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Faculty Information Details
All data is as of November 10, 2025.
- PARALE VINAYAK GANAPATI
- Associate Professor (Special Appointment)
| Affiliation | International Institute for Sustainability with Knotted Chiral Meta Matter |
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| Discipline | Chemical Engineering |
| Academic Degrees |
Shivaji University Shivaji University |
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| Comments | My research lies at the intersection of aerogels and advanced functional materials, with a strong emphasis on sustainable development and high-performance applications. Over the years, I have made significant contributions to advancing aerogel technologies for energy storage, thermal insulation, and electrocatalysis, with applications spanning both terrestrial and extraterrestrial environments. Currently, my work focuses on enhancing the mechanical strength, thermal stability, and multifunctionality of aerogels to meet the demanding conditions of future Mars colonization and other extreme environments. |
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