Dr. SHEIFALI SHUKLA

ADDRESS : House Number ***, Sector 43 /A,

Chandigarh, India

PHONE : +91-896*******

EMAIL : adgzwv@r.postjobfree.com

DD, Sector 43 /A, Chandigarh, IndiPHONE: +91-

896-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Assistant Professor with over two years experience of teaching that involved delivering lectures on diverse topics of physical chemistry while contemporaneously administering practical classes. Endeavors had always been made in thorough understanding the learning methodology by striving hard to adapt miscellaneous procedures of teaching patterns and strategies.

Deep insight, perception and sagacity towards research and academic pathways. Dedicated professional with strong ethical standards and integrity.

Results-orientated researcher, accomplishing responsibility adequately under pressure both individually and as part of a team. Exceptional presentation, interpersonal and communication skills.

Acquired unparalleled ability of dealing with any intricate research methodology and respect for technical safety and quality standards.

Have various Research articles to credit in peer-reviewed journals of International repute, with the respectable impact factors.

Participated in multiple Conferences and Symposia of International, National and Regional level and have been awarded with the best presentation award at multiple occasions.

Possess strong problem-solving, analytical and logic based skills.

Proficient researcher and an avid learner at the same time.

Compassionate, encouraging and respectful disposition towards seniors and students alike.

Curious bent of mind that lead to progressive and healthy discussions, ensuring proper student evolution, thus broadening their horizons of knowledge.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Assistant professor in :

Government college for Girls, Sector 42, Chandigarh (15/07/2018 to 10/09/2018) Government college for Girls, Sector 11, Chandigarh (03/08/2017 to 15/03/2018) Delivered lectures in Chemistry at Private Coaching Institute, Amritsar (10/02/2019 to 30/08/2019) As Guest faculty in Dept. of Chemical Engineering and Technology, P.U. (10/03/2011 to 15/04/2012)

Responsibilities :

• Advised and mentored undergraduate students placed on academic probation.

• Planned, scribbled, evaluated and revised course content and multifarious course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and diverse hand-outs.

• Scrutinized and evaluated students' laboratory work, while teaching introductory and upper courses in Chemistry.

• Developed and delivered engaging lectures in congenial and amicable environment.

• Monitored students’ academic progress and referred students who were struggling to campus resources.

• Maneuvered students on public speaking platforms and presentation skills.

• Projected the students on the essence of relevant information about academic and personal guidance in college. EDUCATION

Ph.D in Chemistry (Submission of Thesis : 2016; Viva–Voce : 2017)

• Field of Specialization : Physical Chemistry (Nanoparticles/ environmental remediation, degradation of toxic substrates, electrochemical sensing/ cyclic voltammetry)

• Doctorate Studies on "Fabrication, Characterization and Potential Applications of Nanosized Transition Metal Oxides” from Department of Chemistry & Centre of Advanced Studies in Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India under the esteemed supervision of Prof. S.K. Mehta and Dr. G.R. Chaudhary.

• Senior Research Fellow June 2013-December 2016, Department of Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.

• Junior Research fellow: June 2012- 2013, Department of Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.

Masters of Science (Honours School) in Inorganic Chemistry from Department of Chemistry & Centre of Advanced Studies in Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India (2009).

Bachelor of Science (Honours School) in Chemistry from Department of Chemistry & Centre of Advanced Studies in Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India (2007).

10+2 from Gian Jyoti Public School, Phase-2, Mohali, India (2003).

Matriculation from St. Stephen’s School, Sector-45/B, Chandigarh, India (2001).

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

• Doctoral research focused on the “Fabrication, Characterization and Potential Applications of Nanosized Transition Metal Oxides” encompassing the environmental remediation (which forms the quintessential focus of the research fraternity globally) by employing diversely fabricated nanoparticles (as electrochemical sensors and photocatalysts), concomitantly eliminating the toxic and obnoxious organic substrates from our surrounding ecosystem.

• Also, gained experience in various spectroscopic techniques such as IR, UV-vis absorption spectroscopy, Photoluminiscence spectroscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy, Scanning Electron microscopy, Differential Scanning Calorimetry and other general lab techniques.

KEY RESEARCH ATTRIBUTES:

• Possesses phenomenal capability of dealing with any technical or analytical predicament.

• Bears the potential of taking up any task independently and certifies its accomplishment.

• Cooperative and amenable with regards to any project that is allocated.

• Zeal for amassing knowledge and exploring new opportunities.

• Quite flexible in any kind of environment.

