Faculty Directory
Dr. Sanyasinaidu Boddu
Scientist-D (Assistant Professor)
Our research work is focused on design, synthesis, and characterization of 1. Luminescent nanomaterials for latent fingerprint development, LEDs, optical thermometry, and anti-counterfeiting. 2. Nanomaterials for water oxidation. 3. Semiconductor nanomaterials for photocatalytic hydrogen generation. 4. Nanomaterials for Carbon dioxide reduction to valuable products. 5. Nanomaterials for photocatalytic degradation of pollutants in water.
Contact Information :
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Email:
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Google Link:
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Our research is truly multidisciplinary. Our group consists of Ph.D. students with backgrounds in Chemistry, Physics, Forensic Sciences, and Environmental Science. Our research focuses on the following topics.
1. Synthesis of Nanomaterials
2. Luminescence Spectroscopy and Lanthanide Spectroscopy
3. Nanomaterials for Forensic Applications
4. Nanomaterials for Security and Anti-counterfeiting Applications
5. Nanomaterials for Photocatalytic Water Purification
6. Nanomaterials for Hydrogen Generation
7. Nanomaterials for Oxygen Evolution
8. Nanomaterials for Carbon Dioxide Conversion into useful Chemicals
9. Luminescent Nanomaterials for Sensors (Non-contact temperature sensors, pressure/vacuum sensors, organic explosives sensors, toxic ion sensors, etc)
We have two PhD vacancies in our lab for the upcoming session.
Educational Qualification:
M.Sc. Chemistry/M.Sc. Physics/M.Sc. Forensic Sciences with valid CSIR/UGC JRF or INSPIRE Fellowship
Interested candidates can contact us at sanyasinaidu@inst.ac.in with an updated CV.
Current Group Members
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ARSHA P
Email: arsha.ph23225@inst.ac.in
Reg. No.: PH23225
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MANWI SHANKAR
Email: manwi.ph23224@inst.ac.in
Reg. No.: PH23224
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MS. PRIYA YADAV
Email: priya.ph22209@inst.ac.in
Reg. No.: PH22209
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MS. DIPTI BHATT
Email: dipti.ph20261@inst.ac.in
Reg. No.: PH20261
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MR. SATISH KUMAR SAMAL
Email: satish.ph20233@inst.ac.in
Reg. No.: PH20233
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MS. JYOTI YADAV
Email: jyoti.ph20234@inst.ac.in
Reg. No.: PH20234
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JEWEL MARY SAJU
Email: jewelmary.rp992323@inst.ac.in
Reg. No.: RP992323
Alumni
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SAUMYA SHRINIDHI
Reg. No.: RP211712
Designation: Project JRF/SRF
Dec 2017 - Mar 2019
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MANDEEP KAUR
Reg. No.: RP211611
Designation: Project JRF/SRF
Jul 2016 - Oct 2017
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MS. RIMPLE KALIA
Reg. No.: PH17207
Designation: PhD Scholar
Aug 2017 - Apr 2024
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DR. RAVI KUMAR KUNCHALA
Reg. No.: RA/01/02131
Designation: Post Docs/RA
Feb 2022 - Jan 2023
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HIMANSHI MISHRA
Reg. No.: RP992221
Designation: Project JRF/SRF
Mar 2022 - Sep 2022
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MR. RAVIKUMAR KUNCHALA
Reg. No.: PH15217
Designation: PhD Scholar
Jan 2016 - Jan 2022
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MR. PUSHPENDRA
Reg. No.: PH15212
Designation: PhD Scholar
Aug 2015 - Nov 2021
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DR. BILAL MASOOD PIRZADA
Reg. No.: npdf1701
Designation: Post Docs/RA
Feb 2017 - Feb 2019
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Sensitivity Augmentation in Multimodal Optical Thermometry based on NaBi(MoO4)2:Yb3+, Er3+@NaBi(MoO4)2:Yb3+, Ho3+ core@shell nanoparticles , S.K. Samal, N. Dominic, J.Yadav, S.Kulkarni, S.N. Achary, B.S.Naidu* , Journal of Materials Chemistry C , 2025 , Accepted , 10.1039/D5TC00404G -
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Boosting water oxidation activity of LaCoO3 by tailoring La3+ deficiency , D. Bhatt, R.K. Kunchala, B.S. Naidu* , Journal of Rare Earths , 2025 , Accepted , 10.1016/j.jre.2025.05.016 -
