Dr Satyajit Vishnu Shukla
- Dr Satyajit Vishnu Shukla
- Senior Principal Scientist
- [email protected]
- 0471-2515385
- +919567414352
- http://niist.irins.org/profile/64941
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D., 2002, Materials Science and Engineering
University of Central Florida (UCF), Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.
Dissertation: Synthesis and Characterization of Sol-Gel Derived Nanomaterials and Nanocrystalline Electroless Metals Coating - M. Tech., 1996, Materials Science and Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B), Mumbai, India
Dissertation:Superplastic Deformation and Concurrent Microstructural Evolution in Zr-2.5 wt.% Nb Alloy - B.E., 1994, Metallurgy
Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India
Dissertation: Ferritic Nitrocarburizing of Mild Steel in Fluidized Bed Furnace
Professional Experience
- Senior Principal Scientist (2022-Till Date)
- Principal Scientist (2015-2021)
- Senior Scientist (2011-2014)
CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India - Scientist (2008-2010)
CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India - Scientist-Fellow (2006-2007)
CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India - IUSSTF Research Fellow (2009-2010)
Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) Research Fellowship
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, Illinois, U.S.A.
Achievements & Awards
- ACS Certificate Award, for the Best Presentation in the Virtual International Conference on Advances in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (ACCE-2021), Organized by the Department of Chemical Engineering Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat - 395007, Gujarat, 16-17 April 2021.
- Recognized as an Outstanding Reviewer by the Editors, RSC Advances, 2018
- Joined New RSC Advances Reviewer Panel, 2015
- Recognized Reviewer Status, Awarded by the Elsevier, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, February 2014
- Keynote Lecture, presented in 2nd International Congress on Advanced Materials (AM 2013), Jointly Organized by the Jiangsu University, University of Jinan, State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, and Hengyang Normal University, P.R. China; Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, P.R. China, 16-19 May 2013
- Selected in Top 60 Innovations/Technologies, by the DST-Lockheed Martin India Innovation Growth Program, 2010
- India-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) Research Fellowship Award, Engineering Sciences, 2009
- CSIR Young Scientist Award, Engineering Sciences, 2008
- Best Poster Award, in 71st Annual Session of the Indian Ceramic Society (InCerS-2008), 59th Annual Session of All India Pottery Manufacturers’ Association (AIPMA), 33rd Annual Session of Indian Institute of Ceramics, Bangalore, India, 9-11 January 2008
- Best Presentation Award, in 70th Annual Session of the Indian Ceramic Society (InCerS-2008), 58th Annual Session of All India Pottery Manufacturers’ Association (AIPMA), 32rd Annual Session of Indian Institute of Ceramics, Visakhapatnam, India, 8-10 January 2007
- As a Session Chair, in 1National Seminar on Current Trends in Chemistry (CTriC-2011), organized by the Department of Applied Chemistry, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Cochin, Kerala, India, March 04-05 2011; 2National Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering Materials, NCETEM-2007, Organized by School of Physics and Materials Science, Thapar University, Patiala, India, 1-3 February 2007; 3Applied Surface Analysis, Annual Joint Symposium of Florida Chapter of the American Vacuum Society (AVS) and Florida Society for Microscopy (FSM), Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. 2005; 4Materials Research Society (MRS) Conference, Fall Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, 2004
- Honorary Award ($700.00), for Review Article, International Materials Reviews (IMR), 2005
- Honorable Mention, for Poster Presentation, Florida Chapter of the American Vacuum Society and Florida Society for Microscopy-Annual Symposium, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A., 2002
- Dorothy-Hoffman Award, AVS 47th International Symposium, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A., 2001
- Graduate Student Award, University of Central Florida (UCF), Orlando, Florida, U.S.A., 2001
- Certificate of Recognition, for Volunteer Work in Surface Analysis Conference, Wisconsin, Milwaukee, U.S.A., 1999
Patents & Publications
PATENTS GRANTED
- S.V. Shukla, K.G.K. Warrier, B.V. Kishakkekillkoodayii, T. Shijitha, “Process for the Surface-modification of Flyash and Industrial Applications Thereof”, Indian Patent No. 389782 (Granted on 20-February-2022)
- S.V. Shukla, H. Padinhattayil, H. Narayani, M. Jose, R. Karunakaran, “SemiconductorOxides Nanotubes-Based Composite Particles Useful for Dye-Removal and Process Thereof”, U.S. Patent No. 10,661,265 (Granted on 26-May-2020)
- S.V. Shukla, H. Padinhattayil, H. Narayani, M. Jose, R. Karunakaran, “SemiconductorOxides Nanotubes Based Composite Particles Useful for Dye Removal and Process Thereof”, Indian Patent No. 370789 (Granted on 30-June-2021); U.S. Patent No. 9,993,814 (Granted on 12-June-2018); Chinese Patent No. 201480002356.7 (Granted on 10-May-2017); Taiwan Patent No. I542564 (Granted on 21-July-2016)
