Yaksha Verma
Teaching Associate
Yaksha Verma is a dedicated researcher and academic professional specialising in chemistry, nanotechnology, and environmental sustainability. At Shoolini University, she actively contributes to advanced research in functional nanomaterials and environmental remediation.
She earned her PhD in Chemistry from Shoolini University, with her doctoral research focusing on the Fabrication and Characterisation of Hydrogels, Xerogels, and their Composites for Environmental Detoxification. Prior to this, she completed her MSc in Chemistry (Gold Medalist) from the Central University of Himachal Pradesh and her BSc (Chemistry Hons) from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla.
Her research expertise lies in the design and synthesis of nanocomposites, hydrogels, xerogels, and advanced functional materials, with applications in photocatalysis, adsorption, water purification, and organic catalysis. She possesses extensive hands-on experience with advanced characterisation techniques including HRTEM, XRD, XPS, SEM, EDX, TGA, BET, AFM, and UV-Visible spectroscopy.
She has authored 20+ research and review papers in reputed international journals, including high-impact SCI-indexed publications, demonstrating her strong contribution to the fields of materials chemistry and environmental science. Her work primarily focuses on developing sustainable solutions for pollutant removal and wastewater treatment. In addition to her research contributions, she actively participates in national and international conferences, workshops, and training programs, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning and scientific advancement. Her work aims to bridge the gap between advanced materials research and real-world environmental applications, contributing to sustainable development and clean technologies.
Publications
- Sharma G, García-Peñas A, Verma Y, Kumar A, Dhiman P, Stadler FJ. Tailoring homogeneous hydrogel nanospheres by facile ultra-sonication assisted cross-linked copolymerization for Rhodamine B dye adsorption. Gels. 2023 Sep 22;9(10):770.
- Rana G, Dhiman P, Kumar A, Sharma G, Verma Y, Chauhan A. Functionalization of two-dimensional MXene-based nanomaterials for water purifications and energy conversion applications: A review. Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing. 2023 Oct 1;165:107645.
- Verma Y, Sharma G, Kumar A, Dhiman P, Si C, Stadler FJ. Synthesizing pectin-crosslinked gum ghatti hydrogel for efficient adsorptive removal of malachite green. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 2024 Feb 1;258:128640.
- Sharma G, Verma Y, Kumar A, Dhiman P, Wang TT, Stadler FJ. A review of graphdiyne: A new material for synthesizing effective adsorbents for aqueous contaminants. New Carbon Materials. 2024 Apr 1;39(2):173-200.
- Sharma G, Verma Y, Lai CW, Naushad M, Iqbal J, Kumar A, Dhiman P. Biochar and biosorbents derived from biomass for arsenic remediation. Heliyon. 2024 Sep 15;10(17).
- Verma Y, Sharma G, Kumar A, Dhiman P, Stadler FJ. Present state in the development of aerogel and xerogel and their applications for wastewater treatment: A review. Current Green Chemistry. 2024 Sep;11(3):236-71.
- Verma Y, Sharma G, Iqbal J, Naushad M, Lai CW, Kumar A, Dhiman P, Mudhoo A. Recent advances in transition metal-based photocatalytic heterojunctions for algal inhibition and water disinfection: A review. Materials Today Sustainability. 2024 Dec 1;28:101041.
- Verma Y, Iqbal J, Naushad M, Bhaskaralingam A, Kumar A, Dhiman P, Lai CW, Sharma G. Recent developments in photo-fermentative hydrogen evolution: Fundamental biochemistry and influencing factors a review. Journal of Environmental Management. 2025 Feb 1;374:123976.
- Verma Y, Sharma G, Kumar A, Wang T, Dhiman P, Mola GT. Zeolites and their composites as novel remediation agent for antibiotics: A review. Environmental Engineering Research. 2025 Feb;30(1).
- Dhiman P, Sharma J, Kumar A, Verma Y, Sharma G, Kondal N, Lai CW. Fabrication of Bi4O5I2/CuO S-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst with enhanced visible light degradation of Rhodamine B. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 2025 Feb 5;1014:178793.
- Verma Y, Verma A, Bhaskaralingam A, Dhiman P, Wang T, Kumar A, Sharma G. Application of Zero-Valent Iron and Its Derivatives in the Removal of Toxic Metal Ions from Groundwater. Water. 2025; 17(10):1524.
- Sharma G, Verma Y, Kumar A, Dhiman P, Stadler FJ. A systematic review on cellulose based hydrogels for anti-microbial applications. Cellulose. 2025 Mar;32(5):2847-88.
- Zhi J, Bai X, Wang Q, Wang T, Verma Y, Sharma G, Kumar A, Dhiman P. Natural gums-derived hydrogels for adsorptive removal of heavy metals: A review. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 2025 May 1;310:143350.
- Verma A, Sharma G, Wang T, Kumar A, Dhiman P, Verma Y, Bhaskaralingam A, García-Penas A. Graphene oxide/chitosan hydrogels for removal of antibiotics. Environmental Technology. 2025 Jul 29;46(17):3391-421.
- Verma Y, Naushad M, García-Peñas A, Kumar A, Dhiman P, Sharma G. Exploring the potential of MnWO4/MXene/carbon xerogel photocatalyst for photo efficient degradation of crystal violet. Chemical Engineering Research and Design. 2025 Jul 1;219:235-48.
- Verma Y, Dhiman P, Kumar A, Wang T, Sharma G. Sustainable rice husk ash-tannin xerogel for ciprofloxacin removal from water. Environmental Research. 2025 Aug 30:122701
- Verma Y, Dhiman P, Wang T, García-Peñas A, Lai CW, Mola GT, Sharma G. Chitin-cl-poly (acrylamide-co-guar gum)–Nickel oxide-Zirconium phosphate nanocomposite hydrogel as miniature adsorptional-photocatalysts units for removal of Tetracycline. Inorganic Chemistry Communications. 2025 Oct 1:115614.
- Verma Y, Sharma G, Kumar A, Wang T, Dhiman P. Nanocatalysts in Modern Organic Reactions: Current Trends and Future Perspective: A Mini Review. Current Organic Chemistry. 2026 Apr;30(7):455-69.
- Sharma G, Verma A, Zhi J, Wang T, Verma Y, Dhiman P, Bai X, Wang R. Heteroatom-doped MOFs as hybrid materials for the removal of organic pollutants. Coordination Chemistry Reviews. 2026 Feb 15;549:217260.
- Sharma G, Wang T, Verma Y, Wang S, Dhiman P, Jia J. Sodium alginate-based adsorbents for pesticide removal: Advances, mechanisms, and future perspectives. Carbohydrate Polymers. 2025 Dec 3:124783.
- Sharma G, Verma Y, Dhiman P, Wang T, Jain S, Peñas AG, Lai CW. Gellan gum–alginate/PVA-co-PAM crosslinked hydrogel for phenol adsorption: Fabrication, characterization, and performance. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 2026 Feb 18:150967.
Contact Details:
Email: yakshaverma@shooliniuniversity.com
Google Scholar profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=uLwH4-QAAAAJ&hl=en