Qualifications:
Ph.D. (Physics) from National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra
M. Tech. (Materials Science and Technology) from Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
M.Sc. (Applied Physics) from Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
B.Sc. (Physics, Mathematics, Computer science) from Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
B.Ed. from Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak

Work Experience: 2 Years

Research Interests: Nanocomposites, Thin films, Energy storage, separator, supercapacitors, gas sensors. Pressure Sensors, piezoelectric materials, polymers, Ion irradiation and Ion implantation etc.

Teaching Philosophy: My philosophy is centred around creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters student’s autonomy, creativity and critical thinking.

Courses Taught: Mathematical Physics, Classical Mechanics, Semiconductor Physics, Wave and Optics, Nanotechnology, Materials Science.

Awards & Grants:
1. Research Fellowship grant from Inter University Accelerator Centre, New Delhi from Feb., 2017 to Feb., 2020.
2. Best oral presentation award in 8th National Conference on Nano-science and Instrumentation Technology (NCNIT-2020), Department of Physics, NIT, Kurukshetra, March 13-15, 2020.

Scholarly Activities:
1. Patent: 01
Title: NANOCOMPOSITE FILM SEPARATOR FOR SUPERCAPACITORS.
Patent No: 488083,
Name of Inventors: Anurag Gaur and Mandakini Sharma.
Status: GRANTED. Date of Grant: 22/12/2023.
2. Publications: 08
1) Mandakini Sharma and Anurag Gaur (2021). Fabrication of PVDF/BaTiO3/NiO nanocomposite film as a separator for supercapacitors. Journal of Energy Storage. 38:102500. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2021.102500. (SCI, Impact Factor – 8.4)
2) Tanmay Rom, Nikhil Kumar, Mandakini Sharma, Anurag Gaur, and Avijit Kumar Paul (2020). Colossal Dielectric Responses from the Wide Band Gap 2DSemiconducting Amine Templated Hybrid Framework Materials. Inorganic Chemistry.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.inorgchem.0c01239. (SCI, Impact Factor – 5.436)
3) Mandakini Sharma, Anurag Gaur and J.K. Quamara (2020). Swift heavy ions irradiated PVDF/BaTiO3 film as a separator for supercapacitors. Solid State Ionics. 352: 115342.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssi.2020.115342. (SCI, Impact Factor – 3.699)
4) Mandakini Sharma, Anurag Gaur and J.K. Quamara (2020). Effect of 80 MeV O6+ ion irradiation on structural, morphological, dielectric and ferroelectric properties of (1- x)PVDF/(x)BaTiO3 nanocomposites. Ionics. 26:471-481. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11581-019-03163-6. (SCI, Impact Factor – 2.961)

