
Jayati Sharma
Teaching Associate
Jayati Sharma is a teaching associate at the School of Advanced Chemical Sciences. She completed her PhD in Physics from Shoolini University, where her research focused on the synthesis of bismuth-rich oxyhalide-based heterostructures for the photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants.
Prior to this, she earned her MSc in Physics from Shoolini University and BSc (Hons) in Physics from the Central University of Himachal Pradesh.
Her research interests include nanomaterial synthesis, semiconductor heterojunction engineering, photocatalysis for environmental remediation, and wastewater treatment.
She has extensive expertise in advanced material characterisation techniques such as XRD, FESEM, HRTEM, UV-Vis spectroscopy, XPS, and photoluminescence analysis. Her work significantly contributes to sustainable energy and environmental solutions through innovative photocatalytic systems.
She has an impressive publication record with numerous research papers published in high-impact international journals, including Journal of Environmental Management, Materials Today Sustainability, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, and Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A. Her research has garnered strong academic recognition, reflected in her Google Scholar metrics (h-index: 10, citations: 300+). She has also contributed to review articles and interdisciplinary research in environmental and energy applications.
She is a recipient of the Chancellor’s Fellowship at Shoolini University and has been awarded the Best Poster Award at an International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environment organised by MANIT Bhopal. She has actively participated in various national and international conferences, workshops, and training programs, enhancing her academic and research exposure.
In addition to her research contributions, she has filed multiple patents in the area of advanced photocatalytic materials, demonstrating her commitment to innovation and practical applications of scientific research.
With strong analytical skills, hands-on laboratory experience, and proficiency in scientific data analysis and academic writing, she continues to contribute to cutting-edge research in nanotechnology and environmental sustainability.
Publications
- Dhiman P, Sharma J, Naushad M, Kumar A, Lai CW, Wang T, et al. Construction of highly efficient Bi12O17Cl2/MnWO4 S-scheme heterojunction for photocatalytic degradation of bromophenol blue dye. Journal of Environmental Management. 2026;404:129135. I.F.- 8.4
- Sharma J, Kumar A, Lai CW, Sharma G, Wang T, Kondal N, et al. Bi7O9I3/g-C3N4/ZnO ternary heterojunction: dual-function efficiency for boosted photocatalytic methyl orange degradation and antibacterial activity. ENGINEERING Environment. 2026;20(5):74. I.F.-6.4
- Kumar S, Dhiman P, Rana G, Sharma J, Ram P. Banana peel-derived biochar-modified Mg ferrite: a magnetically recoverable composite for adsorption-coupled photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet. Surfaces and Interfaces. 2025;77:108017. I.F.- 6.3
- Sharma J, Dhiman P, Lai CW, Kumar A, Sharma G. A comprehensive review on photocatalytic sponges for dual wastewater treatment: Pollutant degradation and oil-water separation. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 2025;13(5):119082. I.F.- 7.2
- Dhiman P, Sharma J, Kumar A, Sharma G, Dawi EA, Lai CW. Emerging trends in photocatalytic energy and environmental applications of CuBi2O4: A review of improvement strategies. Journal of Environmental Management. 2025;390:126230. I.F.- 8.4
- Dhiman P, Sharma J, Kumar A, Verma Y, Sharma G, Kondal N, et al. Fabrication of Bi4O5I2/CuO S-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst with enhanced visible light degradation of Rhodamine B. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 2025;1014:178793. I.F.- 6.3
- Dhiman P, Sharma J, Kumar A, Sharma G, Rana G, Mola GT. Recent advances in piezo-photocatalytic heterojunctions for energy and environmental applications. Materials Today Sustainability. 2024;28:100973. I.F.- 7.9
- Dhiman P, Sharma J, Hatshan MR, Ghfar AA, Kumar A, Sharma G. Rare Earth Ions Doping Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity of Bi5O7I for Superior Visible Light Driven Degradation of Ciprofloxacin. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution. 2024;235(12):776. I.F.- 3.0
- Alduhaish O, Kumar A, Dhiman P, Shekh M, Sharma J, Sharma G. Integrating AgFeO2 and Bi5O7I to establish an S-scheme heterojunction with significantly boosted norfloxacin photocatalytic degradation. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry. 2024;456:115835. I.F.- 4.7
- Dhiman P, Sharma J, Dawi EA, Kumar A, Sharma G, Lai CW. Integration of Bi2Ti2O7 and CaIn2S4 to Form a Z-Scheme Heterojunction with Enhanced Charge Transfer for Superior Photocatalytic Activity. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 2024;63(35):15415-28. I.F.- 3.9
- Dhiman P, Sharma J, Kumar A, Sharma G, Dawi EA. Construction of Ag/Bi7O9I3 Catalyst for Photocatalytic Degradation of Rhodamine B. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering. 2024;49(6):8443-57. I.F.- 2.7
- Dhiman P, Sharma J, Kumar A, Sharma G, Dawi EA. Zn-Ti LDH-based composites and heterojunctions for photocatalytic clean energy production and pollutant removal. Chemical Engineering Research and Design. 2024;203:263-79. I.F.- 3.9
- Sharma J, Dhiman P, Kumar A, Sharma G. Advances in photocatalytic NO oxidation by Z-scheme heterojunctions. Environmental Research. 2024;240:117431. I.F.- 7.7
- Dhiman P, Sharma J, Kumar A, Sharma G, Dawi EA. Photocatalytic degradation of malachite green by waste derived bio-char impregnated Bi5O7Br/Fe3O4 magnetic composite. Optical Materials. 2023;146:114568. I.F.-4.2
- Rana G, Dhiman P, Sharma J, Kumar A, Sharma G. Photocatalytic degradation of amoxicillin using TM doped ZnO nanoparticles synthesized from orange peel extract. Inorganic Chemistry Communications. 2023;158:111596. I.F.- 5.4
- Sharma J, Dhiman P, Kumar A, Dawi EA, Rana G, Sharma G. 2D–2D g-C3N5/Bi24O31Br10 S-scheme nanostructures with increased photocatalytic efficiency for crystal violet removal. Chemical Engineering Research and Design. 2023;195:432-46. I.F.- 3.9
- Sharma J, Dhiman P, Alshgari RA, Alothman ZA, Kumar A, Sharma G, et al. Advances in photocatalytic environmental and clean energy applications of bismuth-rich oxy halides-based heterojunctions: a review. Materials Today Sustainability. 2023;21:100327. I.F.- 7.9
- Dhiman P, Rana G, Dawi EA, Kumar A, Sharma G, Kumar A, Sharma J. Tuning the Photocatalytic Performance of Ni-Zn Ferrite Catalyst Using Nd Doping for Solar Light-Driven Catalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue. Water. 2023; 15(1):187 p. I.F.- 3.0
Contact Details:
Email: jayatisharma1@shooliniuniversity.com
Google Scholar profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=4DFyRmgAAAAJ&hl=en
