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Dr. Bhanu Prakash

Assistant Professor (Scientist-D)

Our research group represents a comprehensive integration of the disciplines of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Engineering within the expansive domain of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Our research interest is in the area of microfludic devices for various applications under the broad umbrella of nano science and nanotechnology. Our group has been instrumental in working on the controlled synthesis of nanostructures for light sensitive applications & drug delivery, lab-on-a-chip & µTAS, low-powered sensors & devices using piezo-enabled microfluidic platform, paper based/flexible devices for multi analyte sensing, cell sorting & high throughput screening and sensors for food safety & biomedical applications. In their pursuit of excellence, our group leverages microfluidic device simulation and, more recently, the application of AI/ML techniques, further enhancing our capabilities and pushing the boundaries of microfluidic research.

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  • Our laboratory's focal point resides in the development and utilization of microfluidic devices, a burgeoning field with far-reaching implications. Our endeavors encompass a spectrum of microfluidics facets, each tailored to address diverse applications. This endeavor converges elements of chemical engineering, chemistry, biology, and physics, manifesting as a tapestry of interdisciplinary initiatives. At the core of our group's proficiency lies the art of microfluidic device fabrication, a craft honed through conventional lithography techniques and innovative in-house strategies, meticulously tailored to the specific objectives of each project. Our expertise extends beyond device fabrication, as we possess a deep-rooted proficiency in the synthesis of a wide array of nanostructures. This capability is harnessed through microreactor-based flow chemistry methodologies, enabling the precise engineering of nanostructures to meet stringent requirements. In practice, we employ these nano-enhanced microfluidic systems in a myriad of applications, including but not limited to inline photocatalysis, high-precision cell sorting, and advanced drug delivery systems. Our multifaceted approach to microfluidics, coupled with a commitment to innovation, fuels our pursuit of groundbreaking solutions in these domains.

  • Through microfluidics research, we are trying to integrate the disciplines of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Engineering within the expansive domain of nanoscience and nanotechnology

  • Cell sorting & high throughput screening and sensors for food safety & other biological applications

  • Paper based/flexible devices for multi analyte sensing, POC devices.

  • Low-powered sensors & devices using piezo-enabled microfluidic platform.

  • Microfluidic devices for nanoformulation of drugs/ delivery, lab-on-a-chip & µTAS.

  • Fabrication of micro/nano devices for a variety of plasmonic and SERS based applications.

  • Microfluidic devices for sensing and other biomedical applications.

     

  • COMSOL based microfluidic device simulation and AI/ML techniques

  • Synthesis and applications of nanostructures using microreactor technology.

  • Controlled synthesis of nanostructures for light sensitive applications.

     

Current Group Members

  • RAJAT SAROHA

    RAJAT SAROHA

    Email: rajat.ph24209@inst.ac.in

    Reg. No.: PH24209

  • PRAKHAR SINGH

    PRAKHAR SINGH

    Email: prakhar.ph21249@inst.ac.in

    Reg. No.: PH21249

  • KARANVEER SINGH

    KARANVEER SINGH

    Email: ckvskang@gmail.com

    Reg. No.: 20EE22J67001

  • MS. KRUTHI K RAO

    MS. KRUTHI K RAO

    Email: kruthi.ph22225@inst.ac.in

    Reg. No.: PH22225

  • VIBHAV KATOCH

    VIBHAV KATOCH

    Email: vibhavkatoch@yahoo.com

    Reg. No.: RP-2019-5

  • MS. ROMY GARG

    MS. ROMY GARG

    Email: romy.ph20245@inst.ac.in

    Reg. No.: PH20245

  • MR. PRAKHAR SINGH

    MR. PRAKHAR SINGH

    Email: prakhar.ph21249@inst.ac.in

    Reg. No.: PH21249

  • MS. ALISHA ROHAL

    MS. ALISHA ROHAL

    Email: alisha.ph21228@inst.ac.in

    Reg. No.: PH21228

  • ABHISHEK KUMAR

    ABHISHEK KUMAR

    Email:

    Reg. No.:

  • AARYAN SOOD

    AARYAN SOOD

    Email: aaryan.rp1252321@inst.ac.in

    Reg. No.: RP-1252321

  • MAYANK BAGHORIA

    MAYANK BAGHORIA

    Email: mayank.baghoria@gmail.com

    Reg. No.: IN-2020-05

Alumni

  • DR. VISHAL KUMAR

    DR. VISHAL KUMAR

    Reg. No.: RA-01-202154

    Designation: Post Docs/RA

    Nov 2022 - Apr 2023

  • NEERAJ YADAV

    NEERAJ YADAV

    Reg. No.: RP-XYZ

    Designation: Project JRF/SRF

    Mar 2018 - Jan 2019

  • ASTHA SINGH

    ASTHA SINGH

    Reg. No.: RP-2016-5

    Designation: Project JRF/SRF

    Mar 2016 - Jan 2018

  • 1.

