Research Interests

  • Electronic, thermodynamic, mechanical, Molecular dynamics  and phonon properties
  • Nanowire: Stability and structural properties
  • Nano-bio and nanocomposite systems.
  • Photocatalysis CO2 Reduction reaction mechanism to produce hydrocarbons and sustainable energy 
  • Supercapacitor battery application  
  • Topologic insulator 
  • Heterostructures and their properties 
  • Cluster properties 
  • Raman spectroscopy: Vibrational properties of nano-structured materials
  • Phononic and Electron- phonon interaction at nano- and bulk-scale
  • Modelling of nano-scale materials using density functional theory

9 Years

Teaching Since: September 03, 2012

Total Experience: 13 years and 0 months

Papers Published (300+)

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1. Jignesh Barot

2. Himalay Kolavada

  1. International Workshop on Nanomaterials, Magnetic Ions and Magnetic Semiconductors studied mostly by Hyperfine Interactions, Vadodara, India. Feb 10-14, 2004.
  2. One day Seminar on Science Awareness, M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, India Feb 2004.
  3. One Day Seminar on Recent Trend in Material Science May 2005.
  4. National Conference on Condensed Matter and Materials Physics (CMMP06), Vadodara, India Jan. 19-21, 2006.
  5. International Workshop on the Physics of Zero and One Dimensional Nanoscopic Systems, SINP, Kolkata, India Feb. 1-9, 2006.
  6. National Symposium on DAE-SSPS, Barkatullah University, Bhopal, India Dec. 26-30, 2006.
  7. National Conference on Physics of Nanostructures and Biomolecules, The M.  S. University of Baroda. Vadodara, Gujarat, India Jan 22-24, 2007.
  8. National Conference on Condensed Matter and Materials Physics (CMMP07), Rajasthan University, Rajasthan, India Feb. 1-3, 2007.
  9. National Conference on Current Trends in Physics (CTP-2k7), Govt. M. L. B. Girls P. G. College, Bhopal, 1-2, March 2007.
  10. The Abdus Salam   International Centre for Theoretical Physics “Introduction  to Nanofluidics”, Strada Costiera, Trieste, Italy August 20 – 24, 2007.
  11. National Symposium on DAE-SSPS, University of Mysore, India Dec. 27-31, 2007.
  12. XIII Workshop on Neutrons as Probes of Condensed Matter, BARC Mumbai, Jan 12-14, 2008
  13. International Conference on Nano Science and Technology (ICONSAT-2008), Chennai, INDIA February 27-29, 2008.
  14. One Day National Seminar on Advanced Materials Research (AMR-2008), Department of Physics, Saurashtra University, Rajkot Feb 15, 2008.
  15. One Day National Workshop on Nanoscience & Nanotechnology in the Context of Physics (NNCP-08), Department of Physics, Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar, 23 August 2008.
  16. One Day workshop on applications of thermal analysis (WATA-08), Applied Physics Department, M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, October 6, 2008.
  17. International Conference on Advances in Nanotechnology, ICANAT, November 06- 08, 2008, MATS University, Raipur, India.
  18. National Symposium on DAE-SSPS, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai, India Dec. 16-20, 2008
  19. The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics “14th   International workshop on Computational Physics and Materials Science: Total Energy and Force Methods”, Strada Costiera, Trieste, Italy January 8-10, 2009
  20. One Day Seminar on Recent Advances in Condensed Matter and Materials Physics (RACMMP-09), M S University of Baroda, Vadodara, February 28, 2009.
  21. National Conference on Thermal Physics (NCTP  09), M.  S.  University of Baroda, Vadodara (2009).
  22. The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics “15th International workshop on Computational Physics and Materials Science: Total Energy and Force Methods”, Strada Costiera, Trieste, Italy January 13-15, 2011.
  23. International Conference on High Pressure Science and Technology, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India, September 25-30, 2011.
  24. 3rd National Conference on Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, Department of Physics, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, March 3-5, 2012.
  25. APS March 2013 Meeting, Baltimore Convention Centre, March 18-22, 2013, USA.
