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Prof.(Dr.) B. Keshav Rao

Associate Professor
About

Educational Qualication Ph.D
Area of Interest Materials Science, Electronic Structures, Hybrid Materials, Semiconductors, Electronic Conductors, Ionic Conductors, Optical Materials, Solar Cells, Censors, Hybrid-Biomolecules, Polymers etc.
Research Project

  • Functionalized 2D Materials, Collaborative Research Project, Sanctioned by TEQIP-III Cell, Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University, Bhilai (C.G.), Cost 2.5 Lakhs [No.CSVTU/TEQIP-3/2019/1574 Dated 06/06/2019. PI- Dr. Mohan L Verma (SSTC-SSGI), Co-PIs- Dr. B. Keshav Rao, Dr. Anil Kumar Choubey (CCET)].
Journals Publications
  • B Keshav Rao, “Site Specific Interactions of Amino acids with (ZnO)12 Cluster: Density Functional Approach”, J. Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 2021 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2021.1987327.
  • Vishal Thakur, Narender Kumar, B. Keshav Rao, Mohan L. Verma, Homendra D. Sahu, Swati Verma, Anil Kumar Choubey, “Density functional study on hybrid graphene/h-BN 2D sheets”, Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures, Vol. 133, pp. 114812, 2021.
  • B. Chettri, P. K. Patra, Lalmuanchhana, Lalhriatzuala, Swati Verma, B. Keshav Rao, Mohan L. Verma, Vishal Thakur, Narender Kumar, Nguyen N. Hieu and D. P. Rai, “Induced magnetic states upon electron–hole injection at B and N sites of hexagonal boron nitride bilayer: A density functional theory study”, Int J Quantum Chem. 2021, e26680. https://doi.org/10.1002/qua.26680.
  • Mohan L Verma, Rachna Singh, Vishal Thakur, Narender Kumar and B Keshav Rao, “Density functional study on Ag8-xCuxI8 (0≤x≤8), Physica B: Condensed Matter”, Vol. 604, pp. 412668, 2021.
  • Ratnesh Kumar, Abhishek Kumar, B. Keshav Rao, Ambrish K. Srivastava, Mohan L. Verma and Neeraj Misra, “Structural and electronic properties of 2D-activated carbon sheet”, Carbon Letters, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1007/s 42823-020-00177-3.
  • Vishal Thakur, Narender Kumar, Mohan L. Verma, Anil Kumar Choubey, Swati Verma, Bhanu Chettri, Homendra D. Sahu and B. Keshav Rao, “Density functional study on hybrid h-BN/graphene atomic chains”, Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures, Vol. 124, pp. 114316, 2020.
  • Omprakash Verma, M R Meshram, A K Mishra, Mohan L Ver ma and B Keshav Rao, “Structural, Electronic and Optical Properties of In2O3 - A Density Functional Study”, Opt Quant Electron, Vol. 52, pp. 255, 2020, DOI: 10.1007/s11082-020-02347-z.
  • B. Keshav Rao, Rachna Singh and Mohan L. Verma, “Interaction of PEO with LiI/NaI: a density functional Approach”, Polymer Bulletin, 2020, doi.org/10.1007/s00289-020-03171-x.
  • Harsha Verma, B. Keshav Rao, Mohan L Verma and Jitendra Chauhan, “First Principle Study of Breaking Energy and Mechanical Strength of Kevlar-29”, Bulletin Of Materials Science, Vol. 42, pp. 76, 2019.
  • Rachna Singh, B. Keshav Rao and Mohan L Verma, Structural, “Electronic and Transport Properties of X3SnC (X= Cr/Mn/Cu) Electrodes-First Principle Approach”, J. of Ionics, Vol. 24, pp. 2681-2688, 2018.
  • Mohan L Verma and B. Keshav Rao, “Ab initio study of ionic nature of 0.75AgI:0.25AgCl”, Solid State Ionics, Vol. 310, pp. 56-61, 2017.
  • B. Keshav Rao and Mohan L Verma, “First principle study of PEO-AgI polymer systems”, Chemical Physics Letters, Vol. 679, pp. 176–180, 2017.
  • Mohan L Verma, B. Keshav Rao, Rachna Singh, Durga Banchor and Homendra Sahu, “Ab Initio Study of Mechanical Strength of Solid Polymer Electrolyte (PEO)5LiClO4”, J. Ionics, Vol. 23(10), pp. 2715-2720, 2017.
