मालवीय राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान जयपुर (राष्ट्रीय महत्व का संस्थान)
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur (An Institute of National Importance)
Department of Physics
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Conference Publications

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PhD Research Supervised

Qualifications
  • Ph.D.(Physics) from Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali(2018)
    M.Sc.(Physics) from Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali(2013)
Research Interests

Self Assembly in Polymers, Functional nanomaterials and Membranes, Bio-Electronic Interfaces, CFD Simulation of Soft Biological Materials, Composite and Nanocomposite materials, Gas Separation, Water Filteration, Patterned membranes, Feed Spacers.

Brief Research Profile

Our group specializes in the synthesis and fabrication of hybrid polymeric and MOF-based membranes for gas separation applications, as well as computational studies aimed at optimizing patterned membrane designs and feed spacers for water filtration. By combining materials innovation with advanced computational modeling, we aim to develop next-generation materials for gas separation, design patterned membranes, and feed spacers to mitigate membrane fouling, addressing critical challenges in water purification.

Professional Background
  • Assistant Professor at Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur [21 January 2020 - Present].
    Research Scholar at Bansthali Vidyapith [28 July 2013 - 05 August 2017].

  • Atomic & Molecular Spectroscopy
  • Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy
  • Classical Physics
  • Classical Physics lab
  • Electronics Lab
  • Membrane Technology
  • Membrane Technology for Energy Applications
  • Modern Physics
  • Modern Physics Lab
  • Numerical Methods and Computer Programming
  • Physics
  • Quantum mechanics
  • Synthesis and properties of materials
  • Synthesis of Nanomaterials

Academic Year Level Name Details Facilities
2024-2025ResearchSustainable Materials and Modeling LabOur group specializes in the synthesis and fabrication of hybrid polymeric and MOF-based membranes for gas separation applications, as well as computational studies aimed at optimizing patterned membrane designs and feed spacers for water filtration. By combining materials innovation with advanced computational modeling, we aim to develop next-generation materials for gas separation, design patterned membranes, feed spacers to mitigate membrane fouling, addressing critical challenges.Gas separation setup Membrane applicator Pressure controller Modeling and simulation system Microfluidic device with PC control Membrane fabrication device

