Ms. Kalaiselvi began her research career as an entry-level scientist at the same institute
Ms. Kalaiselvi began her research career as an entry-level scientist at the same institute
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has appointed a woman Director General for the first time in its 80-year history.
N. Kalaiselvi, who is currently the director of CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CSIR-CECRI), Karaikudi, will now head the network of 38 laboratories and around 4,500 scientists have been appointed for two years. Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet.
Ms. Kalaiselvi’s research work spans over 25 years and covers the electrochemical process of in-house prepared electrode materials to develop electrochemical power systems and electrode materials, custom-design synthesis methods, optimize reaction parameters, and fabricate energy storage devices. focused on evaluation. His research interests include supercapacitors and waste-to-money powered electrodes and electrolytes for energy storage and electro-catalytic applications, beyond lithium and lithium batteries.
She has been involved in projects to increase electric mobility in India and her expertise in these areas will help India move towards increasing the number of electric vehicles. There are around 1.4 million electric vehicles in India which include bikes, cars, three wheelers and buses. The Center announced the second phase of a programme, FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid and) Electric Vehicles in India), which will invest Rs 10,000 crore in the development of electric vehicle infrastructure.