ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
PIYUSH RAUT
Department of Chemistry

Email ID: piyushraut1999@gmail.com

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR PIYUSH RAUT

INTRODUCTION

Mr. Piyush Nandkishor Raut, Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Bhiwapur Mahavidyalaya, Bhiwapur, has been serving the institution since the academic session 2025–2026. He has one year of teaching experience and is committed to excellence in teaching and research. He holds a Master of Science (M.Sc. Chemistry) degree and has qualified the State Eligibility Test (SET). His research focuses on fuel cells, metal–air batteries, and electrocatalysts, with broader areas of interest including Electrochemistry and Physical Chemistry. He has contributed research publication and has published Indian patent. His research is aimed at developing advanced electrochemical materials and sustainable energy technologies. As an early-career academician, he is dedicated to enhancing his research profile through continuous learning, scholarly activities, and meaningful contributions to the field of chemical sciences.

Academic Biography

  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Chemistry from Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, in 2024, securing First Division with Distinction.
  • State Eligibility Test (SET) in Chemical Sciences, qualified in 2025.
  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, in 2021, securing First Division.
  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination in 2017 from the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, securing First Division.
  • Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination in 2015 from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), securing First Division with Distinction.

Throughout his academic journey, he has maintained an excellent academic record, consistently achieving First Division in his higher education. His strong academic foundation in Chemistry reflects his dedication, perseverance, and commitment to teaching and research.

Academic Experience
Mr. Piyush Nandkishor Raut has been working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Bhiwapur Mahavidyalaya, Bhiwapur, since the academic session 2025–2026. He has one year of teaching experience and teaches Physical Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry to undergraduate students. He has actively guided students in field-based activities, including water quality analysis of samples collected from various Zilla Parishad schools in Bhiwapur Tahsil, providing them with practical exposure to analytical techniques and environmental monitoring. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he has contributed to the organization of a National-Level Online Poster Presentation Competition for Undergraduate Students, promoting scientific research, innovation, and academic excellence among students.
Research Publication
JOURNALS

  1. “Manganese-Thiourea Coordination Polymer for Air Battery Applications,” published as a conference paper in Proceedings of the International Conference on E-Mobility—Volume 2 (ICEM 2024), Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Vol. 1439, Springer, Singapore, pp. 347–360 (2025).
  2. Review paper published, “Dual-Function Catalysts Enabling High-Efficiency of Metal–Air Battery Systems,” in Aura – An International Bi-Annual Multidisciplinary E-Research Journal (ISSN: 2348-6449)

Achievements & Awards

  • Patent published, “Process for Synthesizing Thioamide-Coordinated Transition Metal Polymer Electrocatalyst and Product Thereof,” Application No. 202541122814, Intellectual Property Office, India.