Department of Physics, University of Lucknow | India
Neetu Yadav is a passionate and dedicated researcher specializing in Material Science, with a keen interest in humidity and gas sensors. Born on April 18, 1996, in India, she currently resides in Pantnagar, Uttarakhand. Her academic journey, combined with a growing list of publications, reflects her commitment to advancing sensor technology through nanomaterials and transition metal oxides. With excellent research, communication, and analytical skills, Neetu brings a multidisciplinary approach to scientific inquiry, bridging physics, chemistry, and materials engineering.
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Strengths for the AwardsāØ
Ms. Neetu Yadav exemplifies the profile of an emerging researcher in the domain of material science and sensor technology. Her ongoing Ph.D. research at the University of Lucknow focuses on transition metal oxides for gas and humidity sensing applications, a field of significant relevance to environmental monitoring and industrial safety. Despite being at an early stage of her career, she has already co-authored 10+ peer-reviewed publications in reputable journals such as Applied Surface Science, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, and Physica E, with multiple articles indexed in Scopus and cited internationally.
Her collaborative projects and contributions to interdisciplinary studies involving nanostructures, thin films, irradiation effects, and sensor fabrication underscore her technical competence. She has also co-authored book chapters published by Springer and other academic platforms, indicating her global academic reach. Moreover, her participation in national and international conferences, workshops, and symposiums, as well as involvement in outreach activities like essay competitions and inter-university sports, highlights her holistic development.
š Education
Neetu Yadav is presently pursuing her Ph.D. in Material Science from the Department of Physics, University of Lucknow, focusing on the synthesis and characterization of transition metal oxides for sensor applications. She completed her Masterās in Physics (2019) from the same university with a second division. Prior to that, she earned her B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (2017) from Kumaun University, securing a first division. She also completed her Intermediate and High School from Rajeev Gandhi Navodaya Vidhyalaya, both with top ranks.
š§Ŗ Experience
Neetu has developed hands-on experience through intensive lab work, workshops, and conferences. Her current research explores optical and structural properties of advanced materials, focusing on their applications in gas and humidity sensing. She has actively participated in experimental setups involving thin-film deposition, surface modification via ion irradiation, and nanomaterial synthesis ā enriching her technical proficiency and collaborative skills.
Her research interests center around the synthesis and structural characterization of transition metal oxides, sensor device fabrication, thin films, and ion beam irradiation effects. She aims to enhance sensor performance for environmental monitoring by manipulating nano-scale properties of oxides like MoOā, WOā, SnOā, and CuO. Her interdisciplinary curiosity also extends into nanotechnology’s societal and ethical dimensions. š
š Awards & Recognition
Neetu received an Honorable Mention in the All India Essay Writing Event (2016), organized by Shri Ram Chandra Mission & the UN Information Centre. She has also earned accolades in district-level and inter-parliamentary volleyball tournaments. Her involvement in academic events and diverse interests from chess to painting reflect a well-rounded personality.
š Publications
Below are selected publications showcasing Neetu Yadavās contributions to materials science and sensor technology:
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Gamma irradiation induced surface modification of VāOā
thin films, Applied Surface Science, 2025 ā cited by researchers for its relevance to sensor enhancement mechanisms.
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Analysis of nanostructured BiāOā-doped MoOā, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2024 ā contributed to optical and humidity sensor evaluation.
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Room temperature LPG sensing of Ag-doped CuO:SnOā, Physica E, 2024 ā investigated gas sensing efficiency.
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Effects of 100 MeV Niā·āŗ ion irradiation on MoOā thin films, Nuclear Instruments and Methods B, Oct 2024.
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Enhanced hydrogen gas sensing with Ag-doped WOā, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2023.
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SnOā@ZnO based chemiresistor for Ammonia sensing, Materials Chemistry and Physics, Dec 2023.
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Yttrium-Cerium oxide sensor for Hā detection, Engineering Proceedings, 2023.
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NiO and SnOā nanoparticles for humidity sensing, Interactions, 2022.
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XRD studies of sol-gel derived SnOā, Int. Conf. on Materials Processing & Applications, 2023.
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120MeV Niā·āŗ irradiation effects on WOā, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2025.
š Book Chapters:
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Influence of Temperature on Humidity Sensor (2023), in IIP Series Vol. 3.
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Nanotechnology: Social Acceptance & Privacy (2024), Springer.
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Role of Nanotechnology in Sensor Fabrication (2023), IIP Series Vol. 3.
š§ Conclusion
Neetu Yadav stands out as a promising researcher whose work embodies academic rigor, technical innovation, and societal relevance. Her deep focus on material-based sensors and her contributions through high-impact publications and active participation in global scientific discussions make her an outstanding candidate for the “Best Researcher Award” in Forensic Scientist Awards. š Her fusion of scientific creativity, hands-on experimentation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration demonstrates not only academic excellence but a steadfast commitment to real-world impact.