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Solvothermal synthesis of Eu3+ doped Sr2BiF7 nanoparticles with long excited state lifetime for examining latent fingerprints , J.Yadav, S.K. Samal, J. M. Saju, S.N. Achar, B.S. Naidu* , Nanotechnology , 2025 , 36 , 195201 , 10.1088/1361-6528/adc819 -
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Oxygen-Induced Downshifting and Lanthanide Upconversion Luminescence in Sr2YbF7 Nanoparticles for Dual-Mode Security Applications , J. Yadav, R. Mallick, S.K. Samal, M. Shankar, S.N. Achary, B.S. Naidu* , Journal of Materials Chemistry C , 2025 , 13 , 9830 - 9842 , 10.1039/D5TC00077G -
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Luminescent nanomaterials based covert tags for anti-counterfeiting applications: A review , Pushpendra, B.S.Naidu* , Advances in Colloid and Interface Science , 2025 , 341 , 103480 , 10.1016/j.cis.2025.103480 -
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Surface engineering of perovskite oxides as a promotional approach for water-oxidation , D. Bhatt, R.K. Kunchala, B.S. Naidu* , Surfaces and Interfaces , 2025 , 62 , 106161 , 10.1016/j.surfin.2025.106161 -
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Natural Sunlight Induced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution by SrTaO2N/CdS Nanocomposites , R. Kalia, P. Yadav, A. Verma, J. Yadav, B.S. Naidu* , Journal of Alloys and Compounds , 2025 , 1015 , 178790 , 10.1016/j.jallcom.2025.178790 -
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Template-Free Synthesis of High Surface Area Co3O4 Nanomaterials from Perovskite Precursor (ACoO3, A: La and Sr) for Efficient Water Oxidation , R.K. Kunchala, Anil C. A. B.S. Naidu* , Energy & Fuels , 2025 , 39 , 672–685 , 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.4c04664 -
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Broadband Shortwave Infrared emitting Cr3+, Ni2+ codoped Y3Al2Ga3O12 Pwith Excellent Thermal Stability for Multifunctional Applications. , A. Balhara, S.K. Gupta, B. Modak, A. K. Yadav, B.S. Naidu, K.Sudarshan , ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces , 2025 , 17 , 1509–1521 , 10.1021/acsami.4c15899 -
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Illuminating the Potential of Oxynitrides: Harnessing Solar Power for Efficient Water Splitting , P. Yadav, ANIL C. A., B.S. Naidu* , Sustainable Energy & Fuels , 2025 , 9 , 401-418 , 10.1039/D4SE01560F -
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Tb3+ doped CaWO4 Nanomaterials for Double Level Multicolor Mode Anticounterfeiting , S.K. Samal, J. Yadav, Aman JK, S. Kulkarni, B.S. Naidu* , Journal of Molecular Structure , 2024 , 138976 , 1316 , 10.1016/j.molstruc.2024.138976 -
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Er3+ activated Ba2V2O7 Upconversion Nanosheets for Dual-mode Temperature Sensing , S.K. Samal, S. Kulkarni, J.Yadav, B.S. Naidu* , Nanoscale , 2024 , 16 , 7443 - 7452 , 10.1039/D3NR06401H -
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Surface-engineering of CaTiO3 for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction through enhanced oxygen vacancy , P. Yadav1, C.A. Anil1, R.K. Kunchala, S.K. Samal, B.S. Naidu* , International Journal of Hydrogen Energy , 2024 , 64 , 407-416 , 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.03.318 -
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Tweaking the structure and symmetry of Y2B2O7:Eu3+ by B-site engineering for efficient and thermally stable phosphor: Y2Zr2O7 versus Y2Ge2O7 , R.T. Parayil, S.K. Gupta, K. Sudarshan, B.S. Naidu, G.D. Patra, M. Mohapatra , Materials Research Bulletin , 2024 , 180 , 113039 , 10.1016/j.materresbull.2024.113039 -
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Sr2BiF7: A New Bismuth-Based Host Material for Lanthanide Ions Doping: Synthesis, Downshifting, and Upconversion Luminescence Properties for Multimode Anticounterfeiting , J.Yadav, Pushpendra, S. K.Samal, S.N. Achary, B.S. Naidu* , ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces , 2024 , 16 , 51028–51036 , 10.1021/acsami.4c08301 -
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Abnormal anti-thermal quenching of Mn2+ and reverse thermal response of Mn2+/Mn4+ luminescence in garnet phosphor for wide-range temperature sensing , A. Balhara, S.K Gupta, G.D. Patra, B.S Naidu, K. Sudarshan , Journal of Materials Chemistry C , 2024 , 12 (48) , 19671-19680 , 10.1039/D4TC03650F -
