Profile | University of Exeter

Profile Snapshot

· Provide high-level operational support across multiple consortia, with a strong focus on calendar coordination, senior-level communication, and strategic meeting preparation.

· Detail-oriented in managing schedules, data curation and interpretation, documentation, and stakeholder follow-ups to maintain momentum on key priorities.

· Thrive in fast-paced environments, adept at multitasking, prioritisation, and navigating shifting demands under tight deadlines.

· Bring a proactive, collaborative mindset aligned with organisational values, contributing to stakeholder engagement, process optimisation, and project coordination.

· Support strategic development by monitoring internal and external trends and identifying efficiency opportunities.

· Over 7 years of R&D experience across the innovation pipeline—from material synthesis and prototyping to advanced characterization and performance testing.

· Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams in engineering, manufacturing, and sustainability to drive innovation in chemical engineering and sustainable technologies.

My research focuses on the design, synthesis, and application of advanced nanomaterials—including oxides, chalcogenides, multi-anion compounds, intermetallics, hydrogels, and functional polymers—to drive innovation in renewable energy technologies. I work across the full R&D spectrum, from material synthesis and structural/chemical characterisation to device integration and performance evaluation, with applications spanning photovoltaics, photothermal systems, photocatalysis, agrivoltaics and passive cooling. A central theme of my work is the development of smart and responsive nanocomposites tailored for solar energy harvesting and conversion. This includes the creation of next-generation materials for solar windows, enabling energy-efficient building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) and photothermal coatings. My work extends to molecular fuel production, such as solar-driven hydrogen generation, and photocatalytic degradation for environmental remediation. I actively contribute to advancing technologies from TRL 2–5, progressing novel concepts through lab-scale validation and prototype-level testing, with a strong emphasis on real-world applicability, stability, and scalability. By combining fundamental materials chemistry with systems-level thinking, my research supports the development of sustainable, multifunctional materials for clean energy and environmental impact reduction.

INTERVIEWS AND PODCASTS

· Springer Nature Portfolio Feature: Author Anurag Roy on Scientific Reports as a hub for global discovery

· Latest Podcast on: Expert Insight on UK Research & Global Student Opportunities | Dr. Anurag Roy | University of Exeter (youtube.com)

· European Research Showcase: European Research Showcase - Interview with Anurag Roy - YouTube

· Spotify Podcast with Impact Factor: Ep. 46 - Interview with Anurag Roy, PhD - Impact Factor | Podcast on Spotify

· YouTube Interview with PhD- The Philosophical Drama: PhD - The Philosophical Drama | S 4 | Story 6 | Dr. Anurag Roy | Making the Most of It - YouTube

· Current Research Blogs: Smart windows could be the next big thing in renewable heating;

Breakthrough (neliti.com) ; Exeter Blog ; RSC Advances Science Communications –; Transforming Energy Efficiency: Power-Generating Semi-Transparent Windows | Research Communities by Springer Nature;

SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

· Registered Scientist (RSci), Science Council, UK

· Member of Royal Society of Chemistry, UK (MRSC, ID: 716643)

· Fellow of Indian Chemical Society (LM F/8199 2019)