Dr. Pratibha Sharma

Assistant Professor

Interest Area(s)

  • Metal oxide nanoparticles
  • Wastewater treatment
  • nanocomposites

Dr. Pratibha Sharma has received Ph.D. in Chemistry and M.Sc. in Applied Chemistry from Amity University Haryana in 2021 and 2015, respectively. She was awarded a Gold Medal for securing First Rank in M.Sc. She has received B.Sc. (honors) Degrees in Chemistry from University of Delhi, India, in 2013. She has 16 publications in International Journals all Scopus indexed, 11 publications in International conferences, 2 publications in national conferences and 1 book chapters. Her total citations are 445 with h-index of 8 and i10-index of 8. Her research interests include synthesis and characterization of doped and undoped metal oxide nanoparticles as well as nanocomposites and seek their application in wastewater treatment. She has 2 years of teaching experience.

  • Ph.D. (Sc.), Chemistry, Amity University Haryana, Title of the thesis: “A study of structural and functional properties of Fe2O3 nanoparticles for material development”. [Ph.D. Supervisor Dr. Sudip Majumder]. Year of passing: 2021
  • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Indira Gandhi University, Meerpur, India (Secured 62%) Year of passing: 2023
  • Master of Science (M.Sc.), Applied Chemistry, Year of passing: 2015; Amity University Haryana, Gurugram, India (secured 41 CGPA, Gold Medalist).
  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Chemistry Honors, Year of passing: 2013; Maitreyi College; University of Delhi, University of Delhi, South Campus, New Delhi, India (secured 96%).
  • August 2024 to till date in K R Mangalam University
  • August 2023-June 2024 in Amity University Haryana
  • October 2021 to April 2022 in Suraj PG Degree College, Gurugram
  • August 2016 to December 2016 in Amity University Haryana

Ghosh, D., Majumder, S. and Sharma, P., 2020. Anticancerous Activity of Transition Metal Oxide Nanoparticles. in S.K. Saxena, S.M.P. Khurana (Eds.), NanoBioMedicine,  Springer Nature, Singapore, 2020, pp. 107-137.

International Conferences

  • “Facile synthesis of a nanocomposite of hematite doped bentonite clay for removal of dye from wastewater” CESAI-2020 Punjabi University, Patiala, India 19-20 February, 2020.
  • “A study of nano-protein interface via graphene oxide-trypsin system” CESAI-2020 Punjabi University, Patiala, India 19-20 February, 2020. (BEST POSTER AWARD)
  • “Effect of capping agent on physiochemical properties of Hematite Nanoparticles” ICISET 19 Arya PG College, Panipat, India 9-10 Nov, 2019. (BEST POSTER AWARD)
  • “A Novel Sonochemical synthesis of GO-Ag nanocomposite for unique physiochemical applications” ICISET 19 Arya PG College, Panipat, India 9-10 Nov, 2019.
  • “Synthesis and characterization of complex tri-component ferrite and the effect of n and p doping on its structure” ICFMST 19 Chandigarh University, India 7-8 June, 2019.
  • “Adsorption of Methylene Blue Dye from waste water using Nano-Bentonite” ICAM 19 Jamia Milia Islamia, India 6-7 March, 2019
  • “Chitogen modified muga fibroin nonwoven biocomposites for silk tissue engineering” ICAM 19 Jamia Milia Islamia, India 6-7 March, 2019
  • “Antimicrobial activity of Transition Metal Oxide Nanoparticles” ICBTM 19 Delhi University, India 25-26 February, 2019
  • “Effect of Annealing Temperature on DC Electrical resistivity and Magnetic Properties of Hematite Nanoparticles” FCASI 18 Jaipur, India 21-22 December, 2018.
  • “Characterisation and antimicrobial activity of graphene oxide for biomedical application” FCASI 18 Jaipur, India 21-22 December, 2018.
  • “Effect of citrate capping on photocatalytic dye degradation property of hematite nanoparticles” IWSCGT 18 Bikaner, India 15-17 October, 2018.
  • “Adsorption of trypsin on graphene oxide surface” IWSCGT 18 Bikaner, India 15-17 October, 2018
  • “Indole based (S,C,E) (E = S / Se / N) type unsymmetrical pincer ligands: use of palladacycle in catalysis” The 4th International Conference on Research Frontiers in Chalcogen Science & Technology Delft, The Netherlands, May 28th – 29th, 2015. G16 Book of Abstracts

