Sahil Kumar
Assistant Professor
PhD (Shoolini University)
Sahil Kumar is an Assistant Professor at the School of Physics and Materials Science, Shoolini University. He holds a PhD in Physics from Shoolini University, with his doctoral research focused on the ‘Synthesis of rare-earth doped Bismuth Ferrite Nanofibers for potential application in perovskite solar cells’.
Asst Prof Kumar's research expertise includes nanomaterial synthesis using electrospinning, hydrothermal, and solid-state methods, along with materials characterisation using XRD, FTIR, UV-Vis, and SEM. He is proficient in data analysis tools such as Origin, FullProf Suite, ImageJ, and HighScore Plus. His work primarily explores the interface engineering and photovoltaic enhancement of perovskite-based solar cells using advanced nanomaterials like reduced graphene oxide (rGO).
He has published extensively in SCIE and Scopus-indexed journals, contributed to multiple high-impact book chapters (including ACS publications), and filed over 10 patents, with one already granted. In addition to research, he has teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in digital electronics and instrumentation. He has also actively participated in national and international workshops, conferences, and hands-on training programs, showcasing his strong commitment to scientific dissemination and academic collaboration.
Publications
- Quaternary Transition Metal Chalcogenides (M1-xNxX2(1-y)Y2y) for Hydrogen Evolution: A Review on Atomic Structure, 3D Engineering, and Electrocatalytic Performance – Progress in Solid State Chemistry, IF: 9.1
- Interface engineering of composite systems: Focusing on the compatibility of reduced graphene oxide and Bi0.8La0.1Ba0.1Fe0.9Ti0.1O3 hybrid systems – Materials Today Sustainability, IF: 7.1
- Direct styrene hydrogenation on a metal-free boron–nitrogen doped carbon catalyst – Materials Chemistry Frontiers, IF: 6.6
- The role of Vitex negundo leaf extract in enhancing antioxidant properties of Ag-doped ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles for industrial water purification – Journal of Water Process Engineering, IF: 6.3
- Sustainable Energy Approaches using Perovskite Materials: A Comprehensive Review of Energy Applications – Emergent Materials, IF: 4.8
- Enhancement in the dielectric and ferroelectric behaviour by interface between the electrode and grain bulk boundaries of Ca, Zr-doped Barium Titanate – Inorganic Chemistry Communications, IF: 4.4
- Effect of Cl substitution on the microstructure, dielectric and optical properties of CaCu3Ti4O12 ceramics – Results in Physics, IF: 4.4
- Enhanced dielectric and ferroelectric response of rGO incorporated K0.5Na0.5NbO3 hybrid system – Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, IF: 4.3
- Environmentally sustainable techniques for rGO synthesis: focus on Spun Calcination and Clean Technology advances – Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, IF: 3.9
- Surface Modification of Carbon Nanofiber with C20H38O11 Polymer by Spun Calcination Method – Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, IF: 3.9
- Progress in Perovskite Oxide Electrocatalysts for Efficient Hydrogen and Oxygen Evolution Reactions – Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, IF: 3.9
- Biomedical potential of hydrothermally synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles for antifungal evaluation and cytotoxicity analysis – Applied Organometallic Chemistry, IF: 3.7
- Efficacy of polymeric nano-fibrous membranes for proficient wastewater treatment – Polymer Bulletin, IF: 3.1
- Fabrication of piezoelectric nano-generator based on P (VDF-HFP) electro-spun nanofiber mat-impregnated lead-free BCZT nanofillers – Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, IF: 2.8
- Structural and ferroelectric growth of Ba0.85 Mg0.15 TiO3Ga2 O3 ceramic through hydrothermal method – Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, IF: 2.8
