Education
B. Sc. Chemistry, Utkal University, 1970
- M. Sc. Chemistry, Regional Engineering College, 1972
- M.S. Metallurgical Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines, 1977
- Ph. D. Metallurgy, University of Utah, 1981
Research Areas
- Photoelectrochemical hydrogen generation;
- Hydrogen storage using CNT and titania composites;
- Materials for high temperature nuclear reactors;
- Nanotube and nanowire materials and devices
- Boron nitride nanotubes;
- Nanoporous materials;
- Second generation nuclear waste-package design;
- Corrosion of materials used in YMP;
- Radiation detectors;
- Arsenic removal;
- Recycling Spent Nuclear Fuel; and
- Biofuels: coffee grounds and nonfood materials
Brief Bio
Eight (8) US patents and over 175 publications; UNR Outstanding Researcher (1996); UNR 1998 Foundation Professor; and recipient of 2002 Gunnerman Award for Excellence in Science & Technology.
Renewable Energy Center

Dr. Manoranjan Misra is the new director of th Rebewable Energy Center at the University if Nevada, Reno.
