Educational Background

• B.Tech in ECE from Shri Krishan Institute of Engineering & Technology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra.

• M.Tech in ECE from UIET, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra.

Professional Experience

• 2 years research experience as Junior Research Fellow in GAP PROJECT: ‘ORGAN- Low Cost Biomechatronic Rehabilitative Solutions for Children with Congenital Hemiparesis’ in Biomedical Instrumentation Department in CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh.

Research Interest

• Disinfection and sanitization against the spread of Corona virus. 

• To study efficacy and efficiency of electrostatically charged disinfectant sprays on inanimate surfaces.

Hobbies

• Reading.

• Writing.

• Being aware of current happenings in and around the world.

Publications

• D. Mehta, G. Sahu, M.K. Patel, A. Chauhan, V. Agrahari, A. Kumar, M.K. Nayak, R. Matche, “Quality evaluation of tomatoes coated by an advanced electrostatic spray coating system”, International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2023.

• A. Chauhan, M.K. Patel, M.K. Nayak, S.S. Saini, "Chargeability study of disinfectants and the optimization of design parameters of a handheld electrostatic disinfection device for small scale applications". PLoS One, 18 (6), 2023.

• A. Chauhan, M.K. Patel, S. Chaudhary, M.K. Nayak, S.S. Saini, P. Pullammanappallil, N. Manivannan, G.R. Mitchell, W. Balachandran, “Efficacy evaluation of an air-assisted electrostatic disinfection device for the effective disinfection and sanitization against the spread of pathogenic infections”, Journal of Electrostatics, 123, 2023.

• M.K. Patel, A. Khanchi, A. Chauhan, A. Kumar, A.S.R. Krishna, A. Jangra, R. Kanawade, N. Manivannan, G.R. Mitchell, “Real-time measurement of droplet size and its distribution of an air-induced air-assisted electrostatic nozzle,” Journal of Electrostatics, 115, 103665, 2022.

• P. Madaan, N.R. Gopinathan, L. Saini, A. Chauhan, H. Singh, N. Kumar, J.K. Sahu"Evaluation of a Customized 3D Printed ORGAN-Hand Orthotic Device for Unilateral Cerebral Palsy: a Pilot Study," Indian Journal of Pediatrics, vol. 88, no. 9, pp. 912-914, 2021.

• A. Chauhan, N. Kumar, and S. Saxena, "Virtual Reality based Therapy Modules for Rehabilitation of Upper-limb Movements of Stroke Patients: A Trial Study," 2020,

Email: chauhan_aarti23@yahoo.in

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Educational Background

• B.Sc. in Non-Medical from GCG, Sec-14, Panchkula, Haryana.

• M.Sc. in Physics from Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana.

• B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) from Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra.

Professional Experience

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Physics, UGC, January 2020 - present.

Research Interest

• To develop and design energy harvesting devices. Presently, working on triboelectric nanogenerators for self-powering portable electronic devices.

• To explore the role of 2D materials and nanocomposites in energy harvesting.

Hobbies

• Sports.

• Writing quotes.

• Reading newspaper.

Fellowship

• Awarded with AcSIR – RMIT, Australia Joint (Cotutelle Ph.D) Program, 2023.

Publications

• Ritu, S. Badatya, M.K. Patel, M.K. Gupta, “Unveiling the robust and high temperature stable two-dimensional ZnAl layered double hydroxide nanosheets based flexible triboelectric nanogenerator”, Nanoscale, 16 (8), 4176-4188, 2024.

• Ritu, M.K. Patel, M.K. Gupta, "Remarkable tailoring of thermal and dielectric properties of poly (vinyl alcohol) nanocomposite via hydrothermal grown ZnAl layer di hydroxide nanostructures and graphene fillers", Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology, 30 (2), 410-422, 2024.

Email: reddureetu@gmail.com

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Educational Background

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry Hons. From University of Delhi.

• Master of Science (MSc) in Organic specialization from University of Delhi.

Professional Experience

• 2 Year experience as Junior Research Fellow “Carbon Nanomaterial based Biosensor” in CSIR-NPL, New Delhi.

• Internship on “Synthesis of Novel Noscapine derivatives for the potential treatment of cancer” under the guidance of Prof. Ramesh Chandra, Head of Department, University of Delhi.

• Worked as Project Assistant on “Encapsulation of flexible pervoskite solar cells through ALD” under the guidance of Prof. Shaibal K. Sarkar, IIT Bombay.

Research Interest

• To study edible coating materials for increasing shelf life.

• Fabrication of Electrochemical biosensor for various biomedical application.

Hobbies

• Listening Music.

• Sports Activity.

Publications

• A. Sohel, R. Rani, D. Mehta, M.K. Nayak, M.K. Patel, “Quality evaluation of strawberries coated with water-in-oil based emulsion using an advanced electrostatic spray coating system”, Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2023. 

• P. Kumari, Disha, R. Rani, M.K. Patel, S. Mishra, S. Singhai, M.K. Nayak, “Reusable Magnetic Graphene Oxide based Anion Exchanger for the Separation and Removal of Anionic Dyes”, Journal of New Chemistry, 2023. 

Email: rajrani211996@gmail.com

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

Educational Background

• Diploma in Plastic Mould Technology from CIPET (Central Institute Of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology), Dehradun.

Professional Experience

• Technician Apprentice, CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh (June 18, 2024 – June 17, 2025).

Research Interest

• Product Design, SolidWorks.

Hobbies

• Travelling.

• Playing Guitar.

• Learning.

Email: rs21022001@gmail.com

Contact Number: 0172-2672459, +91-9997459466

Educational Background

• B.Tech in Food science and technology from Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya Palampur.(Himachal Pradesh).

Professional Experience

• Project intern, CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh, June 13, 2024 - Present.

• Trainee in Verka Milk Plant  Mohali, January 23, 2024 - May 23, 2024.

Research Interest

• Food safety and quality assurance.

• New product development.

Hobbies

• Cooking.

• Gardening.

Email: siddhartht947@gmail.com

Contact Number: 0172-2672459, +91-7018279530

Educational Background

• B.E. in Electronics and Communication from BITS Pilani K.K. Birla Goa.

• M.Sc. in Economics from BITS Pilani K.K. Birla Goa campus.

Professional Experience

• Project intern, CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh, May 28, 2024- Present.

Research Interest

• Electrostatic spray coating system.

Hobbies

• Gym

Email: yuvraj12389@gmail.com

Contact Number: 0172-2672459, +91-9876069957