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Dr. Sandhya Shenoy is a highly accomplished Principal Research Scientist currently serving at Srinivas University, where she has been contributing significantly to the field of materials science for several years. With a robust academic and professional background, her research spans multidisciplinary areas, focusing on materials chemistry, computational chemistry, thermoelectrics, photocatalysis, supercapacitors, and the synthesis of nanomaterials and nanofluids. Her career trajectory has been marked by various prestigious fellowships, awards, and honors, underscoring her expertise and excellence in her field. Dr. Shenoy completed her Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry from National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) in 2013, after which she began her academic and research career. Her first faculty role was at National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), where she served as a Lecturer in Chemistry in 2013-2014. From there, she moved to Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), where she worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher from 2014 to 2017. This experience laid a solid foundation for her research career, particularly in the theoretical sciences related to material development and chemistry. Dr. Shenoy’s trajectory took another significant leap when she joined Srinivas University as a DST INSPIRE Faculty Fellow from 2017 to 2022. During this time, she further established herself as a leading researcher in materials science. Her achievements led to her recognition as a SERB Research Scientist from 2022 to 2024. In late 2024, she was appointed as the Principal Research Scientist at Srinivas University, a position she holds to this day, where she leads cutting-edge research in materials and nanotechnology.

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Skills

Experience

Principal Research Scientist

Srinivas University

Dec-2024 to Present
Research Scientist

Srinivas University

Oct-2017 to Dec-2024

Education

NITK Surathkal (National Institute of Technology K...

Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry

Passout Year: 2013
Mangalore University

B.Sc. in Chemistry

Passout Year: 2007

Publication

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Exploring the potential of CoAl2O4 nanoflakes in supercapacitor applications

Spinel structured nanoparticles with binary and ternary metal oxide combinations have recently been identified as a viable material for use in supercapacitors. Two mixed-valence metal cation...

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High figure-of-merit in Zn, Sb co-doped Mg2Si0.3Sn0.7 alloy through simultaneous optimization of electrical and thermal transports

Journal : Materials Today Physics

The derivatives of Mg2Si have recently attracted wide attention as promising thermoelectric materials due to earth abundant and environment friendly low-cost constituents. The main challenge...

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Synergistic effect of tri-doping with Mn, Ge, and Bi and thermoelectric enhancement of SnTe induced by grain boundary engineering and nanostructuring

In this study, we propose grain boundary engineering and nanostructuring to enhance the thermoelectric performance of SnTe through tri-doping with Mn, Ge, and Bi. The synergistic effects on ...

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Exploring the impact of modulation of electronic structure via doping in the realm of environmental applications

Journal : Nano Trends

Engineering the electronic structure of a material is quite a fascinating field of study as it not only helps in improving the performance of the material but also helps us understand why a ...

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Enhancing the thermal conductivity and stability of cuprous oxide nanofluids: Ribose-mediated single step chemical synthesis for solar energy applicat...

Journal : Nano Trends

The efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) panels can be compromised by rising temperatures, prompting extensive research into thermal management strategies aimed at maximizing power output. Recent...

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Fructose-mediated single-step synthesis of copper nanofluids with enhanced stability and thermal conductivity for advanced heat transfer applications

A precisely controlled solution-phase approach was employed to synthesize copper nanofluid through the reduction of copper sulfate by fructose in the presence of cetyltrimethylammonium bromi...

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Mg Alloying in SnTe Facilitates Valence Band Convergence and Optimizes Thermoelectric Properties

SnTe, a lead-free rock-salt analogue of PbTe, having valence band structure similar to PbTe, recently has attracted attention for thermoelectric heat to electricity generation. However, pris...

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Exceptional light harvesting in copper doped CaTiO3 nanocuboids with surface nanosteps for the photo remediation of toxic Cr(VI) ions and dyes

Addressing the rising concerns of water pollution caused by harmful inorganic and organic contaminants is very crucial and photocatalysts with exceptional light harvesting capability are a p...

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Copper doping induced band structure and morphology transformation in CaTiO3 for textile dye photodegradation applications

Semiconductor metal oxides with a wide bandgap like CaTiO3 can be exploited into an efficient visible light photocatalyst via cation doping. The type of dopant and the site of doping is know...

Design, synthesis, and characterization of stable copper nanofluid with enhanced thermal conductivity

Nanofluids, which are liquids that contain small particles with dimensions in the nanometer range, have gained significant attention in recent years due to their enhanced thermal properties ...

Projects

Jun-2022 to Jun-2024

SERB Research Scientist

4600000

Funded by Science and Engineering Research Board

Jun-2017 to Jun-2022

DST INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship Award

1.07 crore

Funded by Department of Science and Technology

Membership

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Life Member

Indian Society for ElectroAnalytical Chemistry (ISEAC)

From year 2024 to Present
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Life Member

Chirantan Rasayan Sanstha (CRS)

From year 2024 to Present
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Life Member

Society for Advancement of Electrochemical Science & Technology (SAEST)

From year 2024 to Present

Honours & Awards

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CRS Silver Medal Award
Awarded by:

Chirantan Rasayan Sanstha

Year: 2025
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SMC Bronze Medal
Awarded by:

Society for Materials Chemistry

Year: 2024
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Associate
Awarded by:

Indian Academy of Sciences

Year: 2023
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Dr. Kalpana Chawla Young Women Scientist State Award
Awarded by:

Government of Karnataka - Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology

Year: 2023
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Award for Outstanding Research Publications
Awarded by:

Government of Karnataka - Vision Group on Science and Technology

Year: 2023
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SERB Research Scientist Fellowship
Awarded by:

Science and Engineering Research Board, New Delhi

Year: 2022
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NASI-Young Scientist Platinum Jubilee Award
Awarded by:

National Academy of Sciences India, Prayagraj

Year: 2021
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DST INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship Award
Awarded by:

Department of Science and Technology, Government of India

Year: 2017
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Institute Gold Medal
Awarded by:

National Institute of Technology Karnataka

Year: 2009
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Gold Medal
Awarded by:

Mangalore University

Year: 2007

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S9-102025-0320475

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