    Evaluation of heavy metal contamination: an analogy between conventional techniques & paper microfluidics as the futuristic probe for diverse environmental matrices , Shristi Handa, Prakhar Singh, Bhanu Prakash, Anupreet Kaur , Bulletin of Materials Science , 2024

  • 2.

    Exploiting flow manipulation to engineer the electroactive phase for improved piezo response in size tunable PVDF microspheres via microfluidic technology, , A. Rohal, R. Garg, S. Choudhury, M. M. Devi, J. J. Panda, A. Pandey, Bhanu Prakash , Chemical Engineering Journal , 2024 , 491 , 151986 , https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.151986

  • 3.

    From Flat to Folded: An instrument-free solution for chemical and biological paper-based sensing using A-PAP pen technology. , Prakhar Singh, Vibhav Katoch, Kruthi K Rao, Bhanu Prakash , Talanta Open , 2024 , 9 , 100325 , https://doi.org/10.1016/j.talo.2024.100325

  • 4.

    Vertically Aligned MoS2/ZnO Heterostructure for Highly Selective NH3 Sensing at Room Temperature , Rahul Gond, Prajjwal Shukla, Bhanu Prakash, and Brajesh Rawat , ACS Applied Electronic Materials , 2024 , https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaelm.4c00264

  • 5.

    Continuous flow photoreduction and validation of Cr (VI) in wastewater using TiO2 nanoparticles: An interplay between catalyst phase and microfluidic parameters , Vibhav Katoch, Prakhar Singh, Romy Garg, Partha Sarathi Das, Akash Katoch, Mayanglambam Manolata Devi, Manish Kaushal, Ambrish Pandey, Bhanu Prakash , Chemical Engineering Journal , 2024 , https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.149563

  • 6.

    Enhancing Stability and Resistive Memory Performance: The Role of Graphene in Hybrid Perovskite Composites , Ujjal Das, Pranab Kumar Sarkar, Sachin Kumar Sharma, Rajesh Deb, Romy Garg, Bhanu Prakash, Kaushik Parida, Asim Roy , The Journal of Physical Chemistry C , 2024 , https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcc.3c07643

  • 7.

    Miniaturized droplets flow reactor for one-step highly controlled synthesis of SnO2 quantum dots at room temperature , Vibhav Katoch, Naveen Kumar Arjunan Shanmugam, Alisha Rohal, M Ramananda Singh, Manish Kaushal, Bhanu Prakash , Engineering Research Express , 2024 , 10.1088/2631-8695/ad26dd

  • 8.

    Odd symmetry planar Hall effect: A method of detecting current-induced in-plane magnetization switching , Raghvendra Posti, Abhishek Kumar, Mayank Baghoria, Bhanu Prakash, Dhananjay Tiwari, Debangsu Roy , Applied Physics Letters , 2023 , 122 , 15 , https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0143904

  • 9.

    Multi-walled carbon nanotubes derived graphene nanoribbons for high performance supercapacitor applications , Manpreet Kaur, Parveen Kumar, Bhanu Prakash, JK Gowsamy, Suresh Kumar , Materials Chemistry and Physics , 2023 , 296 , 296 , https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2022.127204

  • 10.

    Strategic detection of food contaminants using nanoparticle-based paper sensors , Karanveer Singh, Navneet Singh Aulakh, Bhanu Prakash , Journal of Food Safety , 2023 , e13089 , https://doi.org/10.1111/jfs.13089

  • 11.

    Odd symmetry planar Hall effect: A method of detecting current-induced in-plane magnetization switching , Debangsu Roy Raghvendra Posti, Abhishek Kumar, Mayank Baghoria, Bhanu Prakash, Dhananjay Tiwari , Applied Physics Letters , 2023 , 122 , 152405 , https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0143904

  • 12.

