Ranjana Jha

Professor (on lien)

Qualification

M.Sc., Ph.D.

Phone

01125000150, 9810210255, 9205475020

Bio-sketch

Prof. Ranjana Jha, Department of Physics, Netaji Subhas University of Technology, has been actively involved in research and teaching in the field of Solar Energy Materials and Applied Physics. Received Lifetime Achievement Award in Science and several International and National awards for academics and research in Solar Energy Utilization, Materials and Device fabrication.
She is Head of the Department of Physics and nominated as a member of University Court of NSUT. She has served as a member of Board of Research Studies of FOT (DU), member of Academic Council, NSUT, addition to being a chairman / member of various other committees at Institute and University level. Prof. Ranjana has also long experience in handling different academic and administrative responsibilities at NSUT.

She is founder and in-charge of Research Lab for Energy Systems at Department of Physics. Her research interest is Solar Energy Materials and Solar Energy Utilization, Single Crystal Formation, Development of Nano-structured thin film Solar cells and Characterization of Energy Materials for Device Applications. She has been instrumental in starting the M.Sc. Physics Programme in the Department of Physics in session 2021-2022.

Several postgraduate students have been awarded Ph.D. degree and at present many students are pursuing their respective Ph.D. under her supervision in Solar Energy materials and utilization and published their research work in SCI Indexed journals under the umbrella of Research Lab for Energy Systems. Several students of B.Tech and M.Sc., level have worked under her supervision for their research projects required by their respective University.
Published 110 manuscripts in reputed International / National Journals. Attended/ presented papers as an author, co-author and corresponding author in 123 International and National conferences. The papers authored/ co-authored by her, have received best paper prize, best oral and poster award, innovative pitch speaker at various national/ international conferences. There are 05 published eBook Chapter of Springer Nature and 15 book chapters. She has also been Conference Chair in ‘International Conference on Advanced Materials for Emerging Technologies’ (ICAMET-2023) during May 04-06 organized by Department of Physics, Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Delhi, India.
She has been awarded the certificate of ‘Outstanding Reviewer’ twice, (2014 & 2016) by Solar Energy Journal, Elsevier. She has been reviewer of several journals like Solar Energy, Applied Surface Science, Journal of Renewable Energy etc. and conferences held in India and Abroad. She has reviewed more than 70 Papers for various Journals and Conferences (international/national).
She is Nodal Officer, Solar Rooftop Power Plant at NSUT. Project in charge of NSUT Solar Car Concept from 2009, to demonstrate the viability of application of photovoltaic technology in the automotive industry. Undertaken several research projects from AICTE, DST, PCRA, MNRE and Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Management Centre, Dept. Of Power, GNCTD, Delhi for design and development of Solar Car.
She is Life member of various learned societies such as Solar Energy Society of India; Indian Chapter of International Centre of theoretical Physics, Italy; Indian Carbon Society, NPL, New Delhi; International Association of Advanced Materials (Sweden), and Institute of Environmental Eco-toxicology and Environmental Sciences, India. Governing council member of Solar Energy Society of India. She is also the Gold member of International Multidisciplinary Research Foundation, Regd. by Govt. of India NITI AYOG/ESTD: U/S 35 of 2001, Govt. of A.P, India /HQ: Vijayawada, A.P, India.

She has organized National and International Conferences/Seminars/ Workshops/ Exhibitions organized in various capacity. She has attended 23 numbers of Faculty Development /Short term courses. She has delivered 36 no. of Invited lectures/talks related to Solar Energy Technologies and materials in various educational and research institutions as well as in various national or international conferences and workshops and part of the panel discussions in international conferences. She has also chaired or co-chaired several sessions in various National or International conferences.

Academic Experience

Dr. Ranjana Jha joined the institute in 1992 since then she is actively involved in the teaching of 1st and 2nd semester students. She is teaching the subjects i.e., Physics-I, Physics-II, Physics of Materials and Electrical Engineering materials. At present she is working as a Head, Department of Physics. She has supervised several B.Tech., M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. She is also the head of University Research Facility.

Field of Specialization

a) Solar Energy Materials and Solar Energy Utilization, Synthesis and Characterization of Energy Materials for Device Applications.
Development of Nano-structured thin film Solar cells, Dye-sensitized solar cells, Quantum dot solar cells.

b) Theoretical modeling and simulations of materials for efficient utilization of Solar Energy, Solar building Architecture, Solar Air and Water Heater.

Patent

Design of a Novel Trailing Arm Suspension System With Type One Lever Mechanism,

Patent ID-201611042722, Publication No.-25/2018, IPC Classification-F01N11/00

Grants/ Projects undertaken

Financial assistance to Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology(NSUT) for developing Solar Electric Vehicle

Sponsoring authority: Energy efficiency & Renewable Energy Management Centre, Deptt. Of Power, GNCTD ,Delhi
Amount : 15 Lacs
Duration : One year(July 2018-July 2019)
Status : Ongoing

Design and Development of a cost effective and highly efficient Solar Powered Electric Vehicle (SEV) Prototype

Sponsoring authority: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Govt. of India, New Delhi
Amount : 16.75 Lacs
Duration : One year(November 2014-November 2015)
Status : Completed

Govt. of India, New Delhi

Amount : 12.0 Lacs
Duration : Two years (2000-2002)
Status : Completed

Govt. of India, New Delhi

Amount : 10.0 Lacs
Duration : Six years (2005-2011)
Status : Completed

Modernization of Physics lab

Sponsoring authority: All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE)

Creation of Technical Resource Centre under probe participation of youth in real time field observation for the benefit of education

Sponsoring authority: Department of Science and Technology (DST)

Govt. of India, New Delhi

Amount : 5.10 Lacs
Duration : Two years ( January 2009-2011)
Status : Completed

Development of Solar Powered vehicle

Sponsoring authority: Petroleum Conservation and Research Association(PCRA)

Invited Lectures/ Talks

30. Righteous Approch for Exloration of Ingenious Research Paper, virtual multidisciplinary national conference on Research Perspective, Development and Innovation MNCRPDI-2021organized by Jnan Vikas Mandal’s Degree College, Mumbai on 25^th August, 2021.

29. 21^st Century Environmental Predicament, Compunction and Education, Online International Multidisciplinary Conference on Recent Trends in In Environmental Science and Management Organized by Department of Environmental Science, K.R.T. Arts, B.H. Commerce & A.M. Science (KTHM), College Nashik, Maharashtra India on 6^th & 7^th August, 2021

28. ZnS nanomaterials as suitable catalysts for energy device applications, National Conference on Advancements in Interdisciplinary Research" (NCAIR-2021) organized by Amiruddaula Islamia Degree College, Lucknow, UP & Science Tech Institute, Lucknow which is scheduled from July 29th to 31st July, 2021.