  • B. Keshav Rao and Mohan L Verma, “Modeling of space charge dielectric constant”, J. Ionics, Vol. 23(6), pp. 1563-1567, 2017.
  • B. Keshav Rao and Mohan L Verma, “Modeling of ionic charge density”, Chemical Physics, Vol. 478, pp. 87-90, 2016.
  • B. Keshav Rao and Mohan L Verma, “First principle study of 0.75AgI:0.25AgCl: A density functional approach”, J. Chemical Physics Letters, Vol. 661, pp. 157–160, 2016.
  • B. Keshav Rao and Mohan L Verma, “Ionic Mobility of (0.9)[0.75AgI:0.25AgCl]: 0.1SiO2 in Space Charge Depolarization”, J. Ionics, Vol. 21(3), pp. 611-616, 2015.
  • Mohan L Verma and B. Keshav Rao, “Modeling of ionic diffusion by space charge depolarization”, J. Ionics, Vol. 20(5), pp. 697-701, 2013.
  • Mohan L Verma and B. Keshav Rao, “A density functional approach for the conductivity”, CSVTU research journal, Vol. 6, pp. 13-16, 2013.
  • Mohan L Verma and B. Keshav Rao, “Modeling of ionic charge current density”, CSVTU research journal, Vol. 6, pp. 17-20, 2013.
  • Mohan L Verma and B. Keshav Rao, “Modeling of Ag+ mobility in AgI by space charge depolarization process”, J. Ionics, Vol. 17, pp. 323-329, 2011.
Conferences/Seminars
  • Mohan L. Verma and B.Keshav Rao, “Modeling of a transport properties of a nano-composite material”, Proceedings of National Conference on Recent Trends in Physics of Solids, Excellent Publishing House, eds. K.V.R. Murthy et al. pp. 59-63, 2011.
  • Mohan L. Verma and B.Keshav Rao, “Modeling of space charge ionic conduction in 2 phase nano composite electrolytes”, 12th Asian Conference on Solid State Ionics: Fundamental Researches and Technological Applications, Wuhan, China, 2-6 May, eds. B.V.R.Chowdari et al. pp. 423-430, 2010.
  • Mohan L. Verma, B.Keshav Rao and Homendra Sahu “Seeking the possibility of quantum transport in ionic/superionic solids”, 12th Asian Conference on Solid State Ionics: Fundamental Researches and Technological Applications, Wuhan, China, 2-6 May, eds. B.V.R.Chowdari et al. pp. 431-438, 2010.
  • Mohan L. Verma and B.Keshav Rao, “Modeling of Space Charge Density in Some Nanocomposite Solid Electrolyte” 11th Asian Conference on Solis State Ionics: New materials for pollution free energy devices, at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India, on 9-13, June, eds. B.V.R.Chowdari et al. pp. 531-536 2008.
  • Mohan L. Verma, B.Keshav Rao, Homendra Sahu and Nirbhay K. Singh “Modeling and Determination of Space Charge Dielectric Constant of Nanocomposite Electrolyte 0.9[0.75 AgI:0.25AgCl]:SiO2” 11th Asian Conference on Solis State Ionics: New materials for pollution free energy devices, at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India, on 9-13, June, eds. B.V.R.Chowdari et al. pp. 525-530 2008.
  • Mohan L. Verma, B.Keshav Rao, Arti Verma and Mimi Mukherjee “Structural Characterization of Ionic Materials Applying Digital Image Processing of SEM/TEM Image : A novel Approach” 11th Asian Conference on Solis State Ionics: New materials for pollution free energy devices, at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India, on 9-13, June, eds. B.V.R.Chowdari et al. pp. 417-421 2008.
  • Mohan L Verma and B. Keshav Rao, “Modeling of Space Charge Density in Nanocomposite Solid Electrolyte 0.9AgCl:0.1SiO2” in the proceeding of International Conference of Interdisciplinary approach in Physical Sciences : Growing trends and recent advances, at Guru Ghasidas University Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh) India on 12-14 Jan 2008.
