2025-26 Maitri Scholars

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Mr Sai Aditya Bhukya
Mr Sai Aditya Bhukya
University of New England

This project proposes to enhance drought resilience of Australian cropping systems.

Mr Shantanu Singh
Mr Shantanu Singh
Griffith University

This work focuses on the design and control of a SiC-based DAB converter for ultra-fast EV charging.

Ms Nandana Manoj
Ms Nandana Manoj
UNSW

This research examines materials and processes for next generation sodium-ion batteries.

Ms V. V. Arfitha
Ms V. V. Arfitha
Curtin University

This project designs algorithms for next generation quantum networks.

Ms Rajees Nirmala
Ms Rajees Nirmala
University of Queensland

Tresearch develops automated algorithms for accurate monitoring of ecosystems for sustainable carbon accounting.

Mr Rohit Sinha
Mr Rohit Sinha
ANU

This project investigates aqueous proton batteries.

Ms Devika Murali
Ms Devika Murali
University of New England

This project investigates the mechanisms of soil organic matter stabilisation in diverse soils across contrasting Australian agroecosystems.

Mr Swagatam Das
Mr Swagatam Das
Monash University

This study will evaluate the impact of targeted genome editing on plant responses to elevated temperatures.

Ms Nidhi Mehta
Ms Nidhi Mehta
Western Sydney University

This work examines AI-powered mobile robotics for air quality sensing in agriculture.

Mr Sam Jacob
Mr Sam Jacob
Flinders University

This research will look into hybrid materials that convert mechanical energy and sunlight into electrical outputs.

Mr Bhagat Singh
Mr Bhagat Singh
Southern Cross University

This research will look into improving phosphorus use efficiency in rice for sustainable crop production.

Ms Deepali Singh
Ms Deepali Singh
Monash University

This project explores converting renewable biomass into high-value platform chemicals.

Mr Amal Jyothy
Mr Amal Jyothy
University of New England

This research will look into optimising agrisolar integration through modelling of economic and environmental impacts.

Mr Sagar Rajopadhye
Mr Sagar Rajopadhye
Victoria University

This study develops place-based heat-health risk reduction and planning tools for Australian and Indian cities.

Mr Aswin Unnithan
Aswin Unnithan
University of Melbourne

This work applies AI-enhanced satellite data to measure links between rainfall and river flow.