- S.V. Shukla, K.G.K. Warrier, B.K. Babu, “A Process for Decomposition of Organic Synthetic-Dyes Using Semiconductor-Oxides Nanotubes via Dark-Catalysis”, Indian Patent No. 293723 (Granted on 1-March-2018); Australian Patent No. 2013303756 (Granted on 7-December-2017); Japanese Patent No. (2015-527066 (Granted on 21-July-2017); Chinese Patent No. 104736485B (Granted on 31-May-2017); U.S. Patent No. 9,604,859 (Granted on 28-March-2017); German Patent No. EP2885251 (Granted on 3-August-2016)
- S.V. Shukla, K.G.K. Warrier, M.R. Varma, M.T. Lajina, N. Harsha, C.P. Reshmi, “Magnetic Dye-Adsorbent Catalyst”, Indian Patent No. 276454 (Granted on 21-October2016)
- S. Seal, S.V. Shukla, L. Ludwig, H.J. Cho, “Fabrication Method for A Room Temperature Hydrogen Sensor”, U.S. Patent Number 8,034,650 (Granted on 11-October-2011)
- S. Seal, S.V. Shukla, L. Ludwig, H.J. Cho, “Room Temperature Hydrogen Sensor”, U.S. Patent Number 7,791,150 (Granted on 7-September-2010)
- S. Seal, S. Shukla, “Crystalline Zirconia and Method of Synthesis”, U.S. Patent Number 7,758,977 (Granted on 20-July-2010)
- S. Seal, S. Shukla, “Synthesis of Tetragonal Phase Stabilized Nano and Submicron Sized Particles”, U.S. Patent Number 7,595,036 (Granted on 29-September-2009)
- S. Seal, S. Shukla, “Synthesis of Tetragonal Phase Stabilized Nano and Submicron Sized Particles”, U.S. Patent Number 7,572,431 (Granted on 11-August-2009)
- S. Seal, S. Shukla, “Synthesis of Tetragonal Phase Stabilized Nano and Submicron Sized Particles”, U.S. Patent Number 7,288,324 (Granted on 30-October-2007)
Membership
- American Chemical Society (ACS)(2015-2018)
- Indian Ceramic Society (InCerS) (Membership # SL-198; Since 2007)
- Electron Microscope Society of India (EMSI)(Membership # LM-388; Since 28- November-2007))
- Materials Research Society of India (MRSI) (Membership # LM B 1180; Since 23-June2009)
- Indian Institute of Ceramics (IICeram)(Membership # Not Available; Since 19-September-2009)
- Indian Institute of Metals (IIM) (Membership # TO2-LM-46722; Since 31-March-2011) 25
- Society of Environmental Chemistry and Allied Sciences (SECAS)(Membership # 130; Since 8-October-2012)
- Academy of Microscope Science and Technology (AMST)(Membership # LM-0065; Since 2013)
Publications
(A) PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS (WITH IMPACT FACTORS)
ADVANCED OXIDATION PROCESSES (AOPs) / 1-D NANOSTRUCTURES
- J. Shajeelammal, S. Mohammed, A. Asok, S. Shukla, “Removal of Methylene Blue and Azo Reactive Dyes from Aqueous Solution and Textile Effluent via Modified Pulsed Low Frequency Ultrasound Cavitation Process”, Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res. 2022. (IF=5.190)
- J. Shajeelammal, S. Mohammed, K. P. Prathish, A,. Jeeva, A. Asok, S. Shukla, “Treatment of Real Time Textile Effluent Containing Azo Reactive Dyes via Ozonation, Modified Pulsed Low Frequency Ultrasound Cavitation, and Integrated Reactor”, J. Hazard. Mater. Adv. 2022, 7, 100098 (IF=Not Available)
- S. Mohammed, J. Shajeelammal, A. Asok, S. Shukla, “Autoclave and Pulsed Ultrasound Cavitation Based Thermal Activation of Persulfate for Regeneration of Hydrogen Titanate Nanotubes as Recyclable Dye Adsorbent”, Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res. 2022, 29, 63304-63320 (IF=5.190).
- S. Sriram, F. Ajala, S. Mohammed, A. Asok, S. Shukla, “High adsorption and high catalyst regeneration kinetics observed for Flyash-Fe3O4-Ag magnetic composite for efficient removal of industrial azo reactive dyes from aqueous solution via persulfate activation”, Appl. Surf. Sci. 2021, 548, 149265 (IF=7.392)
- H. Narayani, M. Jose, K. Sriram, S. Shukla, “Hydrothermal Synthesized Magnetically Separable Mesostructured H2Ti3O7/γ-Fe2O3 Nanocomposite for Organic Dye Removal via Adsorption and Its Regeneration / Reuse Through Synergistic Non-Radiation Driven H2O2 Activation”, Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res. 25 (2018) 20304-20319 (IF=5.190).
- M. Jose, K. Sriram, R. Reshma, U. V. Vidya, S. Shukla, “Synergistic Persulfate Activation as an Efficient and Cost-Effective Approach for Removal of Organic Synthetic-Dyes from Aqueous Solutions using Magnetic Pd-Fe3O4-Flyash Composite Particles as Catalyst”, J. Environ. Chem. Eng. 6 (2018) 3709-3717 (IF=7.968).
- H. Narayani, R. Augustine, S. Sumi, M. Jose, K. Deepa Nair, M. Samsuddin, H. Prakash, S. Shukla, “Removal of Basic and Industrial Azo Reactive Dyes from Aqueous Solutions via Fenton-Like Reactions using Catalytic Non-Magnetic Pd-Flyash and Magnetic PdFe3O4-Flyash Composite Particles”, Sep. Purif. Technol. 2017, 172, 338-349 (IF=5.774).
- M. Jose, N. Harsha, K. Suhailath, A. Peer Mohamed, S. Shukla, “Hydrogen Phosphate Anions Modified Hydrogen Titanate Nanotubes for Methylene Blue Adsorption from Aqueous Solution: Validating Novel Method of Predicting Adsorption Capacity”, J. Environ. Chem. Eng. 2016, 4, 1295-1307 (IF=9.136).
- S. Shukla and M.A. Oturan, “Dye Removal using Electrochemistry and Semiconductor Oxides Nanotubes”, Environ. Chem. Lett. 2015, 13(2), 157-172 (IF=5.922).
- M. Jose, M.P. Haridas, S. Shukla, “Predicting Dye-Adsorption Capacity of Hydrogen Titanate Nanotubes via One-Step Dye-Removal Method of Novel Chemically-Activated Catalytic Process Conducted in Dark”, J. Environ. Chem. Eng. 2014, 2, 1980-1988 (IF=7.968).
- B.K. Babu, K.G.K. Warrier, S. Shukla, “Decolorization of Aqueous Solution Containing Organic Synthetic-Dye via Dark-Catalysis Process using Hydrothermally Synthesized Semiconductor-Oxides Nanotubes”, Adv. Sci. Eng. Med. 2014, 6(2), 173-183 (IF=Not Available).
