Design and Synthesis of Organic Polymers-Based Solar Cells
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. S. Anandan

M.Sc. in General Chemistry (2003-2005) – St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), India.
B.Sc. in General Chemistry (2000-2003) – St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), India.

Research Expertise & Interests

Dr. Michael specializes in designing and synthesizing novel materials for energy storage, organic electronics, and polymer chemistry, with research interests including:

Energy Storage Materials & Batteries
Silicon-Encapsulated ZIF-67-Based Hollow Carbon Nanocubic Composites for Lithium-ion batteries.
Spinel Lithium Titanate (LTO) & Copper Cobalt Carbonate Hydroxide (CuCo CH) for advanced battery anodes.
Metal/Covalent Organic Frameworks (MOFs/COFs) for Lithium/Sodium/Potassium-ion batteries.
Organic Cathode Materials (Perylenediimide-based Polyimides & Redox-Active Macrocyclic Molecules) for Rechargeable Aluminum-ion Batteries.
Organic Polymer-Based Electrolytes for Lithium Organic Batteries.

Organic Electronic Materials
Design and synthesis of small molecules & conjugated polymers for solar cells, perovskite solar cells, and polymer field-effect transistors (FETs).
Development of hole-transporting materials for next-generation organic electronic devices.

Key Molecular Design Keywords:
Benzodithiophene (BDT), Thienyl-Substituted BDT (BDTT), Spiro[fluorene-9,9’-xanthene]-based 3D Oligomers, Thienoisoindigo Units.

Academic Impact & Publications

Dr. Michael’s research has led to multiple high-impact SCI publications, contributing to the advancement of energy storage and organic electronics. Her work is widely cited, reflecting its influence in materials chemistry and polymer research.

Technical Skills & Expertise

Dr. Michael has expertise in:
Organic & Polymer Synthesis – Development of functional materials for energy and electronic applications.
Electrochemical Characterization – Battery performance analysis, cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.
Materials Characterization – X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), UV-Vis Spectroscopy.
Device Fabrication & Testing – Polymer solar cells, perovskite solar cells, lithium-ion battery assembly.

Teaching & Mentorship

As a dedicated mentor and educator, Dr. Michael has guided students in organic chemistry, polymer science, and materials engineering, fostering the next generation of researchers in sustainable energy materials.

Future Research Vision

Dr. Michael’s research vision focuses on:
Developing next-generation energy storage materials for high-performance and sustainable batteries.
Innovating organic electronic materials for efficient and cost-effective solar cells.
Exploring hybrid polymer frameworks for multifunctional applications in energy and electronics.

Notable Publications

• Fabrication of high-efficiency perovskite solar cells using benzodithiophene-based random copolymeric hole transport material

  • Authors: Vijay Srinivasan Murugesan, Michael Ruby Raj, Hock Beng Lee, Neetesh Kumar
  • Journal: Electrochimica Acta
  • Year: 2025

• Recent Advances in Development of Organic Battery Materials for Monovalent and Multivalent Metal-Ion Rechargeable Batteries

  • Authors: Michael Ruby Raj, Gibaek Lee, Mogalahalli Venkatashamy Reddy, Karim Zaghib
  • Journal: ACS Applied Energy Materials
  • Year: 2024

• Extraordinary Ultrahigh‐Capacity and Long Cycle Life Lithium‐Ion Batteries Enabled by Graphitic Carbon Nitride‐Perylene Polyimide Composites

  • Authors: Michael Ruby Raj, Jungwon Yun, Dong‐kyu Son, Gibaek Lee
  • Journal: Energy & Environmental Materials
  • Year: 2023

• Oxygen vacancy-modulated zeolitic Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ microsphere anode for superior lithium-ion battery

  • Authors: Seohyeon Yeo, Michael Ruby Raj, Gibaek Lee
  • Journal: Electrochimica Acta
  • Year: 2023

• Hollow Porous N and Co Dual-Doped Silicon@Carbon Nanocube Derived by ZnCo-Bimetallic Metal–Organic Framework toward Advanced Lithium-Ion Battery Anodes

  • Authors: Hongjung Kim, Jinhyuk Baek, Dong-Kyu Son, Michael Ruby Raj, Gibaek Lee
  • Journal: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
  • Year: 2022