Ms. Preety Yadav | Sensing | Women Researcher Award

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Ms. Preety Yadav | Sensing | Women Researcher Award

Ms. Preety Yadav is an emerging researcher in the field of physics with a strong academic background and hands-on expertise in material science and applied physics. She is currently pursuing her doctoral research at the Netaji Subhas University of Technology, New Delhi, where her work is focused on advanced materials, thin-film deposition, and gas sensing applications. With prior degrees in physics from Kurukshetra University and Gargi College, University of Delhi, she has built a solid foundation in experimental and analytical techniques. Her dedication to scientific advancement is reflected in her growing research contributions and commitment to interdisciplinary applications.

Netaji Subhas University of Technology | India

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Education

Ms. Preety Yadav is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Physics at Netaji Subhas University of Technology, New Delhi. She holds a Master of Science in Physics from Kurukshetra University, Haryana, and a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Gargi College, University of Delhi. Her strong academic foundation reflects her deep interest in material science, spectroscopy, and applied physics.

Expertise & Skills

She has developed expertise in advanced characterization techniques including XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, UV-Vis spectroscopy, FTIR, dielectric studies, and gas sensing applications. Additionally, her skills extend to waste-water treatment, showcasing her interdisciplinary approach to research.

Research & Technical Proficiency

Ms. Yadav has hands-on experience in material synthesis techniques such as Sol-Gel, Coprecipitation, Hydrothermal, and Solid-State methods, as well as electrode preparation for sensing and energy-related applications. She is also proficient in thin-film deposition techniques, including thermal deposition, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), sputtering, and spin coating, which strengthen her experimental capabilities in nanomaterials and device fabrication.

Notable Publications

Enhanced degradation of Congo-red dye by Cr³⁺ doped α-Fe₂O₃ nano-particles under sunlight and industrial wastewater treatment
Authors: Preety Yadav, Neeraj Dhariwal, Manju Kumari, Vinod Kumar, OP Thakur
Journal: Chemosphere
Year: 2023

Iron oxide-based nanoparticles for fast-response humidity sensing, real-time respiration monitoring, and noncontact sensing
Authors: Neeraj Dhariwal, Preety Yadav, Manju Kumari, Poonam Jain, Amit Sanger, Vinod Kumar, OP Thakur
Journal: IEEE Sensors Journal
Year: 2023

Fabrication of a room-temperature NO₂ gas sensor with high performance at the ppb level using an rGO/BiOCl heterostructure
Authors: Neeraj Dhariwal, Preety Yadav, Amit Sanger, Sung Bum Kang, MS Goyat, Yogendra Kumar Mishra, Vinod Kumar
Journal: Materials Advances
Year: 2024

Synergistic photocatalytic breakdown of azo dyes coupled with H₂ generation via Cr-doped α-Fe₂O₃ nanoparticles
Authors: Neeraj Dhariwal, Preety Yadav, Manju Kumari, Amit Sanger, Yogendra Kumar Mishra, Vinod Kumar, OP Thakur
Journal: Scientific Reports
Year: 2024

A review unveiling recent advances in the flexible-wearable futuristic thermoelectric device
Authors: Preety Yadav, Neeraj Dhariwal, Amit Sanger, Sung Bum Kang, Vinod Kumar
Journal: Nano Energy
Year: 2025

Engineering an Ultrafast Ambient NO₂ Gas Sensor Using Cotton-Modified LaFeO₃/MXene Composites
Authors: Neeraj Dhariwal, Preety Yadav, Manju Kumari, Akanksha, Amit Sanger, Sung Bum Kang, Vinod Kumar, Om Prakash Thakur
Journal: ACS Sensors
Year: 2024

Conclusion 

Ms. Preety Yadav is a dedicated and promising researcher with a comprehensive background in physics, material science, and applied research. Her academic journey has been supported by a solid foundation of experimental techniques and practical applications. She continues to explore interdisciplinary areas such as nanomaterials, sensing technologies, and environmental applications. With a balance of theoretical knowledge and technical expertise, she is positioned to make significant contributions to her field. Her determination to advance scientific knowledge, coupled with her ability to apply innovative methods to real-world challenges, underscores her potential as a future leader in research and academia.