- H. Narayani, H. Arayapurath, S. Shukla, “Using Fenton-Reaction as a Novel Approach to Enhance the Photocatalytic Activity of TiO2--Fe2O3 Magnetic Photocatalyst undergoing Photo-Dissolution Process without Silica Interlayer”, Catal. Lett. 2013, 143(8), 807-816 (IF=2.936).
ADSORPTION & AOPs / 1-D NANOSTRUCTURES
- M. Jose, P.T. Aswathi, K. Sriram, P. Parakh, H. Prakash, S. Shukla, “Ion-Exchange Bonded H2Ti3O7 Nanosheets-Based Magnetic Nanocomposite for Dye Removal via Adsorption and Its Regeneration via Synergistic Activation of Persulfate”, RSC Adv. 2016, 6(83), 80133–80144 (IF=4.036).
- N. Harsha, K.V. Swathi Krishna, N.K. Renuka, S. Shukla, “Facile Synthesis of -Fe2O3 Nanoparticles Integrated H2Ti3O7 Nanotubes Structure as a Magnetically Recyclable Dye-Removal Catalyst”, RSC Adv. 2015, 5, 30354-30362 (IF=4.036).
- M. Jose, M. Kumari, R. Karunakaran, S. Shukla, ““Methylene Blue Adsorption from Aqueous Solutions using Undoped and Silver-Doped Nanotubes of Anatase-Titania Synthesized via Modified Hydrothermal Method”, J. Sol-Gel Sci. Technol. 2015, 75(3), 541-550 (IF=2.606).
- H. Padinhattayil, R. Augustine, S. Shukla, “Dye-Adsorption Capacity of High SurfaceArea Hydrogen Titanate Nanosheets Processed via Modified Hydrothermal Method”, J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. (Special Issue on Nanoarchitectonics of Porous Materials) 2013, 13(4), 3035-3045 (IF=1.354).
- B.K. Babu, J.V. Purayil, H. Padinhattayil, S. Shukla, K.G.K. Warrier, “Silica-Based NTPC-Fly Ash for Dye-Removal Application and Effect of Its Modification”, Int. J. Appl. Ceram. Technol. 2013, 10(1), 186–201 (IF=2.328).
- H. Narayani, S.P. Kunniveetil, S. Shukla, “Effect of Solution-pH on Methylene Blue Dye-Adsorption on Hydrogen Titanate Nanotubes Processed via Hydrothermal Method”, Adv. Sci. Eng. Med. 2013, 5(1), 63-72 (IF=Not Available).
- P. Hareesh, K.B. Babitha, S. Shukla, “Processing Fly Ash Stabilized Hydrogen Titanate Nano-Sheets for Industrial Dye-Removal Application”, J. Hazard. Mater. 2012, 229-230, 177-182 (IF=14.224).
- N. Harsha, K.B. Babitha, S. Shukla, K.G.K. Warrier, “Comparing Effects of Silver and Iron Deposition on Dye-Adsorption in Dark Using Anatase-Titania Nanotubes Catalyst”, Nanosci. Nanotechnol. Lett. 2011, 3, 809-814 (IF=1.128).
- N. Harsha, R. Priya, K.R. Ranya, S. Shukla, S. Biju, M.L.P. Reddy, K.G.K. Warrier, “Morphology-Dependent Correlation between Photoluminescence and Photocatalytic Activity of Anatase-Titania Photocatalyst”, Nanosci. Nanotechnol. Lett. 2011, 3, 503-508 (IF=1.128).
- N. Harsha, R. Ranya, S. Shukla, S. Biju, M.L.P. Reddy, K.G.K. Warrier, “Effect of Silver and Palladium on Dye-Removal Characteristics of Anatase-Titania Nanotubes”, J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 2011, 11, 2440-2449 (IF=1.354).
- N. Harsha, K.R. Ranya, K.B. Babitha, S. Shukla, S. Biju, M.L.P. Reddy, K.G.K. Warrier, “Hydrothermal Processing of Hydrogen Titanate / Anatase-Titania Nanotubes and Their Application as Strong Dye-Adsorbents”, J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 2011, 11, 1175-1187 (IF=1.354).
- L. Thazhe, A. Shereef, S. Shukla, C.P. Reshmi, M.R. Varma, K.G. Suresh, K. Patil, K.G.K. Warrier, “Magnetic Dye-Adsorbent Catalyst: Processing, Characterization, and Application”, J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 2010, 93(11), 3642–3650 (IF=4.186).
- K.V. Baiju, S. Shukla, S. Biju, M.L.P. Reddy, K.G.K. Warrier, “Morphology-Dependent Dye-Removal Mechanism as Observed for Anatase-Titania Photocatalyst”, Catal. Lett. 2009, 131(3), 663-671 (IF=2.936).
- K.V. Baiju, S. Shukla, S. Biju, M.L.P. Reddy, K.G.K. Warrier, “Hydrothermal Processing of Dye-Adsorbing One-Dimensional Hydrogen Titanate”, Mater. Lett. 2009, 63, 923-926 (IF=3.574).
PHOTOCATALYSIS / 0-D NANOSTRUCTURES
- K. Bloch, S.M. Mohammed, S. Karmakar, S. Shukla, A. Asok, K. Banerjee, R. PatilSawant, N.H.M.Kaus, S. Thongmee, S. Ghosh, “Catalytic Dye Degradation by Novel Phytofabricated Silver/Zinc Oxide Composites”, Front. Chem. 2022, 10, 10:1013077. (IF=5.545)
- B. Gami, K. Bloch, S.M. Mohammed, S. Karmakar, S. Shukla, A. Asok, S. Thongmee, S. Ghosh, “Leucophyllum frutescens mediated synthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles for catalytic dye degradation”, Front. Chem. 2022, 10, 932416 (IF=5.545).
