Kuppam Engineering College | India
Dr. Arun Kumar S is a dedicated physicist and academician with extensive experience in nanomaterials and energy storage applications. He completed his B.Sc. in Physics with First Class from Arignar Anna College, Krishnagiri, followed by an M.Sc. in Physics from Periyar University, Salem. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Periyar University under the supervision of Prof. Dr. P. M. Anbarasan, focusing on hybrid supercapacitors using binder-free metal oxide electrodes for energy storage. Dr. Arun Kumar has held positions as Assistant Professor and Associate Professor in Physics at Kuppam Engineering College, where he teaches Engineering Physics, Quantum Technologies, and related courses. He has also delivered lectures in Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, and Polymer Science at CIPET: SARP-LARPM. His research expertise spans the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, thin-film fabrication, and development of advanced functional materials for supercapacitor devices. He possesses hands-on experience with XRD, FTIR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, XPS, SEM, TEM, EDX, electrochemical workstations, electrospinning, and spin coating techniques. Dr. Arun Kumar’s work contributes to advancing energy-efficient technologies, with a strong focus on functional nanomaterials and polymer-based electrodes. His dedication to teaching, research, and innovation continues to inspire the next generation of scientists.
Featured Publications
Gowdhaman, A., Arun Kumar, S., Elumalai, D., Balaji, C., Sabarinathan, M., Ramesh, R., & Navaneethan, M. (2023). “Ni-MOF derived NiO/Ni/r-GO nanocomposite as a novel electrode material for high-performance asymmetric supercapacitor” in Journal of Energy Storage.
Aswathy, N.R., Arun Kumar, S., Mohanty, S., Nayak, S.K., & Palai, A.K. (2021). “Polyaniline/multi-walled carbon nanotubes filled biopolymer based flexible substrate electrodes for supercapacitor applications” in Journal of Energy Storage.
Prabhu, S., Maruthapandi, M., Durairaj, A., Arun Kumar, S., Luong, J.H.T., Ramesh, R., & Gedanken, A. (2023). “Performances of Co²⁺-Substituted NiMoO₄ Nanorods in a Solid-State Hybrid Supercapacitor” in ACS Applied Energy Materials.
Arun Kumar, S., Mohanty, A., Saravanakumar, B., Mohanty, S., Nayak, S.K., & Ramadoss, A. (2020). “Three-dimensional Bi₂O₃/Ti microspheres as an advanced negative electrode for hybrid supercapacitors” in Chemical Communications.
Chettiannan, B., Mathan, S., Arumugam, G., Srinivasan, A., & Rajendran, R. (2024). “Attaining high energy density using metal-organic framework-derived NiO/Co₃O₄/NiCo₂O₄ as an electrode in asymmetric hybrid supercapacitor” in Journal of Energy Storage.
Chettiannan, B., Srinivasan, A.K., Arumugam, G., Shajahan, S., Abu Haija, M., & Rajendran, R. (2023). “Incorporation of α-MnO₂ Nanoflowers into Zinc-Terephthalate Metal–Organic Frameworks for High-Performance Asymmetric Supercapacitors” in ACS Omega.
Arun Kumar, S., Gowdhaman, A., Balaji, C., Ramesh, R., & Anbarasan, P.M. (2024). “Exploring the potential of two-dimensional NiCo₂O₄ sheets//BiPO₄ flakes as a hybrid supercapacitor device for energy storage application” in Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects.