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Name Dr. Aman Bhardwaj
Designation Assistant Professor in Chemistry
Qualification M. Sc., Ph. D., Post Doc.
Email chemaman24@gmail.com
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Specialization  Thermoelectrics, Fuel cell, Li-ion Batteries, Functional Crystallography, Electronic Materials

Teaching

Research experience after PhD :- 4.5 years
Post Graduation : 1 year
Graduation : 3.5 years

Research

Research Projects :

S. No. Project Title Funding Agency
1. Synthesis and characterization of bulk nanostructured half-Heusler (HH) based nanocomposite Thermoelectric materials for Waste Heat Recovery DST-SERB
2. Investigation of Mid-Temperature Semiconducting Full Heusler Alloys Based Thermoelectric Compounds NUST, Russia
3. Investigation of thermoelectricity and superconductivity in doped and intercalated nanostructured metal chalcogenides for energy applications UGC
4. Optimization of Heusler based Nano-composite Materials for Thermoelectric Energy Conversion DST-RFBR

Research Projects :

1. A. Bhardwaj, D. K. Misra, “Improving the thermoelectric performance of TiNiSn half-Heusler via incorporating submicron lamellae eutectic phase of Ti70.5Fe29.5: a new strategy for enhancing the power factor and reducing the thermal conductivity” Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2, 20980-20989, 2015. (Impact factor = 14.73)
2. A. Bhardwaj, N. S. Chauhan, D. K. Misra “Significantly enhanced thermoelectric figure of merit of p-type Mg3Sb2-based Zintl phase compounds via nanostructuring and employing high energy mechanical milling coupled with spark plasma sintering” Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 3, 10777-10786, 2015. (Impact factor = 14.73)
3. A. Bhardwaj, D. K. Misra, J. J. Pulikkotil, S. Auluck, A. Dhar, and R. C. Budhani “Implications of nanostructuring on the thermoelectric properties in half-Heusler alloys” Applied Physics Letter,101, 133103, 2012. (Impact factor = 3.97)
4. A. Bhardwaj, D. K. Misra, J. J. Pulikkotil, A. K. Shukla, A. Rajput, A. K. Srivastava, Govind, S. Auluck, A. Dhar and R. C. Budhani“Mg3Sb2-based Zintl Compound: a non-toxic, inexpensive and abundant thermoelectric material for power generation” RSC Advances, 3, 8504-8516, 2013.
5. D. K. Misra, A. Bhardwaj, S. Singh “Enhanced thermoelectric performance of a new half-Heusler derivative Zr9Ni7Sn8 bulk nanocomposite: enhanced electrical conductivity and low thermal conductivity” Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2, 11913-11921, 2014.
6. A. Bhardwaj, D. K. Misra “Enhancing thermoelectric properties of a p-type Mg3Sb2-based Zintl phase compound by Pb substitution in the anionic framework” RSC Advances, 4, 34552-34560, 2014.
7. A. Bhardwaj, A. K. Shukla, S. R. Dhakate, D. K. Misra “Graphene boosts thermoelectric performance of a Zintl phase compound” RSC Advances,5, 11058-11070, 2015.
8. A. Bhardwaj, N. S. Chauhan,B. Sancheti, T. D. Senguttuvan, D. K. Misra"Panoscopically optimized thermoelectric performance of half-Heusler/full-Heusler based in-situ bulk composite Zr0.7Hf0.3Ni1+xSn: Energy and Time efficient way". Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys.,17, 30090-30101, 2015.
9. K. S. Jat, P. Neha, A. Bhardwaj and S. Patnaik, Superconductivity by Nb intercalation in the layered Topological insulator Bi2Se3, AIP Conference Proceedings, 2115 (1), 030510, 2019.
10. K. S. Jat, A. D. Sagar, A. Bhardwaj, S. Patnaik, Superconducting properties of misfit layered ferecrystals (SnSe)1.16(NbSe2), AIP Conference Proceedings, 2265, 030582 (2020).
11. D. K. Misra, A. Rajput, A. Bhardwaj, N. S. Chauhan, S. Singh “Enhanced power factor and reduced thermal conductivity of a half-Heusler derivative Ti9Ni7Sn8: A bulk nanocomposite thermoelectric material” Applied Physics Letters, 106, 103901, 2015.
12. A. Bhardwaj, N. S. Chauhan,V. Singh, J. J. Pulikkotil, T. D. Senguttuvan, D. K. Misra "Tuning the carrier concentration using Zintl chemistry in Mg3Sb2 and, its implications on thermoelectric figure-of-merit" Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics, 18, 6191-6200, 2016.
13. N. S. Chauhan, A. Bhardwaj, T. D. Senguttuvan, R. P. Pant, R.C. Mallik and D. K. Misra "A synergistic combination of atomic scale structural engineering and panoscopic approach in p-type ZrCoSb-based half-Heusler thermoelectric materials for achieving high ZT" Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 4, 5766-5778, 2016.
14. P. Neha, A. Bhardwaj, V. Sahu, S. Patnaik “Facile synthesis of potassium intercalated p-terphenyl and signatures of a possible high Tc phase” Physica C: Superconductivity and its applications, 554, 1-7, 2018.
15. S. Chaudhary, A. D. Sagar, A. Bhardwaj, S. Patnaik, Synthesis and Magnetodielectric Properties of Arc Melted Fe4Nb2O9, AIP Conference Proceedings, 2265, 030583 (2020).
16. P. Kumar, V. Nagpal, A. Bhardwaj, Sudesh and S. Patnaik, Magnetotransport study in type-II Weyl semimetal TaIrTe4, AIP Conference Proceedings, 2265, 030424 (2020).
17. B. Govind, A. Kumar, S. Bano, A. Bhardwaj, and D. K. Misra, Structural and Magnetic Properties of Ni1+xMnSb Bulk Heusler composite Materials, ACS Omega, 5, 21, 11895-11900, 2020.
18. A. D. Sagar, K. S. Jat, S. Chaudhary, A. Bhardwaj, V. V. Khovalyo, S. Patnaik, Magnetic and Transport Properties of off-Stoichiometry Fe2-xTiSn (x=0.0,0.02,0.04) Based Heusler Alloys, AIP Conference Proceedings, 2265, 030680 (2020).
19. A. Bhardwaj, K. Singh Jat, S. Patnaik, Yu. N. Parkhomenkob, Y. Nishino, and V. V. Khovaylo, Current Research and Future Prospective of Iron-Based Heusler Alloys as Thermoelectric Materials, Nanotechnologies in Russia, 14, 7–8, 2019
20. A. Kumar, N. Sharma, A. Bhardwaj, B. Govind, S. Bano, and D. K. Misra, Thermoelectric and mechanical properties of ZrNi1+xSn Heusler composite alloy, AIP Conference Proceedings, 2220, 040014, 2020.
21. B. Govind, A. Bhardwaj, A. Rajput, A. Kumar, S. Bano, and D. K. Misra, Effect of ball milling on magnetic properties of a Heusler derivative Co9Ni7Sn8 materials, AIP Conference Proceedings, 2220, 110024, 2020.
22. A. Kumar, K. M. Chaturvedi, A. Bhardwaj*, B. Govind, S. Bano, D. K. Misra, Implication of nanostructuring of bulk nanocomposite Ti9Ni7Sn8 on the optimization of high thermoelectric performance, Materials for Renewable and Sustainable Energy, 9, 12, 2020.
23. A. Kumar, S. Bano, B. Govind, A. Bhardwaj*, K. Bhatt, D. K. Misra, A Review on Fundamentals, Design and Optimization to High ZT of Thermoelectric Materials for Application to Thermoelectric Technology, Journal of Electronic Materials, 50, 6037, 2021.
24. A. Kumar, S. Bano, B. Govind, A. Bhardwaj*, V. N. Singh, Enhanced thermoelectric performance of n-type Zr0.66Hf0.34Ni1+xSn Heuslernanocomposites, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 900, 163454, 2022.
25. S. Bano, D. K. Misra, P. Bharti, A. Kumar, B. Govind, A. Bhardwaj*, Enhanced Thermoelectric Performance at Elevated Temperature via Suppression of Intrinsic Excitation in p-type Bi0.5-xSnxSb1.5Te3 Thermoelectric Material, Journal of Materials Sciences: Materials in Electronics, 33, 6018–6030, 2022.
26. B. Govind, A. Kumar, S. Bano, A. Bhardwaj and V. P. S. Awana, Substitution of excess Mn at Ni and Sn site in full-Heusler Mn2.4Ni0.8Sn0.8 alloy, Applied Physics A, 128, 542, 2022.
27. S. Bano, A. Kumar, B. Govind, A. Bhardwaj, A. Kapoor, A. Ashok, T. Vijayaraghavan, P. Kushwaha, S. P. Singh, Enhanced Thermoelectric Performance of NixBi0.5Sb1.5Te3 via In-situ Formation of NiTe2 channels, ACS Appl. Energy Mater. 2022, 5, 11, 14127–14135