- Recent advances in perovskite materials: exploring multifaceted properties for energy harvesting applications – IONICS, IF: 2.8
- Synthesis and analysis of Ag Doped ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles growth Using Urtica dioica natural extract – Journal of Cluster Science, IF: 2.8
- Optical coalition in the electrical and magnetic induction of Dy and Tb-doped BFO-based multiferroic – Applied Physics A, IF: 2.6
- Synthesis of α-Fe2O3/ethyl cellulose-based nanocomposites to extend the shelf-life of Capsicum annuum L. var. grossum – Materials Today: Proceedings, IF: 2.5
- A very low temperature growth of BaTiO3 nanoparticles by sol-hydrothermal method – physica status solidi (a), IF: 1.8
- Synergistic effect of self-poled fibre based flexible lead-free KNN/P (VDF-HFP) nanofiber mat for scavenging piezoelectric energy – Ferroelectrics Letters Section, IF: 1.3
- Effect of addition of Ga2O3 on structural and morphological properties of Ba0.85Ca0.15Zr0.10Ti0.9O3 by sol-hydrothermal method – AIP Conference Proceedings
- Influence of Ga2O3 on structural and morphological properties of lead-free BCT at low temperature – AIP Conference Proceedings
Book Chapters :
- Heavy metal recovery from wastewater by using iron-based nanomaterials – Nova Science Publishers Inc., 2021
- Nanocomposite membranes: Characteristics and utilizations – Nova Science Publishers Inc., 2023
- Applications of Solid Waste-Derived Carbon Nanomaterials in Solar Cell – ACS Publisher, 2025. DOI: 10.1021/bk-2025-1495.ch007
- Applications of Solid Waste-Derived Carbon Nanomaterials in Fuel Cell – ACS Publisher, 2025. DOI: 10.1021/bk-2025-1495.ch006
- Applications of Solid Waste-Derived Carbon Nanomaterials in Catalysis – ACS Publisher, 2025. DOI: 10.1021/bk-2025-1495.ch010
Patents Filed/Granted:
- A Process for Synthesis of Reduced Graphene Oxide – Granted, 202011014155, 2023
- A Cerium Doped Barium Titanate Ceramics And Method Of Preparing The Same – Filed, 202511048306, 2025
- Development of rGO-enhanced KNN composites and method for preparing the same – Filed, 202511053926, 2025
- Nanoparticles synthesis using Urtica dioica leaf extract and their antimicrobial applications – Filed, 202311089040, 2024
- Green synthesis of stable zinc ferrite nanoparticles using Vitex Negundo leaf extract – Filed, 202311089041, 2024
- Method for synthesis of nanofiber mat for scavenging piezoelectric energy – Filed, 202211048145, 2022
- Method for development of α-ferric oxide or ethyl cellulose nanocomposite – Filed, 202211048142, 2022
- Method for green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using rhizome extract of ginger – Filed, 202211049154, 2022
- Nanofiber membrane with enhanced polar phase of pristine polymers and a process for the preparation thereof – Filed, 202011014188, 2020
- Flexible energy harvesters for shoes based on piezoelectric nanofibers – Filed, 202011042868, 2020
Workshops and Conferences Attended:
- International Workshop on Advanced Materials for Engineering & Solar Energy Applications, Shoolini University, Dec 2019
- Poster Presentation at NCAM, AIP Conference Proceedings, Chitkara University, Sept 2020
- National Workshop: Aspects of Materials Science & Engineering-I (WAMSE-I, 2021), Lingaya’s University, Feb 2021
- Online Advanced Characterization for Materials (ACTM-2021), Shoolini University, Feb 2021
- European Advanced Materials Congress (EAMC), Stockholm, Sweden, Aug 2022
- Hands-on Training Program on High-End Instruments, ICT Mumbai & Thapar Institute, Feb 2023
- Poster on Dy and Tb Doped BFO-based Multiferroic, International Conclave on Materials, Energy & Climate, Dec 2022
- Oral Presentation on rGO/Bi0.8La0.1Ba0.1Fe0.9Ti0.1O3 Hybrid Systems, International Conclave on Materials, Energy & Climate, Dec 2023
Email: sahilkumar1@shooliniuniversity.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sahil-kumar-041557152
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