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Shikha Varma
Professor
Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar
Phone: 91-674-2306410
Email: shikha@iopb.res.in
Research
The research of Shikha Varma and her group focusses in areas of nanoscience, nano-bio and ion-beam applications with the motivation of achieving functional platforms. Their research involves synthesis of quantum-dots and self-assembled nanostructured surfaces for understanding and modulating properties like electronic structure, optical, magnetic, wetting etc. Some of the current studies investigate the functional hybrid platforms of metal oxides and graphene quantum dots for bandgap engineering, glucose sensing, memory devices and photocatalysis. Organic and DNA overlayers are being investigated for understanding interaction mechanism and sequestration of toxic materials like Mercury and Arsenic.
Positions
Professor (H+):
Jun. 14 – present, Institute of Physics Bhubaneswar, India
Director In-Charge:
Sept. 20 – 15. Jun. 21, Institute of Physics Bhubaneswar, India
Professor (H):
Aug. 10 – Jun. 14, Institute of Physics Bhubaneswar, India
Associate Professor:
Feb. 04 – Jul. 10, Institute of Physics Bhubaneswar, India
Assistant Professor:
Feb. 98 – Jan. 04, Institute of Physics Bhubaneswar, India
Senior Lecturer:
Oct. 94 – Jan. 98, Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar, India
Previous Associations
Visiting Scientist:
Chemical and Nuclear Engineering, Sept. 93 – Sept. 94
Univ. of California- Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, (CA) USA
Associate Lecturer & Research Associate:
Surface Science, Physics Department, Sept. 91 – Aug. 93, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Milwaukee (WI) USA
Research Associate:
Surface Science, Physics Department, Feb. 90 – Aug. 91
Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, (OH) USA
Academic Degrees
PhD Condensed Matter Physics, Syracuse University, Syracuse (NY) USA, 1990
M.S. Physics, Syracuse University Syracuse, (NY) USA, 1987
M.Sc. Physics, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, (UP) India, 1984
B.Sc. Physics, Maths, Chemistry, IT College, Lucknow, (UP) India, 1982
Areas of Expertise
- Nanoscience
- Nano-bio
- Ion-beam applications