- M. Jose, H. Narayani, J. Kumar, S. Shukla, “Photocatalytic Activity of Acid-CatalystModified Sol-Gel Processed Nanocrystalline Titania : On Dual-Role of Active SurfaceSites”, Sci. Adv. Mater. (Special Issue on Artificial Nanostructures for Novel Functionalities of Advanced Materials) 2015, 7(4), 729-745 (IF=1.474).
- M. Jose, J. Kumar, S. Shukla, “Highest Photocatalytic Activity Observed for Nanocrystalline Anatase-Titania having Lowest Crystallinity”, Nano Bulletin 2013, 2(1), Article No. 130104, 1-8 (IF=Not Available).
- H. Narayani, H. Arayapurath, S. Shukla, “Significance of Silica Interlayer in Magnetic Photocatalyst having -Fe2O3 as a Magnetic Ceramic Core”, Sci. Adv. Mater. (Special Issue on Advanced Nanomaterials for Water Monitoring, Treatment, and Remediation) 2013, 5(8), 1060-1073 (IF=1.474).
- K. Singh, H.S. Bhatti, K.V. Baiju, S. Shukla, Sunil Kumar, R. K. Choubey, “Study of Size Dependent Photo-Induced Exciton Life-Time and Photocatalytic Activity of Nanocrystalline CdZnS”, Adv. Sci. Lett. 2012, 16(1), 237-243 (IF=Not Available).
- K.V. Baiju, A. Zachariah, S. Shukla, S. Biju, M.L.P. Reddy, K.G.K. Warrier, “Correlating Photoluminescence and Photocatalytic Activity of Mixed-Phase Nanocrystalline Titania”, Catal. Lett. 2009, 130(1), 130-136 (IF=2.936).
- R. Priya, K.V. Baiju, S. Shukla, S. Biju, M.L.P. Reddy, K.R. Patil, K.G.K. Warrier, “Comparing Ultraviolet and Chemical Reduction Techniques for Enhancing Photocatalytic Activity of Silver Oxide/Silver Deposited Nanocrystalline Anatase-Titania”, J. Phys. Chem. C 2009, 113, 6243-6255 (IF=4.177).
- T. Shijitha, K.V. Baiju, S. Shukla, K. Patil, K.G.K. Warrier, “Novel Electroless Process for Copper Coating of Flyash using Titania/Ultraviolet-Radiation/Metal Catalyst-System”, Appl. Surf. Sci. 2009, 255, 6696-6704 (IF=7.392).
- R. Priya, K.V. Baiju, S. Shukla, S. Biju, M.L.P. Reddy, K.R. Patil, K.G.K. Warrier, “Enhanced Solar-Radiation Induced Photocatalytic Activity of Surface-Modified Nanocrystalline Anatase-Titania”, Catal. Lett. 2009, 128, 137-143 (IF=2.936).
- A. Zachariah, K.V. Baiju, S. Shukla, K.S. Deepa, J. James, K.G.K. Warrier, “Synergistic Effect in Photocatalysis as Observed for Mixed-Phase Nanocrystalline Titania Processed via Sol-Gel-SMC”, J. Phys. Chem. C 2008, 112(30), 11345-11356 (IF=4.177).
- K.V. Baiju, S. Shukla, K.S. Sandhya, J. James, K.G.K. Warrier, “Role of Surface-Purity in Photocatalytic Activity of Nanocrystalline Anatase-Titania Processed via Polymer-Modified Sol-Gel”, J. Sol-Gel Sci. Technol. 2008, 45(2), 165-178 (IF=2.606).
- K.V. Baiju, S. Shukla, K.S. Sandhya, J. James, K.G.K. Warrier, “Photocatalytic Activity of Sol-Gel Derived Nanocrystalline Titania”, J. Phys. Chem. C 2007, 111(21), 7612-7622 (IF=4.177).
SYNTHESIS / 1-D NANOSTRUCTURES
- M. Jose, M. Kumari, R. Karunakaran, S. Shukla, “Hydrothermal Synthesis of Highly Crystalline Nanotubes / Nanoplates of Pure and Silver-Doped Anatase-Titania using Acid-Catalyst-Modified Sol-Gel Precursors”, J. Sol-Gel Sci. Technol. 2015, 73(1), 38-47 (IF=2.606).
- S. Shukla, V. Venkatachalapathy, S. Seal, “Thermal Evaporation Processing of Nano and Submicron Tin Oxide Rods”, J. Phys. Chem. B 2006, 110(23), 11210-11216 (IF=3.446).
- S. Shukla, E. Brinley, S. Seal, “Electrospinning of Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Polymer Fibers and Their Application in Synthesis of Nano and Submicron Tin Oxide Fibers”, Polymer 2005, 46(26), 12130-12145 (IF=4.432).
- M. Meyyappan, S. Shukla, S. Seal, “Novel One-Dimensional Nanostructures”, Electrochem. Soc. Interface 2005, 14(2), 41-45 (IF=1.212).
HYDROGEN SENSOR / 2-D NANOSTRUCTURES
- S. Shukla, P. Zhang, H.J. Cho, L. Ludwig, S. Seal, “Significance of Electrode-Spacing in Hydrogen Detection for Tin-Oxide-Based MEMS-Sensor”, Int. J. Hydrogen Energ. 2007, 33(1), 470-475 (IF=7.139).
- S. Shukla, P. Zhang, H.J. Cho, L. Ludwig, S. Seal, “Room temperature Hydrogen Response Kinetics of Micro-Nano Integrated Doped-Tin Oxide Sensor”, Sens. Actuators B 2007, 120(2), 573-583 (IF=9.221).
- Z. Rahman, S. Shukla, S. Seal, “In-Situ Site-Selective FIB for High Resolution TEM Sample Preparation”, Microscopy and Analysis 2006, 20(3), 9-11 (IF=Not Availabe).
- S. Shukla, L. Ludwig, H.J. Cho, C. Drake, S. Seal, “Hydrogen Discriminating Room Temperature Micro-Sensor Based on Nanocrystalline Doped-Tin Oxide”, J. Appl. Phys. 2005, 98, Art. No. 104306, pp. 1-10 (IF=2.877).