5) Mandakini Sharma, Anurag Gaur and J.K. Quamara (2019). Effect of 40 MeV Li3+ ion irradiation on dielectric and ferroelectric properties of (1-x)PVDF/(x)BaTiO3 nanocomposites. Vacuum. 167:344- 351. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vacuum.2019.06.032. (SCI, Impact Factor – 4.11)
6) Mandakini Sharma, Anurag Gaur and J.K. Quamara (2019). Temperature-dependent dielectric response of (1-x)PVDF/(x)BaTiO3 nanocomposite films. Physica B: Condensed Matter. 563:23-29. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physb.2019.03.027. (SCI, Impact Factor – 2.988)
7) Saurbh Pareek, Mandakini Sharma, Sohan Lal, J.K. Quamara (2018). Polymeric graphitic carbon nitride–barium titanate nanocomposites with different content ratios: a comparative investigation on dielectric and optical properties. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics. 29:13043-13051. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854- 018-9426-0. (SCI, Impact Factor – 2.779)
8) Mandakini Sharma, Jitendra Kumar Quamara and Anurag Gaur (2018). Behaviour of multiphase PVDF in (1−x)PVDF/(x)BaTiO3 nanocomposite films: structural, optical, dielectric and ferroelectric properties. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics. 29:10875-10884. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-018-9163-4. (SCI, Impact Factor – 2.779).
3. Presented papers in Conferences:
1) Mandakini Sharma and Urmila Berar. Polymer Composites for Bone Reconstruction: Morphology and Nano-indentation. National Conference on Mastering in Molecules and Material (M3 -2014). Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra from 16th-17th October, 2014.
2) Mandakini Sharma and Urmila Berar. Polymer Based Bone Composites: Preparation and Tailoring of Mechanical properties. 2nd National Conference on Converging Technologies Beyond 2020 (2CTB- 2020). University Institute of Engineering and Technology, kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra from 28th-29th November, 2014.
3) Mandakini Sharma, Jitendra Kumar Quamara and Anurag Gaur. Synthesis & Dielectric
Properties of Barium Titanate/ PVDF Nanocomposites. 5th National conference on Nano science and Instrumentation Technology, NCNIT- March 05-06, 2017. Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra, Haryana.
4) Mandakini Sharma, Jitendra Kumar Quamara and Anurag Gaur. Temperature Dependent Dielectric Behavior of (1-x)PVDF/(x)BaTiO3 Nanocomposite Films. 6th National Conference on Nano-science and Instrumentation Technology (NCNIT2018), Department of Physics, NIT, Kurukshetra, March 29-30, 2018.
5) Mandakini Sharma, Anurag Gaur, J.K. Quamara. Dielectric properties of Pristine and 80 MeV O6+ Ion Irradiated PVDF/BaTiO3 nanocomposites. 106th Indian Science Congress, ISC-2019, January 03- 07, 2019. Lovely Professional University, Phagwara.
6) Mandakini Sharma, Anurag Gaur, J.K. Quamara. Effect of 40 MeV Li3+ ion irradiation on dielectric and ferroelectric properties of (1-x)PVDF/(x)BaTiO3 nanocomposites. Symposium on wide bandgap semiconductors, March 15-16, 2019. Jointly organized by Semiconductor Society (India), Society for Semiconductor Devices and NIT Kurukshetra.
7) Mandakini Sharma, Anurag Gaur, J.K. Quamara. Thermally stimulated depolarization current investigations of pristine and swift heavy ions irradiated PVDF and (0.6)PVDF/(0.4)BaTiO3 nanocomposite films. International Conference on Advances in Chemistry with Specific Reference to Catalysis, Sensors, Drug Delivery and Energy Materials, January 9-10, 2020. Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Madras, Chennai.
8) Mandakini Sharma, Anurag Gaur, J.K. Quamara. Swift Heavy Ion Irradiated PVDF/BaTiO3 nanocomposites. 8th National Conference on Nano-science and Instrumentation Technology (NCNIT-2020), Department of Physics, NIT, Kurukshetra, March 13-15, 2020.
4. Short-Term Courses/ workshops/FDP:
1) Attended one-week short term course on “Emerging materials: Synthesis and Characterization” from 6th-11th June, 2016 organized by Dept. of Physics, NIT Kurukshetra.
2) Attended “Workshop on Remote Sensing” organized by Dept. of Physics, NIT Kurukshetra on February 17-18, 2017.
3) Attended one week “School on Characterizations of Materials” organized by IUAC, New Delhi from September 4-9, 2017.
4) Attended one-week short term course on “Materials and Processes for Advanced Engineering Applications (MPAEA-2017)” organized by School of Materials Science & Technology, NIT Kurukshetra from December 11-16, 2017.

5) Attended one-week short term course on “Nanomaterials for Advanced Application (NAA- 2018)” organized by School of Materials Science & Technology, NIT Kurukshetra from March 09-13, 2018.
6) Participated in the “One day workshop on IPR Awareness” sponsored by Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of Haryana on March 16, 2018 at NIT Kurukshetra.

Specialization: Nanocomposites, Thin films, Energy storage, separator, supercapacitors, gas sensors. Pressure Sensors, piezoelectric materials, polymers, Ion irradiation and Ion implantation etc.

Profile Summary: Assistant Professor (Physics), School of Basic and Applied Sciences.

Remarks/Comments about Sanskaram University:
The Sanskaram University’s focus on holistic education has enable me to incorporate real-world examples and applications into my teaching. As a faculty member, I appreciate the university’s emphasis on faculty-student interaction and mentorship. This approach allowed me to build strong relationships with my students, providing guidance and support beyond the classrooms.