Book chapter :

1. C. Gupta, A. Bhardwaj*, Chapter entitle “Summary and Future perspectives of nanomaterials and technologies: Special emphasis on energy and environment” in a book entitle Nanomaterials for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Remediation, Materials Today Elsevier, 2020, 978-0-12-819355-6.
2. C. Gupta, A. Bhardwaj*, Rama Kant, S. Patnaik, Chapter entitle “Carbon nitrides as catalyst support in fuel cells: current scenario & future recommendation” in a book entitle Nanostructured carbon nitrides for sustainable energy and environment applications, Materials Today Elsevier, 2022, 978-0-12-823961-2

Seminars / Conferences / Symposium / Workshop :

1. A. Bhardwaj, D. K. Misra, J. J. Pullikotil, A. Dhar and R. C. Bhuhani“Investigation of Mg3Sb2-xBix (With X=0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.25 and 0.4) alloys as a Potential Thermoelectric Materials” First Conference on Advances in Futuristic Solar Energy Technologies –TAPSUN 2012, CSIR- National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi, India, December 4 & 5, 2012. First Prize in Poster presentation.
2. A. Bhardwaj, J. J. Pulikkotil and D. K. Misra "High Temperature Thermoelectric performance of an eco-friendly and cost effective Solid-Solution Zintl phase Mg3-xZnxSb2" E-MRS Spring Meeting, Lille Grand Palais, Lille, France, May 11-15, 2015.
3. A. Bhardwaj, D. K. Misra and S. Patnaik, “Current Research and Future Prospective of an Eco-Friendly and Low Cost p-type Mg3Sb2 - based Zintl phase thermoelectric materials” Oral Presentation in International Conference on Advanced Materials for Energy Science and Technology, February 26th–28th, 2019 organized by North Eastern Hill University Shillong, Meghalaya, India. Young Researcher Award
3. A. Bhardwaj, D. K. Misra, A. K. Shukla, J. J. Pullikotil, A. Dhar and R. C. Budhani “Thermoelectric properties of new Zintl compound-Mg2PbSb2” National Science Day in CSIR- National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi, India, Feb. 28, 2013
4. A. Bhardwaj, D. K. Misra, A. Dhar and R. C. Budhani “Enhanced thermoelectric figure of merit (ZT) in a new half Heusler derivative Zr9Ni7Sn8nanocomposite” 2nd Conference on Advances in Futuristic Solar Energy Technologies –TAPSUN 2013, CSIR-CLRI & CSIR-CEERI, Chennai, India, September 13 & 14, 2013.
5. A. Bhardwaj, S. R. Dhakate and D. K. Misra " Enhanced thermoelectric properties of Mg3Sb2/Graphenenanosheets based in-situ Nanocomposite" in “International Workshop on Nano materials with particular reference to energy security, Department of Physics, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, India, 8-12 March 2014.
6. A. Bhardwaj, A. K. Shukla, S. R. Dhakate and D. K. Misra, “Graphene boosts thermoelectric performance of a Zintl phase compound” 2nd INDO-US Workshop on Thermoelectrics, CSIR-NPL, New Delhi, India, Dec. 15-17, 2014.
7. A. Bhardwaj, N. S. Chauhan, S. Goel, S. R. Dhakate, T. D. Senguttuvan and D. K. Misra "GrapheneNanosheets (GNS): An Emerging Substitute for Nanocomposite Thermoelectric Materials" National Conference on Carbon Materials (NCCM- 2015), Indian International Center, New Delhi, India, 26-28 November, 2015.
8. A. Bhardwaj, N. S. Chauhan, S. Goel, S. R. Dhakate, T. D. Senguttuvan and D. K. Misra "Enhancement of thermoelectric properties of layered inorganic compounds through the use of carbon based nano-conductor" National Conference on Carbon Materials for Energy applications, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi, India, 15-16 October, 2015.
9. Chanchal Gupta, A. Bhardwaj* and Raj Kumar, A Review on Solar Thermoelectric Generators (STEGs): One of the Key Solutions to World Energy Demand, Invited Lecture in International Conference on Sustainable Development through Research in Engineering and Management,YMCA University of Science and Technology, Faridabad, India, 26-28 December, 2016
10. A. Bhardwaj and Chanchal Gupta, Carbon Supported Electrocatalyst for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells: A Review, International Conference on Sustainable Development through Research in Engineering and Management,YMCA University of Science and Technology, Faridabad, India, 26-28 December, 2016
11. A. Bhardwaj*, S. Patnaik, “Effect of Nanostructuring on the enhancement of thermoelectric figure of-merit in half-Heusler phase for energy harvesting” Oral Presentation in National Conference on Nano Structured Materials and Device Technologies (NCNSMDT-2018) 21-22 December 2018 Organized by Aggarwal College, Ballabgarh, India Best Oral Presentation Award
12. Paper presentation in 64rd Solid State Physics Symposium (SSPS), organized by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) held at Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur, Rajasthan at 18-22 Dec, 2019
