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Shikha Varma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Professor<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Phone<\/strong>: 91-674-2306410<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Email<\/strong>: shikha@iopb.res.in<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Positions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Professor (H+)<\/strong>:
Jun. 14 \u2013 present, Institute of Physics Bhubaneswar, India<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director In-Charge:<\/strong>
Sept. 20 \u2013 15. Jun. 21, Institute of Physics Bhubaneswar, India<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professor (H):<\/strong>
Aug. 10 \u2013 Jun. 14, Institute of Physics Bhubaneswar, India<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Associate Professor<\/strong>:
Feb. 04 \u2013 Jul. 10, Institute of Physics Bhubaneswar, India<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assistant Professor<\/strong>:
Feb. 98 \u2013 Jan. 04, Institute of Physics Bhubaneswar, India<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior Lecturer:<\/strong>
Oct. 94 \u2013 Jan. 98, Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar, India<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Previous Associations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Visiting Scientist:<\/strong>
Chemical and Nuclear Engineering, Sept. 93 – Sept. 94
Univ. of California- Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, (CA) USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Associate Lecturer & Research Associate:<\/strong>
Surface Science, Physics Department, Sept. 91 – Aug. 93, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Milwaukee (WI) USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research Associate<\/strong>:
Surface Science, Physics Department, Feb. 90 – Aug. 91
Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, (OH) USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academic Degrees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

PhD<\/strong>   Condensed Matter Physics, Syracuse University, Syracuse (NY) USA, 1990
M.S.<\/strong> Physics, Syracuse University Syracuse, (NY) USA, 1987 
M.Sc.<\/strong> Physics, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, (UP) India, 1984
B.Sc. <\/strong>Physics, Maths, Chemistry, IT College, Lucknow, (UP) India, 1982<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Areas of Expertise<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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  • Nanoscience<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Nano-bio<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Ion-beam applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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