27.21^st Century Environmental issues,challenges & solutions,Teaching learning centre & Dept. of environmental studies,Ramanujan College,University of Delhi,15 July 2021

26.Nanostructured Nickel Oxide for energy devices, International Online Conference on Nano Materials (ICN 2021),9-11^th April 2021,Kottayam,Kerala.

25.Utilization of Nano/Micro structure of Nickel Sulphide for energy devices,in two days national level webinar on “Nanomaterials Physics & Chemistry:Recent Developments & Applications(NCPRDA) during 11-12 July 2021.

24.”Green Nanostructured Nickel Oxide: Materials for energy conversion devices”, 4^th International Webinar on Nanotechnology & Nanomaterials during July 05-06,2021.

23. “Nanostructured Nickel Oxide For Energy Devices,”International Online conference on Nano materials(ICN 2021) held during 9-11^th April 2021 Kottayam,Kerala,India.

22. “Quantum Dots: Smart Material for Solar Cells”, International Conference on Advances in Smart Materials and Emerging Technologies (ASMET 2020) held during January 23-24,2020,IGDTUW,New Delhi

21. “Nanotechnology: Righteous Approach for Sustainable Development, "National Resources Management for Sustainable Development (NRMSD2020)" to be held on 21 January, 2020 at Jesus and Mary College, Bapudham, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021.

20. Use of Nanotechnology for sustainable development”,Annual Conference on Nasnotechnology and Advanced materials” held during November 14-15,2019in San Francisco,USA”

19. Eco Toxicity in Solar Cell, National Conference on Recent Trends and Advancements in Chemical Sciences, on 29-31 March, 2019, Department of Chemistry and Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, University of Delhi in association with Society for Promotion of Education and Sciences at New Delhi, India.

18. Red Alert For Environment, Human-Health and Sustainability From Green Photovoltaic Electricity on 14-15 March 2019,IAPE,Innovative Applied Energy, St Cross College, University of Oxford, United Kingdom.

17.QDSSC:A Saga of Semiconductor Nano-Materials on 27-28 February 2019,Innovation ,Chemical, Biological & Environmental Sciences(in association with The Indian Science Congress Association:Rohtak Chapter) Royal society of Chemistry,London at Arya P.G College,Panipat,Haryana.

16. ग्रीन नैनो टेक्नोलॉजी सतत विकास की राह on 13-14 February 2019, उभरती हरित प्रौद्योगिकी एवं तकनिकी शब्दावली organized by by Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology ,Ministry of Human Resource Development,Department of Higher Education,Government of India at Ramjas College,University of Delhi,New Delhi.

15.Harvesting Photons through Quantum Dot Sensitized Solar Cells on 8^th January 2019,6^th World Congress on Nanomedical Sciences ISNSCON-2019 at Vigyan Bhawan,New Delhi.

14. "Use of Nanotechnology in Solar Cells for Sustainable development on 28^thNovember, NSTC Nanotech 2018 in Crowne Plaza Delhi

13.QDSSC: Recent Quantum Leap ,Approach And Entice on 27^th-29^th November 2018 ,2^nd International Conference on Recent Advances in Environmental Protection ,St. John’s College,Agra,India.

12.SOLAR ENERGY:THE PATH FORWARD TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT on 31^st October 2018 in Guru Jhambheswar University &Technology ,Hisar.

11.Can Quantum Dot Sensitized Solar Cells be a potential Contender of Energy Crisis? International conference on Photonics Research (INTERPHOTONICS 2018)on October 8-12 in Kemer,Antalya-TURKEY.

10.Environmental,Health and safety (EHS) Issues: Toxicity in Solar Cells,6th International Conference on Ecotoxicology & Environmental Sciences, February 19-21,2018,Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India.

9. Shaping the Future of Solar Power: Solar cells, National Workshop on Solar Energy Technology, March 23, 2017, Invertis University, Bareilly, Lucknow, India.

8. Aspiration with Competence, Courage & Determination: Key to Success, Annual Women’s Meet (AWM-2017), March 4, 2017, Venus International Foundation, Chennai, India.

7. Pathways to Enhance Performance of Quantum Dot Sensitized Solar Cell, International Conference on New Scintillations on Materials Horizon (ICNSMH-2016), October 22, 2016, M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly , India.

6.Quantum Dot Sensitized Solar Cells: Recent Advances & Future Perspective in Photoanode, NanoDev-2016, July-2016, Chandigarh .

5.बहु-दीवारिय कार्बन नैनोट्यूब के उपयोग से संकर
रंजक सुग्राहित सौर सेल के जीवनकाल और दक्षता में वृद्धि, ऊर्जा अनुप्रयोगों हेतु कजर्ान पदजर्थों पर रजष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन-2015, सीएसआईआर-राष्ट्रीय भौतिक प्रयोगशाला, ड़ा के एस कृष्ट्णन् मागग, नई दिल्ली.

4.Energy in Building Materials and Buildings, Environment and Energy Management, Faculty Development Programme, organized by Department of Applied Sciences, Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, New Delhi (June7 –June 17, 2011).

3. Efficiency Enhancement of Dye Sensitized Solar Cells using Nano-materials, International Conference on National Solar Mission Issues and Solutions, Mumbai, organized by PV+ Solar India Expo 2011 (April 20, 2011).

2.Youth Entrepreneurial Green Awards, 3rd Renewable Energy India 2009 Expo, New Delhi, organized by International Exhibition and Conference, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi India(August 10- August 12, 2009).

1.Effects of Pollution on Solar Radiation and Ambient Temperature, AICTE Sponsored Short Term Training programme on “Production and Storage of Hydrogen Energy and its Utilization as Non-Polluting Fuel”, C.R. STATE College of Engineering, Murthal ,Sonepat (July 19-July 30, 2004).