13. A. Bhardwaj, D. K. Misra and S. Patnaik, Recent advancement in non-toxic and cost effective highly efficient p-type Mg3Sb2 - based Zintl phase TE materials, Poster presentation at Indian Analytical Congress 2019 – An International Analytical on Conference, Amity University, Noida, 12-14, December, 2019Best Poster Presentation Award
14. A. Bhardwaj, Cost-Effective and Non-toxic Heusler phase-based Bulk Nanostructured Thermoelectric materials for Energy Harvesting Applications, “2nd National Conference on Emerging Trends and Future Challenges in Chemical Sciences-2020 (ETFC-2020) at Kirori Mal College, DU, 10-11, January 2020 Young Scientist Award
15. Paper presentation and participation in 63rd Solid State Physics Symposium (SSPS), organized by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) held at Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar-Haryana at 18-22 December, 2018
16. Attending the workshop by Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) on"Fundamental and Practical Aspects of Heusler Alloys" at IIT Delhi during 4-9 sept. 2017.
17. Attending the workshop by Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) On "Multifunctional Complex Oxide Thin Film Hetero Structures by Designs" at JNU Delhi during 2-30 march, 2018
18. ACS webinar on Scholarly communication Expert advice for Early Career Researcher organized by ACS Publications on 27 May 2020.
19. Certificate of completion the course coronavirus Disease (COVID 19) offered by Area9 Lyceum on 28, April, 2020.
20. National Chemical Webinar Series conducted by ShyamLal College, University of Delhi held on 26-28 May 2020.
21. National Webinar Series on Experimental & Computational Tools for Materials Research (ECTMR 2020), June 01 – 08, 2020 conducted by Central University of Rajasthan.
22. E-International Symposium on Synthesis and Characterization of Smart Materials and Their Potential Applications (ISSCSMPA-2020) 14 -17 June, 2020 organized by USBAS, GGSIPU, New Delhi-, India.
23. Indraprastha Webinar Series on Role of Science, Technology and Innovation in the Current Scenario Organized by University School of Basic & Applied Sciences GGSIPU, New Delhi, India, 26th – 29th May 2020.
24. Webinar on Material Science, Technology and Society (MSTS 2020) organized by SPS, JNU, Delhi, 8-9 May 2020.
25. National Webinar on “Smart Materials for Future Applications” during 16th & 17th June, 2020 organized by Department of Physics, TeerthankerMahaveer University Moradabad, India.
26. Webinar Series on “Advances in Materials Science and Technology (WSAMST-2020)” held during 22-26 June 2020 by School of Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun.
27. International virtual conference on Modern Instrumental and Characterization Techniques in Applied Sciences-2020 (MICTAS-2020) organized by H.N.B. Govt. P. G. College, Dehradun on July 5-6, 2020.
28. One week Online Short Term Course on Research and Development in Composite Materials (RDCM2020) organized by J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad, from July 27-31, 2020.
29. International Online Faculty Development programme on “Emerging Trends in Nano Technology (ETNT-2021) organized by the Department of Basic Science, Vishnu Institute of Technology, AP in association with Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Gujarat from 9th- 13th November, 2021.
30. Member, organizing Committee for forthcoming EWASH 22 being organised by Hindu College and Save The Environment on 12& 13 Jan, 2023
31. Course Co-ordinator, Value Added Course on Insights on Hyrogels through Molecular Spectroscopy organized by Department of Chemistry, Hindu Colllege in collaboration with IIT Delhi
32. Course Co-ordinator, Capsule Course on Green Perspectives of spent/waste Lithium Ion Batteries organized by Department of Chemistry, Hindu College in collaboration with IIT Delhi
33. Contributed in organizing Inviting young minds: an outreach initiative for school students under the aegis of DBT star college scheme organised jointly by Dept. Of Chemistry, Botany, Physics and Zoology held from 4-7 july ,2022
34. Course Co-ordinator, Value Added Course on Introduction to Density Functional Theory (DFT) jointly organized by Department of Chemistry and Physics, Hindu College in collaboration with IIT Delhi
35. Member Organizing committee for workshop on "The online hand-on learning for basic tools & applications on Drug Designing" in collaboration with AVASTAMBH, Kanpur on 22 & 23 July 2022.
36. Member Organizing committee for Going Global Workshop on Green Chemistry Education Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow sponsored by British Council and organized by University of York, Hindu College, Green Chemistry Network Centre and University of Ladakh from 27th-29th May, 2022
37. Contributed in organizing upskill the expertise: A workshop onto enhance the knowledge of lab staff under the aegis of DBT star college scheme and Dept .of Chemistry held on 13 & 14 July 2022