    2026
  • Prashant K Nagar, Devandar Chauhan, Harsh Pandey, Sujin B Babu, Kamakshi Pandey, "Hydrodynamic scattering of a neutral squirmer by a near-wall curved obstacle: MPCD simulations and analytical theory" , Soft Matter (Royal Society of Chemistry) Volume :22 / 4045-4056 / 2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/d6sm00352d
  • Devandar Chauhan, Ankita Sharma, Kumud Kant Awasthi, Harsh Pandey, Kamakshi Pandey, "Nature-inspired nonuniform sharkskin-patterned antifouling membranes" , Journal of Membrane Science (Elsevier) Volume :756 / 125788 / 2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2026.125788
  • Ananya Sabu, Kamlendra Awasthi, Kamakshi Pandey, Harsh Pandey, "Advances in Food Spoilage Detection Through Gas Sensing: From Material Insights to Prospects for Commercialisation" , Journal of Agriculture and Food Research (Elsevier) Volume :26 / 102750 / 2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2026.102750
    • 2025
  • Ankit Sharma, Nishel Saini, Devandar Chauhan, Kamlendra Awasthi, Harsh Pandey, Kamakshi Pandey, "Enhancing hydrogen separation performance through ZIF-8-incorporated PMMAPC blend-based mixed matrix membranes" , Nanoscale (Royal Scoiety of Chemistry) Volume :17 / / 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/d5nr03607k
  • Gaurav Pandey, Ankit Sharma, Meenakshi, Kamakshi Pandey, Prashanth W. Menezes, Kamlendra Awasthi, "MXene Integrated Metal-Organic Framework Derived Cobalt Phosphide for Supercapacitor Applications" , ChemCatChem (Wiley) Volume :17 / / 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202500430
  • Devandar Chauhan, Prashant Kumar Nagar, Harsh Pandey, Kamakshi Pandey, "Optimizing the antifouling performance of mixed patterned membranes: a computational study for water treatment" , Applied Water Science (Springer Nature) Volume :15 / 270 / 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13201-025-02616-w
  • Nishel Saini, Ankit Sharma, Jeffy Joji, Kamakshi Pandey, Kamlendra Awasthi, "Effect of Pd nanoparticles decoration on graphene oxide @polycarbonate mixed matrix membranes for hydrogen separation" , Materials Today Chemistry (Elsevier) Volume :48 / / 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtchem.2025.102996
  • Nishel Saini, Gaurav Pandey, Ankit Sharma, Kamakshi Pandey, Kamlendra Awasthi, "Bimetallic PdPt nanoparticle-incorporated PEDOT:PSS/guar gum-blended membranes for enhanced CO2 separation" , Nanoscale (Royal Scoiety of Chemistry) Volume :17 / 2105-2120 / 2025 DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03292F
  • Devandar Chauhan, Prashant Kumar Nagar, Kamakshi Pandey, Harsh Pandey, "Bioinspired anti-fouling membranes featuring novel tilted sharkskin patterns" , Journal of Membrane Science (Elsevier) Volume :00 / / 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2024.123575
    • 2024
  • Nishel Saini, Gaurav Pandey, Ankit Sharma, Kamakshi Pandey, Vaibhav Kulshrestha, Kamlendra Awasthi, "Bimetallic PdPt Nanoparticles Decorated PES Membranes for Enhanced H2 Separation" , Langmuir (American Chemical Society) Volume :40 / / 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c02669
  • Ankit Sharma, Nishel Saini, Kamlendra Awasthi ,Kamakshi Pandey, "ZIF-67_polyvinylidene fluoride mixed matrix membranes towards improved hydrogen separation performance" , Environmental Science and Pollution Research (Springer ) Volume :31 / 53424 / 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-34728-2
  • Devandar Chauhan, Prashant Kumar Nagar, Kamakshi Pandey, Kamlendra Awasthi, Harsh Pandey, "Simulations of Physically Surface-Patterned Membranes for Water Treatment: Recent Advances" , Separation & Purification Reviews (Taylor & Francis) Volume :53 / 250-275 / 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/15422119.2023.2259899
  • Nishel Saini, Anjali Awasthi, Kamakshi Pandey, Kamlendra Awasthi, "Engineering of nanochannels in polymer membranes for energy and biological applications" , The European Physical Journal Special Topics (Springer ) Volume :00 / / 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1140/epjs/s11734-024-01187-2
  • Devandar Chauhan, Prashant Kumar Nagar, Kamakshi Pandey, Harsh Pandey, "Simulations of novel mixed-patterned membrane surfaces: Enhanced hydrodynamics and concentration polarization to mitigate fouling in water treatment" , Journal of Water Process Engineering (Elsevier) Volume :62 / 105371 / 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105371
    • 2023
  • Prashant Choudhary, Nishel Saini, Myung Han Yoon, Kamlendra Awasthi, Kamakshi Pandey, "ZIF-8@ polycarbonate nanocomposite membranes for improved permeability and selectivity for hydrogen gas" , Environmental Science and Pollution Research (Springer ) Volume :30 / 105387105397 / 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-29650-y
