Educational Qualification

• Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, Dec 2011,

Department of Physics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.

Ph.D Dissertation “ Structural Modification of Carbon Nanotube by Swift Heavy Ion Irradiation”

• M.Sc. Hons in Physics, June 2003 with 78.7%

Department of Physics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.

• B.Sc. Hons in Physics, June 2001 with 68.9%

Department of Physics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.

• 12^th in Non Medical (C., july 1998 with 75.8%

Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sector – 47, Chandigarh, India.

• Matric (C.B. S.E) , July 1996 with 75.4%

Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sector – 47, Chandigarh, India.

Professional Experience:

• Working as Scientist (Nanotechnology) in Electron Microscopy and Nanoscience Lab Punjab Agriculture University from March 2014 to till date.

• Worked as Assistant Professor at Dr. B. R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar from 1^st Jan 2014 to 15^th march 2015.
• Worked as Research Associate in project titled “Nano- technology for enhanced utilization of native phosphorus by plants and higher moisture retentions in arid soils” at Electron Microscopy and Nanoscience lab, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana from 27/07/2012 to 31^st Dec 2013.
• Worked as Physics Lecturer in Khalsa College for Women,Civil Lines,Ludhiana from 22^nd July 2011 to 31^st March 2013.
• Worked as Teaching Assistant for Physics Lab teaching at Post Graduate and Under Graduate level at Department of Physics, Panjab University, Chandigarh from 1^st jan 2009 to 31^st Dec 2010.
• Worked as Project Assistant in a project titled “Project Title “Design and Development of Head Up Display System for HJT-36 & AJT (SSP-31)” sponsored by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited at Central Scientific Instruments Organistion, Sector-30-C, Chandigarh from 22^nd Dec 2004 to 22^nd sep 2006.

Research Interests:

• Synthesis, functionalisation and characterization of nanomaterials and their hybrid for water management and applications of agricultural importance.
• Recycling of Agricultural waste for preparing smart materials
• Structural tailoring of Carbon based Nanomatereial by High Energy ion beams.
• Simulation and Modelling of nanoscale based systems.

Research Experience

• Worked as Research Associate in National Agriculture Innovative Project (NAIP) entitled “Nano- technology for enhanced utilization of native phosphorus by plants and higher moisture retentions in arid soils” at Electron Microscopy and Nanoscience lab (EMNL) Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana and learned techniques for synthesis of nanoscale based fertilisers.
• Performed Ion irradiation Experiments on Carbon Nanotubes in an energy range 55 MeV to 120 MeV at “Inter University Accelerator Centre (IUAC), New Delhi” using 15 UD Pelletron Accelerator.
• Worked at “Bimolecular Electronics and Nanotechnology Division (BEND), Central Scientific Instruments Organization, Chandigarh” for learning techniques related to Synthesis, functionalisation and thin film production of Carbon based nanomaterials.
• Working knowledge of High Resolution Imaging and Spectroscopy Apparatus like “Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), SEM - Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS), Raman Spectrometer, Fourier Transform Infrared Microscope (FTIR).

Research Accomplishments

• Published 21 research papers in refereed Journals, 6 international book chapters and 3 review articles in reputed journals. Presented numerous papers in national and international conferences. Delivered numerous lectures as resource person in trainings, symposiums and webinars.
• Published one Patent titled “Zinc in clay-mineral receptacles in nanoforms for their use as advance materials including novel fertilizer”, Indian Patent No. 354498 (granted) Application No. 2093/DEL/2013A.
• Currently working in one research project titled “Addressing Food Security Through Nutritionally Enriched Improved Cultivars and Technologies for Swasth Bharat” funded by DST (PURSE).
• Handled two research projects funded by Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) Under Nanotechnology Platform as Co-PI.
• One of my paper entitled “Damaged carbon nanotubes get healed by ion irradiation” Journal of Applied Physics 108, 034302 appeared as research highlights of Nature India doi:10.1038/nindia.2010.120; Published online 31 August 2010.
• Delivered numerous invited lectures to International and National delegates.

Memberships

• Lifetime member of “High Energy Material Society of India (HEMSI)”.
• Lifetime member of “Indian Physics Association (IPA)”.