Supervising research scholars pursuing Ph.D. degree (Title/ Topic Research):: •   Study on Energy Conservation in Buildings: Degree awarded to Mr. Nikhil Jindal in March 2015.
•   Studies on the Photoanode of Dye Sensitized Solar Cells: Degree awarded to Ms. Sarita Baghel, 2016.
•   Studies on Nano-Structured Materials for Solar Energy Conversion: Degree awarded to Mr. Darshan Sharma, 2018.
•   Characterization of Nano structured materials and Thin films for Solar energy Conversion: Confirmation granted to Ms. Nandini Sharma, Degree awarded 2018.
•   The spectroscopic and X-ray studies of metal oxide nanostructure for solar energy conversation: Ms. Reetu Sharma, Degree awarded in year 2020.
•   Synthesis and characterizatons of solar energy nanomaterials: Ms. Medha Bhushan, Degree awarded in year 2021.
•   Study and Growth of Nano/Micro Structure of Nickel Sulphide using Hydrothermal Method for Solar Energy Devices:Ms. Rekha Bhardwaj, awarded thesis in year 2022.
•   Synthesis of Nanomaterials for the Study of Solar Energy Conversion. Ms. Ankita Singh Degree awarded in 2023.
•   Synthesis of Nickel oxide (NiO) and its application in Solar Photovoltaics: Ms. Ritu Goel, joined the Ph.D. programme in 2016, Thesis submitted in 2023.
•   Registered as a Research Scholar for Ph.D., Mr. Kumar Ajay in 2019: Research work is in progress.
•   Registered as a Research Scholar for Ph.D., Ms. Shreya in 2021: Research work is in Progress.
•   Registered as a Research Scholar for Ph.D., Mr. Peeyush Phogat in 2021: Research work is in Progress.
•   Registered as a Research Scholar for Ph.D., Mr. Karan Grover in 2021: Research work is in Progress.
•   Registered as a Research Scholar for Ph.D., Ms. Divya Deep Yadav in 2021: Research work is in Progress.
•   Registered as a Research Scholar for Ph.D., Ms. Jaishree in 2021: Research work is in Progress.
•   Registered as a Research Scholar for Ph.D., Ms. Neha Yadav in 2021: Research work is in Progress.
•   Registered as a Research Scholar for Ph.D., Ms. Anju in 2021: Research work is in Progress

Seminars/ Workshops/Conferences/ Exhibitions organized

International Conference on Advanced Materials for Emerging Technologies (ICAMET-2023)

Sponsor: Department of Physics, Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Dwarka, Delhi
Duration: Three days, May 04-06
Venue: Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Delhi, India

6^th International Conference on Ecotoxicology &Environmental Sciences, Local Co-organizing secretary.

Sponsor: Institute of Ecotoxicology and Environmental sciences Jointly with Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology
Duration : Three Days, February 19-21, 2018
Venue : Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology , New Delhi

International conference on Renewable energy Potential for sustainable Initiatives, Member National Advisory Board

Sponsor : Power Grid Corporation of India, Bharti Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering
Duration : Two Days, February 8-9, 2018
Venue : Bharti Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering , New Delhi

Strengthening Technical Education through Institute Industry Partnership

Sponsor : Delhi Government
Duration : One day, May 5, 2007
Venue : Delhi Secretariat, New Delhi

European Higher Education Fair

Sponsor : French Embassy and NSIT
Duration : One day, February 16, 2007
Venue : NSIT, Dwarka, New Delhi

Pravasi Bhartiya Divas

Sponsor : Government of India and NSIT
Duration : Three day, January 7- January 9, 2007
Venue : Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi

Bhagidari Mela Exhibition

Sponsor : Delhi Government and NSIT, New Delhi
Duration : Three day, December 2006
Venue : Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

Bhagidari Mela Exhibition

Sponsor : Delhi Government and NSIT, New Delhi
Duration : Three day, February 2006
Venue : Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

Springboard Women’s Development Programme

Sponsor : British Council, New Delhi
Duration : Four day, February 2006
Venue : NSIT Dwarka, New Delhi

Prospective Library at NSIT, Dwarka

Sponsor : NSIT, New Delhi
Duration : One day, May 1998
Venue : Old Campus, NSIT, Delhi

Administrative and other Responsibilities in the Institute/University

Head of Department, Physics, NSUT Main, East and West Campus since, November 2021. Nominated as member of the Board of Management, Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Dwarka, July 2022 to till date.
Nominated as University Court member of NSUT, July 2019-July 2022 Member and Chairperson of Research Advisory Committee, 2017 to till date.
Finance Committee Member, NSUT, December 2022
Committee member for conducting skill tests for various technical posts, NSUT, 2022 Committee member for the skill test for the post of LDC, UDC, Head clerk, Junior steno & Asst. store keeper, NSUT, 2022
Member of screening committee to evaluate the applications for the positions of adjunct faculty, professor Emeritus and visiting faculty, NSUT, 2022, 2023.
Committee member for answer key verification of recruitment test of Assistant Professor in Physics, NSUT, 2022.
Chairperson for the declaration of result of written test for recruitment of Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering Dept, NSUT, 2022
Chairperson of the purchase committee in the department of Physics, NSUT, 2022.
Coordinator for ‘Multidisciplinary Education & Research Improvement in Technical Education (MERITE)’, Department of Higher Education, Technical Section- VII, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, April 2022 to till date.
Centre Head of University Research Facility, NSUT, 2022 to till date.
Coordinator to establish SATHI facility with NSUT, 2022 to till date.
Chairperson of Board of Studies, NSUT, 2017 to till date.
Coordinator for M.Sc. admissions (Physics, Chemistry, Maths & Humanities), NSUT, 2021 to till date
Public Relation Officer of the Institute, NSUT, 2005 to 2007.
Member of various purchase committees, reception committee for annual convocation, printing of prospectus etc, NSUT, 1992 to till date.
Committee member as H.O.D. for the recruitment of the faculty members in Dept. of Physics, 2020-2021.
Committee member for the recruitment of non-teaching post advertised by NSUT, 2021-22.
Chairman- Moksha Innovision-2022, Annual Cultural Fest, NSUT, 2022
Nodal officer for the Solar Rooftop Power House, NSUT, Dwarka.
Project In-charge of NSUT Solar Car since February 2009.
In-charge of Physics Lab since October 1998.
In-charge of Research Lab for Energy Systems. Public Relation Officer of the Institute form September 2005 to September 2007.
Member of various purchase committees, Reception committee for annual convocation, printing of prospectus etc.
Superintendent of Practical Exam for School of Applied Sciences i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & Biotechnology for all semesters from February 2006 to April 2015.
Chairperson of the committee for prevention of sexual harassment of working women. Amendment of CCS conduct rules, 1964 & Establishment of Redressal Mechanism.
Member of the committee for revision of the courses & studies, Scheme of examination based on grading system.
Founder HOD for starting the P.G. Programme in the Department of Physics.

Memberships

Gold member of International Multidisciplinary Research Foundation,Regd by Govt. of India NITI AYOG/ESTD:U/S 35 of 2001,Govt of A.P,India/HQ:Vijaywada, A.P,India Life member of Institute of Environmental Eco-toxicology and Environmental Sciences, Kolkata, India.
Five years membership of International Association of Advanced Materials till year 2021 (Mjärdevi Science Park, Teknikringen 4A S58330, Linköping, Sweden).
Life member of Solar Energy Society of India.
Life member of Indian Chapter of International Centre of Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy.
Life member of Indian Carbon Society, NPL, New Delhi, India.

Travel Grants: Dr. Ranjana Jha has presented several research papers in various international conferences in countries like U.S., U.K., Australia, Switzerland and Nepal and received travel grants from various funding agencies like All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi, Council of Science and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi and Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (NSIT) New Delhi.