  • Mohan L. Verma, Anil Choubey, Mimi Mukherjee and B. K. Rao, “Trap modulated Mobility of Ag+ ions in 0.9AgI:0.1SiO2: Modeling and Determination at room temperature”, in the proceedings of National Conference on Advances in Electronic Materials and Devices (AEMDO7) Bilaspur on 25-26 March 2007.
  • Mohan L. Verma, B. K. Rao and Mimi Mukherjee, “Modeling and evaluation of Ag+ diffusion in nanocomposite electrolyte 0.9AgI:0,1SiO2”, Published in the proceeding of National Conference on Physics of Nano Structured Functional Materials, at Bhilai Institute of Technology Conference on 16-17 March pp 52-56 2007.
  • Mohan L. Verma, Mimi Mukherjee, B.K. Rao and O.P. Verma, "A preliminary modeling of ionic drift mobility of a nanocomposite 0.9AgI:0.1Si02", Advances in Electronic Materials & Devices [AEMD - 006] held at Guru Ghasidas University, Published in book Advances in Electronic Materials and Devices eds. P.K. Bajpai, H.S. Tiwari & A. Khaskalam, Anamaya, Publishes New Delhi, India on March 5-6 2006.
Awards/Recognitions
  • All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy, Online Elementary FDP on Optoelectronics: Advanced Materials & Devices, from Feb. 01-05, 2022 at Shri Shankaracharya Technical Campus-SSGI, Bhilai.
  • 27th International Conference of International Academy of Physical Sciences on Hydrogen Energy and Nano Materials, on the topic of Structural, Electronic and Mechanical Properties of Hybrid h-BN/Graphene Atomic Chains:Density Functional Study, going to be delivered online oral presentation, Organized by the Department of Physics, Institute of Science Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, on 26-28, Oct. 2021.
  • National Conference on Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection Technology, on the topic of Density Functional Study on 2D-Hybrid/Gas Sensor/Polymer Materials, organized by ISBM University, Chhurra, Distt. Gariyaband, Chhattisgarh, India, on Feb. 28, 2020.
  • Workshop of “In Silico Quantum Modelling Studies” on the topic of Density Functional Studies on Salt Dispersed PEO, organized by Inter University Accelerator Centre, New Delhi-110067, on Nov. 25-29, 2019.
  • WMMDA 2019: Workshop on Materials Modeling for Device Applications, on the topic of Polymers, Organized by the Department of Applied Physics, Shri Shankaracharya Technical Campus-SSGI, Bhilai, during Feb. 18-23 2019.

Conferences/Workshops/STTPs Organized

  • International Conference on Materials and Technologies-MaterialTECH2021, Organized by the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering & Development, National Institute of Technology, Raipur, India, on January 9-10, 2021.
  • First International Conference on Advances in Electrical, Computing, Communications and Sustainable Technologies-ICAECT 2021, Organized by the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Shri Shankaracharya Technical Campus-SSGI, Bhilai, on Feb. 19-20, 2021.
  • “WMMDA 2019 : Workshop on materials modeling for device applications” on Feb. 18-23, 2019 at Shri Shankaracharya Technical Campus-SSGI, Junwani, Bhilai, Sponsored by TEQIP-III, CSVTU, Bhilai.
  • Organizing Secretary of “IWMMS 2013: International workshop on materials modeling and simulation” with the collaboration of Department of Applied Physics, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, USA, during June 24-27, 2013 at Shri Shankaracharya Group of Institutions, Junwani, Bhilai.
  • B. Keshav Rao, Structural, Electronic and Mechanical Properties of Hybrid h-BN/Graphene 2D Layers: Density Functional Approach at online International Conference on Energy Materials and Devices, organized by the Department of Physics (MMV), BHU, Varanasi, India, on 11-12th Jan 2022.
  • Vishal Thakur, Narender Kumar, B Keshav Rao, Mohan L Verma and Homendra D Sahu, Structural and Electronic Properties of Hybrid Graphene/h-BN 2D Sheets: Density Functional Study, delivered online oral presentation, 2nd International E-Conference on Physics of Materials & Nanotechnology (ICPN-2021), Organized by the Department of Studies in Physics, Mangalore University, India, on 28-30, Oct. 2021.
  • B. Keshav Rao, Mohan L Verma, Rachna Singh, Homendra D Sahu and Nirbhay K Singh, Interaction of PEO with LiI/NaI: A Density Functional Approach, Online participation in 1st International Symposium on Quantum Science & Technology, Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom, 24-27 June 2018.
