Yeungnam University, Republic of Korea, India
👨🎓Profiles
🎯 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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