• Zeal to learn novel literature and techniques

• During research tenure, possessed notable dexterity and expertise with an inquisitive mind and an excellent interpretation abilities.

• Effectively collaborate with scientists and researchers in the completion of any allocated project within the prescribed deadline.

• Keep abreast of relevant scientific literature / novel technologies.

• Excellent track record of research publications in high quality journals and conferences.

• Perform independent scientific investigations in assigned research area.

• Assist in Ph.D student supervision.

• Emerging record of scholarly productivity.

• Contribute to general scientific community through external publications.

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

• Tungsten oxide (WO3) nanoparticles as scaffold for the fabrication of hydrazine chemical sensor. Sheifali Shukla, S. Chaudhary, A. Umar, G. R. Chaudhary, S.K. Mehta Sensors and Actuators B 196 (2014) 231–237. (Impact factor 6.393)

• Dodecyl ethyl dimethyl ammonium bromide capped WO3 nanoparticles: efficient scaffolds for chemical sensing and environmental remediation.

Sheifali Shukla, S. Chaudhary, A. Umar, G. R. Chaudhary, S.K. Mehta Dalton Trans. 44 (2015) 172**-*****. (Impact factor 4.177)

• Surfactant Functionalized Tungsten Oxide Nanoparticles with Enhanced Photocatalytic activity. Sheifali Shukla, S. Chaudhary, A. Umar, G. R. Chaudhary, S. K. Kansal, S.K.Mehta Chemical Engineering Journal 288 (2016) 423-431. (Impact factor 8.355)

• Bare and cationic surfactants capped tungsten trioxide nanoparticles based hydrazine chemical sensors: A comparative study.

Sheifali Shukla, A. Umar, S. Chaudhary, G.R. Chaudhary, S.K. Kansal, S. K.Mehta Sensors and Actuators B 230 (2016) 571–580. (Impact factor 6.393) Another two articles are in wait of response.

AWARDS AND/OR OTHER RECOGNITIONS RECEIVED (CONFERENCES AND SYMPOSIA ATTENDED)

• Awarded certificate of merit for best poster in National Symposium on Recent Advances in Chemical Sciences organized by Department of Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh

• Awarded certificate of merit of 1st position in Science exhibition by chemical society.

• Participated in diverse oral presentations and presented posters in diverse International, National and Regional Conferences, Symposia or Workshops such as Indian Council of Chemists 12th Annual Conference, Ram Chand Paul International Conference, International Conference on “Interdisciplinary Areas with Chemical Sciences, Annual convocation of chemists, National symposium on “Recent Advances in Chemical Sciences, Workshop in Global Initiative For Academic Networks, Indo-UK Scoping Workshop On Development of Rural Biorefineries in India, CRSI National Symposium in Chemistry to name a few.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Fabricating electrochemical sensors based on metal oxide systems.

• Employing them in environmental remediation through eradication of various toxic and obnoxious substrates.

• Detection of toxic materials through these sensors employing cyclic voltammetry technique.

QUALIFIED EXAMINATION : CSIR UGC NET held on 20-12-2009 (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), India, a premier national R&D organisation, is among the world's largest publicly funded R&D organisation).

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Teaching : Actively involved in all areas of academia, engaging and challenging students to realize their complete potential and design their finesse and aptitude.

• Charismatic, Enthusiastic, Conscientious, Reliable, Organised and Clear communicator of complex ideas

• Extensive knowledge of concerned Subject with striking Research orientation.

• Creative instruction modus operandi.

• Accessible, Cooperative and Amenable.

• Excellent research potential and an ability to actively contribute to the research project goals as well as a proven publication track record with admirable standard of written English.

• Able to interact with all researchers through Constructive, Ingenious and Professional conduct.

• Creative questioning and Positive reinforcement. REFERENCES

Prof. Surinder Kumar Mehta (Ph.D Supervisor)

Department of Chemistry and Centre for Advanced Studies in Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh-160014, India E-mail: adgzwv@r.postjobfree.com

Contact No.: +91-172-*******, +91-941*******

Dr. Subash Chandra Sahoo

Department of Chemistry and Centre for Advanced Studies in Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh-160014, India E-mail: adgzwv@r.postjobfree.com

Contact No.: +91-172-*******, +91-896*******

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of birth : July 26th, 1986

Nationality : Indian

Gender : Female

Marital status : Single

Languages known : English, Hindi, Punjabi

Strengths : Inquisitive Mind, Fair Communication skills and Amicable disposition Contact No. : +91-896*******

Home Address : House Number 742, Sector 43/A, Chandigarh (India).

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