Association of Indian Physicists
Dr. Sheela obtained her Ph.D. in Chemistry from IISc, Bengaluru, followed by post-doctoral research at Oxford University, UK, and Princeton University, USA. She later joined the National Aerospace Laboratories, where she worked on ceramics. Subsequently, she took on a leadership role at General Electric’s R&D Centre in Bengaluru, managing a Solid Oxide Fuel Cells program and later advancing to the position of Manager, leading a team of scientists. Her career then shifted towards Energy and Environment research at the Divecha Centre for Climate Change, IISc, where she contributed to Renewable Energy Technologies, including installing solar panels on a moving railway coach. She continued her environmental research at the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS).
Dr. Sheela has authored over 100 research papers in international journals and holds 6 international patents. She has received several prestigious awards, including:
-CSIR Women Achievers in STEM (2022)
-Kamala Sohonie Memorial Award (2021)
-C.V. Raman Young Scientist Award (1999)
-Materials Research Society of India (MRSI) Medal (2001)
-Multiple performance and innovation awards at General Electric
-Ecomagination Champion Award at GE
-Featured in “Lilavati’s Daughters” by the Indian Academy of Sciences
She also serves on the Executive Council of Plaksha Centre for Clean Energy and the Editorial Board of “Frontiers in Science, Technology and Application”.
We are excited to invite you to join us for a special workshop on LaTeX Basics to Advanced organized by the Janardan Singh Foundation (JSF) in association with the Association of Indian Physicists (AIP). This online workshop, held from September 21-22, 2024, will cover creating documents like reports and thesis to writing research papers using LaTeX. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or academic professional, this workshop is designed to help you enhance your academic writing skills.
Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are a class of nanomaterials with exceptional optical and electronic properties, which make them highly suitable for various applications, including electrochemical and energy storage systems. In this lecture, Sujatha D will present her recent research on the functionalization of CQDs and the strategic doping with heteroatoms to enhance their performance in these critical areas.
The talk will explore the synthesis of CQDs with tailored surface
functionalities and the incorporation of heteroatoms, such as nitrogen, boron, and phosphorus, to modulate their electronic and chemical properties. These modifications aim to improve the CQDs’ conductivity, stability, and interaction with electrochemical interfaces.
The “Active August Talk” series jointly
organized by Association of Indian Physicists
(AIP) and Janardar Singh Foundation (JSF) is
an opportunity for students, researchers, and
enthusiasts to engage with leading experts,
participate in interactive sessions, and gain a
deeper understanding of the fundamental
principles and transformative applications of
these fascinating fields. Join us as we uncover
the mysteries of the universe and the
materials that shape our world.
Pragya Nopany is an award-winning Physics Educator
with over 25 years of experience. She has been honored
with the National Award for Teachers by the Government
of India. She is the founder-coordinator of BVN-IAPT
Anveshika and has conducted more than 500 experiential
learning workshops across India. She has served as a
subject matter expert for NCERT and has been involved in
various national educational initiatives. Additionally, she
has designed innovative activities for STEAM education
and teacher training.
Dr. Monika Poonia is currently serving as a Postdoctoral Researcher in Chemistry and Biochemistry at the Ohio State University (OSU), USA and her research focuses on utilizing electrochemical SERS
sensors for water quality assessment. Prior to joining the OSU, she worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher in Chemical Engineering at the University of Rhode Island (URI), USA, where she developed passion for water quality monitoring and designed innovative optical/electrochemical sensors for detection of contaminants in aquatic environments. She earned her Ph.D. in Physics from Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, India with expertise in ultrathin film fabrication of carbon nanomaterials and their gas and biosensing applications.
ByDr. Suman Deb, Post Doctoral Fellow, (IJCLAB), CNRS-IN2P3, Orsay, France