- S. Shukla, R. Agrawal, L. Ludwig, H.J. Cho, S. Seal, “Effect of Ultraviolet Radiation on Room Temperature Hydrogen Sensitivity of Nanocrystalline Sol-Gel-Doped Tin Oxide MEMS Sensor”, J. Appl. Phys. 2005, 97, Art. No. 054307, pp. 1-13 (IF=2.877).
- S. Shukla, A. Rajnikant, L. Ludwig, H.J. Cho, S. Seal, “Air-Pressure Effect on Room Temperature Hydrogen Sensing Characteristics of Tin Oxide Based Micro-Sensor”, J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 2005, 5(11), 1864-1874 (IF=1.354).
- S. Shukla, S. Seal, “Theoretical Model for Film Thickness Dependent Gas Sensitivity Variation in Nanocrystalline Tin Oxide Sensor”, Sens. Lett. 2004, 2(3/4), 260-264 (Not Available).
- S. Shukla, S. Seal, “Constitutive Equation for Gas Sensitivity of Nanocrystalline Tin Oxide Sensor”, Sens. Lett. 2004, 2(2), 125-130 (IF=Not Available).
- S. Shukla, S. Seal, “Theoretical Model for Nanocrystallite Size Dependent Gas Sensitivity Enhancement in Nanocrystalline Tin Oxide Sensor”, Sens. Lett. 2004, 2(1), 73-77 (IF=Not Available).
- S. Shukla, S. Seal, L. Ludwig, C. Parrish, “Inverse-Catalyst-Effect Observed for Nanocrystalline Doped-Tin Oxide Sensor at Lower Operating Temperatures”, Sens. Actuators B 2004, 104(2), 223-231 (IF=9.221).
- S. Shukla, S. Seal, L. Ludwig, and C. Parrish, “Nanocrystalline Indium Oxide-Doped Tin Oxide Thin Film as Low Temperature Hydrogen Sensor”, Sens. Actuators B 2004, 97(2-3), 256-265 (IF=9.221).
- S. Shukla, S. Seal, “Room Temperature Gas Sensitivity of Nanocrystalline Pure Tin Oxide”, J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 2004, 4(1/2), 141-145 (IF=1.354).
- S. Shukla, S. Seal, P. Nguyen, H. Ng, M. Meyyappan, “Transmission Electron Microscopy Sample Preparation of Nanocrystalline Tin Oxide Fibers Sensor using Focused Ion-Beam Milling”, Sens. Lett. 2003, 1(1), 75-78 (IF=Not Available).
- S. Shukla, S. Patil, S. Kuiry, S. Seal, L. Ludwig, C. Parrish, “Synthesis and Characterization of Sol-Gel Derived Nanocrystalline Tin Oxide Thin Film as a Hydrogen Gas Sensor”, Sens. Actuators B 2003, 96(1-2), 343-353 (IF=9.221)
- S. Seal, S. Shukla, “Nanocrystalline SnO Gas Sensor in View of Surface Reactions and Modifications”, J. Met. 2002, 54(9), 35-38, 60 (IF=2.597).
HYDROGEN SEPARATION MEMBRANE
- M. Elbaccouch, S. Shukla, N. Mohajeri, S. Seal, A.T. Raissi, “Microstructural Analysis of Doped-Strontium Cerate Thin Film Membranes Fabricated via Polymer Precursor Technique”, Solid State Ionics 2007, 178(1-2), 19-28 (IF=3.699).
PHASE STABILIZATION IN CERAMICS / 0-D NANOSTRUCTURES
- S. Shukla, S. Seal, “Mechanisms of Room Temperature Tetragonal Phase Stabilization in Zirconia”, Inter. Mater. Rev. 2005, 50(1), 45-64 ($700.00 Honorary Prize Winning Paper) (IF=19.559).
- V. Oleshko, J. Howe, S. Shukla, S. Seal, “High-Resolution and Analytical TEM Investigation of Metastable-Tetragonal Phase Stabilization in Nanocrystalline Undoped Zirconia”, J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 2004, 4(7), 867-875 (IF=1.093).
- S. Shukla, S. Seal, “Thermodynamic Tetragonal Phase Stability in Sol-Gel Derived Nano-Domains of Zirconia”, J. Phys. Chem. B 2004, 108(11), 3395-3399 (IF=3.446).
- S. Shukla, S. Seal, R. Vij, S. Bandyopadhyay, “Reduced Activation Energy for Grain Growth in Nanocrystalline Yttria Stabilized Zirconia”, Nano Lett. 2003, 3(3), 397-401 (IF=12.262).
- S. Shukla, S. Seal, R. Vanfleet, “Sol-Gel Synthesis and Phase Evolution Behavior of Sterically Stabilized Nanocrystalline Zirconia”, J. Sol-Gel Sci. Technol. 2003, 27, 119-136 (IF=2.606).
- S. Shukla, S. Seal, “Phase Stabilization in Nanocrystalline Zirconia”, Rev. Adv. Mater. Sci. 2003, 5(2), 117-120 (IF=3.364).
- S. Shukla, S. Seal, R. Vij, S. Bandyopadhyay, “Polymer Surfactant Incorporated Ceramic Oxide Nanoparticles”, Rev. Adv. Mater. Sci. 2003, 4(1), 1-9 (IF=3.364).
- V.P. Oleshko, J.M. Howe, S. Shukla, S. Seal, “CTEM, HRTEM and FE-AEM Investigation of the Metastable Tetragonal Phase Stabilization in Undoped, Sol-Gel Derived Nanocrystalline Zirconia”, Microsc. Microanal. 2003, S02, 410-411 (IF=4.099).
- S. Shukla, S. Seal, R. Vij, S. Bandyopadhyay, “Effect of Nanocrystallite Morphology on the Metastable Tetragonal Phase Stabilization in Zirconia”, Nano Lett. 2002, 2(9), 989-993 (IF=12.262).
