Research Interests

Additive manufacturing (AM) carbon aerogel electrodes with varied physical properties for energy storage and conversion applications and developing functional materials (thermoset polymers and ceramic inks) as AM-feedstocks for various applications.

Ph.D., Development of nano-particle modified polymer matrices for improved fiber reinforced composites, Institut für Kunststoffe und Verbundwerkstoffe, Technische Universität, Hamburg-Harburg, Germany, 2014

M.S., (by Research), Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Indi, 2010

M.Sc., (by Research), Materials Science, College of Engineering, Guindy–Anna University, India, 2007

B.S., Physics, Auxilium College, Vellore–Madras University, India, 2005

Aerogels, additive manufacturing, and energy storage - Swetha Chandrasekaran, Dun Lin, Yat Li and Marcus Worsley, Joule, 7, 15, 2023.

3D-Printed Graded Electrode with Ultrahigh MnO2 Loading for Non-Aqueous Electrochemical Energy Storage - Dun Lin, Swetha Chandrasekaran, Jean-Baptiste Forien, Xinzhe Xue, Anica Pinongcos, Emma Coester, Marcus A. Worsley, Yat Li  - Advanced Energy Materials, 13, 20, 2023.

Three-Dimensional Printed MoS2/Graphene Aerogel Electrodes for Hydrogen Evolution Reactions - Swetha Chandrasekaran, Jeremy Feaster, Jenna Ynzunza, Frances Li, Xueqiao Wang, Art J. Nelson and Marcus A. Worsley. ACS Materials Au.xxxxx, 2022.

• FLC Award - Best in Region award for the Far West region (2023).
• R&D100 Award Winner Multifunctional, 3D Printable Inks for Energy Products (Energy Inks) (2022).
• DAAD-SIEMENS Scholarship, 2010-2013
• MHRD stipend to GATE qualified students from Govt. of India, 2008-2010
• Postgraduate Merit scholarship from Govt. of India, 2005-2007