Books/Book Chapters: 1.   Ranjana Jha, Medha Bhushan and Rekha Bhardwaj, Studies on Synthesis and Various Characteristics of Green Materials for Energy Conversion Applications, Springer publications, 2020.
2.   Medha Bhushan and Ranjana Jha, Recent Strategies and Developments of ZnS Nanomaterials as Photocatalysts and Electrocatalysts, Advanced Nanomaterials, Springer Publications.
3.   Rekha Bhardwaj, Ranjana Jha, and Medha Bhushan, Growth of Nano/Micro structures of Nickel Sulphide and their effect on electrocatalytic performance, Springer Publications.
4.   Performance Prediction of Rain Water Harvesting System at NSIT, Dwarka, India. V. K. Kapoor, A. Arora, Ranjana Jha, Proc. of Vth Annual Conference of Indian Society of Information Theory and Application, 2002.
5.   Performance Prediction of a Root Zone Sewage System in India. V.K. Kapoor, Ranjana Jha & N.C. Nigam Proc. of Vth Annual Conference of Indian Society of Information Theory and Application, 2002.
6.   Elevated refractive index of MoS2 amorphous nanoparticles with a reduced band gap applicable for optoelectronics; Shreya, Peeyush Phogat, Ranjana Jha, Sukhvir Singh; Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering, ISBN: 978-981-99-2348-9.
7.   Optical and microstructural study of wide band gap ZnO@ZnS core-shell nanorods to be used as solar cell applications; Peeyush Phogat, Shreya, Ranjana Jha, Sukhvir Singh; Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering, ISBN: 978-981-99-2348-9.

Awards (Total-32): 2023   Women Face of the year 2023 by Fox Story India
2023   Commendable Research Awards (for two research papers) by NSUT, New Delhi
2022   Best Paper Award at STAAR International Conference, VIT Bhopal, December 2022.
2022   Education Leadership Award 2022 for selfless contribution towards enriching the Education in our society by Glantor X.
2022   Top 50 Educators of India Award-2022 by Edu Mirror International Magazine.
2021   International Esteemed Women Professor Award-2021 by Center for Professional Advancement (CPACE), United Kingdom.
2021   World Intellectual Property Accreditation Ingenious Medal-2021 by Center for Professional Advancement (CPACE), United Kingdom.
2021   Commendable Research Awards (for one research paper) by NSUT, New Delhi.
2021    India Prime Awards for India Top 100 Women Icons of India September, 2021 by Foxclues India Prime Awards.
2020   Commendable Research Awards (for seven number of research papers) by NSUT, New Delhi.
2020   Women Super Achiever Award by ISIEINDIA, Imperial Society of Innovative Engineers.
2020   Engineering Excellence Award by ISIEINDIA, Imperial Society of Innovative Engineers.
2020   “Global Outreach Agricultural Award- 2020” for Excellent Research in Solar Energy.
2020   Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award for Life Time Contribution in Science, conferred MARINA Lab Research and Developments (Chennai, India).
2019   27th Dewang Mehta National Education Awards for Best Professor in Physics Studies.
2019   Research Excellence Awards 2019 under Excellent Author Category, MT Research and Educational Services (MTRES).
2019   “Siksha Gaurav Puraskar” conferred by Centre for Education Growth and Research (CEGR), New Delhi, India.
2018   ASDF Global Awards for Best Professor of the year 2018 in London, UK.
2018   “International Education Awards” for Most Promising Female Professor for Physics in Technical Institute of the year- 2018, conferred by Time Cyber Media Pvt. Ltd.
2018   “12th National Education Summit and Awards 2018” for Excellent Research in Solar Energy Utilization.
2018   “Adarsh Vidya Saraswati Rashtriya Puraskar, National Award of Excellence” by Global management Council, Ahemadabad.
2018   India Education Award for Outstanding Physicist & Professor 2018 by Blindwink.in, Market Research Company.
2018   IMRF Achievers Award 2018 in Applied Physics conferred by The International Multidisciplinary Research foundation.
2017   Lifetime Achievement award in Science, Venus International Women Awards, 2017 conferred by Centre for Women Empowerment-CWE of Venus International Foundation (VIWA-2017

Honors/Recognitions (International/National) (Total- 32)

2023 Conference Chair, International Conference on Advanced Materials for Emerging Technologies (ICAMET-2023) during May 04-06 organized by Department of Physics, Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Delhi, India

2023 Chair Session in ICMDA, 6th International Conference on Materials Design and Applications (ICMDA 2023) will be held in Chiba University, Chiba, Japan during April 7-10, 2023.

2023 Chair Session for AFMD 2023, 2^nd International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials and Devices organized by Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College (University of Delhi), Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi-110021 on March 13-15, 2023.

2022 Editorial Board Member, Frontiers of Contemporary Universal Sciences: An International Multidisciplinary Peer-Reviewed Journal managed by Faculty of Science, Harish Chandra Post Graduate College.

2022 Technical Programme Committee member, International Conference on Trends in Material Science and Inventive Materials ICTMIM 2022 organized by JCT College of Engineering and Technology.

2022 Technical committee member, 5th International Conference on Materials Design and Applications (ICMDA 2022) held in Chiba University, Tokyo, Japan.

2022 Chair Session for Vasudhev Kutumbkam-3: Third International Conference on Entrepreneurship, innovations and Research for Environmental Sustainability & Planetary Health organized by Bhagini Nivedita College, University of Delhi, Delhi.

2022 Syllabus Review Committee member for Physics in Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University, Sector-9, Dwarka, New Delhi.

2021 Chair Session for 2^nd International Conference on Advances in Smart Materials & Emerging Technologies (ASMET) - 2021 organized by Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women, Delhi.

2021 Program Committee Member, 3rd International Conference on trends in Material Science and Inventive Materials, ICTMIN 2021, 14-15 May 2021, and Coimbatore.

2020 Honorary Rosalind Member of London Journals Press, Membership DHZ29010 for quarter of the year 2020.

2020 Program Committee Member, International conference on Applied Physics and Chemistry of Solids, IAPCS-2020, iapcs.org, 08-09 September 2020, Cambridge, UK.

2020 Technical reviewer for Acta Materialia Turcica journal.

2019 Technical committee member, 3rd International Conference on Materials Design and Applications (ICMDA 2020) held in Chiba University, Tokyo, Japan.

2019 Nominated as University Court member of NSUT

2019 Certificates of AEIS Series as the Co-Chair Organization Committee of ICEOMN, 2019.

2019 Recognized reviewer for Advanced Surface Sciences of the year 2019.

2018 Participated in the ILUMEN EUROPEAN SOLAR CHALLENGE (iESC) Green technology events at Circuit Zolder, Belgium as a Faculty Incharge of NSUT Solar Car Team.