  • Kailash Chand Gurjar, Ankush Agrawal, Sanjay Kumar, Ruhani Sharma, Kamakshi Pandey, Harsh Pandey, Anjali Awasthi, "Antimicrobial efficacy of Ag-doped ZnO nanocomposite against Bacillus subtilis" , Materials Today: Proceedings (Elsevier) Volume :0 / / 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.07.142
    • 2022
  • Rohit Kumar Verma, Varad Nagar, Vinay Aseri, Badal Mavry, Pritam P. Pandit, Rushikesh L. Chopade, Apoorva Singh, Anubhav Singh, Vijay Kumar Yadav, Kamakshi Pandey, Mahipal Singh Sankhla, "Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles: Synthesis properties and their forensic applications in latent fingerprints development" , Materials Today: Proceedings (Elsevier) Volume :02 / / 2022 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.08.074
  • Ruhani Sharma, Ankush Agrawal, Ankita Sharma, Sanjay Kumar, Pravesh Kumar Sharma, Kumud Kant Awasthi, Kamakshi Pandey, Anjali Awasthi, "Effect of biosynthesized ZnO nanoparticles on wheat seedlings" , Materials Today: Proceedings (Elsevier) Volume :01 / / 2022 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.08.353
  • Varad Nagar, Tanvi Singh, Yamini Tiwari, Vinay Aseri, Pritam P Pandit, Rushikesh L Chopade, Kamakshi Pandey, Payal Lodha, GarimaAwasthi, "ZnO Nanoparticles: Exposure, toxicity mechanism and assessment" , Materials Today: Proceedings (Elsevier) Volume :00 / / 2022 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.09.001
    • 2021
  • Nishel Saini, Kamakshi Pandey, Kamlendra Awasthi, "Conjugate polymer-based membranes for gas separation applications: current status and future prospects" , Materials Today Chemistry (Elsevier) Volume :22 / 100558 / 2021
    • 2020
  • Rajesh Kumar, Kamakshi, Manoj Kumar, kamlendra Awasthi, "UV-irradiation assisted functionalization and binding of Pd nanoparticles in polycarbonate membranes for hydrogen separation" , Environmental Science and Pollution Research (Springer ) Volume :37 / 46404–46 / 2020
  • Anjali Awasthi, Puja Sharma, Lokesh Jangir, Kamakshi, Garima Awasthi, Kumud Kant Awasthi, Kamlendra Awasthi, "Dose dependent enhanced antibacterial effects and reduced biofilm activity against Bacillus subtilis in presence of ZnO nanoparticles" , Materials Science and Engineering: C (Elsevier) Volume :113 / 111021 / 2020
    • 2019
  • Kamakshi, Rajesh Kumar, Vibhav K. Saraswat, Manoj Kumar, Kamlendra Awasthi, "Active block copolymer layer on carboxyl-functionalized PET film for hydrogen separation" , International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (Elsevier) Volume :45 / 18676-684 / 2019 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2019.07.174
    • 2018
  • Kamakshi, Rajesh Kumar, Vibhav K. Saraswat, Manoj Kumar, Kamlendra Awasthi, "Functionalized and engineered nanochannels for gas separation" , Pure and Applied Chemistry (DE GRUYTER) Volume :90 / 1063-71 / 2018
  • Rajesh Kumar, Kamakshi, Shivani Sisodia, Manoj Kumar, Kamlendra Awasthi, "Effect of UV irradiation on PC membrane and use of Pd nanoparticles with/without PVP for H2 selectivity enhancement over CO2 and N2 gases" , International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (Elsevier) Volume :43 / 21690-698 / 2018
    • 2017
  • Rajesh Kumar, Kamakshi, Manoj Kumar, Kamlendra Awasthi, "Selective deposition of Pd nanoparticles in porous PET membrane for hydrogen separation" , International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (Elsevier) Volume :42 / 15203-1521 / 2017
  • Kamakshi, Rajesh Kumar, Vibhav K. Saraswat, Manoj Kumar, Kamlendra Awasthi, Manfred Stamm, "Hydrogen gas separation with controlled selectivity via efficient and cost effective block copolymer coated PET membranes" , International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (Elsevier) Volume :42 / 19977-983 / 2017
  • Kamakshi, Rajesh Kumar, Vibhav K. Saraswat, Manoj Kumar, Kamlendra Awasthi , "Palladium nanoparticle binding in functionalized track etched PET membrane for hydrogen gas separation" , International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (Elsievier ) Volume :42 / 16186 / 2017 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2017.05.040
    • 2016
  • Rajesh Kumar, Kamakshi, Manoj Kumar, Kamlendra Awasthi, "Functionalized Pd-decorated and aligned MWCNTs in polycarbonate as a selective membrane for hydrogen separation" , International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (Elsevier) Volume :41 / 23057-2306 / 2016 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2016.09.008
    • 2013
  • K. K. Awasthi, A. Awasthi, Kamakshi, Narain Bhoot, P.J.John, S. K. Sharma, Kamlendra Awasthi, "Antimicrobial properties of electro-chemically stabilized organo-metallic thin films" , Advanced electrochemistry (American Scientific Publishers) Volume :1 / 42-47 / 2013

