Prachi Jain | Nanocomposites | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Prachi Jain | Nanocomposites | Best Researcher Award

Senior Researcher at Netaji Subhas University of Technology, India

Dr. Prachi Jain is a Ph.D. candidate in Physics with a specialization in Materials Science at Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), Delhi, India,  Her doctoral research focuses on the development of rare-earth and transition metal co-substituted spinel ferrites for hydroelectric cell applications, emphasizing green energy generation and enhanced oxygen evolution reactions. Dr. Jain holds an M.Sc. in Physics from the Central University of Punjab and a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics from the University of Delhi. She has presented her work at multiple international conferences, including ICMDA-Japan and RAFM-India, and is skilled in nanomaterials synthesis, thin film fabrication, and advanced material characterization techniques. Her interdisciplinary expertise spans dielectric studies, magnetic properties, and electrochemical energy storage systems.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Prachi Jain is a promising materials physicist with a strong focus on energy harvesting, multiferroics, and hydroelectric cell technologies, demonstrating a rare combination of experimental expertise, device-level application, and deep material characterization skills. Her Ph.D. research investigates rare-earth and transition metal co-substituted spinel ferrites, pioneering their use in cost-effective green energy generation via hydroelectric cells.

🎓 Education

📚 Ph.D. in Physics (Materials Science) 
Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Delhi
🔬 Thesis: Rare-Earth and Transitional Metal Co-Substituted Spinel Ferrites for Hydroelectric Cell Device Applications

📘 M.Sc. in Physics 
Central University of Punjab, India
🧪 Thesis: Synthesis and Characterization of Fluorescent Carbon Dots
📊 CGPA: 7.76

🎓 B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics 
Shivaji College, University of Delhi
📊 CGPA: 8.3

🧪 Research Interests & Expertise

💧 Hydroelectric Cell Development

⚛️ Multiferroics, Spinel Ferrites, and Co-Doped Metal Oxides

🔬 Wet-Chemical Synthesis: Sol-Gel, Hydrothermal, Co-Precipitation

🧫 Thin Film Preparation: PVD, CVD

🧠 Advanced Characterization: XRD, FESEM, TEM, FTIR, VSM, UV-DRS, CV

📈 Simulation Tools: FULLPROF, VESTA, ZSimpWin, EISSA, Origin, ImageJ

🧠 Ongoing Research Work

LaCoO₃: Temperature-dependent structural & magnetic studies for energy storage

🧲 Cu-doped YCrO₃: Dielectric & impedance investigation

💧 Mn-substituted oxides: Green energy via hydroelectric cells

🌿 SrFe₂O₄: Eco-friendly nanoparticles for supercapacitor applications

🏆 Achievements & Presentations

🎤 International/ National Conference Presentations:

🇯🇵 ICMDA-2023, Chiba University, Japan

🇮🇳 RAFM-2022 & RAFM-2024, University of Delhi

🇮🇳 ICAMET-2023, NSUT

🇮🇳 AFMD-2025, University of Delhi

🇮🇳 IC-STAR, VIT Bhopal

🌍 28th Intl. Conf. on Nuclear Tracks and Radiation Measurements

📚Publication Top Notes

Unveiling the impact of Ni 2+/Y 3+ co-substitution on the structural, dielectric, and impedance properties of multiferroic spinel ferrite for hydroelectric cell application

Cited : 26

Exploring the multiferroic and water sensing behavior of Cu/Er co-substituted ferrites as key enablers for next-gen hydroelectric cells

Cited : 9

Advancements in multiferroic, dielectric, and impedance properties of copper–yttrium co-doped cobalt ferrite for hydroelectric cell applications

Cited : 7

Al³⁺-substituted magnesium ferrites (MgAlₓFe2-xO4) for advanced hydroelectric cells and pseudocapacitors: Insights into the structural, morphological, and electrical studies

Cited : 6

Investigation of Mg2+ Ion Substitution on the Structural, Electric, and Magnetic Properties of Soft Spinel Ferrites (NiFe2O4) for High-Frequency Applications

Cited : 5