    Hydrothermally grown NiV layered double hydroxides: A ferromagnetic insulator , Alisha Rohal, Asmita Shah, M. Manolata Devi, Suvankar Chakraverty, Bhanu Prakash , Advanced Engineering Materials , 2023 , 25 , https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.202300874

  • 13.

    Fabrication and Characterization of Liquid Phase Exfoliated MoS2 Nanosheet for Gas Sensing Application: , Bhanu Prakash , (2023) , IEEE Applied Sensing Conference

  • 14.

    Cost-effective microreactors for the synthesis of SnS nanoparticles and inline photocatalytic degradation of azo dyes: , Vibhav Katoch, Manish Singh, Akash Katoch, Bhanu Prakash , (2023) , 333: 133677 , Materials Letters

  • 15.

    Layer by Layer Self-Assembled MoS2-ZnO Heterostructure for Near Room Temperature NO2 Gas Sensor: , Rahul Gond, Prajjwal Shukla, Mayank Baghoria, Bhanu Prakash, and Brajesh Rawat , (2022) , 6th IEEE International Conference on Emerging Electronics (ICEE)

  • 16.

    Multi-walled carbon nanotubes derived graphene nanoribbons for high performance supercapacitor applications: , Twinkle, Manpreet Kaur, Anjali, Parveen Kumar, Bhanu Prakash, J.K.Gowsamy, Suresh Kumar , (2022) , 127204: , Materials Chemistry and Physics , https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2022.127204

  • 17.

    Enrichment of motile spermatozoa from cattle semen samples by microfluidics method: , V. K. Yata, N. Yadav, V. Katoch, D. Gangwar, S. Kumar, T. K. Mohanty, B. Prakash & A. K. Mohanty , (2022) , 92(6): 71 , Journal of Animal Sciences

  • 18.

    Miniatured Fluidics-Mediated Modular Self-Assembly of Anticancer Drug–Amino Acid Composite Microbowls for Combined Chemo-Photodynamic Therapy in Glioma: , Sonika Chibh , Vibhav Katoch, Manish Singh,Bhanu Prakash , Jiban Jyoti Panda , (2021) , 7: 5654 , Biomaterials Science & Engineering , https://doi.org/10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c01023

  • 19.

    Microflow synthesis and enhanced photocatalytic dye degradation performance of antibacterial Bi2O3 nanoparticles: , Vibhav Katoch,Nipun Sharma,Manju Sharma,Mayank Baghoria,Jiban Jyoti Panda,Manish Singh,Bhanu Prakash , (2020) , 28 (15): 19155 , Environmental Science and Pollution Research , https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-11711-1

  • 20.

    Continuous Flow Fabrication of Fmoc-Cysteine Based Nanobowl Infused Core-Shell Like Microstructures for pH Switchable on Demand Anti-Cancer Drug Delivery: , Sonika Chibh, Vibhav Katoch, Avneet Kour, Farheen Khanam, Amit Yadav, Manish Singh, Gopal C Kundu, Bhanu Prakash, Jiban Jyoti Panda , (2020) , 9 (3): 942 , Biomaterials Science

  • 21.

    Formation of diamond nanostructures from graphite using 10 W fibre laser: , Assim Verma, Bhanu Prakash, Deepika Sharma , (2020) , 43: 279 , Bulletin of Materials Science

  • 22.

    Continuous Flow Reactor for the Controlled Synthesis and Inline Photocatalysis of Antibacterial Ag2S Nanoparticles: , Bhanu Prakash, Vibhav Katoch, Asmita Shah, Manju Sharma, M Manolata Devi, Jiban J Panda, Jadab Sharma, Ashok Kumar Ganguli , (2020) , 96 (6): 1273 , Photochemistry and Photobiology

  • 23.

    Flow synthesis and in-channel photocatalysis of antimicrobially active ZnS quantum dots using an efficient planar PMMA microreactor: , Bhanu Prakash, Astha Singh, Vibhav Katoch, Manju Sharma, Jiban Jyoti Panda, Jadab Sharma and Ashok K Ganguli , (2020) , 1: 030030 , Nano Express , https://doi.org/10.1088/2632-959X/abcadf

  • 24.

    One Step Fabrication of Enzyme Immobilized Reusable Polymerized Microcapsules from Microfluidic Droplets: , Rohit Varshney, Shubhra Sharma,Bhanu Prakash,J Laha ,D Patra , (2019) , ACS Omega, - Just Accepted , 10.1021/acsomega.9b01321

  • 25.

