Dr. Manpreet Kaur
Affiliations
Assistant Professor (Teaching)
Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Contact information
Phone number
office: 4032107201
Location
Background
Educational Background
PhD Materials Science, 2019
Integrated Masters of Engineering Nanotechnology, 2016
Biography
Dr. Manpreet Kaur earned her Ph.D. in Materials Science from Hokkaido University, Japan, and has over 10 years of research experience in nanomaterials engineering, clean energy harvesting, and sustainable technologies.
She is deeply passionate about teaching materials science and engineering, inspiring students to connect fundamental concepts with real-world applications. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, critical thinking, and hands-on problem solving to prepare students for innovative careers in engineering.
Outside of academia, she enjoys camping, boating, and cheering for her favorite cricket and football players.
Research
Areas of Research
Manpreet's research focuses on nanomaterial catalysts for sustainable energy technologies. She designs, synthesizes, and characterizes novel nanomaterial catalysts for use in electrochemical devices like fuel cells, sensors, and electrolyzers. Her work aims to harness renewable electricity sources (wind, solar, hydro) to produce essential fuels and chemicals, contributing to a sustainable energy economy.
Participation in university strategic initiatives
Courses
| Course number | Course title | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| ENGG 204 | Fundamentals of Engineering Materials | Falls 2024 |
| ENGG 204 | Fundamentals of Engineering Materials | Falls 2025 |
Awards
- Young Scientist Award, Annual International Congress on Renewable Energy (Oxford, United Kingdom). 2024
- Young Researcher Presentation Award, 11th Indian Scientist Association in Japan . 2021
- Young Scientist Award, Japan Society of Vacuum and Surface Science . 2020
Publications
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