2018 Recognized reviewer for Indian Journal of Pure & Applied Physics (IJPAP).

2016 Certificate of outstanding contribution in reviewing for Solar Energy Journal (Elsevier) for November, 2016.

2016 Received Best Oral presentation award at International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, held at Jamia Millia Islamia, University, Delhi.

2016 Selected in Top 61 projects in Green and Sustainable Chemistry Challenge, Elsevier (Semi-final), Green Quantum Dots Adaptive Solar Cells for Solar Car, 2016.

2016 Research paper presentation selected in Innovation Award Pitch Session at ICMTECH-2016, Delhi.

2015 Received Best paper Award at 6th WRETC International Conference & Expo held on 21-23rd August 2015, Delhi.

2014 Certificate of outstanding contribution in reviewing for Solar Energy Journal (Elsevier) for November, 2014.

2013 Member of Governing Council of Solar Energy Society of India (SESI) for two consecutive tenures i.e., from January 2013- December2014 & January 2015- 2017.

2013 Recognized reviewer of Solar Energy Journal Elsevier.

2012 Honorary Editor of Invertis Journal of Renewable Energy since 2012.

2011 Guest Editor of Invertis Journal of Science and Technology Special issue 1 on Solar Energy Utilization and Green Technology, Volume-4, No.-4, 2011.

2009 4th prize for NSIT Solar Car at 3rd Renewable Solar Energy India Expo 2009 at Pragati Maidan, 10-12th August, 2009.

2008 Recognized Reviewer of many International Conferences held in US since 2008.

2008 Chaired or Co-Chair several sessions in various National or International conferences

Publication in International Journal

67. Shreya, P. Phogat, R. Jha, and S. Singh, “Microwave-synthesized γ-WO3 nanorods exhibiting high current density and diffusion characteristics,” Transition Metal Chemistry, vol. 1, pp. 1–17, May 2023, doi: 10.1007/S11243-023-00533-Y/FIGURES/16.

66. P. PHOGAT, S. Shreya, R. JHA, and S. Singh, “Diffusion Controlled Features of Microwave Assisted ZnS/ZnO Nanocomposite with Reduced Band Gap,” ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology, Mar. 2023, doi: 10.1149/2162-8777/ACC426.

65. Goel, R., Jha, R. & Ravikant, C. Nickel oxide (NiO) nano-triangles with enhanced electrochromic and photovoltaics properties. Chem. Pap. (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11696-023-02673-y

64. Goel, R., Jha, R. & Ravikant, C. Solution-processed spin coated multilayer structured nickel oxide thin films for anodic electrochromism. J Appl Electrochem (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10800-022-01807-6 (December 2022)

63. Divya Deep Yadav, Ranjana Jha, Sukhvir Singh, Ajay Kumar, Synthesis and characterisation of Nickel oxide nanoparticles using CTAB as capping agent, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2022, ISSN 2214-7853, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.11.012. (November 2022)

62. Karan Grover, Ranjana Jha, Preetika Dhawan, Harsh Yadav, Highly transparent bisthiourea zinc chloride (ZTC) single crystal growth and characterization for optical applications, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2022, ISSN 2214-7853, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.09.461. (October 2022)

61. Goel, R., Jha, R., & Ravikant, C. (2022). Synergistic effect of Urea and Potassium Sulphate during hydrothermal synthesis of NiO nanospheres with reduced crystallite size and enhanced electrical conductivity. Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 141, 109563. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.INOCHE.2022.109563

60. R Sharma, A Sarkar, R Jha, AK Sharma, M Bhushan, R Bhardwaj, “Synthesis & material properties of α-MoO3 nanoparticles”, Materials Today: Proceedings 48, 683-686 (2022).

59. R Sharma, AK Sharma, R Jha, A Sarkar, “Stable α-MoO3 nanocrystals and its doped variants with unique morphologies under optimized reaction conditions for efficient electrochemical and photochromic performances”, Materials Chemistry and Physics 280, 125813 (2022).

58. Bhushan, M., JHA, R., Bhardwaj, R. et al. Visible light emission and enhanced electrocatalytic activity of pure ZnS nanoparticles synthesized via thermal decomposition route. Bull Mater Sci 44, 261 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12034-021-02546-8

57. Hydrothermally Synthesized Nickel Oxide (NiO) Nano Petals on August 23, 2021. Ritu Goel, Ranjana Jha ,Medha Bhushan, Rekha Bhardwaj and Chhaya Ravikant Materials Today: Proceedings (Elsevier), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.08.094.

56. Synthesis and material properties of α-MoO3 nanoparticles; Reetu Sharma,Ranjana Jha, Anjana Sarkar, Amit Kumar Sharma, Medha Bhushan, Rekha Bhardwaj, Materials Today: Proceedings (Elsevier), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.08.092

55.Ternary composite based on MoSe₂-rGO/polyaniline as an efficient counter electrode catalyst for dye sensitized solar cells,Ankita Singh,Deepak Poddar, Sanjeeve Thakur, Ranjana Jha, Materials Chemistry and Physics 273(2021)125043.

54. Electrochemical studies of synthesized nickel sulphide nano-particles, Rekha Bhardwaj, Ranjana Jha, Medha Bhushan and Reetu Sharma, Material Today Proceedings, DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2021.07.138

53.Serrated hexagonal ZnO Nanoparticles: Synthesis and its characterization, Medha Bhushan , Ranjana Jha , Rekha Bhardwaj , Reetu Sharma, Material Today Proceedings, DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2021.05.686

52. Graphene doped ZnS nanoparticles synthesised via hydrothermal route for enhanced electrocatalytic performance ,May 2021 ,International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology ,DOI: 10.1111/ijac.13801, Medha Bhushan, Ranjana Jha , Reetu Sharma and Rekha Bhardwaj(Impact factor-1.78).

51. Trisodium Citrate Assisted Morphology Controlled Synthesis of Nickel Sulphide Nanoparticles with Enhanced Cyclic Stability as Carbonaceous Free Electrode Material Material Physics and Chemistry (Elsevier) SCI indexed. Rekha Bhardwaj and Ranjana Jha https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2020.123581 (Impact factor-3.408) .

50. Improved electrocatalytic performance with enlarged surface area and reduced bandgap of caterpillar and cabbage-like nickel sulphide nanostructures, Applied nanoscience (Springer ) Rekha Bhardwaj, Ranjana Jha , Medha Bhushan DOI:10.1007/s13204-020-01488-7 (Impact factor-3.19) .