Publication in referred Journal:

1. Kiran Jeet and Ramandeep Kaur (2023), “A novel approach for recycling agricultural wastes in the synthesis of nanomaterials and their composites” Material Research Express (in Press, online available) DOI 10.1088/2053-1591/acdecb. (Thomas Reuters Impact Factor 2.3) (NAAS rating 8.3)
2. Gurpinder Singh, Manpreet Kaur Ubhi, Kiran Jeet, Chetan Singla, Manpreet Kaur (2023)” A Review on Impacting Parameters for Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Effluents by Ferrites and Their Nanocomposites” Processes 11 (6), 1727. (Thomas Reuters Impact Factor 3.5) (NAAS rating 9.5)
3. Poonam Rani, Rita Dahiya, Mamta Bulla, Raman Devi, Kiran Jeet, Anushree Jatrana, Vinay Kumar (2023) “Hydrothermal-assisted green synthesis of reduced graphene oxide nanosheets (rGO) using lemon (Citrus Limon) peel extract” Materials Today: Proceedings (in Press) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.04.419. (Thomas Reuters Impact Factor 2.59) (NAAS rating 8.59)
4. Komal Grover and Kiran Jeet (2023) “ Preparation and Characterisation of Nanohybrids made of Graphene Oxide as super sorbent”Material Science Research India 20 (11), 60-74. (NAAS rating 4.57).
5. Raman Devi, Paul Singh, Mamta, Kiran Jeet & Vinay Kumar (2022) “ Temperature-dependent Dielectric Properties of Adulterated Honey – A Quality Assessment Measure for Fraud Detection” Indian Journal of Pure & Applied Physics 60, 209-217 (Thomas Reuters Impact Factor 0.923) (NAAS rating 6.923)
6. Khushboo Manpreet Kaur and Kiran Jeet (2021) “Mechanistic insight into adsorption and photocatalytic potential of magnesium ferrite-bentonite nanocomposite” Journal of Photochemistry & Photobiology, A: Chemistry 425, 113717 (Thomas Reuters Impact Factor 4.291) (NAAS rating 10.291)
7. Manpreet kaur, Kiran Jeet and Manpreet Kaur (2021) "Facile synthesis of graphene oxide nanocomposites membranes for effective removal of As (III) from water" Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology 21 (6), 3596–3610 (15) (Thomas Reuters Impact Factor 1.354) (NAAS rating 7.354)
8. Gagandeep Kaur, Manpreet Kaur, Navneet kaur and Kiran Jeet (2020) “Removal of methyelene blue dye from irrigation waste water By photo catalytic degradation using zinc doped magnesium Ferrite nanoparticles” Agric Res Journal 57 (5)/ 2020/ 753-62 (NAAS rating 6.0)
9. Himani and Kiran Jeet (2019) Economical and green synthesis of graphene and carbon quantum dots from agricultural waste. Mater. Res. Express 6(8):0850g8-1-10 (Thomas Reuters Impact Factor 1.449) (NAAS rating 7.449)
10. Meenakshi, Sandeep Kumar, Kiran Jeet and Hitesh Sharma (2018) Effect of dopants and defects in graphene nanoribbons on dehydrogenation of MXH₄ , where M= Na, Li and X = Al, B. Computational and Theoretical Chemistry 1130: 90-97. (Thomas Reuters Impact Factor 1.92) (NAAS rating 7.92)
11. Kiran Jeet (2018) Enhancing shelf life of food commodities: A review on role of nanotechnology. HortFlora Res. Spectrum, 7(2): 85-97 (NAAS rating 3.78)
12. Kirandeep and Kiran Jeet (2017) Electrical conductivity of water- based nanofluids prepared with graphene - carbon nanotube hybrid. Fullerence, Nanotubes and Carbon Nanostructure 25 (12):726-34. (Thomas Reuters Impact Factor 1.35) (NAAS rating 7.35)
13. Meenakshi , Deepak Agnihotri, Kiran Jeet and Hitesh Sharma (2017) A first principle investigation into effect of B and BN doped C₆₀ in lowering dehydrogenation of MXH₄ (where M= Na, Li and X = Al, B). Bulletin of Materials Science 40 (7): 1397- 1403. (Thomas Reuters Impact Factor 0.899) (NAAS rating 6.899)
14. Meenakshi , Agnihotri D, Jeet K and Sharma H (2016) Improvement in Dehydrogenation of MXH₄ where M= Na, Li and X = Al, B confined in CNTs : A DFT investigation. Materials Research Express 3: (11) 115013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/3/11/115013 (In Press)(Thomas Reuters Impact Factor 0.968) (NAAS rating 6. 968).
15. Jashandeep Kaur, Gurkirat Kaur, Savita Sharma and Kiran Jeet (2016) Cereal Starch nanoparticles- A Prospective Food Additive ( Accepted for publication in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. (Thomas Reuters Impact Factor 5.5) (NAAS rating 11.18)
16. Vishalli , Kaur R , Raina K K, Avasthi D K, Jeet K, Srivastava A and Dharamvir K (2016) Study of Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes Irradiated by Swift Heavy Ions. Materials Today: Proceedings 3: 2062–68.
17. Manpreet Kaur, Navneet Kaur, Kiran Jeet, PervinderKaur (2015) MgFe2O4 nanoparticles loaded on activated charcoal for effective removal of Cr(VI) – A novel approach. Ceramics International 41: 13739-50. (Thomas Reuters Impact Factor 2.63) (NAAS rating 8.63)
18. Deepika, Kiran Jeet and S S Mukhopaddhyay (2014) KaolinMaze in clay-deposits of North- West India. Clay Research 33(2): 74-82 (NAAS Rating 3.62)
19. Kiran Jeet , V.K. Jindal , L.M. Bharadwaj , Rajiv Bhandari and Keya Dharamvir, (2012), Three-stage structural modification of carbon nanotubes by swift heavy ion irradiation, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research B 285, 30–36 (Thomas Reuters Impact Factor 1.211) (NAAS rating 7.211)
20. Kiran Jeet, V. K. Jindal, L. M. Bharadwaj, D. K. Avasthi, and Keya Dharamvir, (2010), Damaged carbon nanotubes get healed by ion irradiation, Journal of Applied Physics 108, 034302 (Thomas Reuters Impact Factor 2.278); Virtual journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology Vir. J. Nan. Sci. & Tech. / Volume 22 / Issue 7 / CARBON NANOTUBES, C60, AND RELATED STUDIES; Also appeared as research highlights of Nature India doi:10.1038/nindia.2010.120; Published online 31 August 2010. (NAAS rating 8.278)
21. Keya Dharamvir, Kiran Jeet, Chunsheng Du, Ning Pan and V. K. Jindal, (2010), Structural Modifications of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes by Swift heavy ion irradiation, Journal of Nano Research 10, 1-10(Scientific Journal Rating 0.571). (NAAS rating 6.571).

