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N. Kalaiselvi
Indian electrochemical scientist and administrator From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Nallathamby Kalaiselvi (born 5 February 1967) is an Indian electrochemical scientist and administrator who serves as Director General of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Secretary of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR). She is the first woman to head CSIR.[1][2]
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Early life and education
Kalaiselvi completed undergraduate and postgraduate studies in chemistry at the Rani Anna Government College for Women and the Government Arts College, Coimbatore.[3] She earned a PhD in electrochemistry from Annamalai University.[3]
Career
Kalaiselvi began her scientific career at the CSIR–Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI), Karaikudi, where her research focused on battery materials, electrolytes and electrochemical energy-storage technologies.[3]
In February 2019, she was appointed Director of CSIR–CECRI, becoming the institute's first woman director.[4] In August 2022, she was appointed Director General of CSIR and Secretary of DSIR.[1][5]
As Director General, she oversees CSIR’s network of laboratories and programmes in basic and applied research, innovation and technology transfer.[6]
In July 2024, the Government of India approved a two-year extension of her tenure.[7]
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Research and contributions
Her research includes lithium-ion and lithium–sulfur battery systems, electrode materials, electrolyte development and multifunctional energy-storage devices. She has led national projects in advanced battery technologies.[8]
Recognition and honours
Profiles and media reports highlight her contributions to electrochemical research and leadership in CSIR.[2]
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