49. Controlled growth of α-MoO3 nanostructures with enhanced optical and electrochemical properties without capping agents, Ceramics International (Elsevier) Reetu Sharma,Ranjana Jha, Anjana Sarkar, Amit Kumar Sharma,Darshan Sharma, Medha Bhushan, Rekha Bhardwaj DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.06.085(Impact factor-3.450)

48. Surface activity correlations of mesoporous 3-D hierarchical ZnS nanostructures for enhanced photo and electro catalytic performance, Applied Surface Science,528 (2020) 146988 (Elsevier),Medha Bhushan and Ranjana Jha (Impact factor-5.270)

47.Enhanced electrocatalytic activity of the solvothermally synthesized Mesoporous Rhombohedral nickel sulphide, Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing , 118 (2020) 105194 (Elsevier),Rekha Bhardwaj, Ranjana Jha , Medha Bhushan , Reetu Sharma (Impact factor-2.722)

46.Comparative study of the electrochemical properties of mesoporous 1-D and 3-D nano-structures rhombohedral nickel sulphide in alkaline electrolytes, Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids144(2020) 109503(Elsevier),Rekha Bhardwaj, Ranjana Jha, Medha Bhushan, Reetu Sharma. (Impact factor-2.752)

45.Investigating the structural ,electrochemical, and optical properties of p-type spherical nickel oxide(NiO) nanoparticles, Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids144(2020) 109488 (Elsevier) , Ritu Goel, Ranjana Jha and Chhaya Ravikant (Impact factor-2.752)

44.Ethylenediamine –assisted growth of multi-dimensional ZnS nanostructures and study of its charge transfer mechanism on supercapacitor electrode, Nanotechnology 31(2020) 235602 (IOP Publishing), Medha Bhushan, Ranjana Jha , Reetu Sharma and Rekha Bhardwaj (Impact factor-3.399)

43. Comparative Investigation of Corrosion-Mitigating Behavior of Thiadiazole-Derived Bis-Schiff Basesfor Mild Steel in Acid Medium: Experimental, Theoretical, and Surface Study, ACS Omega 2020, Bhawna Chugh, Ashish K. Singh, Sanjeeve Thakur, Balaram Pani, Hassane Lgaz , Ill-Min Chung, Ranjana Jha and Eno E. Ebenso (Impact factor-2.584)

42.Sol-Gel Mediated Synthesis of TiO₂Nanocrystals: Structural, Optical and Electrochemical Properties, December 2019,International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology (WILEY), Reetu Sharma, Ranjana Jha and Anjana Sarkar, (Impact factor-1.07)

41. Small Al cluster ion implantation into Si and 4H-SiC, Rapid Communication Mass Spectroscopy, Xiaomei Zeng Vasiliy Pelenovich1 Alexei Ieshkin2Andrey Danilov Alexander Tolstogouzov, Wenbin Zuo Jha Ranjana Donghong Hu7|Neena Devi Dejun Fu Xiangheng Xiao, May 2019 33(18) DOI: 10.1002/rcm.8489, 2019 :33:1449-1454.(Impactfactor-2.047)

40. Review:Metal Disulphide Used as Counter Electrode For Dye Sensitized Solar Cell, Journal of Energy Research and Environmental Technology Rekha Bhardwaj, RanjanaJha, Medha Bhushan, p-ISSN: 2394-1561; e-ISSn: 2394-154X; Volume 6,Issue 2, pp154-156

39. Reduced band gap and diffusion controlled spherical n-type ZnS nanoparticles for absorption of UV-Vis region of solar spectrum,Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids Medha Bhushan , RanjanaJha ,RekhaBhardwaj https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpcs.2019.05.018. (Impact factor-3.450)

38. Jun-Lian Chen, Wen-Bin Zuo, Xian-Wen Ke, Alexander B Tolstoguzov, Can-Xin Tian, Neena Devi, Ranjana Jha, Gennady N Panin, and De-Jun Fu, Structure, conductivity, and ion emission properties of RbAg4I5 solid electrolyte film prepared by pulsed laser deposition, Chin. Phys. B Vol. 28, No. 6 (2019). (Impact factor-1.321)

37. Review: Synthesis and Application of Nickel Sulphide Nanoparticle 338-340 Rekha Bhardwaj, Ranjana Jha, Medha Bhushan and Ritu Goel, Journal of Basic and Applied Engineering Research (JBAER) p-ISSN: 2350-0077 e-ISSN: 2350-0255.

36. α-MoO3 Nanopowder: A Transition Metal Nano-Oxide and its Photo-Chromic Properties: 334-337 Reetu Sharma, Ranjana Jha and Anjana Sarkar, Journal of Basic and Applied Engineering Research (JBAER) p-ISSN: 2350-0077 e-ISSN: 2350-0255.

35. Recent Developments of Zinc Oxide Nanostructures as Solar Photocatalysts 329-333 Nandini Sharma and Ranjana Jha, Journal of Basic and Applied Engineering Research (JBAER) p-ISSN: 2350-0077 e-ISSN: 2350-0255.

34. A Critique on Synthesis of 1-D Nanostructure of ZnS and its Potential Applications 325-328 Medha Bhushan , Ranjana Jha , Rekha Bhardwaj and Ritu Goel , Journal of Basic and Applied Engineering Research (JBAER) p-ISSN: 2350-0077 e-ISSN: 2350-0255.

33. Growth of Size-Controllable Tetragonal Rutile Stannic Oxide Nanostructures by Co-Precipitation Route for Eosin Y Dye Degradation under Solar Radiation “Author(s): Nandini Sharma, Ph.D. pursuing; Ranjana Jha, PhD; Reetu Sharma, accepted in "Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (JMSE)" .(Imapact Factor-1.486)

32. Recent advances in Utilization of Wide Band Gap Metal Oxides for Photocatalysis of Organic Waste, Nandini Sharma, Ranjana Jha, Reetu Sharma, Nikhil Jindal, Siddhant Baweja, International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures(Peer reviewed), 2017, Vol.3, Issue 2, ISSN:-2455-5584.

31. Sonochemical synthesis of Zinc oxide nanoparticles, Nandini Sharma and Ranjana Jha, Advanced Materials Letters, 2017, 2(5), 299-303.(Impact factor-1.46)

30. Analysis of structural, optical and magnetic properties of Fe/Co co-doped ZnO nanocrystals, Darshan Sharma, Ranjana Jha, Ceramics International, Volume 43, Issue 11, 2017, Pages 8488–8496, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2017.03.201. . (Impact factor-2.986)

29. Hydrothermally synthesized Stannic oxide nano-hexagons, Nandini Sharma, Ranjana Jha, Nikhil Jindal, Materials Today: Proceedings, Accepted for publication. (Peer Reviewed)ISSN: 2214-7853

28. Transition metal (Co, Mn) co-doped ZnO nanoparticles: Effect on structural and optical properties, Darshan Sharma, Ranjana Jha, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, PP.532-538, DOI: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2016.12.227. , (Impact factor-3.779)

