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, R. Mitra, P.C. Sherrell, S. Houshyar, L. Wang, M.K. Gupta, and M.K. Patel, “Flexible high temperature stable hydrogel based triboelectric nanogenerator for structural health monitoring and deep learning augmented human motion classification”, Small, 2025.

• 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.

Conference/Symposia/Workshop

• Ritu, S. Houshyar, L. Wang, M. K. Gupta, and M. K. Patel, “Remarkable Enhancement of Thermal and Dielectric Properties of Layered Double Hydroxides and Graphene Fillers Reinforced Poly (vinyl alcohol) Nanocomposite for Energy Applications,” poster presentation at Materials Research Society Conference (MRS) held from 22-26th April 2024 at Seattle, USA.

• Ritu, M.K. Patel, and M.K. Gupta, “Study of Thermal and Dielectric Properties of LDH and Graphene-based Polyvinyl-Alcohol Nanocomposites for Energy Harvesting,” poster presentation at International Workshop on Advanced Materials (IWAM) held from 18-22nd February 2023 at Ras-Al-Khaimah, UAE.

• Ritu, S. Houshyar, L. Wang, M. K. Gupta, and M. K. Patel, “Layered Double Hydroxide based Nanogenerator for Energy Harvesting and Sensing Application,” poster presentation at Bridging Innovations in Health, Science and Technology Symposium held on 29th November 2023 at RMIT Bundoora Campus, Australia.

• Ritu, M.K. Patel, and M.K. Gupta, “Remarkable Enhancement of Thermal and Dielectric Properties of Boehmite - polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) Nanocomposites,” poster presentation at International Conference on Nanotechnology: Opportunities & Challenges (ICNOC) held from 28-30th November 2022 (virtual mode) at Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi.

Email: reddureetu@gmail.com

Contact Number: 0172-2672459

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

• R. Rani, G. Sahu, G. Gopu, A. Chauhan, M.K. Nayak, K. Mazumder, N. Manivannan, R.S. Matche, G.R. Mitchell, M.K. Patel, "Study of chargeability of coating materials and optimization of design and performance parameters of the developed electrostatic spray coating system", Journal of Food Engineering, 391, 112460, 2025.

• D. Mehta, G. Sahu, M.K. Patel, A. Chauhan, V. Agrahari, A. Kumar, M.K. Nayak, and R. Matche, "Quality evaluation of tomatoes coated by an advanced electrostatic spray coating system", International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 58 (12), 6351-6361, 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.

Conference/Symposia/Workshop

• M.K. Patel, A. Sohel, R. Rani, A. Chauhan, "Significant research and technology landscape on electrostatically charged sprays for agro-food and health industry", International Conference on "Electrostatics 2023" at Brunel University London, UK on September 04-07, 2023.

• A. Chauhan, M.K. Patel, "The importance of efficient and effective sanitization for health and hygiene", IETE Zonal Seminar, organized by IETE Chandigarh Centre, April 28, 2023.

Email: chauhan_aarti23@yahoo.in

Contact Number: 0172-2672459