Yan-Yan Yin | Sensing materials | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Yan-Yan Yin | Sensing materials | Best Researcher Award

Nankai University Binhai College, China

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🎓 Educational Experience

Prof. Yin began her academic journey with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Qufu Normal University (2002–2006). She then pursued her Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry at Nankai University (2006–2012), where she conducted comprehensive research in coordination chemistry and materials synthesis. During her doctoral studies, she expanded her international perspective through a Joint Ph.D. program at the University of Texas at Austin (2009–2010), where she collaborated with leading experts in the field and deepened her understanding of global research practices.

🧪 Research Interests

Prof. Yin’s research focuses on two core areas of materials science. First, she explores functional complexes, especially MOFs, due to their tunable structures and high surface area, which make them ideal for chemical sensing and storage. Second, she is dedicated to the development of gas and humidity sensing materials, with a focus on creating robust, lead-free, and environmentally friendly alternatives for real-time monitoring of human physiological conditions. Her innovations contribute to the next generation of smart sensors with applications in health, safety, and environmental monitoring.

👩‍🏫 Professional Appointments

Prof. Yin’s professional academic career has been rooted at Nankai University Binhai College, where she has steadily advanced through the academic ranks. She was appointed as a Lecturer in 2014 and held this position until 2018. Following her early success in teaching and research, she was promoted to Associate Professor in 2019, a role she fulfilled until 2023. In 2024, she was elevated to the position of Professor, a testament to her significant scholarly output, mentorship, and leadership in the academic community.

🌐 Social and Academic Appointments

Prof. Yin is actively involved in various professional organizations and scholarly activities. She is a member of the Chinese Chemical Society, reflecting her engagement with the national chemistry community. Her excellence in the field has been recognized with the title of Vebleo Fellow, an honor awarded to accomplished scientists with notable contributions to materials science and chemical innovation. Additionally, she serves as a peer reviewer for six SCI-indexed journals, where she plays a vital role in ensuring the quality and integrity of published scientific research.

Notable Publications📝

📝In-situ pyrolysis of lead-free halide perovskite Cs₂SnCl₆ micro-octahedra to CsCl@Cs₂SnCl₆ composites for robust physiological humidity monitoring

Authors: Wang, C.-J.; Guo, C.-C.; Zhang, L.-X.; Qiu, Q.-D.; Song, Q.-W.; Yin, Y.-Y.; Bie, L.-J.

Journal: Microchemical Journal

Year: 2025

📝Indium‑chlorine dual-defects induced all-inorganic lead-free perovskite Cs₂InCl₅·H₂O for non-contact monitoring of human physiological humidity

Authors: Yue, Y.-W.; Zhang, L.-X.; Song, Q.-W.; Chai, J.-H.; Yin, Y.-Y.; Chen, S.-S.; Bie, L.-J.

Journal: Microchemical Journal

Year: 2025

📝MOF-derived high-entropy oxides (YTbDyErYb)₂O₃ for boosted non-contact physiological humidity monitoring induced by oxygen vacancy modulation

Authors: Cui, Y.; Zhu, S.-G.; Zhang, L.-X.; Shao, H.; Zheng, J.; Yin, Y.-Y.; Bie, L.-J.

Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds

Year: 2024

📝An ultra-sensitive humidity sensor based on lead-free halide perovskite Cs₂TeI₆ for real-time human breath and finger monitoring

Authors: Zhao, M.-M.; Li, C.-T.; Zhang, L.-X.; Bie, L.-J.; Yin, Y.-Y.

Journal: Materials Letters

Year: 2023

📝H-bonding interactions enable a 3D pillared cobalt (II) coordination polymer for touchless finger moisture detection

Authors: Dong, H.; Zhang, L.-X.; Xu, H.; Yin, Y.-Y.; Zhao, X.-B.; Bie, L.-J.

Journal: Tungsten

Year: 2023

📝Intermolecular interactions enabled a semiconducting 2D supermolecular complex with robust humidity sensing performance

Authors: Yin, Y.-Y.; Zhang, L.-X.; Feng, X.-L.; Cui, Y.; Gong, X.-Y.; Bie, L.-J.

Journal: Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical

Year: 2023