    Gold Nano-/Micro-Roses on Levodopa Microtubes for SERS-Based Sensing of Gliomas: , Taru Dube, Nitin Kumar, Avneet Kour, Jibanananda Mishra, Manish Singh,Bhanu Prakash,Jiban J Panda , (2019) , 5: 2663 , ACS Appl. Nano Mater, 2 , 10.1021/acsanm.9b00155

  • 26.

    Growth of highly crystalline and large scale monolayer MoS2 by CVD: The role of substrate position: , Nand Kumar, Ruchi Tomar, Neha Wadehra, M Manolata Devi,Bhanu Prakash,S. Chakraverty , (2018) , 1800002: 53 , Crystal Research and Technology , 10.1002/crat.201800002

  • 27.

    Microreactor based synthesis and photocatalysis of Ag3PO4 nanoparticles with greater photostability and antimicrobial efficiency: , Astha Singh, Arabinda Baruah, Kalpesh Vaghasiya,Ashok Ganguli,Bhanu Prakash , (2018) , 364: 382 , ournal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry , 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2018.05.017

  • 28.

    Droplet-microfluidics for the controlled synthesis and efficient photocatalysis of TiO2 nanoparticles: , Arabinda Baruah , Astha Singh , Vandana Sheoran,Bhanu Prakash,Ashok K Ganguli , (2018) , 5: 7 , Materials Research Express , 10.1088/2053-1591/aaafed

  • 29.

    Electronic structure modification of the KTaO3 single-crystal surface by Ar+ bombardment: , N. Wadehra,R. Tomar,S. Halder,M. Sharma,I. Singh,N. Jena,B. Prakash,A. D. Sarkar,C. Bera,A. Venkatesan,S. Chakraverty , (2017) , 96: 115423(6) , Physical Review B , 10.1103/PhysRevB.96.115423

  • 30.

    Microfluidic reactors for the morphology controlled synthesis and photocatalytic study of ZnO nanostructures: , Arabinda Baruah, Amandeep Jindal, Chhayakanta Acharya, Suddhasatwa Basu,Bhanu Prakash,Ashok K Ganguli , (2017) , 27: 035013 , Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering , 10.1088/1361-6439/aa5bc4

  • 31.

    Realization of single terminated surface of perovskite oxide single crystals and their band profile (LaAlO3)0.3(Sr2AlTaO6)0.7, SrTiO3 and KTaO3 case study: , Ruchi Tomar, Neha Wadehra, Vaishali Budhiraja,Bhanu Prakash,S Chakraverty , (2017) , 427: 861-866 , Applied Surface Science , 10.1016/j.apsusc.2017.08.101

  • 32.

    Biocompatible ferrite nanoparticles for hyperthermia: effect of polydispersity, anisotropy energy and inter-particle interaction: , Neha Wadhera, Ruby Gupta,Bhanu Prakash,D Sharma,Suvankar , (2017) , 4: 025037 , Materials Research Express , 10.1088/2053-1591/aa5d93

  • 33.

    Biocompatible ferrite nanoparticles for hyperthermia: effect of polydispersity, anisotropy energy and inter-particle interaction Mater: , N. Wadehra,R. Gupta,B. Prakash,D. Sharma, S. Chakraverty , (2017) , 4: 25037 , Material Research Express , 10.1088/2053-1591/aa5d93

  • 34.

    Graphene/Nanoporous-Silica Heterostructure based Hydrophobic Antireflective Coating: , S. De,J. Singh,B. Prakash,S. Chakraverty, K. Ghosh , (2016) , 8: 41-45 , Materials Today Communications , 10.1016/j.mtcomm.2016.04.016

  • 35.

    Realization of atomically flat steps and terraces like surface of SrTiO3 (001) single crystal by hot water etching and high temperature annealing: , Bhanu Prakash,S Chakraverty , (2015) , 213-214: 28-30 , Solid State Communications , 10.1016/j.ssc.2015.04.009

  • 36.

    Realization of single-terminated nano step-and terrace-like surface of SrTiO3 single crystals: , Bhanu Prakash,S Chakraverty , (2015) , 108: , Current Science , 10.1016/j.ssc.2015.04.009

  • 37.