27. Structural and optical properties of Co-doped ZnO nano-ampoules synthesized by co-precipitation method, Darshan Sharma, Ranjana Jha, Materials Letters, Volume 190, 9-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.matlet.2016.12.124. .(Impact factor-2.572)

26. Study on photo-catalyst Zinc Oxide annealed at different temperatures for photo-degradation of Eosin Y dye, Nandini Sharma, Ranjana Jha, Sarita Baghel and Darshan Sharma, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Volume 695, PP.270-279, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2016.10.194. .(Impact factor-3.779)

25.Aloe Vera Gel mediated Green synthesis of gamma- Fe2O3 nanoparticles, Ranjana Jha, Ranjana Dagar, Nandini Sharma, International Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology (IJIET) Volume 7, Issue 1, PP.663-668. (Impact factor-5.558), 2016

24. Quantum dot sensitized solar cell: recent advances and future perspectives in Photoanode, Darshan Sharma, Ranjana Jha and Shiv Kumar, Solar Energy Materials & Solar Cells, 2016 , Vol. 155, PP. 294–322, DOI: 10.1016/j.solmat.2016.05.062. . (Impact factor-5.018)

23.Influence of DL-Alanine Fuel Concentration on Structural and Magnetic properties of Nickel Ferrite nanoparticles, Nandini Sharma, Ranjana Jha, International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 4, Issue 5, PP-3508-3515, ISSN(Online) : 2319-8753, ISSN (Print) : 2347-6710, DOI: 10.15680/IJIRSET.2015.04050103, May 2015.(Impact factor-7.089)

Material Selection for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells using Multiple Attribute Decision Making Approach(Peer Reviewed), Sarita Baghel, Ranjana Jha and Nikhil Jindal, Journal of Renewable Energy, Vol. 1, 2014, 506216, PP-7.DOI: 10.1155/2014/506216, December 2014.

System Performance of Built- Storage type Solar Water Heater with Transparent Insulation. H.P. Garg, D.S. Garg, D.S. Hrishikeshan and Ranjana Jha. Solar and Wind Technology, (Peer Reviewed) Vol 5, no. Page 533-538, 1988.

Performance Studies of an Integrated Solar Collector – Cum Storage Water Heating System with Transparent Insulation Cover. J.Prakash, H.P. Garg, D.S. Hrishikesan and Ranjan Jha, Solar and Wind Technology, (Peer Reviewed)Vol 6, no 2, PP. 171-176, 1989.

Analysis of a Solar Air Heater with Natural Flow in the Upper Channel and Forced Flow in the Lower Channel. A.K. Bhargava, Ranjan Jha, H.P. Garg. Energy Conservation and management, Vol 30. No. 3, PP. 231-234, 1990.(Impact factor-5.589)

“Theoretical Studies on the use of Transparent Insulation in some Solar Energy Device”. H.P.Garg, J.Prakash, Ranjana Jha and D.S. Harishikesan. Proc. World Solar Energy Congress.(Peer Reviewed)Kobe, Japan Press, 1990, PP 2227-2231.

Evaluation of the Performance of a Cabinet Type Solar Dryer. Sanjay Sharma, V.K. Sharma, Ranjana Jha and R.A. Ray, Energy Convrs. Mgmt., Vol 30, no 2, PP. 75-80, 1990.(Impact factor-5.589)

Theoretical Analysis on a New Finned Type Solar Air Heater. H.P. Garg, Ranjana Jha, C. Choudhary and Gouri Datta. Energy.(Peer Reviewed) The International Journal 16 (10), 1231-1236, 1991.

Thermal Evaluation of a Winter House. Ranjana Jha, C. Choudhary, H.P. Garg, Z.H. Zaidi Energy Convrs. Mgmt. 31(6) 555-563, 1991.(Impact factor-5.589)

Solar Thermal System with Transparent Insulation. J.Prakash, H.P.Garg, Ranjana Jha and D.S. Hrishikeshan, Energy Convrs. Mgmt., 33 (11) 987-996, 1992.(Imapct factor-5.589)

Performance Parameters of Solar Heated House. Ranjana Jha, C. Choudhary, H.P.Garg and Z.H. Zaidi, Energy Convrs. Mgmt. Vol. 33 no. 4, PP 263-273, 1992.(Impact factor-5.589)

Design Parameters of Winter House for Thermal Heating. Ranjana Jha G.N. Tiwari, H.P.Garg and Z.H. Zaidi, Energy Convrs. Mgmt 31 (5), 555-563, 1991.(Impact factor-5.589)

Solar Water Heaters Suitable for high Latitude Stations. H.P.Garg, C. Chaudhary, Ranjana Jha and Z.H.Zaidi. Renewable Energy, 1992.(Impact factor-4.357)

Performance Prediction of Hybrid Air-to-Water Solar Heater. H.P. Garg, C.Chaudhary, Ranjana Jha. Renewable Energy Vol. 2, no.3, PP 211-318, 1992 U.K. (Impact Factor-4.357)

Different Glazing Systems and their impact on human thermal comfort –Indian Scenario, Mahesh Singh, S.N.Garg and Ranjana Jha, Building and Environment, (Peer Reviewed)Vol 43, no. 10, pp 1596-1602,2008.

Benefits of Sol-Gel Electrocromism, Amrita Kumari and Ranjana Jha, Invertis Journal of Science and Technology, (Peer Reviewed) Vol-II, No: 1, pp 24-32, 2008.

Organic Solar Cells: A Review, Sarita Baghel, Ranjana Jha. Nikhil Jindal and Nisha Tanwar, Invertis Journal of Science and Technology, (Peer Reviewed) Vol.4, Issue 4, Pg 229-233, 2011. Elucidation of Rational Trends of G_{0 ,}G₁ and G₂Tier Dendrimer Prepared with Triazine Ring as Coreand Malonate Ester as Branching Unit in Terms of Excess Viscosities, Volumes and Free Energies Measured at 298.15 and 303.15 K. in Aqueous Binary Solution, Shalini Gupta, Man Singh, K.C. Gupta and Ranjana Jha, Invertis Journal of Science and Technology, (Peer Reviewed) Vol.4, Issue 4, Pg 240-245, 2011.

Numerical model for the prediction of interfacial effect of ZnO/TCO on the performance of dye sensitized solar cells, S.Baghel, R.Jha and N.Jindal, Journal of Photonics for Energy (JPE), Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE). (Peer Reviewed) [DOI: 10.1117/1.JPE.2.XXXXXX), E-ISSN: 1947-7988, USA, May 2012.

Life Cycle Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Prototype Solar Electric Vehicle & its Feasibility in the Indian Transportation System, Ranajna Jha, Puneet Upadhyaya and Nikhil Gupta, Invertis journal of Renewable Energy vol. 2 , (Peer Reviewed) No. 3 , July 2012 .

