RESEARCH SCHOLARS
DOCTORAL (Ph D)
Ms. Patil Anagha Baburao
Ph. D. Scholar (2019-xxxx)
M. Sc. (Physical Chemistry, 2014), M. Phil. (2018), Dept. of Chemistry
SPP University, Pune.
Research Area: Non-conventional synthesis, properties study and application of
nano-dimensional Cobalt Ferrite based particulate materials.
(Focus: Potential applications based on fine particle magnetism and bio-medical)
Status: Pre-PhD course work completed, PhD Proposal Accepted, Research work in continuation.
Dr. Shankar Balu Dalavi
Ph. D. Student (2012-2017)
M. Sc. (Physical Chemistry), (2009),
Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
Research Area: Magnetic properties of Fe, Co, Ni, and Pt based metal/alloy nanoparticles synthesized via novel chemical reduction routes.
2011-2013 worked as ‘JRF’ in CSIR funded project entitled “Magnetic Properties of Metallic Nanoparticles”: PI: Dr. R. N. Panda
2013-2014 worked as ‘SRF’ in CSIR funded project entitled “Magnetic Properties of Metallic Nanoparticles.” PI: Dr. R. N. Panda
2014 onwards: Continuing Ph. D. with Institute SRF.
Status: Ph. D. Completed
Current position: Company job, Previous N-PDF(DST),
Host Institute: NCL Pune, India.
Dr. Pragnya Paramita Mishra
Ph. D. Student (2013-2017)
M. Sc. (Physics), (2009), M. Phil.
Berhampur University, Odisha.
Research area: Transition Metal Nitride: Synthesis and Magnetic Properties.
2013-2014 worked as ‘Research fellow’ in DST funded project entitled “Synthesis and Characterization of binary and ternary transition metal nitrides'' : PI: Dr. R. N. Panda
2015 onward: Continuing Ph. D. with Institute SRF.
Status: Ph. D. Completed
FORMER RESEARCH SCHOLAR(S):
Dr. J. Theerthagiri Research Scholar (2012-2013: 1 Year)
M. Sc. (Chemistry)
2012-2013 worked as ‘Research fellow’ in DST funded project entitled “Synthesis and Characterization of binary and ternary transition metal nitrides'' : PI: Dr. R. N. Panda
FORMER RESEARCH INTERN STUDENT(S):
Ms. Subhashree Jena, MSc Student, NISER, BBSR, DST INSPIRE Scheme (2 Month)(2016)
Mr. Abtabh Ahmad, MSc Student, NISER, BBSR, DST INSPIRE Scheme (2 Month)(2016)
Ms. Akshaya C, MSc Student, IISER Trivendrum, DST INSPIRE Scheme (2 Months) (2018)
Ms. Raniya P., MSc Student, IISER Trivendrum, DST INSPIRE Scheme, (2 months) (2018)
Ms. Devika P Thankachan, MSc Student, IISER Trivendrum, (2 months) (2018)
Ms. Tessy Paul Kulangara, MSc Student, IISER Trivendrum, (2 months) (2018)
Ms. Jasmeet Kaur, MSc/BE Student, BITS-Goa, (2 Months) (2018)
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES based on PROJECTS COURSES:
Research Contributions/ Experiences/learning in a project topic by MSc/BE Students
# students in 3 unit LP/SP/DP/CP/Special Projects: Nearly 79
# students, 16 Units FDT(Off): 1(1 year duration), 3 (One Sem duration)
Topics can be diverse: Colloids, Hyperthermia, Techniques of advanced Characterizations,
Nano-magnetism, Biomaterials, Magnetic nanoparticles in Bio-composites,
Rare earth Manganites, Wide band Gap materials, adsorption and thermodynamic
parameters, Materials for potential drug delivery applications, Soft/Hard Magnertic
Materials, Precipitation techniques involving number of Metal ions, and So on.
First Degree Thesis: (On campus / off-campus)
Current: Mr Harshvardhan Neralla, (2nd Sem. 2022-2023) (Off) Topic: Quantum & Molecular
Chemistry, INSEAD, Fontainbleau, France
Former: Ms Ronak Bhaskar, (1st Sem. 2022-2023) (Off) Topic: Green Chem., BITS Pilani Pilani
Former: Ms Jasmeet Kaur (2nd Sem. 2019-2020) (Off), Topic: Molecular Modeling on Bio
molecule, Michigan State University, USA
Former: Mr. Tomy Cherian, (1st, 2nd Sem., 2014-15) (Off), Topic: Self Assembling Complexes,
Aalto University, Finland.