Dr. Naresh Mameda

Brain Pool Invited Scientist | Assistant Professor | Electrochemistry Researcher

Dr. Naresh Mameda

Welcome to my Academic Profile

Dedicated electrochemistry researcher with expertise in anodic oxidation, water treatment technologies, and catalysis. Focused on developing innovative solutions for hydrogen fuel production with simultaneous organic decomposition in water.

About Me

I am a dedicated electrochemistry researcher with expertise in anodic oxidation, water treatment technologies, and catalysis. Currently serving as a Brain Pool Invited Scientist at Kyungpook National University and as an Assistant Professor at Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KLEF).

My research focuses on developing innovative solutions for hydrogen fuel production with simultaneous organic decomposition in water. I am committed to advancing sustainable environmental technologies through interdisciplinary research and international collaboration.

With extensive experience in electrochemical systems, membrane technologies, and zeolite catalysis, I strive to contribute to solving global challenges in water security and sustainable energy production.

Ph.D. in Chemistry

CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India

Dissertation: "Development of Zeolite Catalyzed C-C, C-N and C-O Bond Formation Reactions and Oxidative Halogenations Using Ammonium Bromide and Oxone"

July 2011 – July 2016

Master of Science in Chemistry

School of Chemistry, Osmania University, Telangana, India

June 2007 – May 2009

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Zoology

Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana, India

June 2004 – May 2007

Research

Research Interests

Hydrogen Fuel Production

Developing technologies for hydrogen fuel production with simultaneous organic decomposition in water.

Electrocatalysis

Investigating electrochemical membrane technologies for enhanced catalytic performance.

Anodic Oxidation

Studying anodic oxidation processes for effective water treatment applications.

Micropollutant Degradation

Developing methods for degradation of micropollutants in aqueous environments.

Zeolite Catalysis

Exploring zeolite-based catalytic systems for organic transformations.

Conductive Membranes

Fabrication and application of conductive membranes for water treatment.

Current Research Project

"Developing and testing mixed metal oxide electrodes for hydrogen fuel production with simultaneous organic decomposition"

National Research Foundation (NRF) of Korea (Ref No: RS-2024-00443315)

Dec 2024 – Dec 2026

Grant: €70,500

Publications

Highly robust and efficient Ti-based Sb-SnO2 anode with a mixed carbon and nitrogen interlayer for electrochemical 1,4-dioxane removal from water

M. Naresh, H. Park, S. S. A. Shah, K. B. Lee, C. W. Li, V. Naddeo, K-Ho. Choo

Chemical Engineering Journal, 393(2020), 124794

IF = 16.74

Electrochemical filtration process for simultaneous removal of refractory organic and particulate contaminants from wastewater effluents

M. Naresh, H. Park, K-Ho. Choo

Water Research, 144 (2018) 699-708

IF = 13.4

Membrane electro-oxidizer: A new hybrid membrane system with electrochemical oxidation for enhanced organics and fouling control

M. Naresh, Hyung-June Park, Kwang-Ho Choo

Water Research, 126 (2017) 40-49

IF = 13.4

Revolutionizing nanoscience: Exploring the multifaceted applications and cutting-edge advancements in spinel CaFe2O4 nanoparticles-A review

A.V.V. Manohar, N. Mameda, S.K Ganesh, K. Ki Hyeon

Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 161 (2024), 111999

IF = 4.40

Exploring progress in binary and ternary nanocomposites for photoelectrochemical water splitting: A comprehensive review

Manohar, A., Suvarna, T., Chintagumpala, K., Ubaidullah, M., Mameda, N., Kim, K. H.

Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 522 (2024), 216180

IF = 20.3

Polymer-Based Nanoscale Materials for Surface Coatings

Niranjan Patra, Naresh Mameda, Marco Salerno

Thermoset polymer-based nanocoatings, 59-73 (2023)

Electrochemical membrane technology for fouling control

Naresh Mameda and Kwang-Ho Choo

Electrochemical Membrane Technology for Water and Wastewater Treatment, 195-225 (2022)

1,3,4-thiadiazole derivatives and chalcone derivatives of indole-pyrimidines as potent inhibitors of sarm and abl-tyrosine kinase

Patent No. 202441047747 A, Filed with Indian patent (2024)

Electrode and method for producing the same and apparatus for treating water including the same

Patent No. 1020190130779, Patent Granted (South Korea) (2022)

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Teaching

Supramolecular Chemistry

Advanced course covering molecular assemblies and interactions beyond covalent bonds.

Engineering Chemistry

Applied chemistry principles for engineering students.

Nano Chemistry

Study of chemical processes and properties at nanoscale.

Chemistry of Nanotechnology

Applications of nanoscale chemistry in technology development.

Structural Organic and Stereochemistry

Study of 3D molecular structures and their properties.

Teaching Philosophy

My teaching approach focuses on integrating theoretical concepts with practical applications, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills. I believe in creating an interactive learning environment that fosters curiosity and innovation among students.

I have extensive experience supervising PhD, graduate, and undergraduate research projects, guiding students through complex research methodologies and experimental techniques.

Experience

Brain Pool Invited Scientist

Dec 2024 – Present

Kyungpook National University (KNU), Republic of Korea

  • Leading research on hydrogen fuel production with simultaneous organic decomposition
  • Developing novel mixed metal oxide electrodes for sustainable energy applications
  • Establishing international research collaborations in electrochemical technologies

Assistant Professor

June 2022 – Present

Department of Chemistry, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KLEF), India

  • Conducting research on anodic oxidation processes and micropollutant degradation
  • Developing zeolite-based catalytic systems for environmental applications
  • Teaching advanced chemistry courses and mentoring graduate students

Research Professor

Apr 2021 – May 2022

Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea

  • Developed anodic oxidation technologies for water treatment
  • Designed and fabricated electrochemical membrane filtration systems
  • Engineered conductive membranes for enhanced filtration performance

Post-doctoral Fellow

Oct 2016 – Mar 2021

Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea

  • Investigated anodic oxidation processes for micropollutant degradation
  • Optimized electrochemical systems for water treatment applications
  • Published multiple high-impact research papers on water treatment technologies

Trainee Chemist

Oct 2010 – June 2011

GVK Biosciences PVT Ltd, India

  • Assisted in chemical synthesis and analysis procedures
  • Supported research teams in pharmaceutical development projects

Skills

Experimental Techniques

  • Electrochemical analysis (CV, EIS, LSV)
  • Membrane fabrication and characterization
  • Advanced oxidation processes
  • Catalyst synthesis and characterization
  • Water quality analysis

Analytical Methods

  • Spectroscopy (UV-Vis, FTIR, Raman)
  • Chromatography (HPLC, GC-MS)
  • Microscopy (SEM, TEM)
  • X-ray techniques (XRD, XPS)
  • Thermal analysis (TGA, DSC)

Software Proficiency

  • Data analysis (Origin, MATLAB)
  • Chemical drawing (ChemDraw)
  • Statistical analysis
  • Simulation software

Languages

  • English (Fluent)
  • Korean (Basic)
  • Hindi (Fluent)
  • Telugu (Native)

Contact

Get in Touch

Professional Address:
Advanced Institute of Water Industry
Kyungpook National University
Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu, Republic of Korea 58330

Institutional Address:
Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KLEF)
Vaddeswaram, GUNTUR-522 502 A.P-INDIA

Email: mamedanaresh@gmail.com | nareshmameda@kluniversity.in

Phone: +91 7671026830 | +81 010-2308-6165