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Other Information

Teacher’s e-Kit

Following practicals are developed for Teacher’s e-Kit (e-content in Four Quadrants Format) in Chemistry at GAD-TLC of MHRD under the PMMMNMTT scheme. These Teacher’s e-Kits are National level Open Educational Resources (OERs) for Chemistry Theory/Practical Teaching so that teachers can adopt Blended Learning in their teaching-learning process.

1. Determination of Heat Capacity
2. Enthalpy of hydration
3. Enthalpy of Ionization
4. Enthalpy of Neutralization
5. Integral Enthalpy of Solution
6. Surface Tension
7. Critical Micelle Concentration

Professional Recognitions:

  • Visiting Professorship/Scientist at National University of Science and Technology NUST, MISIS, Moscow, Russia. (Won K3 project competition)
  • Fellow of Renewable Energy Society of India (RESI)
  • G C Jain Lecture Nominee for the Best Thesisin Materials Science in year 2016-2017 by Material Research Society of India (MRSI).
  • Expert Lecture in Aggarwal College Ballabgarh, India, 16, January, 2017
  • Organizing Team member in Indo-Us workshop on thermoelectrics held on December 2014 at CSIR- National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi.
  • Organizing Team member in National Conference on New Horizons in Technology, March 9-10, 2017 at YMCA University of Science and Technology, Faridabad.
  • Organizing Team member in Conference on Advances in Mathematics & Computing (AMC) May 1-2, 2017 at YMCA UST, Faridabad, Haryana.
  • Chaired a Session on Materials for Energy Conversion under Role of Science in Sustainable Development in International Conference on Sustainable Development, YMCA University of Science and Technology, Faridabad, India, 26-28 December,2016.
  • Organizing Team member in ACS Symposium Series on Green Chemistry & Sustainable Development, 24-25 November 2021, organized by ACS International Student Chapter, Green Chemistry Network Centre, Hindu College, University of Delhi.
  • Organizing Team member in RSC Symposium on Frontiers in Green Chemistry & Sustainable Development: Special Emphasis on Food, Water & Energy, 25 November 2021, organized by Royal Society of Chemistry, London, North India Section, GCNC, Hindu College, University of Delhi.
  • Organizing Team member in National Seminar on Women Empowerment through Science and Technology: Power to Transform the World, 25th September 2021, organized by Royal Society of Chemistry, London, North India Section, GCNC and Hindu College, University of Delhi.
  • Organizing Team member in International Conference on Environment, Water, Agriculture, Sustainability and Health (Ewash-2021): United Together in the battle against Pandemic 21 - 22 January, 2022, organized by Save The Environment (STE) and Hindu College, University of Delhi.
  • Competition Coordinator in National Level Debate & Quiz Competition and workshops on Energy Conservation on Dec 14, 2021 organized by Renewable Energy Society of India (RESI).
  • Committee member for quiz competition Coordinator in AkshayUrjaDiwas  on Aug 20, 2021 organized by Renewable Energy Society of India (RESI)

