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Radha N Somaiya

Materials Science · Purdue University West Lafayette

OpenAlex ORCID
Early career · publishing since 2019Rising activity
2D Materials and ApplicationsMXene and MAX Phase MaterialsGraphene research and applicationsElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionZnO doping and properties

Publications

20

Citations

309

Est. group size

—

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

8

Publishing since 2019

Research summary
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Radha N Somaiya works on computational materials science, using theoretical and first-principles (DFT) calculations to study two-dimensional (2D) materials such as silicon-based monolayers, Janus structures, and nanoribbons. Much of this research explores how these materials could be used for clean-energy applications like hydrogen production (electrocatalysis), CO2 conversion, energy storage, and gas sensing. This work is likely well-suited for students interested in theoretical/computational approaches to designing new nanomaterials for energy and environmental applications.

2D materials and monolayersComputational/DFT modelingElectrocatalysis for hydrogen evolution and water splittingStrain and defect engineering of nanomaterialsOptoelectronic and thermoelectric properties of nanosheets

Publication output was low or absent in the mid-2010s to early 2020s, then increased notably in 2024 with continued activity into 2025-2026, suggesting a recent growth phase after a period of intermittent output.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 2.4/year recently
17182019: 3 publications192020: 2 publications202021: 3 publications21222023: 1 publication232024: 7 publications7242025: 3 publications252026: 1 publication26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • Catalysis Science & Technology×2
  • Superlattices and Microstructures×2
  • Solid State Communications×2
  • ACS Applied Energy Materials×2
  • Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics×1
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Last updated Jul 20, 2026.

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