  26. International Seminar Talk on “Recent Trends in Material Science’ (RTMS-13) on November 21, 2013, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, M. J. P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly.
  27. International conference on Surface Science and Nanotechnology organized  by Shah- Schulman Centre for Surface Science and Nanotechnology and Faculty of Pharmacy, Dharmsinh Desai University, ICON-NANO on December 10-12, 2013.
  28. International Symposium on clusters, Cluster Assemblies and Nano-scale Materials – III March 11-14, 2014, HRI, Allahabad.
  29. One day workshop on “Vision Building under Autonomy” organized by St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad, 2014.
  30. Staff Development Programme organized by the Campus Ministry of St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad, 28-29 June 2014.
  31. Attended as a Delegate in Global Green nanotechnology Conclave (GiGANTiC 2015) held on 6-7, August 2015, Ahmedabad.
  32. One day seminar on Promoting Gender Understanding and Sensitivity organized by St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad, 10 August 2015.
  33. TEQIP-II sponsored Short Term Training program on science and technology of advanced materials, Department of Applied Physics, SVNIT, Surat, 21-23, August 2015.
  34. TEQIP-II sponsored Short Term Training program on advanced scientific tool for material science and technology, Department of Applied Physics SVNIT, Surat, 29-31, May 2015.
  35. Participated and presented 4 research paper in 60th DAE Solid State Physics Symposium held at Amity University, UP, Noida, December 21-25, 2015.
  36. Participated and presented 4 research paper in 61st DAE Solid State Physics Symposium held at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Bhubaneswar, Odisha during 26th -30th December 2016.
  37. Expert lecture on TEQIP-II sponsored Hands-on Training on Fundamentals of Mathematica Software for Scientific & Engineering Applications during period of 12-16 January 2017 at Department of Applied Physics, S. V. National Institute of Technology, Surat
  38. Participated and presented 4 research paper in 62nd DAE Solid State Physics Symposium held at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai during 26th -30th December 2017.
  39. Attended two-day workshop on Integral Pedagogical Paradigm: Orientation and Re-training of Faculty supported by UGC on January 22-23, 2018
  40. Participated in 2-day International Faculty Development Program (IFDP) organized by KCG and HRDC, S. P University on January 12-13, 2018
  41. Participated in Phase 1 and 2 of iFDP-3 days International Workshop on Enhancing 21st Century Teaching Methodologies by Gujarat University on March 10-12, 2018.
  42. Given his service as a judge in science manthan 2019 on 5th January
  43. Attended one day workshop on ICT Enabled Innovative Teaching on February 1, 2019.
  44. Contributed as an organizing secretary in the international conference on recent trends in Nanomaterials for clean energy on 16-17 February 2019.
  45. Attended two-day workshop on outcome-based curriculum designing supported by UGC on March 22 and 23 2019.
  46. Attended and presented a paper in 3rd international Conference on Condensed Matter Physics organized by Govt. engineering college Bikaner during October 14-15, 2019.
  47. Given his service as a judge in science manthan 2020 on 12th February.
  48. Participated in the national workshop at sophia girls’ college Ajmer during 28-29 February 2020.
  49. Participated in webinar on ‘COVID 19 – A call for Digital Transformation’ conducted by Dr Moutusy Maity on May 8, 2020.
  50. Attended the 6 days international workshop on “SMART MATERIALS SENSOR AND ENERGY DEVICES (SMSED-2020)” during 25-30, May 2020 organized by the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, SSN College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, Chennai.
  51. Participated in 5 days online Faculty Program on Basics of R programming from April 29, 2020, to May 3, 2020 organized by Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunchal Pradesh.
  52. Participated at the International virtual conference on advanced Nanomaterials Applications (VCAN 2020) organized by Centre for Nanotechnology Research (CNR), VIT, Vellore during 17th- 19th June 2020.
  53. Participated in 3 days Webinar series on Integrity and ethical consideration in the conduct of research organized by University Research Cell, Charotar University of Science and Technology, Chhanga from 21-23 May 2020.