 

List of Workshops attended

  • FDP on “Sustainable & Alternate Energy Resources” organized by AUH from 17th-21st June, 2024.
  • National Workshop on “Material Characterisation Techniques” organized by AUH from 3rd-5th August, 2021.
  • FDP on “Advances in Teaching and Research in the Field of Green Technology and UN Sustainable Development Goals” organised by AUUP from 1st-5th June, 2021.
  • One week AICTE sponsored online Short Term Training Programme (STTP) on “Emerging Trends in Nanomaterials for Electronic and Optoelectronic Devices” (Series I: Synthesis & Functionalization of Nanomaterials) organized by Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering from May 10-15, 2021.
  • National e-workshop on “X-Ray Diffraction Technique” organized by Department of Physics, ASAS, AUH on 24 Sept, 2020.
  • “Biannual Meeting of Protein Society India AUH Chapter” organized by Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry & Forensic Science, ASAS, Amity University Haryana & Protein Society India on 18th January, 2020.
  • National Workshop on “Scanning electron Microscopy” organized by University science instrumentation center, JNU and AUH, New Delhi on 14 Jun, 2019.
  • Workshop on “GLP for students” organized by DST, AUH on 10-11 Jun, 2019.
  • National workshop on “Raman and fluorescence based low cost indigenous Spectroscopy In India” organized by Department of applied physics, ASAS, AUH on 14 Jan, 2019.
  • FDP on “Scientific Research Writing” organized by department of Applied physics, ASAS, AUH on 21 Nov, 2018.
  • Workshop on “Fundamentals and Practical aspects of Biochemistry” organized from 7- 8th September 2012 by Department of Chemistry, Maitreyi College, University Of Delhi. (Received “First Prize’ in Paper Presentation)

Webinar attended

Attended a webinar on “Digital and AI Tools In Education” on 23rd June, 2024, organized by dynamic mind group (DMG) certified by Google.

  • Qualified CTET-July 2024 Examination.
  • Received ‘Gold Medal’ in Masters for holding first rank in the batch 2013-15 M.Sc. Applied Chemistry at Amity University Haryana.
  • Received ‘Best Poster Award’ in ICISET 19 conference organized by Arya PG College, Panipat, India 9-10 Nov, 2019.
  • Received ‘First Prize’ in Paper Presentation organized on 8th September 2012 by Department of Chemistry, Maitreyi College, University Of Delhi.

International Journal (Scopus and SCI indexed)

