Ekta Rani

Background

About Ekta Rani

Specialization in the physics of advanced materials backed by over nine years of hands-on experience with various materials and their performance, my professional expertise and highlights include:*Physics of advanced materials: Leading role in microscopic-macroscopic structure-performance investigations on different kinds of functional materials such as, semiconductor nanocomposites, 2D semiconductor photocatalysts, plasmonic photocatalysts, transitional metal-based electrocatalysts, graphene, carbon nanotubes-based photocatalysts, ultra-high-strength steel, Non-metallic inclusion in steel, and Slag covering low atomic numbers to high atomic numbers. This comprehensive expertise permits me to navigate research spanning microns to atomic/molecular dimensions.*Hydrogen research: Production of H2 via photocatalysis, Immobilization of heterogenous photocatalysts, and Steel-Hydrogen interaction research.*Biosensors: Combining physics with nanotechnology to develop robust, sensitive, and selective nano-sensors *Material growth: Specializing in the domain of material growth, leveraging techniques including pulsed laser deposition, electron beam deposition, chemical bath deposition, hydrothermal processes, spin coating, and drop-casting.*Lithography: Application of AFM-based nanolithography to create user-defined nano-patterns of DNA molecules and inorganic materials.*In-house characterization: UV-Vis, SEM, TEM, XPS, and XRD *Advanced studies: Mastery over AFM, Raman mapping, and Synchrotron-based spectro-microscopy / x-ray absorption spectroscopy and total scattering *Computer skills: Microsoft and Windows *Data Analysis: Proficient in scientific data analysis via various software, such as GSAS II (total scattering), VESTA, Imagej (spectro-microscopy), Witech (Raman), Nanosurf (AFM), Avantage and Peakfit (XPS), and Origin *Programming skills: Python and MATLAB *Supervision/mentorship: Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D. level candidates in India, UK, and Finland *Multitasking and Teamwork: I am adept at multitasking, leading multiple projects at once, and effectively prioritizing tasks to meet set objectives. Collaborative work environments are where I flourish. My versatility in adjusting to varied circumstances and integrating with diverse teams ensures positive contributions to project goals.