  • Harsha Verma, B. Keshav Rao, Mohan L Verma and Jitendra Chauhan, Breaking energy and mechanical strength of Kevlar-29, Online participation in 1st International Symposium on Quantum Science & Technology, Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom, 24-27 June 2018.
  • Mohan L. Verma and B.Keshav Rao, Modeling of Space Charge Density in Some Nanocomposite Solid Electrolyte, 11th Asian Conference on Solid State Ionics at BU-DRDO Centre for Life Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India on 9-13 June 2008.
  • Mohan L. Verma, B.Keshav Rao, Homendra Sahu and Nirbhay K. Singh, Modeling and Determination of Space Charge Dielectric Constant of Nanocomposite Electrolyte 0.9[0.75 AgI : 0.25 AgCl] : SiO2, 11th Asian Conference on Solid State Ionics at BU-DRDO Centre for Life Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India on 9-13 June 2008.
  • Mohan L. Verma, B.Keshav Rao, Arti Verma and Mimi Mukherjee, Structural Characterization of Ionic Materials Applying Digital Image Processing of SEM/TEM Image : A novel Approach, 11th Asian Conference on Solid State Ionics at BU-DRDO Centre for Life Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India on 9-13 June 2008.
  • Modeling of Space Charge Density in Nanocomposite Solid Electrolyte 0.9AgCl :0.1SiO¬2, Mohal L.Verma & B.Keshav Rao,Silver Jubilee International Conference, CONIAPS-X at Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur on January 12-14, 2008.
  • Rachna Singh, B.Keshav Rao, Mohan L Verma and Ranveer Kumar, Structural, Electronic and Transport Properties of X3SnC (X=Cr/Mn/Cu) Electrodes-First Principle Approach, Contributory talk in 12th National Conference on Solid State Ionics, organized by the Deptt. of Physics, BITS Pilani on 21-23 Dec. 2017 pp 57.
  • Rachna Singh, B.Keshav Rao, Mohan L Verma, Homendra D Sahu and Nirbhay K Singh, First Principle Study of Interaction of PEO with LiI/NaI, Poster Presentation in 12th National Conference on Solid State Ionics, organized by the Deptt. of Physics, BITS Pilani on 21-23 Dec. 2017 pp 76.
  • Homendra D Sahu, Mohan L Verma, B. Keshav Rao and Nirbhay K Singh, Enhancement of Ag+ Ionic Conductivity in Solid Nanocomposite Polymer Electrolyte Treated with Magnetic Field, Poster Presentation in 12th National Conference on Solid State Ionics, organized by the Deptt. of Physics, BITS Pilani on 21-23 Dec. 2017 pp 83.
  • B. Keshav Rao, Mohan L Verma, Homendra D Sahu, Nirbhay K Singh and Rachna Singh, Ab Initio calculation of Zinc Blend Structured 0.75AgI:0.25AgCl Solid Solution, abstract of National Conference on Research challenges in Science, Technology & Management for National development (BITCON-2017), at BIT Durg on 28-March, 2017.
  • B. Keshav Rao, Mohan L Verma, Homendra Sahu & Nirbhay K Singh, The First Principle Study of 0.75AgI:0.25AgCl: A Density Functional Approach, All India Conference On Sustainable Product Development (AICON-15) at CSIT, Durg on 24-25 April 2015.
  • B. Keshav Rao and Mohan L Verma, A Density Functional Approach: Cationic Interaction in Polymer Systems, National Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, SSGI, Bhilai 8 Nov. 2014.
  • Mohan L. Verma, B. Keshav Rao and Upma, The Role of Computer Experiments in Research and Development of Chhattisgarh, National Conference on Role of Science & Technology for Sustainable Development of Chhattisgarh, 25-26 Jan. 2012.
  • Mohan L. Verma, B.Keshav Rao and Homendra Sahu, Modeling of a transport property of a nano-composite material, National Conference on Recent Trends in Physics of Solids, 11-12 Oct. 2011.
  • Mohan L. Verma & B. Keshav Rao, Modeling of Space Charge Conductivity in Some Nanocomposite Solid Electrolyte, National Symposium on New Horizons in Physics and Electronics, organized by St. Thomas College, Bhilai on 8 – 9th January 2010.