Awards:

  • Leading Scientist Award at National University of Science and Technology NUST, MISIS, Moscow, Russia.
  • Merit Certificate in SERB-NPDF byScience and Engineering Research Board and American Chemical Society Publications.
  • Young Scientist Award in “2nd National Conference on Emerging Trends and Future Challenges in Chemical Sciences-2020 (ETFC-2020) at Kirori Mal College, DU, January 2020.
  • Young Researcher Award in International Conference on Advanced Materials for Energy Science, February, 2019 organized by North Eastern Hill University Shillong, Meghalaya, India.
  • Best Poster Presentation Award in Indian Analytical Congress (IAC)– An International Analytical on Conference and Exhibition, December, 2019 at Amity University, Noida, India
  • Best Oral Presentation award in National Conference on Nano Structured Materials and Device Technologies, December 2018 Organized by Aggarwal College, Ballabgarh, India
  • First Prize in Poster presentation award in Ist Conference on Advances in Futuristic Solar Energy Technologies–1st TAPSUN 2012, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, India, December 2012.
  • Gold medallist award and certificate of merit for obtaining First position in B. Sci. course at University of Delhi, New Delhi in 2009.
  • N. S. Khare award for obtaining highest marks in Chemistry at Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, New Delhi in2009.
  • N. Subramaniyam award for obtaining highest marks in Physics at Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, New Delhi in2009.
  • Certificate of Merit in Science Olympiads in Class Xth.
  • Certificate of Merit in Science Fair in1998.

Fellowships/Scholarship:

  • Dr. D. S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship by UGC in May, 2019 (Higher Fellowship)
  • SERB-National Postdoctoral Fellowship by Department of Science and Technology in April2017.
  • CSIR-UGC-JRF & NET qualified in June-2011 having Rank89.
  • Graduate Aptitude test in Engineering (GATE) 2011Qualified
  • International Travel Grant by Department of Science & Technology (DST), to attain the European-Materials Research Society (E-MRS) Spring Meeting and Conference - May 2015 Lille, France.
  • International Travel Grant by Department of Science & Technology (DST), to attain the International Conference of Thermoelectric (ICT) - July 2014, Nashville,USA.
  • International Travel Grant by Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) to attain the Material Research Society (MRS)- December 2014, Boston, USA.

Fellow/Membership of Prestigious Scientific Society:

  • Fellow of Renewable Energy Society of India (RESI)
  • Life Member of Materials Research Society of India (MRSI)
  • Life Member of Indian Carbon Society (ICS)
  • Life Member of Vijnanabharati (VIBHA)
  • Life Member of Electron Microscope Society of India (EMSI)
  • Life Member of Indian Society of Analytical Scientists(ISAS)
  • Life Member of Powder Metallurgy Association of India (PMAI)