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Noble metal free efficient photocatalytic hydrogen generation by TaON/CdS semiconductor nanocomposites under natural sunlight: , R.Kalia, B.M. Pirzada, R.K. Kunchala, B.S. Naidu* , International Journal of Hydrogen Energy , 2023 , 48 (43) , 16246-16258 , 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.01.126 -
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Effect of mixed-valence of manganese on water oxidation activity of La1-xCaxMnO3 (0 ≤ x ≤ 1) solid solutions: , R.K. Kunchala, D.Bhatt, R.Kalia, S.K. Samal, J.Yadav, B.S. Naidu* , International Journal of Hydrogen Energy , 2023 , 48 (40) , 15092-15104 , 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.01.018 -
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Manifold improvement of water oxidation activity of NaCoO2 by selective cation exchange: , R.K.Kunchala, D. Bhatt, R. Kalia, B.S. Naidu* , International Journal of Hydrogen Energy , 2023 , 48 (10) , 3952-3964 , 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.10.167 -
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Upconversion properties of Er, Yb co-doped KBi (MoO4) 2 nanomaterials for optical thermometry , S.K. Samal, Pushpendra, J. Yadav, B.S. Naidu* , Ceramics International , 2023 , 49 (12) , 20051-20060 , 10.1016/j.ceramint.2023.03.127 -
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2, 3-Diarylquinoline-Based Iridium (III) Complexes: Synthesis, Photophysical Properties and DFT studies , S. Janeoo, Reenu, S.K. Samal, B.S. Naidu, R. Kumar, H. Kaur , Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry , 2023 , 445 , 115034 , 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2023.115034 -
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Detection of Latent Fingerprints using Luminescent Gd0.95Eu0.05PO4 Nanorods: , Pushpendra, I. Suryawanshi, R. Kalia, R. K. Kunchala, S.L. Mudavath, B.S. Naidu* , Journal of Rare Earths , 2022 , 40 , 572-578 , 10.1016/j.jre.2021.01.015 -
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PVDF/Ag2CO3 nanocomposites for efficient dye degradation and flexible piezoelectric mechanical energy harvester: , H.K. Mishra, D. Sengupta, A. Babu, B.M. Pirzada, R. Sarkar, B.S. Naidu, T.K. Kundu, D. Mandal , Sustainable Energy & Fuels , 2022 , 6 , 1625-1640 , 10.1039/D1SE01889B -
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High Surface Area MnO2 Nanomaterials Synthesized by Selective Cation Dissolution for Efficient Water Oxidation: , R. K. Kunchala, Pushpendra, R. Kalia, B.S. Naidu* , 2022 , 6: 766-777 , Sustainable Energy & Fuels , 10.1039/D1SE01080H -
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Structural and Excitation-Dependent Photoluminescence Properties of Bi0.95–xGdxEu0.05PO4 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.95) Solid Solutions and Their Anticounterfeiting Applications: , Pushpendra, S.Singh, S.Srinidhi, R.K. Kunchala, R.Kalia, S.N. Achary, B.S. Naidu* , 2021 , 21: 4619–4631 , Crystal Growth & Design , 10.1021/acs.cgd.1c00467 -
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In3+ doped ZnGa2O4 nanoparticles: Difference in the luminescence properties upon optical and electrical excitations: , D.K. Patel, K.G. Girija, B.S. Naidu, B.Vishwanadh, F.N. Sayed, R.K. Vatsa, V.Sudarsan*, S.K. Kulshreshtha , 2021 , 884: 161021 , Journal of Alloys and Compounds , 10.1016/j.jallcom.2021.161021 -
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New Insights on Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution of ZnFe2-xGaxO4 (0 ≤ x ≤ 2) Solid Solutions: Role of Oxygen Vacancy and ZnO Segregated Phase: , R. Kalia, Pushpendra, R.K. Kunchala, S.N. Achary, B.S.Naidu* , 2021 , 875: 159905 , Journal of Alloys and Compounds , 10.1016/j.jallcom.2021.159905 -
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Downshifting and upconversion dual mode emission from lanthanide doped GdPO4 nanorods for unclonable anti-counterfeiting: , Pushpendra, I. Suryawanshi, S. Srinidhi, S. Singh, R. Kalia, R. K. Kunchala, S.L. Mudavath, B.S. Naidu* , 2021 , 26: 102144 , Materials Today Communications , 10.1016/j.mtcomm.2021.102144 -
