Akshay Haridas

Born in Kerala in 2001. I hold a BS-MS dual degree in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune (2020–2025). My research experience includes work on electrocatalysis, lithium-ion batteries, and nitrate reduction at the Electrified Interfaces Laboratory, and a final-year thesis at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany, focused on anion exchange membrane water electrolysis for green hydrogen production.

I am particularly interested in CO₂ reduction, microbial electrolysis, 2D material synthesis, and sustainable electrochemical systems. This project excites me because it gives the opportunity to work on advanced electrode materials that address real-world challenges such as PFAS degradation and efficient hydrogen generation, while advancing the scalability and sustainability of microbial electrochemical technologies.