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Dr. Pavan Kumar Chennam

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Assistant Professor

Electrical Electronics Engineering

Brno University of Technology, Brno, Czech Republic

6 years 9 monthhs

My research interests include the synthesis, processing, and characterization of advanced functional materials for energy and environmental applications.

Advanced Functional Materials, Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Thin Film Engineering, Photocatalysis, Surface Engineering and Coatings , Materials Characterization

Mail: pavan.kumar@sru.edu.in

Educational
Qualifications
(From Highest)

2026

Ph.D in Advanced Materials and Nanosciences, Brno University of Technology, Brno, Czech Republic

2019

M.Sc in Micro and Nano systems, TU Chemnitz, Germany

2007

B.Tech in Electrical Electronics Engineering, SK University, Anantapur, India

Professional
Experience

2026

Assistant Professor at SR University, Warangal, from 2026-07-20 to .

2021

Research Assistant at Brno Institute of Technology, Brno, Czech Republic, from 2021-01-01 to 2025-11-30.

2017

Research Assistant at Institut für Werkstoffwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnik, Chemnitz, Germany, from 2017-10-01 to 2019-09-30.

Student
Supervision

2

PG

Key Publications

P. K. Chennam, Kachlík, M., Ríhová, M., Cicmancova, V., Maca, K., and Macak, J. M., “Synthesis of centrifugally spun polyacrylonitrile-carbon fibers,” Journal of Materials Research and Technology 28 (2024), 2199–2205. doi: 10.1016/J.JMRT.2023.12.146. (IF: 7.3)

P. K. Chennam, Marcela Sepúlveda, M. Ríhová, Mahnaz A., M. Kachlík, Raul Z., Karel Maca, Jan M. Macak, “Carbon fibers decorated with TiO2 nanoparticles for photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue dye,” Frontiers in Nanotechnology 6 (2024). doi: 10.3389/fnano.2024.1483917. (IF: 5.8)

P. K. Chennam, M. Rihova, S. Azpeitia, M. Sepúlveda, M. Kachlík, M. Pouzar, V. Cicmancova, K. Maca, M. Knez, J. M. Macak, “Carbon fibers with infiltrated TiO2 nanocrystalline layers: photocatalytic performance,” Nanoscale 18 (2026), 413–424. doi: 10.1039/D5NR04109K. (IF: 5.2)

Rihova, M., Fenclova, D., Chennam, P. K., Mukherjee, A., Pavlinak, D., Azpeitia, S., Cihalova, K., Pouzar, M., Baishya, K., Zají?ková, L., Heger, Z., Knez, M., & Macak, J. M., “Cellulose Acetate Fibers With Infiltrated ZnO Nanocrystals: Activation of Antibacterial Properties Against Acne vulgaris by Oxygen Plasma Treatment,” Small (2026), e13286. doi: 10.1002/smll.202513286 (IF: 11.8)

H. Sopha, A. Kashimbetova, M. Baudys, P. K. Chennam, M. Sepúlveda, J. Rusek, E. Kolibalova, L. Celko, E. B. Montufar, J. Krysa, J. M. Macak, “Flow-through Gas Phase Photocatalysis Using TiO2 Nanotubes on Wirelessly Anodized 3D-Printed TiNb Meshes,” Nano Letters 23, no. 14 (2023), 6406– 6413. doi: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c01149. (IF: 9.1)

M. Sepúlveda, J. Musial, I. Saldan, P. K. Chennam, J. Rodriguez-Pereira, H. Sopha, B. J. Stanisz, J. M. Macak, “Photocatalytic degradation of naproxen using TiO2 single nanotubes,” Frontiers in Environmental Chemistry 5 (2024). doi: 10.3389/fenvc.2024.1373320 (IF: 4.7)

M. Rihova, S. Azpeitia, K. Cihalova, J. Michalicka, P. K. Chennam, E. Kolibalova, R. Svoboda, Z. Heger, M. Knez, J. M. Macak, “Centrifugally spun and ZnO-infiltrated PVA fibers with antibacterial activity for treatment of Acne vulgaris,” Journal of Controlled Release 383 (2025), 113777. doi: 10.1016/J.JCONREL.2025.113777 (IF: 12.4)

Nasrollah Naseri Joda, Miroslava Filip Edelmannová, David Pavli?ák, Vinicius T. Santana, P. K. Chennam, Martina Rihova, Kamila Ko?í, Jan M. Macak, “Centrifugally spun hematite Fe2O3 hollow fibers: Efficient photocatalyst for H2 generation and CO2 reduction,” Applied Surface Science 686 (2025), 162132. doi: 10.1016/J.APSUSC.2024.162132 (IF: 6.6)

Schneider, P. M., Kolíbalová, E., Rodriguez-Pereira, J., Sarpey, T. K., Schott, C. M., Gubanova, E. L., Chennam, P. K., Senyshyn, A., Benning, C., Elsner, M., Macak, J. M., & Bandarenka, A. S., “Synthesis of PTCU/C nanostructured electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction via One- Step electrochemical erosion,” ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 18, no. 2 (2026), 4210–4224. doi: 10.1021/acsami.5c22270 (IF: 7.8)

Palaniyappan, S., Chennam, P. K., Trautmann, M., Ahmad, H., Mehner, T., Lampke, T., & Wagner, G., “Fabrication and characterization of AL2O3 based electrical insulation coatings around SIC fibers,” Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 13, no. 4 (2019), 180–184. doi: 10.5281/zenodo.2643989

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