- S. Shukla, S. Seal, R. Vij, S. Bandyopadhyay, “Effect of HPC and Water Concentration on the Evolution of Size, Aggregation and Crystallization of Sol-Gel Nano Zirconia”, J. Nanoparticle Res. 2002, 4(6), 553-559 (IF=2.132).
ELECTROLESS METAL COATING OF CERAMIC OXIDES / 2-D NANOSTRUCTURES
- S. Shukla, S. Seal, “Electroless Copper Coating of Zirconia utilizing Palladium Catalyst”, J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 2003, 86(2) 279-285 (IF=4.186).
- S. Shukla, S. Seal, Z. Rahman, K. Scammon, “Electroless Copper Coating of Cenospheres using Silver Nitrate Activator”, Mater. Lett. 2002, 57(1), 151-156 (IF=3.574).
- J. Akesson, S. Seal, S. Shukla, Z. Rahman, “Copper Plating Process Control by SEM”, Adv. Mater. Process. 2002, 160(2), 33-35 (IF=0.143).
- S. Shukla, S. Seal, S. Schwarz, D. Zhou, “Synthesis and Characterization of Nanocrystalline Silver Coating of Fly Ash Cenosphere Particles by Electroless Process”, J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 2001, 1(4), 417-424 (IF=1.354).
- S. Shukla, S. Seal, J. Akesson, R. Oder, R. Carter, Z. Rahman, “Study of Mechanism of Electroless Copper Coating of Fly-Ash Cenosphere Particles”, Appl. Surf. Sci. 2001, 181(1-2) 35-50 (IF=7.392).
METAL-METAL SULFIDE PARTICLES / 0-D NANOSTRUCTURES
- S. Shukla, S. Seal, S. Mishra, “Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Sulfide Nanoparticles Containing Sol-Gel Derived HPC-Silica Film for Ion-Selective Electrode Application”, J. Sol-Gel Sci. Technol. 2002, 23(2), 151-164 (IF=2.606).
- S. Shukla, S. Seal, “Cluster Size Effect Observed for Gold Nanoparticles Synthesized by Sol-Gel Technique as Studied by X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy”, Nanostruct. Mater. (Incorporated in Acta Materialia) 1999, 11(8), 1181-1193 (IF=9.209).
- S. Seal, L. Bracho, S. Shukla, J. Morgiel, “Processing and Characterization of HPC-Silica Films Containing Copper Sulfide Nanoparticles”, J. Vac. Sci. Technol. A 1999, 17(5), 2950-2956 (IF=3.234).
SUPERPLASTICITY
- S. Shukla, C. Chandrashekharayya, R.N. Singh, R. Fotedar, R. Kishore, T.K. Sinha, B. P. Kashyap, “Effect of Strain Rate and Test Temperature on Superplasticity of a Zr-2.5 wt% Nb Alloy”, J. Nucl. Mater. 1999, 273(2), 130-138 (IF=3.555).
(B) OTHER PUBLICATIONS (BOOK / ENCYCLOPEDIA CHAPTERS)
- S. Shukla, “Transforming Magnetic Photocatalyst to Magnetic Dye-Adsorbent Catalyst”, In: "Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications", Volume 3 of the Advances in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Book Series, Editors A.K. Haghi, A. Zachariah, N. Kalariakkal, S. Thomas, M. Sebastian, A. George, Y. Weimin, Apple Academic Press Inc., Ontario, Canada, 2013, Chapter 9.
- S. Shukla, “Dye-Removal Characteristics of Pure and Modified Nanocrystalline Sol-Gel Titania” In: “The Sol-Gel Process: Uniformity, Polymers and Applications”, Edited by Rachel E. Morris, Nova Science Publishers Inc., New York, U.S.A., 2011, pp. 201-248.
- S. Shukla, S. Seal, “Nanocrystalline Semiconductor Tin Oxide as Hydrogen Sensor”, In: “Encyclopedia of Sensors”, Edited by C. Grimes, E. Dickey, and M. Pishko, American Scientific Publishers, 2005.
- S. Shukla, S. Seal, “Sol-Gel Derived Nanocrystalline Semiconductor Oxide Gas Sensors”, In: “Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology”, Edited by H.S. Nalwa, American Scientific Publishers, 2004, Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 27-42.
- S. Shukla, S. Seal, “Sol-Gel Derived Oxide and Sulfide Nanoparticles”, (Book Chapter) In: “Synthesis, Functionalization and Surface Treatment of Nanoparticles”, Edited by Marie-Isabelle Baraton, American Scientific Publishers, Los Angeles, 2002, pp. 31-49.
