In order to address some of the most urgent global issues in energy, healthcare, and environmental sustainability, electrochemistry and nanomaterials are at the forefront. The design and development of functional nanomaterials with specific electrochemical properties for high-performance sensing, energy storage, and environmental monitoring applications are highlighted in this lecture. The use of nanostructured materials to improve energy efficiency, stability, selectivity, and sensitivity will be highlighted. In order to show how electrochemical innovations can contribute to a more sustainable and technologically advanced future, the presentation will also examine new research trends, interdisciplinary collaborations, and translational opportunities that connect basic science with useful technologies.

Dr. Prashanth S. Adarakatti, M.Sc., Ph.D., MRSC, is an accomplished Indian materials chemist and educator serving as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at S.V.M. Arts, Science and Commerce College in Ilkal, Karnataka, and an active Board of Studies member for Bagalkot University. Globally recognized as a Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry—a prestigious distinction awarded to him in 2021 as one of only eleven scientists selected across the globe—his career highlights include high-impact postdoctoral fellowships at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, and Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, alongside a visiting scientist tenure with Bharat Ratna Prof. C.N.R. Rao at JNCASR. Dr. Adarakatti’s specialized research bridges advanced electrochemistry, 2D MXenes, and nanomaterials for zinc/sodium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, environmental heavy metal sensing, and forensic toxicology using DFT simulations. A prolific scholar with over 60 international peer-reviewed papers, 30 book chapters, and an h-index of 25, he has evaluated over 200 manuscripts, earning "Outstanding Reviewer" honors from the Royal Society of Chemistry journals in 2025. Recipient of the prestigious Karnataka Saadhaka Ratna Award for his profound lifelong contributions to science and technology, he maintains active international collaborations across the UK and the Middle East.