  54. Participated in Weakly Webinar Series on Water Challenges During and Post Covid-19 organized by IIT Madras from 7-28 May 2020.
  55. Participated in On-line Workshop on Excited Charge Dynamics in Semiconductors organized by ICTP, Italy, from 28 – 30 Sep 2020.
  56. Participated in workshop on how to create and conduct ICT organized classroom quizzes? by BSVS Educational Learning Centre, Nagpur on 13/05/2020.
  57. Participated in the One Week Faculty Development Program on “Molecules and Beyond the Molecules” organized by Department of Humanities and Basic Sciences, from 15th to 19th June 2020 at GODAVARI INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (AUTONOMOUS), Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA
  58. Participated in the 5-day Faculty Development Program on “Evolution from Offline to Online Teaching” from 30 May 2020 to 3 June 2020 organized by Satish Pradhan Dnyanasadhana College, Thane.
  59. Participated in Indo-Brazilian e-symposium on Solid State Properties of Pharmaceuticals organized by University of Lucknow, India, on April 29-30, 2020.
  60. Participated in Webinar on Biomedical Applications of Raman Spectroscopy organized by University of Lucknow on May 11, 2020.
  61. Participated in the Webinar on “Micro & Nanotechnology and its Applications” organized by Department of Physics, G.T.N. Arts College (Autonomous), Dindigul on 14.05.2020 (Thursday).
  62. Participated in 3-day Online Faculty Development Program on Physics of Materials organized by Department of Physics, JAIN University, 28th to 30th May 2020.
  63. Participated in Online Faculty Development Program on Statistical Mechanics organized by Department of Physics, PSGR Krishnamma College for Women Coimbatore, 25th to 29th May 2020.
  64. Attended One Day Webinar on Virtual Lab conducted by Faculty of Engineering & Technology, M. J. P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly on 6th June 2020.
  65. Participated in the Webinar on ‘Crystallography and its Applications’ organized by Department of Science & Humanities, Er. Perumal Manimekalai College of Engineering, Hosur – 635117 on 08-05-2020.
  66. Participated in the International Virtual Conference on “Supercapacitors and Batteries for Future Avenues (ICSBFA-2020)” conducted during 8- 9th, September 2020 at Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 620024, India.
  67. Participated in the International Level Covid-19 Pandemic Webinar on Functional Novel Materials for Electrochemical Sensors and Energy Storage Device on 15th May 2020.
  68. Participated in the Faculty Development Program on “Remarkable Structural, Magnetic and Microwave Adsorption Properties of Rare Earth-Doped Mn-Cu Ferrites. & In-situ Characterization of Materials at Elevated Temperatures” organized by Department of Physics, Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous) Bengaluru, through Zoom Video Communications on 4th May 2020.
  69. Attended Online Faculty Development Program on “Role of Chemistry in COVID-19” organized by Department of Chemistry, School of Basic Science, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) on 13, May 2020.
  70. Attended the Virtual Conference on “Material for Energy Harvesting and Catalysis” organized by TIFR, Mumbai on 1-3, May 2020.
  71. Participated in a Virtual Faculty Development on “Inquest of Research-SSPS and AMOS” by CMS, Jain University on 6, May 2020.
  72. Attended two-day webinar on NAAC Assessment and Accreditation Process under UGC Paramarsh Scheme, organized by St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata on 30-31 July 2020.
  73. Participated Faculty Development Program on “Nanomaterials for Energy Harvesting and Biomedical Applications” organized by NPBL, GODAVARI INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (AUTONOMOUS), Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA
  74. Participate in the DAE Symposium on Current Trends in Theoretical Chemistry organized by Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai-400085, India at 23-25 September 2021.
  75. Participated in State Level Online Workshop on Fundamental Aspects of Quantum Mechanics, organized by B. S. Abdur Rahman Cresent institute of science during 29th October to 2nd November 2021