  • Meenu, Sharma, P., Purwar, R, Sharma, N., Rawat, P., Pathak, S. R., Thakur, A., Kim, H., Verma, M., Majumder, S., Srivastava M., Ultrasonic Assisted Synthesis of CuFe2O4-Ag infused Gum Hydrogels Nanocomposite for photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Dye from Wastewater. Water Air Soil Pollut235, 690 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-024-07486-7 . [I.F. = 3.8]
  • Sharma, P., Kumari, S. and Majumder, S., 2024. A systematic study on synthesis and characterization of a novel tri-component ferrite system with cost effective n-and p-doping and their photocatalytic performance. Materials Science and Engineering: B, 307, p.117490. [I.F. = 3.9]
  • Sharma, P., Parashar, P.,Ghosh, D., Yadav, D., Rawat, P., Majumder, S., 2023. A Review on Microwave Assisted Synthesis of Transition Metal Oxides and their Potent Application as Supercapacitor. Chemistry Select, 8(47) https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202303467. [I.F. = 2.307]
  • Yadav, D., Sharma, N., Kumari, S., Sharma, P., Ghosh, D., Mohan Srivastava, C. and Majumder, S., 2023. Enhancement of Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue Dye Using Graphene Oxide Based Ternary Nanocomposite. Chemistry Select, 8(30), p.e202301744. [I.F. = 2.307]
  • Sharma, P., Kumari, S., Ghosh, D., Kumar, J., Vij, A., Brajpuriya, R. K., Rawat, P., Srivastava, C. M., Saini, S., Sharma, V., Hassan, M. I., Majumder, S. 2023. Structural, morphology, and thermal properties of nano bentonite and α-Fe2O3/bentonite nanocomposite Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie, 237(4-5), pp. 587-597, https://doi.org/10.1515/zpch-2022-0073 [I.F. = 4.3]
  • Kumari, S., Sharma, P., Ghosh, D., Das, A., Kaushal, A., Rawat, P., Sinha, C., Bhattacharya, J., Srivastava, C.M. and Majumder, S., 2022. A novel synthesis of graphene oxide-titanium dioxide (GO-TiO2) and graphene oxide-zinc oxide (GO-ZnO) nanocomposites and their application as effective, reusable photocatalysts for degradation of methylene blue (MB) dye. Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie, 236(11-12), pp.1671-1695. [I.F. = 4.3]
  • Sharma, P., Yadav, V., Kumari, S., Ghosh, D., Rawat, P., Vij, A., Srivastava, C., Saini, S., Sharma, V., Hassan, M.I., Majumder, S., 2021 Deciphering the potent application of nano bentonite and α-Fe2O3/bentonite nanocomposite in dye removal– revisiting the insights of adsorption mechanism. Applied Nanoscience, 13, 883–897 https://doi.org/10.1007/s13204-021-01927-z. [I.F. = 3.7]
  • Sharma, P., Kumari, S., Ghosh, D., Yadav, V., Vij, A., Rawat, P., Kumar, S., Sinha, C., Saini, S., Sharma, V., Hassan, M.I., Srivastava, C., Majumder, S., 2021 Capping agent-induced variation of physicochemical and biological properties of α-Fe2O3 Material Chemistry and Physics 258, 123899. [I.F=4.6]
  • Majumder, S., Ranjan Dahiya, U., Yadav, S., Sharma, P., Ghosh, D., Rao, G.K., Rawat, V., Kumar, G., Kumar, A. and Srivastava, C.M., 2020. Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Functionalized on Hydrogel Grafted Silk Fibroin Fabrics as Efficient Composite Dressing.Biomolecules, 10(5), p.710. [I.F=4.9]
  • Kumari, S., Sharma, P., Yadav, S., Kumar, J., Vij, A., Rawat, P., Kumar, S., Sinha, C., Bhattacharya, J., Srivastava, C.M. and Majumder, S., 2020. A Novel Synthesis of the Graphene Oxide-Silver (GO-Ag) Nanocomposite for Unique Physiochemical Applications. ACS omega,5(10), pp.5041-5047. [I.F=4.13]
  • Verma, M., Kumar, A., Singh, K.P., Kumar, R., Kumar, V., Srivastava, C.M., Rawat, V., Rao, G.K., Kumari, S., Sharma, P., Kim, H., 2020. Graphene oxide-manganese ferrite (GO-MnFe2O4) nanocomposite: One-pot hydrothermal synthesis and its use for adsorptive removal of Pb2+ ions from aqueous medium. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 315, 113769. [I.F=6.2]
  • Kumari, S., Sharma, P., Ghosh, D., Shandilya, M., Rawat, P., Hassan, M.I., Moulick, R.G., Bhattacharya, J., Srivastava, C., Majumder, S., 2020. Time-dependent study of graphene oxide-trypsin adsorption interface and visualization of nano-protein corona. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 163:2259-2269. [I.F=8.02]
  • Sharma, P., Dhiman, S., Kumari, S., Rawat, P., Srivastava, C., Sato, H., Akitsu, T., Kumar, S., Hassan, I. and Majumder, S., 2019. Revisiting the physiochemical properties of Hematite (α-Fe2O3) nanoparticle and exploring its bio-environmental application. Materials Research Express, 6(9), p.095072. [I.F=2.3]
  • Sharma, P., Arora, A., Oswal, P., Rao, G.K., Kaushal, J., Kumar, S., Kumar, S., Singh, M.P., Singh, A.K. and Kumar, A., 2019. Bidentate organochalcogen ligands (N, E; E= S/Se) as stabilizers for recyclable palladium nanoparticles and their application in Suzuki–Miyaura coupling reactions. Polyhedron, 171, 120-127. [I.F=3.05]
  • Kumari, S., Yadav, V., Sharma, P. and Majumder, S. 2019. Revisiting the synthesis and applications of graphene oxide. Journal of the Indian Chemical Society I, 96(12), p1461-1466. [I.F=1.3]

Shakya, M., Sharma, P., Meryem, S.S., Mahmood, Q. and Kumar, A., 2016. Heavy metal removal from industrial wastewater using fungi: uptake mechanism and biochemical aspects. Journal of Environmental Engineering, 142(9), p.C6015001. [I.F=1.9]