    Surface-enhanced Raman scattering from semi-continuous silver film templates etched by focused ion beams: , Bhanu Prakash,S Dhamodaran , (2010) , 4: 049504 , Journal of Nanophotonics , 10.1117/1.3502030

  • 1.

    The Basic concept for microfluidics-based devices: , Vibhav Katoch, Bhanu Prakash , (2021) , Taylor & Francis, 1st Edition

  • 2.

    Microfluidic Paper-Based Analytical Devices for Glucose Detection: , Shristi Handa,Vibhav Katoch, Bhanu Prakash , (2021) , Taylor & Francis, 1st Edition:

  • Recipient of Gandhian Young Technological Innovation Award (Year 2014) at the third national innovation competition organized by ‘Society for Research Initiatives for Sustainable Technologies and Institutions (SRISTI)’ awarded by National Research Professor and President of Global Research Alliance, Dr. R. A. Mashelkar.

    Received Certificate of Merit for the academic excellence and awarded ‘Sh. Jiwa Ram Shakuntala Kaushal Prize’ and ‘Smt. Lajwanti and Rajrani Memorial Prize’ both in the year 2007 in Hans Raj College (University of Delhi), India.

    Received Certificate of Merit for the award of ‘Shri J. P. Guha’ scholarship in Hans Raj College (Delhi University), India in the academic year 2007-2008.

    Placed among Top 1% in National Graduate Physics Examination conducted by ‘Indian Association of Physics Teachers’ (IAPT-2008).

    Member of American Chemical Society

    Member of Indian Nanoelectronics User Program (INUP), IIT Bombay and IISc Bangalore, for basic and advance training.

  • Scientist C: Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali (Punjab), India (January 2017 to December 2021 )

    Scientist B: Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali (Punjab), India. (March 2014 to December 2016 )

    Project Fellow: Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India. (August 2011 to December 2012 )

    Senior Project Fellow: Department of Chemical Engineering,, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India (January 2013 to February 2014 )

  • Title: Integrated Magneto-Acousto-Dielectrophoresis based Microfluidics for the Sorting of Bovine Spermatozoa

    PI: Dr. Bhanu Prakash

    Funding Amount: 55,43,760

    FFunding Agency: Department of Biotechnology

  • Title: Development of piezoelectric enabled nanocomposite integrated microfluidic platform for self-powered devices

    PI: Dr. Bhanu Prakash

    Funding Amount: 39,74,904

    FFunding Agency: Department of Science & Technology (IC Division)

  • Title: Smartphone-enabled detection of cystic fibrosis using the lead-free perovskites-based paper wearable analytical device

    PI: Dr. Bhanu Prakash

    Funding Amount: 25,30,647

    FFunding Agency: Department of Science and Technology (Science for Equity Empowerment and Development)

  • Title: Low temperature growth of carbonaceous hetero-structures for magnetic and thermal applications

    PI: Dr. Bhanu Prakash

    Funding Amount: 292 Lakhs

    Tenure: 3 Years

    FFunding Agency: DST Nano Mission

  • Title: Magneto-opto-electronic properties and applications of 2D electron gas systems

    CO-PI: Dr. Bhanu Prakash

    Funding Amount: 760 lakhs

    Tenure: 3 Years

    FFunding Agency: Nano Mission

  • Title: Low Cost Diagnostic System for Public Health Surveillance targets bacterial enteric pathogens

    CO-PI: Dr. Bhanu Prakash

    Funding Amount: 2,64,55,400

    FFunding Agency: Department of Science and Technology (Nano Mission)

  • Title: Exploring Heptazine based Functional Materials for Solar Fuel Generation

    CO-PI: Dr. Bhanu Prakash

    Funding Amount: 1,67,34,084

    FFunding Agency: Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research, DST

  • Title: Enhanced osteogenesis promoted by bone injury specific co-delivery of BMP2 and Noggin Si-RNA loaded in microfluidically fabricated amino acid- based nanobowls with pH tunable lids

    CO-PI: Dr. Bhanu Prakash

    Funding Amount: 44,47,120

    FFunding Agency: Department of Biotechnology

  • Title: Shear-Thickening-Fluids Loaded Droplet-In-Fibre Composites For Soft-Body-Armor Applications

    CO-PI: Dr. Bhanu Prakash

    Funding Amount: 30,58,000

    FFunding Agency: Department of Science and Technology (SERB), Core Research Grant