  • Mohan L. Verma and B. Keshav Rao, Modeling of Percolation Ionic Current in Nanocomposite Solid Electrolyte, 8th National Conference on Solid State Ionics: Materials for Novel Devices, at Sagar, M.P. India on 7 – 9th December 2009.
  • Mohan L. Verma ,B.K.Rao & Mimi Mukherjee, Modeling and evaluation of Ag+ diffusion in nanocomposite electrolyte 0.9AgI:0.1SiO2, BITCON-2007, organized by Bhilai Institute of Technology 16-17 March 2007.
  • B.Keshav Rao, A preliminary modeling of space charge dielectric constant of nanocomposite 0.9AgI:0.1SiO2, organized by CSVTU, 5th Chhattisgarh Young Scientist Congress on Feb. 28th-March 2007.
  • Mohan L. Verma and B.K.Rao, Modeling on ionic diffusion of a nanocomposite 0.9AgI:0.1SiO2 , organized by St.Thomas college on 15-16 Sep. 2006.
  • Mohan L. Verma, Mimi Mukherjee, B.K.Rao and O.P.Verma, A preliminary modeling of ionic drift mobility of a nanocomposite 0.9AgI:0.1SiO2 , organized by [Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur 5-6 March 2006.
Participated Conferences/Workshops
  • All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy, Online Elementary FDP on Optoelectronics: Advanced Materials & Devices, from Feb. 01-05, 2022 at Shri Shankaracharya Technical Campus-SSGI, Bhilai
  • Virtual Workshop on Density Functional Theory and Its Applications, Organized by the Department of Physics, Assam University (A Central University), Silchar, during 08-12, Sept. 2021.
  • Innovation Ambassador Training (Foundation Level) conducted by MoE’s Innovation Cell & AICTE during the period from 30th June - 30th July in online mode.
  • Online AICTE Training and Learning-ATAL FDP Workshop on Material Modeling for Nao-Electronic Devices-MMNED 2020, Organized by the Department of Applied Physics In Association with ETC, Shri Shankaracharya Technical Campus-SSGI, Bhilai, during 02-06, Nov. 2020.
  • One day National Webinar on Recent Innovations in Luminescence and Polymer Materials: Its Applications, organized by the Department of Applied Physics, Shri Shankaracharya Technical Campus, Bhilai on 30th June 2020.
  • Green Energy Sources for Sustainable Development, Organized by the Department of Chemistry, Shri Shankaracharya Technical Campus-SSGI, Bhilai on 15-16, June 2019.
  • Intellectual Property Right, Organized by Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises at Shri Shankaracharya Group of Institutions on 17th Mar. 2012.
  • International Workshop on Advanced Material Science and Astrophysics, Organized by Pt. R.S.U. Raipur, India & Michigan Technological University, Houghton, USA. On 19 – 21 Feb. 2012.
  • 6th Chhattisgarh Young Scientist Congress at Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur (C.G.) on 28-29 Feb. 2008.
  • National Conference (Technovision-2007) on Horizons of Electrolytic, Electronic & Photonic Material Physics at Shri Shankaracharya College of Engg. & Technology on 26-27 Oct. 2007.
  • Innovative Physics Teaching, organized by SSCET on 30 Dec. 2006.
  • Richard Feynman Lecture Series, organized by CSVTU on 1,6,11,22,23 Dec. 2006.
Professional Training
  • Online Innovation Ambassador training (Foundation Level) conducted by MoE’s Innovation Cell & AICTE, during 30-June to 30-July 2021.
  • National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research, Shamla Hills, Bhopal 46002, organized by SSCET, Bhilai on 21 to 25 April 2008.
Life Membership in Research Societies
  • Materials Research Society of India-MRSI (Membership No.: LMB2816).
  • The Indian Science Congress Association (Membership No.: L30831).
  • Scientific and Technical Research Association - STRA (Membership ID: STRA-M191040).
YouTube Channel

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Collaborations
  • Prof. Ravindra Pandey, Prof. & Chair, Department of Physics, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, USA.
  • Prof. Rodrigo Garcia Amorim, Professor of University Federal Fluminense- UFF, Instituto de Ciencias Exatas, Departmento de Fisica, Brazil.
  • Dr. Manwendra K Tripathi, Head Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, NIT, Raipur, C.G., India.