Book Chapter

1. Vishalli, Kiran Jeet and Keya Dharamvir, (2014) “Synthesis and characterization of carbon nanotube bucky paper”, book chapter published in a book entitled “Nanotechnology: Novel Perspectives and Prospects”, Publishers: McGraw Hill education, USA-ISBN (13): 978-93-392-2109-6, pp. 170-74.
2. J Kaur, GS Gill, K Jeet (2019) Applications of Carbon Nanotubes in Drug Delivery: A Comprehensive Review. Book chapter published in a book entitled “Characterization and Biology of Nanomaterials for Drug Delivery, Ist Edition Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery edited by Shyam Mohapatra Shivendu Ranjan Nandita Dasgupta Raghvendra KumarSabu Thomas, Publishers: Elsevier ISBN: 9780128140314, pp-113-135.
3. Kiran Jeet, Vinay Kumar, Anushree and Raman Devi, Valorization of Agricultural Wastes: A Step toward Adoption of Smart Green MaterialsWith Additional Benefit of Circular Economy, in ‘Handbook of Biomass Valorization for Industrial Applications’, pp 339-363, Scrivener publishing, Wiley, 2021 (Accepted and in press).
4. Manpreet Kaur, Khushboo arora and Kiran Jeet, Remediation of water pollutants using novel pollutants Comparative insight into linear and non- linear modelling, Advances in Materials Reserch and Technology Volume Advanced Environmental Materials(Accepted) Springer Verlag Germany.
5. Kiran Jeet, Ramandeep and Manpreet Kaur, Nanocellulose for Food Packaging Applications, in “ Nanotechnology Interventions in Food Packaging and Shelf Life”PP-39-60, CRC press, Taylor and Francis, 2022.
6. Kiran Jeet,Graphene Quantum Dots and their role in Environment Sustainability, in “Graphene Quantum Dots Biomedical and Environment Sustainability Application” PP- 227-249, Elsevier, Woodhead Publishing, 2023

Patent:

1. “Zinc in clay-mineral receptacles in nanoforms for their use as advance materials including novel fertilizer”, Indian Patent No. 354498 (granted) Application No. 2093/DEL/2013A.

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