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Irregularly Shaped Mn2O3 Nanostructures with High Surface Area for Water Oxidation: , R.K. Kunchala, Pushpendra, R. Kalia, B.S. Naidu* , 2021 , 4: 396–405 , ACS Applied Nano Materials , 10.1021/acsanm.0c02747 -
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Upconversion nanodevice-assisted healthy molecular photocorrection: , Kaur K., Bindra P., Mondal S., Li W.-P., Sharma S., Sahu B.K., Naidu B.S., Yeh C.-S., Gautam U.K. , Vijayakumar S.* , 2020 , 7: 291–298. , ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering , 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c01244 -
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Upconversion luminescence properties of NaBi(MoO4)2:Ln3+, Yb3+ (Ln = Er, Ho) nanomaterials synthesized at room temperature: , Pushpendra, R.K. Kunchala, R. Kalia, B.S. Naidu* , 2020 , 46: 18614-18622 , Ceramics International , 10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.04.173 -
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Excitation dependent visible and NIR photoluminescence properties of Er3+, Yb3+ co-doped NaBi(MoO4)2 nanomaterials: , Pushpendra, R.K. Kunchala, R. Kalia, B.S. Naidu* , 2020 , 10: 14525-14530 , RSC Advances , 10.1039/d0ra01272f -
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Rapid, Room Temperature Synthesis of Eu3+ Doped NaBi(MoO4)2Nanomaterials: Structural, Optical, and Photoluminescence Properties,: , Pushpendra, R. K. Kunchala, S. N. Achary, A. K. Tyagi,B.S. Naidu* , 2019 , 19: 63379-3388 , Crystal Growth & Design , 10.1021/acs.cgd.9b00267 -
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Synthesis of LaFeO3/Ag2CO3 Nanocomposites for Photocatalytic Degradation of Rhodamine B and p-Chlorophenol under Natural Sunlight,: , B.M. Pirzada, Pushpendra, R.K. Kunchala,B.S. Naidu* , 2019 , 4: 2618-2629. , ACS Omega , 10.1021/acsomega.8b02829 -
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NaBi0.9Eu0.1(MoO4)2 Nanomaterials: Tailoring the Band Gap and Luminescence by La3+ Substitution for Light-Emitting Diodes: , Pushpendra, Ravi K. Kunchala, Srungarpu N. Achary, B.S. Naidu* , 2019 , 2: 5527-5537 , ACS Applied Nano Materials , 10.1021/acsanm.9b01111 -
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Blue luminescence from ZnGa2O4:Effect of lattice distortion and particle size: , C.S. Kamal, B.S. Naidu, B. Vishwanadh, K.R. Rao, V. Sudarsan, R.K. Vatsa , 2017 , 188: 429-435 , Journal of Luminescence , 10.1016/j.jlumin.2017.04.056 -
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Beneficial effects of substituting trivalent ions in the B-site of La0.5Sr0.5Mn1− xAxO3 (A= Al, Ga, Sc) on the thermochemical generation of CO and H2 from CO2 and H2O: , S. Dey, B.S. Naidu, C.N.R. Rao , (2016) , 45: 2430 , Dalton. Trans , 10.1039/C5DT04822B -
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Remarkable effect of Pt nanoparticles on visible light induced oxygen generation from Water, catalyzed by perovskite oxides: , U. Gupta, B.S. Naidu, C.N.R. Rao , (2015) , 44: 472 , Dalton.Trans. , 10.1039/C4DT02732A -
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Noteworthy performance of La1-xCaxMnO3 perovskites in generating H2 and CO by the thermochemical splitting of H2O and CO2: , S. Dey, B. S. Naidu, A. Govindaraj, C.N.R. Rao , (2015) , 17: 122 , Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys , 10.1039/C4CP04578E -
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Liquid metal/metal oxide frameworks with incorporated Ga2O3 for photocatalysis: , W. Zhang, B.S. Naidu, J.Z. Ou, A.P. O’Mullane, A.F. Chrimes, B.J. Carey, Y. Wang, S- Y. Tang, V. Sivan, A. Mitchell, S.K. Bhargava, K. Kalantar-zadeh , (2015) , 7: 1943 , ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces , 10.1021/am5077364
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Rare Earth Ion-Doped Luminescent Materials for Optical Thermometry , S.K. Samal, J.Yadav, B.S Naidu* , 2025 , 10.1201/9781003491439-4 -
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Lanthanide-Doped Nanomaterials for Latent Fingerprint Visualization and Anti-Counterfeiting , J.Yadav, S.K. Samal, B.S Naidu* , 2025 , 10.1201/9781003491439-2 -
