CENTRE FOR RESEARCH IN FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (CRFM)
Contact Us First floor, Fire Lab Building, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)JAIN Global Campus, Jakkasandra Post, Kanakapura Tq Ramanagara District-562 112, Karnataka, India +91 9449293499 info.crfm@jainuniversity.ac.in| Aug 2018 – Aug 2022 |
Ph.D. in Nanotechnology Jain University, Bengaluru, India |
| June 2013 – April 2018 |
Master of Science (Integrated course) in Nanoscience and Technology Karunya University, Coimbatore, India |
CRFM, Faculty room, First floor, Fire Lab Building, Jain University, Jain Global Campus, Jakkasandra Post, Kanakapura Tq, Ramanagara District-562 112, Karnataka, India
| Dec 2024 – Present |
Assistant Professor Centre for Research in Functional Materials (CRFM), Jain University, Bengaluru, India |
| Dec 2022 – Nov 2024 |
Postdoctoral Fellow Centre for Research in Functional Materials (CRFM), Jain University, Bengaluru, India |
| Oct 2020 – Aug 2022 |
Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Jain University, Bengaluru, India |
| Aug 2018 – Oct 2020 |
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Jain University, Bengaluru, India |
Dr. Richelle’s research is focused on several areas at the intersection of chemistry and environmental engineering, with a particular emphasis on water-quality management, sustainable energy, and environment-related studies. Her current work primarily involves the synthesis and exploration of Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and their composites for diverse applications. Specifically, her research interests include:
Dr. Richelle Mahima Rego joined the Centre for Research in Functional Materials (CRFM), Jain University, in December 2022. She earned her integrated Masters degree in Nanoscience and Technology from Karunya University, in 2018. She has demonstrated academic excellence throughout her educational journey, with a remarkable track record of securing ranks. Richelle obtained her Ph.D. degree from the Centre for Nano and Material Sciences at Jain University. Her doctoral research was dedicated to investigating MOFs and their composites for water remediation. Her research has been recognized with awards, including a Best Researcher Award through point-based system during the Ph.D. programme.
At CRFM, Richelle's research interests continue to center around the development of new materials and technologies for environmental remediation and energy-related applications. She is particularly interested in the synthesis and exploration of high surface area materials such as MOFs and carbon-based nanomaterials for environmental applications.
Outside of her research work, Richelle enjoys playing the guitar and other musical instruments, as well as spending time with friends and traveling to new places.
1.Mane PV, Richelle M. Rego, Yap PL, Losic D, Kurkuri MD. Unveiling cutting-edge advances in high surface area porous materials for the efficient removal of toxic metal ions from water. Progress in Materials Science. 2024;146:101314. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101314. (Impact Factor-33.6)
2.Richelle M. Rego, Kanalli V. Ajeya, Ho-Young Jung, Shervin Kabiri, Mehdi Jafarian, Mahaveer D. Kurkuri, and Madhuprasad Kigga. 2023. "Nanoarchitectonics of Bimetallic MOF@Lab-Grade Flexible Filter Papers: An Approach Towards Real-Time Water Decontamination and Circular Economy." Small 2302692. doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202302692. (Impact factor- 13.3)
3.Rego, Richelle M. Sriram, Ganesan. Ajeya, Kanalli V. Jung, Ho-Young. Kurkuri, Mahaveer D. Kigga, Madhuprasad. Cerium based UiO-66 MOF as a multipollutant adsorbent for universal water purification. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 2021; 416: 125941. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125941. (Impact factor: 14.224)
4.Rego, Richelle M. Kuriya, Gangalakshmi. Kurkuri, Mahaveer D. Kigga, Madhuprasad. MOF based engineered materials in water remediation: Recent trends. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 2021; 403: 123605. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.123605. (Impact factor: 14.224)
5.Rego, Richelle M. Kurkuri, Mahaveer D. Kigga, Madhuprasad. A comprehensive review on water remediation using UiO-66 MOFs and their derivatives. Chemosphere. 2022; 302: 134845. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134845. (Impact factor: 8.943)
6.Raj, Arvind, Richelle M. Rego, Kanalli V. Ajeya, Ho-Young Jung, and Mahaveer D. Kurkuri. 2023. "Basil seeds loaded with MOFs as an eco-friendly and sustainable adsorbent for efficient removal of hazardous organic pollutants from water." Separation and Purification Technology:125370. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2023.125370. (Impact factor- 8.6)
7.Nadar, Nandini Robin, Richelle M. Rego (Equal contribution), Gara Dheeraj Kumar, H. Jeevan Rao, Ranjith Krishna Pai, and Mahaveer D. Kurkuri. 2023. "Demystifying the influence of design parameters of nature-inspired materials for supercapacitors." Journal of Energy Storage 72:108670. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2023.108670. (Impact factor-9.9)
8.Hegde, Raveendra M. Rego, Richelle M. Potla, Krishna Murthy. Kurkuri, Mahaveer D. Kigga, Madhuprasad. Bio-inspired materials for defluoridation of water: A review. Chemosphere. 2020; 253: 126657. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.126657. (Impact factor: 8.943)
9.Sriram, Ganesan. Kigga, Madhuprasad. Uthappa, U. T. Rego, Richelle M. Thendral, Venkatachalam. Kumeria, Tushar. Jung, Ho-Young. Kurkuri, Mahaveer D. Naturally available diatomite and their surface modification for the removal of hazardous dye and metal ions: A review. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science. 2020; 282: 102198. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cis.2020.102198. (Impact factor: 15.19)
10.Sriram, Ganesan. Uthappa, U. T. Rego, Richelle M. Kigga, Madhuprasad. Kumeria, Tushar. Jung, Ho-Young. Kurkuri, Mahaveer D. Ceria decorated porous diatom-xerogel as an effective adsorbent for the efficient removal of Eriochrome Black T. Chemosphere. 2020; 238:124692.doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.124692. (Impact factor: 8.943)
11.Raj, Arvind. Rego, Richelle M. Ajeya, Kanalli V. Jung, Ho-Young. Altalhi, Tariq. Neelgund, Gururaj M. Kigga, Madhuprasad. Kurkuri, Mahaveer D. Underwater oleophobic-super hydrophilic strontium-MOF for efficient oil/water separation. Chemical Engineering Journal. 2023; 453: 139757. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2022.139757. (Impact factor: 16.7)
12.Nellur, Usha. Naik, Nagaraj S. Rego, Richelle M. Kigga, Madhuprasad. Arthanareeswaran, G. Padaki, Mahesh. Ce-MOF infused membranes with enhanced molecular sieving in the application of dye rejection. Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology. 2023; 9(4): 1216-1230. doi: 10.1039/D2EW00931E. (Impact factor: 5.81)