  1. Won the awards in Essay Competition at School and College level.
  2. Won the awards in Debates at School and College level.
  3. Won the award for the Highest Marks in B.Sc. (PCM).
  4. Awarded Gold Medal, 2005 for M. Sc. (Physics), from Dept. of Physics, Faculty of Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat. India.
  5. 2nd   Best Poster Award, 2007 in National Conference on Condensed Matter   and Materials Physics (CMMP07), Rajasthan University, Rajasthan, India.
  6. 2nd Best Poster Award, 2009 in National Conference on Thermal Physics (NCTP 09), M. S. University of Baroda, India.
  7. Awarded Nehru-Fulbright Post-doc Fellowship- 2012 to work at Department of Physics, Michigan Technological University, USA.
  8. Won the 2nd prize in college quiz competition held at St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad.
  9. Received award and citation “Researcher of the year 2015”, for the outstanding contribution in the field of Physics, 2015, St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
  10. Received award and citation “Researcher of the year 2017”, for the outstanding contribution in the field of Physics, 2017, St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
  11. Received award and citation for GSA-Dr. A. K. Shah Best Research Paper Award-Physical Science, 2018 for the outstanding contribution in the field of Physics, Gujarat Science Academy, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
  12. Received award and citation “Researcher of the year 2019”, for the outstanding contribution in the field of Physics, 2019, St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
  13. Young Achiever Award (YAA) in 3rd International Conference on Condensed Matter and Applied Physics (ICC 2019) organized by Govt. Engineering College, Bikaner during October 14-15, 2019.
  14. GSA – Dr. A. K. Shah Best Research Paper Award in Chemical Sciences – 2023 Paper: Janus PdSTe Nanosheet as Promising Contender for Detection of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in human breath: a first principles investigation Dhara Raval, Sanjeev K. Gupta, P. N. Gajjar Chemical Engineering Journal 466, 143101 (2023)
  15. GSA – Dr. A. K. Shah Best Research Paper Award in Chemical Sciences – 2022 Paper: Modulation of electronic bandgaps and subsequent implications on SQ efficiencies via strain engineering in ultrathin SnX (X = S, Se) nanowires Rishit S. Shukla, Vidit B. Zala, Sanjeev K. Gupta and P. N. Gajjar Journal of Materials Chemistry C 10, 15601-15612 (2022)
  16. GSA – Dr. A. K. Shah Best Research Paper Award in Life Sciences – 2021 Carbon nanotubes for rapid capturing of SARS-COV-2 virus: revealing a mechanistic aspect of blinding based on computational studies Shivkumar Patel, Amit Kumar Srivastava, Sanjeev K. Gupta, Umesh Kumar, S. K. Mahapatra, P. N. Gajjar, I. Banerjee RSC Advances 11, 06 (1-21) (2021)
  17. GSA – Dr. A. K. Shah Best Research Paper Award in Physical Sciences – 2021 Highly selective and reversible 2D PtX2 (X=P, As) hazardous gas sensors: Ab-initio study Vidit B. Zala, Rishit S. Shukla, Prabal Dev Bhuyan, Sanjeev K. Gupta, P. N. Gajjar Applied Surface Science 563, 15039 (1-11) (2021)
  18. GSA – Dr. A. K. Shah Best Research Paper Award in Chemical Sciences – 2021 Azahomofullerences as new n type Acceptor Materials for Efficient and Stable Inverted Planar Perovskite Solar Cells Rohit D. Chavan, Deniel Prochowicz, Bartlomiej Bonczak, Marcin Filkowski, Mohamad Mahdi Tavkoli, Pankaj Yadav, Manushi J. Patel, Sanjeev K. Gupta, Pankaj N. Gajjar, and Chang Hong ACS Applied Materials and Interface13 (18), 20296-20304 (2021)