Interested in modulating physico-chemical & tribo-mechanical features of functionalized graphene/ h-BN/ IL-graphene nanocomposites, 2D materials, nanocomposites, coatings (PVD, CVD, electroless/electrodeposited) on metallic substrate for tribomechanical/corrosion resistance property, fabrication of self-assembled thin film, graphene based polymer brushes for superlubricity, electrochemical corrosion, surface functionalization & characterization at nanoscale, nanolubrication, lubricant additives.