Research Interest
- Hydrogen Technology (Sensors, Separation Membranes)
- Dye-Removal Technologies (Advanced Oxidation Process, Adsorption, Photocatalysis)
- 0, 1, and 2-Dimensional Nanostructures (Nanoparticles, Nanotubes, Nanofibers, Nanofilms)
- Magnetic Composites (Core-Shell, Nano-Nano / Micro-Nano Integrated)
- Process Development (Ion-Exchange, Hydrothermal, Sol-Gel, Thermal Evaporation, Electrospinning)
Invited Speakers in conferences
- S. Shukla, “Haber-Weiss Reaction: A Missing Link In Understanding Ultrasound Cavitation Treatment of Wastewaters Containing Organic Dyes’”, Oral Presentation In: International Conference on Water: Pollution to Purification (ICW-2023), Organized by Inter University Instrumentation Centre (IUIC), School of Environmental Sciences, Advanced Centre of Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development (ACESSD), Mahatma Gandhi (M. G.) University, Kottayam, Kerala, and Society of Environmental Chemistry and Allied Sciences (SECAS), 9-12 February 2023
- S. Shukla, “Persulfate Activation using Flyash-Fe3O4-Ag/Cu Magnetic Composite Particles for Abatement of Industrial Azo Reactive Dyes from Aqueous Solutions”, Oral Presentation (On-line) In: International Conference on Water: From Pollution to Purification (ICW-2020), 12-14 December 2020, Organized by Inter University Instrumentation Centre (IUIC); School of Environmental Sciences; Advanced Centre of Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development (ACESSD); and Society of Environmental Chemistry and Allied Sciences (SECAS) Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India; Mahatma Gandhi (MG) University, Kottayam, Kerala, 13-December-2020
- S. Shukla, “Advanced Oxidation Processes based Hybrid Dark and Solar-stimulated Pretreatment Ecofriendly Reactors for Nanofiltration of Textile Effluents”, Oral Presentation (On-line) In: CSIR Thematic Proposal Presentations to the Subject Expert Committee Members, Ecology, Environment, Earth & Ocean Sciences, and Water (E3OW), Organized by CSIR-NGRI, Hyderabad, 28-May-2020
- S. Shukla, “Dark-Catalytic and Planar Solar-Concentrator Based Reactors for Removal of Organic Pollutants from Textile Effluents”, Oral Presentation In: (i) Project Interaction Meeting, 1-June-2020 and (ii) One Day Meet with Industry Partners, 6-March-2020; under DST-TMD(OWUIS) Project Activities, CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram
- S. Shukla, “Recent Developments in Advanced Oxidation Processes for Removal of Organic Dyes from Aqueous Solutions”, International Workshop on Catalysis and Applications (IWCA-2020), Organized by International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and School of Pure and Applied Physics Under the SPARC Scheme of MHRD, Government of India, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, 29-January-2020
- S. Shukla and A. Adersh, “Dark-Catalytic and Planar Solar-Concentrator Based Reactors for Removal of Organic Pollutants from Textile Effluents”, Proposal Denfense Presentation, Expert Committee Meeting, Organized by DST-Technology Mission Divion (TMD) / Optimal Water Use in Industrial Sector (OWUIS), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, New Delhi, 23-April-2019
- S. Shukla, “Efficient Electronic and Gas Chromic H2 and CH4 Detectors for GAIL (India) Limited”, White Paper (Proposal) Defense Presentation, Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), New Delhi, 12-March-2019
- S. Shukla, “H2Ti3O7/-Fe2O3 Magnetic Nanocomposites for Organic Dye Removal from Aqueous Solutions via Adsorption and Advanced Oxidation Process”, 3rd International Conference on Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization and Application (ICN 2018), Jointly Organized by International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IIUCNN), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India; Mahatma Gandhi (M. G.) University, Kottayam, Kerala, India; Department of International Exchanges & Cooperation, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, P. R. China; Gdansk University of Technology, Department of Polymer Technology, Poland; M. G. University, Kottayam, Kerala, India; 11-13 May 2018
- S. Shukla, “Magnetic Nanocomposites for Removal of Organic Synthetic-Dyes from Aqueous Solutions and Industry Wastewaters via Dark-Catalysis”, One Day Golden Jubilee National Seminar on “Nanomaterials for Energy, Environment and Health (NEEH-2018), Organized by Department of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Calicut, Kozhikode, Kerala, 16-March-2018
- S. Shukla, “Catalytic Non-Magnetic Pd-Flyash and Magnetic Pd-Fe3O4-Flyash Composite Particles for Removal of Basic and Industrial Azo Reactive Dyes from Aqueous Solutions via Fenton-Like Reactions”, One Day International Symposium on “Frontiers of Advanced Materials and their Applications – FAMA’2018”, Organized by the Department of Chemistry, Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India, 9-January-2018
- S. Shukla, “Removal of Organic Synthetic-Dyes from Aqueous Solution using H2TiO3/-Fe2O3 Magnetic Nanocomposites via Integrated Adsorption / Advanced Oxidation Processes”, 3rd National Conference on Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOP-2017), Organized by the Department of Chemistry, Bharathidasan Institute of Technology (BIT Campus), Anna University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, in association with the Society of Environmental Chemistry and Allied Sciences (SECAS), 17-19 December-2017
- S. Shukla, “Recent Developments in Organic Dye Removal from Aqueous Solutions and Industry Wastewaters”, Inter-Disciplinary Courses in Materials Sciences, Organized by University Grant Commission-Human Resource Development Center (UGC-HRDC), Kannur University Campus, Thavakara, Kerala, 20-July-2017
- S. Shukla, ““Recent Developments in Removal of Organic Dyes from Aqueous Solutions”, Oral Presentation in Hindi Language,”, Hindi Week Celebration, CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, 19-September-2016
- S. Shukla, “Dye-Removal from Aqueous Solutions and Industry Effluents via Novel Dark-Catalysis using Nanotubes / Nanosheets / Nanoparticles-Based Adsorbents”, Nano Science Advisory Committee (NSAG) Meeting, Nano Mission, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru, India, 17-November-2014
- S. Shukla, “Development of Innovative Methods for Removal of Organic-Synthetic-Dyes from Aqueous Solutions and Industry Effluents”, Divisional Meeting, CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, India, 1-August-2014
- S. Shukla, “Nanoparticles Integrated Magnetic Composites and Industrial Application Thereof”, Patent Application Review Meeting, CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, India, 1-April-2014
- S. Shukla, “Dark-Catalysis: Novel Approach For Industrial Dye-Removal”, CSIR-NIIST, Colloquium Series, 26-November-2013
- S. Shukla, “Decomposing Dyes and Recycling Dye-Adsorbents via Dark-Catalysis”, Patent Application Review Meeting, CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, India, 3-April-2012
