Dr. Richa Srivastava, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India
Dr. Richa Srivastava is a distinguished faculty member in Engineering Physics at UIET, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, a Central University in Lucknow, India. With a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Lucknow (2008), her doctoral research focused on the synthesis and characterization of nanosized intrinsic and doped ZnO for humidity sensor applications. Dr. Srivastava’s expertise lies in the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials for gas, humidity, and temperature sensing technologies. She has over three years of post-doctoral research experience under a UGC-sponsored Women’s Fellowship and has significantly contributed to sensor fabrication and nanomaterial development. Her pioneering work has earned her numerous accolades, including the CST Young Scientist Award (2014–15) and the ISCA Young Scientist Award (2013). She has delivered invited talks internationally, including in Germany, Singapore, and Nepal, and has authored highly cited publications with over 1,100 citations, an h-index of 17, and an i10-index of 25. A life member of several prestigious scientific bodies, Dr. Srivastava also serves as a reviewer for reputed journals such as Sensors and Actuators A: Physical and IEEE Sensors Journal, solidifying her stature as a leading researcher in the field of nanomaterial-based sensors.
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Summary of Suitability for Women Researcher Award: Dr. Richa Srivastava
Dr. Richa Srivastava stands out as an accomplished woman researcher in engineering physics and nanomaterials, with a strong commitment to scientific excellence, innovation, and mentoring. Her research bridges fundamental material science and real-world sensor technology, with proven contributions to humidity, gas, and temperature sensor development using advanced nanomaterials.
👩🎓 Education
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Ph.D. in Physics (2008)
🎓 University of Lucknow, Lucknow, India
📘 Thesis Title: “Synthesis and characterization of nanosized intrinsic and doped ZnO and their applications as humidity sensors”
🧑🏫 Supervisor: Prof. B.C. Yadav, Dept. of Applied Physics, BBAU, Lucknow
💼 Work Experience
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Current Position:
📍 Resource Person, Engineering Physics, UIET, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Central University, Lucknow
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Post-Doctoral Research:
🧪 Duration: 3 years 8 months
🎯 Funded by: University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi under Post-Doctoral Fellowship for Women
📌 Independent Research Project
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Dissertation Supervision:
👩🔬 Co-supervisor of 8 M.Tech. students (Nano-optoelectronics)
🏆 Awards & Honors
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🏅 CST Young Scientist Award 2014–15
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🧪 ISCA Young Scientist Award – 2013 (Physical Sciences)
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🥇 G.C. Jain Memorial Prize – 2008
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🖼️ Best Poster Awards
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🏆 NWNNT, Lucknow University, 2007
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🏆 ISCA, Annamalai University, 2007
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🏆 ICNME, C-MET Pune, 2006
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👩🔬 Novel Women Scientist Award – 2014
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✈️ International Representation
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🇩🇪 IMCS 2012, Nurnberg, Germany
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🇸🇬 ICMAT 2007, Singapore
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🇳🇵 Kathmandu Symposium, Nepal (Invited Talk, 2014)
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🎤 Invited Talks & Keynote Speaker
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10+ National and International Conferences (2014–2018)
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Topics on nanomaterials, sensor technology, and green technologies
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🧑⚖️ Reviewer for International Journals
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🧪 Scientific Contributions
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Development of room temperature ceramic humidity sensors
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LPG gas sensors for disaster management
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Carbon nanotubes via flame synthesis for device applications
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📈 Research Metrics
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🔢 Citations: 1,148
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📊 h-index: 17
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📚 i10-index: 25
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🌍 Memberships
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ISCA, IPA, MRSI (Life Member)
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Editorial & Advisory Board Member for national conferences
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🎖️ Travel Fellowship
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🎖️ NCC ‘B’ & ‘C’ Certificate Holder
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