    2024
  • Prashant Kumar Nagar, Devandar Chauhan, Kamakshi Pandey, Harsh Pandey, "Microswimmers in Polymeric Fluids" , 5th International Conference on Soft Materials by :Molecular Symposia at Jaipur / / 2024
  • Ankit, Nishel Saini, Harsh Pandey, Kamakshi Pandey, "5th International Conference on Soft Materials" , 5th International Conference on Soft Materials 2022 by :Conference Proceedings at Jaipur / / 2024

  • Book Chapter, "Nanoporous Polymeric Membranes for Hydrogen Separation" ISBN:978-3-030-33774-2 published by - Springer Year: 2020 authors- Rajesh kumar, kamakshi, Manoj Kumar, kamlendra Awasthi
  • Book Chapter, "Synthesis routes of ZnO Nanocrystallites" ISBN:9780128189016 published by - Elsevier Year: 2021 authors- Rajesh Kumar, Kamakshi
  • Book Chapter, "Toxicity assessment and antibacterial activity of ZnO nanoparticles" ISBN:9780128189016 published by - Elsevier Year: 2021 authors- Ankush Agrawal, Ankita Sharma, Garima Awasthi, Kamakshi, Anjali Awasthi, Kumud Kant Awasthi
  • Book Chapter, "Role of Nanotechnology in Latent Fingerprint Development" ISBN:978-981-99-4028-8 published by - Springer Singapore Year: 2023 authors- Apoorva Singh, Pritam P Pandit, Varad Nagar, Sneha Lohar, Mahipal Singh Sankhla, Surya Shekhar Daga, Mohammed Irfan, Kamakshi Pandey
  • Book Chapter, "Enhancing Fingerprint Development: Utilizing Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles for Improved Forensic Identification" ISBN:9781998511938 published by - Apple Academic Press Year: 2025 authors- Vaibhav Sharma, Anjali Soy, Archana Gautam, Sneha Lohar, Poonam Kumari, Badal Mavry, Rajeev Kumar, Kamakshi Pandey, Tina Sharma
  • Book Chapter, "Enhancing Fingerprint Identification: Utilizing CdS and CdSe Nanoparticles for Latent Print Development" ISBN:9781998511938 published by - Apple Academic Press Year: 2025 authors- Vaibhav Sharma, Anjali Soy, Archana Gautam, Sneha Lohar, Poonam Kumari, Badal Mavry, Rajeev Kumar, Kamakshi Pandey, Tina Sharma

  • International level Conference on 5th International Conference on Soft Materials ICSM 2022 at Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur, India from 11-12-2022 to 16-12-2022
  • National level Short Term Course on PHOTOELECTRON SPECTROSCOPY FOR MATERIAL SCIENCE at Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur , India from 31-01-2022 to 04-02-2022
  • National level Short Term Course on Spectroscopic Techniques for Materials Characterization at Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur, India from 04-01-2021 to 08-01-2021
  • International level Workshop on Workshop on Polymers for Energy Conversion and Storage at Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, India from 13-12-2020 to 13-12-2020
  • National level Workshop on Workshop on Modeling & Simulation Tools at Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, India from 20-10-2020 to 24-10-2020

  • International level Conference on 6th International Conference on Soft Materials (ICSM-2024) at Rovira i Virgili University, Tarrogona, Tarragona, Spain, Spain from 17-11-2024 to 20-11-2024

  • Life Member of Materials Research Society of India
  • Life Member of Soft Materials Research Society
  • Member of Ion Beam Society of India (IBSI)

