Ambika Pathak | Polymer Science | Women Researcher Award

Ms. Ambika Pathak | Polymer Science | Women Researcher Award

Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, India

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🎓 Academic Qualifications

Ms. Ambika’s academic foundation is marked by consistent excellence and strong subject knowledge. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. (2021–Present) in Material Science at JIIT Noida, where she is also serving as a Research Assistant. Prior to this, she completed her M.Sc. in Physics (2019–2021) from the same institution, graduating with an impressive 8.4 CGPA. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (2016–2019) from Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (Bareilly College, Bareilly), achieving a 64.25%. Her earlier academic achievements include scoring 80.4% in XII Standard (2016) and an outstanding 9.4 CGPA in X Standard (2014) from Shri Gulab Rai Montessori Sr. Sec. School, Bareilly.

🛠️ Technical Skills & Laboratory Expertise

Ms. Pathak has developed a diverse set of technical and analytical skills that support her scientific investigations. She holds basic proficiency in Python and C programming, which aids in computational modeling and data processing. She is well-versed in scientific tools such as Origin (Intermediate) for data analysis, and proficient in Microsoft Word (Advanced) and PowerPoint (Intermediate) for research documentation and presentations. Her laboratory skills are particularly notable, with hands-on training in advanced scientific instruments. These include X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) for crystallographic studies, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) for chemical characterization, Ultraviolet-Visible and Photoluminescence (UV-PL) for optical property analysis, Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) for nanomaterial synthesis, and Spin Coating for thin-film preparation. These competencies make her a capable and independent experimental researcher in the field of nanoscience and materials engineering.

🌱 Future Goals & Research Vision

Ambika envisions contributing to innovative material design that addresses real-world needs such as renewable energy conversion, environmental remediation, and high-efficiency electronics. By integrating theoretical understanding with practical experimentation, she aims to develop next-generation nanocomposites with enhanced performance and stability. Her commitment to scientific excellence, coupled with a strong academic and technical foundation, positions her as a promising researcher in material science and nanotechnology.

Notable Publications📝


📝2D MXene/g-C₃N₄ engineered carboxymethyl cellulose film for improved dielectric behavior and as a suitable proton exchange membrane
  • Authors: Ambika Pathak, Sandeep Chhoker

  • Journal: Materials Today Communications

  • Year: 2025 (June)


📝Broad photoluminescence and photocatalysis from functional carbonaceous material-metallized porphyrin composites for UV-Vis light harvesting
  • Authors: Ambika Pathak, Sandeep Chhoker

  • Journal: Physica Scripta

  • Year: 2025 (January 1)

 

Dr. Seram Dushila Devi – Polymers – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Seram Dushila Devi – Polymers – Best Researcher Award

Nagaland University, Lumami – India

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🎓Educational Qualification

Dr. Seram Dushila Devi completed her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Manipur University, India in 2012. Her doctoral research focused on “Thermodynamic Investigations on the Solvent Hydrophobicity and its Effect on the Micellar Behaviour of Some Ionic Surfactants”. She also holds a MSc in Chemistry with a specialization in Physical Chemistry from Manipur University (2004).

🏆Honors, Awards & Grants

Dr. Devi has received several prestigious grants and awards, including the UGC-BSR Start-up Grant (2017-2019) for her project titled, “Investigations on the I2/KI-Polymer Complexes of Some Water-Soluble Polymers and its Blends in Water-Organic Solvent Mixed Media.” She was also awarded the Direct CSIR-Research Associate (RA) position in 2014 for her research on self-aggregation of cyanine dyes in the presence of water-soluble polymers and entrapment of the dye aggregates in polymer gel. Dr. Devi has also worked as a Senior Research Fellow (SRF) in a CSIR-Sponsored Research Project (2008-2011) on dye-induced thermochromism in polymer gel network materials. Dr. Devi has been a recipient of the State Merit Scholarship starting from her Matriculation (10th standard) all the way through to her M.Sc. degree.

🔬🧪Research Areas

Dr. Devi’s research interests span several cutting-edge areas in Physical Chemistry. Her primary focus is on self-aggregation systems, particularly surfactants and dyes in aqueous and mixed aqueous-organic media. Her studies include the effects of polymers and salts additives on these systems. Dr. Devi is particularly interested in exploring dye-surfactant and polymer-surfactant interactions in various media. Another major area of her research is the study of polymer-iodine interactions and the iodine/iodide equilibrium in mixed media in the presence of surfactants. Additionally, Dr. Devi has worked on the development of soft intelligent materials such as thermochromic polymer gels and polymer blends, which exhibit unique properties in the presence of surfactants. Her research also covers the clouding phenomenon of polymer, particularly HPC (Hydroxypropyl Cellulose), when exposed to electrolytes and surfactants.

Notable Publications📝


📑Spectrophotometric studies on merocyanine dye-surfactant interactions in mixed aqueous organic solvent media containing alkyl substituted ethylene/diethylene glycol
  • Authors: N. Jamir, Nungshisangla T. Sangtam, Tsathrongla H. Naorem, Homendra S.D. Devi, Seram Dushila

  • Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids

  • Year: 2025