- S. Shukla, “Development of Magnetic Dye-Adsorbent Catalyst”, Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore, 29-September-2011
- S. Shukla, “Magnetic Dye-Adsorbent Catalyst”, Patent Application Review Meeting, CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, India, 24-July-2009
- S. Shukla, “One- and Three-Dimensional Nano-Titania as Photocatalyst”, Invited Presentation in National Seminar on “Recent Trends in Chemistry (RTC-3)”, Organized by the Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women (Autonomous), Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu, Sponsored by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi, India, 26-February-2009
- S. Shukla, “Smart Ceramic Oxides for Gas Leak Detection and Dye Removal From Industrial Waste Water”, Invited Presentation in “Smart Materials – Opportunities and Challenges”, a Short Term Course for Engineering College Teachers, Organized by Government College of Engineering (GEC), Barton Hill, Thiruvananthapuram, India, 13-January-2009
- S. Shukla, “Semiconductor Nanocrystalline Titania as Photocatalyst”, National Seminar on Special Purpose, Strategic and Futuristic Materials for High Technology Sectors, organized by Indian Institute of Metals (IIM), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Chapter, 16-17 October 2008
- S. Shukla, “High-Lights of My Research Activities”, Invited Presentation (for Winning CSIR Young Scientist Award in Engineering Sciences 2008), 1Third Research Council Meeting, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), 18-September-2008; 2National Chemical Laboratory (NCL-CSIR), Pune, 9-September-2008
- S. Shukla, “Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity of Mixed-Phase Nanocrystalline Titania as a Synergy Effect” in National Seminar entitled “Aryabhateeya 2008” organized bySwadeshi Science Movement, Kerala Chapter of Vijnana Bharati, Thiruvananthapuram, 5-6 September 2008
- S. Shukla, “Novel Membrane Materials and Methods for Separating Hydrogen”, Invited Presentation, Proposal Review Meeting, CSIR Head Quarters, New Delhi, 20-March-2008
- S. Shukla, “Photocatalytic Activity of Single and Mixed Phase Titania”, Invited Presentation, Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI), Kolkata, 13-February-2008
- S. Shukla, “Sol-Gel Derived Nanocrystalline Titania as a Photocatalyst”,
- Invited Presentation, National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune, India, May 18, 2007
- Invited Presentation, In: National Seminar on Current Trends in Materials Research, Department of Physics, Scott Christian College, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, 15-16 February 2007
- S. Shukla, “MEMS-Based Hydrogen Detector”, Invited Presentation, Liquid Propulsion System Center (LPSC), Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, India, 2006
- S. Shukla, “Room Temperature Hydrogen Detection Using Nano-Micro Integrated Sensor”, Invited Presentation, 1Vikram Sarabai Space Center (VSSC), Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, 2006; 2Regional Research Laboratory (RRL), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, 2006
- S. Shukla, “Nano-Scaled Materials”, Invited Presentation, 1National Seminar on Nanotechnology, Sponsored by University Grants Commission (UGC), Organized by Departments of Physics and Chemistry, All Saints’ College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, September 2006, 2CSIR Program on Faculty Training and Motivation, Regional Research Laboratory (RRL), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, 2006
- S. Shukla, “Relevance of Organic Polymer in Synthesizing Nano Ceramic and Semiconductor Oxides”, Invited Presentation, Annual Day Celebration, Materials Research Society of India (MRSI), Thiruvananthapuram Chapter, India, 7-July-2006
- S. Shukla, “Sol-Gel Derived Nanocrystalline Oxides: Properties and Applications”, Invited Presentation, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, Karnataka, India, 2003
- S. Seal, S. Shukla, V.P. Oleshko, J.M. Howe, “Phase Stabilization in Nanophase Zirconia”, NN 2003, Crete, Greece, August 2003
- S. Shukla, “Sol-Gel Synthesis of Sterically Stabilized Nanocrystalline Zirconia and Its Phase Evolution Behavior”, Seminar, University of Central Florida (UCF), Orlando, Florida, U.S.A., 2001
- S. Shukla, “Electroless Metals Coating of Ceramic Substrates”, Invited Presentation, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai, India, 2000
- S. Shukla, “Synthesis and Characterization of Sulfide and Metal Nanoparticles Dispersed in Hydroxypropyl Cellulose-Silica Films”, Invited Presentation, National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune, India, 2000
- S. Shukla, “Computer Simulation Study: Nanoparticles Synthesis by Microemulsion Technique”, Seminar, University of Central Florida (UCF), Orlando, Florida, U.S.A., 2000
- S. Shukla, “Grain Size Dependence of Structural and Thermal Characteristics of Nanocrystalline Gold Studied by X-Ray Diffraction”, Seminar, University of Central Florida (UCF), Orlando, Florida, U.S.A., 1999
- S. Shukla, “Dynamic Recrystallization”, Seminar, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai, India, 1996
- S. Shukla, “Diffusion Bonding of Al and Al-Alloys”, Seminar, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai, India, 1995
Reviewership in Journals
- ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces
- ACS Omega
- Applied Catalysis A
- Applied Catalysis B
- Applied Surface Science
- Australian Journal of Chemistry
- Catalysis Today
- Chemical Communication
- Chemical Engineering Journal
- Conference Proceedings (30th Annual Cocoa Beach Conference and Exposition on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, Cocoa Beach, Florida, U.S.A., 2006)
- Current Nanoscience
- Electrochimica Acta
- Environmental Science and Technology
- Environmental Technology
- Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research
- IEEE Sensor Journal
- Indian Journal of Applied Physics
- Journal of Catalysis
- Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
- Journal of Environmental Management
- Journal of Hazardous Materials
- Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
- Journal of Materials Chemistry A
- Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance
- Journal of Nanomaterials and Molecular Nanotechnology
- Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology
- Journal of Solid State Chemistry
- Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers
- Langmuir
- Materials Research Bulletin
- Materials Science and Engineering B
- RSC Advances
- Science of Advanced Materials
- Sensors and Actuators B
- Sustainable Environment Research
- Synthetic Metals
- The Journal of Physical Chemistry C
- Water Resources and Industry
Research Experience
- Research Associate (Post-Doctoral Fellow) (2002-2006)
University of Central Florida (UCF), Orlando, Florida, U.S.A - Research Assistant (1998-2002)
University of Central Florida (UCF), Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. - Graduate Student (1994-1998)
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai, India