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Zinc Indium Sulfide as a Sustainable Catalyst for Green Hydrogen Production , P. Yadav, B.S. Naidu* , 2024 , 1 , 119-146 , 10.1021/bk-2024-1473.ch006 -
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Lanthanide Ions-Doped Luminescent Nanomaterials for Anticounterfeiting , J. Yadav, S.K. Samal, B.S. Naidu* , 2023 , 1 , 215-242 , 10.1007/978-981-99-7145-9_8 -
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Visible‐Light Heterogeneous Catalysts for Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction: , B.S. Naidu, ST Nishanthi, K Kailasam , 2018 , 421-446 , Visible-Light-Active Photocatalysis: Nanostructured Catalyst Design, Mechanisms, and Applications , 10.1002/9783527808175.ch15
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Winter school on Physic and Chemistry of Materials: , JNCASR, Bangalore , (2011) -
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23rd Research Scholars Meet: , Indian Chemical Society , (2011) -
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SERC School on Nano-Optics, Organized by IIT Bombay and NIT Hamirpur: , NIT Hamirpur , (2010) -
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International Conference on Advances in Electron microscopy and Related Techniques: , BARC, Mumbai , (2010) -
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International Conference on Recent Trends in Materials Science and Technology: , Indian Institute of Space science and Technology , (2010) -
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3rd DAE-BRNS International symposium on material chemistry: , BARC, Mumbai , (2010) -
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Workshop on Microscopy for Nanomaterials, Organized by Department of physics: , University of Mumbai , (2009) -
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Indo-Russian Workshop on Nanotechnology and Laser Induced Plasma: , Delhi University , (2009) -
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National Conference on Advances in Nanomaterials, Devices and Technologies: , S. V. Degree college, Kadapa , (2009) -
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Two Day Seminor on Microtexture and Microstructure: , Micristructure , (2009) -
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2nd DAE-BRNS International symposium on material chemistry: , BARC , (2008)
- 1. Lanthanide-doped Sr2bif7 Luminescent Nanoparticles, Anti-counterfeit Tags And Methods Of Preparation Thereof , B. S. Naidu, Jyoti Yadav, Pushpendra , 2024-09-06 , 549781
Editorial Board Member, Scientific Reports, Springer Nature, 2025 to till date
Early Career Research Award, Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), 2016
Associate Editor, Frontiers in Chemistry, Frontiers Media, 2015-2018
DST Nano Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2014 by Department of Science and Technology (DST), India.
Prof. C.N.R. Rao award for the year 2013 for visiting RMIT University, Australia.
Best Poster Award in 3rd DAE-BRNS International Symposium on Material Chemistry (ISMC-2010), Mumbai, 2010.
Visiting Fellow:RMIT University,, Australia (January 2014 to February 2014 )
Research Associate:Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (with Prof. C.N.R. Rao),, India, (December 2011 to April 2014 )
DST Nano Postdoctoral Fellow:Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (with Prof. C.N.R. Rao),, India, (May 2014 to February 2015 )
Scientist-B:Institute of nano science and technology, Mohali (February 2015 to December 2018 )
Scientist-C:Institute of nano science and technology, Mohali (January 2019 to December 2021 )
Scientist-D (Assistant Professor):Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali (January 2022 to Present till date )
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Title: Development of upconversion/down-shifting luminescent ink with lanthanide doped bismuth based nanomaterials for unclonable anti-counterfeiting
PI: Dr. Sanyasinaidu Boddu
Funding Amount: 39.5 lakhs
Tenure: 2022-2025
Funding Agency: SERB
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Title: Bio-mimicking photocatalytic water oxidation using Manganese and Cobalt based oxide nanomaterials: understanding the effect of redox inactive metal ion
PI: Dr. Sanyasinaidu Boddu
Funding Amount: 41.4 Lakhs
Tenure: 3 Years
Funding Agency: SERB