    Awarded
  • Ankit on Fabrication of MOF-based polymer nanocomposite membranes for gas separation Year - 2022
  • Devandar Chauhan on Simulating Surface-Patterned Membranes for Improved Anti-Fouling Performance Year - 2020
    • Ongoing
  • Ankita Sharma on CFD Simulation of membrane towards environmental remediation applications Year - 2023
  • Prashant Kumar Nagar on Hydrodynamics of Microswimmers and Its Interaction with External Environment Year - 2021

    2026-2027
  • Archi Rana on Polymer-MOF Membranes: Powering a Hydrogen-Based Future for Clean Energy Systems Year - 2026-2027 (Ongoing)
  • Surendra Singh on CFD Simulation of Bioinspired anti-fouling membranes for water treatment Year - 2026-2027 (Ongoing)
    • 2025-2026
  • Yashraj on A computational study on patterned membranes using CFD Year - 2025-2026 (Completed)
  • DANSWRANG MACHAHARY on MOF-199 BASED MIXED MATRIX MEMBRANES FOR GAS SEPARATION Year - 2025-2026 (Completed)
    • 2024-2025
  • Rajesh Sabar on CFD simulation of membranes towards environmental remediation applications Year - 2024-2025 (Ongoing)
  • Chandraveer Meena on Hydrogen separation through mixed matrix membranes Year - 2024-2025 (Ongoing)
    • 2022-2023
  • Prashant Chaudhary on Effect of ZIF-8 incorporation in polycarbonate membranes for high permeability and selectivity values towards H 2 gas Year - 2022-2023 (Completed)
  • Monika Ved on Investigating fluid flow in patterned membranes: A computational study using CFD Year - 2022-2023 (Completed)
  • Nilesh Khandelwal on ZIF-67 BASED COMPOSITE MEMBRANES FOR EMINENT GAS SEPERATION Year - 2022-2023 (Completed)
    • 2021-2022
  • Komal Prajapat on Graphene Oxide Polymer based membrane for CO2 separation Year - 2021-2022 (Completed)
  • Apoorv on ZIF-8 polycarbonate composite membranes for gas separation Year - 2021-2022 (Completed)
  • Rashmi Jairiya on PVDF Based Membranes for Gas Separation Year - 2021-2022 (Completed)
    • 2020-2021
  • Milankumar Dahyabhai Mayavanshi on Optimization of optical properties of rare-earth doped ZnO nanoparticles Year - 2020-2021 (Completed)
  • Priyanka Rao on Study of optical properties of EU doped ZnO nanoparticles Year - 2020-2021 (Completed)
  • Pankaj Meena on STUDY OF PHOTO INDUCED DYE DEGRADATION PROCESS WITH TITANIUM-BASED PHOTOCATALYTE Year - 2020-2021 (Completed)

  • Coordinator for Ph.D. Student Seminar in Physics from - 01-07-2026 to Till Date
  • MSc I semester Lab Coordinator in Physics from - 01-07-2024 to Till Date
  • Faculty Advisor in DSW from - 10-10-2022 to Till Date
  • Curriculum Development Coordinator in Physics from - 01-07-2024 to 30-06-2026
  • UG Lab Coordinator in Physics from - 01-07-2024 to 30-06-2026
  • Coordinator Curriculum Development in Physics from - 01-07-2024 to 30-06-2026
  • DUGC Convener in Materials Research Centre from - 01-08-2022 to 05-11-2024
  • Website Coordinator in Physics from - 01-07-2022 to 30-06-2024
  • Swachh Bharat Coordinator in Physics from - 01-07-2022 to 30-06-2026
  • PG Program advisor in Physics from - 01-07-2020 to 30-06-2022

S.No. Category Name of Activity Organization Place Position Schedule
1NationalEducational Tour from 06th May, 2022 to 8th May, 2022 at ARIESMNITARIES NainitalCoordinatorMay-2022

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Nature-inspired nonuniform sharkskin-patterned antifouling membranes
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Bioinspired anti-fouling membranes featuring novel tilted sharkskin patterns
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