Profile and credentials

R Priya (Ravi Priya)

Physicist, Writer, Science Communicator, Mentor, Teaching Assistant

About

I hold a PhD in Surface Physics, dual master’s degree in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, and a Bachelor’s in Physics. I currently work as a scientist on catalytic applications of organic materials.

Additionally, I supervise and train bachelor’s and master’s students during their thesis work. I also work with students one-on-one as their tutor for some of their physics lectures.

Apart from my primary work, I love physics, especially astrophysics, and keep finding ways to involve myself in the latest research. From studying courses to visiting dark sky reserves to make my own observations, I do it all!

PUBLISHED Research

  1. Bimetallic Bismuth-Based Nanoparticles from Pseudo-Tetrahedral Zintl Anions
  2. Vibrational and Structural Properties of PTCDA on Ag(110)
  3. Systematic study of Ni, Cu co-doped ZnO nanoparticles for UV photodetector application
  4. XAS Microstructure Analysis of Manganese Doped Zinc Sulphide Nanophosphor
  5. Superior NH3 sensor using Ni-doped K-OMS-2 nanofibers
  6. Understanding electron transport in graphene in the presence of scalar potential barrier using Fabry Perot analogy

Projects

Current:

Catalytic applications of organic materials – A spectroscopist’s view

Past:

  • Vibrational Spectroscopy and Electron Diffraction of organic molecular layers on metal substrates
  • Metrology case studies using high-resolution RBS
  • Synthesis and characterization of Mn-doped ZnS and Ni, Cu co-doped ZnO
  • Ion implantation of CVD-grown MoS2 thin films
  • Photoacoustic Spectroscopy of semiconductor nanoparticles
  • NH3 Sensor Using Ni Doped K-OMS-2 Nanofibers
  • Electron transport in graphene in the presence of a scalar potential barrier

Get in touch

I am always available for collaborations and talks. If you want to chat about science, don’t hesitate to reach out.