Investigation of the Indispensability of Renewable Energy Sources from the Standpoint of Conservation of Ecology and Environment, Shyama Kant Jha, Ranjana Jha, Invertis Journal of Renewable Energy(Peer Reviewed), Vol.2, No. 4, ISSN: 2231-3419, Dec.2012.

Enhancement Of Indoor Temperature For Human Thermal Comfort Using Variable Glazing Area For Cold Stations Of India, N.Jindal, R.Jha and S.Baghel, International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, Vol 2, Issue 10, ISSN 2277-8616, October 2013.(Impact factor-3.023)

Thermal response of a non air conditioned buildings by using insulation of various thickness at the different positions of the walls and roof at cold stations of India, N.Jindal, R.Jha and S.Baghel, Journal of Environmental Research And Development (Peer Reviewed) , Vol. 8, Issue 1, E-ISSN : 2319-5983, Sept 2013.

PAPERS PRESENTED/ATTENDED IN CONFERENCE /ATTENDED

123. Altering morphology and bandgap of ZnO nanoparticles; International Conference on Advanced Materials for Emerging Technologies (ICAMET-2023) during May 04-06, 2023; Vardaan Sahgal, Peeyush Phogat, Ranjana Jha.

122. Transposed morphology of WO3 nanostructures attributed to different surface-active agents; International Conference on Advanced Materials for Emerging Technologies (ICAMET-2023) during May 04-06, 2023; Tarun Kumar, Shreya and Ranjana Jha

121. Experimental study of the photocatalytic behaviour of Zinc Oxide nanostructure for cationic dye (Malachite Green); International Conference on Advanced Materials for Emerging Technologies (ICAMET-2023) during May 04-06, 2023; Anju, Ranjana Jha, Sukhvir Singh.

120. Design of test structures for stress estimation of epitaxial aluminium nitride thin films for MEMS applications; International Conference on Advanced Materials for Emerging Technologies (ICAMET-2023) during May 04-06, 2023; Neha Yadav, Juli, Kapil Narang, Isha Yadav, Shankar Dutta, Ranjana Jha.

119. Enhancing the Thermoelectric Performance of Bismuth Telluride through Silver Doping; International Conference on Advanced Materials for Emerging Technologies (ICAMET-2023) during May 04-06, 2023; Jai shree Choudhary, Karan Grover, Monika Tomar, Anjali Sharma, Ranjana Jha.

118. Investigating the problems at the NiO/perovskites interface to enhance the device efficiency; International Conference on Advanced Materials for Emerging Technologies (ICAMET-2023) during May 04-06, 2023; Ritu Goel, Ranjana Jha, Chhaya Ravikant

117. Preparation and Properties of Hydrogel Materials for Waste Water Treatment; International Conference on Advanced Materials for Emerging Technologies (ICAMET-2023) during May 04-06, 2023; Reetu Sharma, Amit Kumar Sharma, Anjana Sarkar, Ranjana Jha.

116. Structural and Electro-chemical Properties of Synthesized Rhombohedral Nickel Sulphide Nanoparticles; International Conference on Advanced Materials for Emerging Technologies (ICAMET-2023) during May 04-06, 2023; Rekha Bhardwaj, Vanita Bhardwaj, Ranjana Jha

115. Effect of N-719 dye doping in Tri-Glycine Sulphate single crystals- a potential non-linear optical material; International Conference on Advanced Materials for Emerging Technologies (ICAMET-2023) during May 04-06, 2023; Karan Grover, Jai shree choudhary, Preetika Dhawan, Ranjana Jha, Harsh Yadav.

114. Study of electrochemical behavior of Iron-doped Nickel Oxide nanoparticles; International Conference on Advanced Materials for Emerging Technologies (ICAMET-2023) during May 04-06, 2023; Divya Deep Yadav, Ranjana Jha, Sukhvir Singh, Ajay Kumar.

113. Electrochemical and Optical properties of microwave assisted MoS2 nanospheres for solar cell application; 6th International Conference on Materials Design and Applications (ICMDA 2023), Chiba University, Chiba, Japan during April 7-10, 2023; Shreya, Peeyush Phogat, Ranjana Jha, Sukhvir Singh.

112. Impedance Study of Zinc Sulphide Quantum Dots via One Step Green Synthesis, 6th International Conference on Materials Design and Applications (ICMDA 2023); Chiba University, Chiba, Japan during April 7-10, 2023; Peeyush Phogat, Shreya, Ranjana Jha, Sukhvir Singh.

111. Heat Treated Phase Changed Zinc Sulphide Hexagonal Nano-Sheets with Reduced Band Gap, 6th International Conference on Materials Design and Applications (ICMDA 2023), Chiba University, Chiba, Japan during April 7-10, 2023, Ranjana Jha, Peeyush Phogat, Shreya.

110. Elevated refractive index of MoS₂ amorphous nanoparticles with a reduced band gap applicable for optoelectronics, 1st International Conference on Sustainable Technologies and Advances in Automation, Aerospace and Robotics (STAAAR-2022), VIT Bhopal, Shreya, Peeyush Phogat, Prof. Ranjana Jha, Prof. Sukhvir Singh.

109. Optical and Microstructural study of Wide Band gap ZnO@ZnS core shell nanorods to be used for solar cell applications, 1st International Conference on Sustainable Technologies and Advances in Automation, Aerospace and Robotics (STAAAR-2022), VIT Bhopal, Peeyush Phogat, Shreya, Prof. Ranjana Jha, Prof. Sukhvir Singh.

108. Synthesis of WO3 nanostructures via facile Microwave/US assisted Hydrothermal route and its characterization, Shreya, Ranjana Jha, Peeyush Phogat, Sukhvir Singh, Vasudhev Kutumbkam-3: Third International Conference on Entrepreneurship, innovations and Research for Environmental Sustainability & Planetary Health organized by Bhagini Nivedita College, University of Delhi, Delhi.

107. Effect of Microwave treatment on the synthesis of ZnS structures, Peeyush Phogat, Ranjana Jha, Shreya, Sukhvir Singh, Vasudhev Kutumbkam-3: Third International Conference on Entrepreneurship, innovations and Research for Environmental Sustainability & Planetary Health organized by Bhagini Nivedita College, University of Delhi, Delhi.

106. Hydrothermally synthesized multiple phase molybdenum sulfide with nickel doped and its characterization, Ajay Kumar, Ranjana Jha, Vasudhev Kutumbkam-3: Third International Conference on Entrepreneurship, innovations and Research for Environmental Sustainability & Planetary Health organized by Bhagini Nivedita College, University of Delhi, Delhi.

105. Highly transparent bisthiourea zinc chloride (ZTC) single crystal growth and characterization for optical applications, Karan Grover, Ranjana Jha, Preetika Dhawan, Harsh Yadav; Vasudhev Kutumbkam-3: Third International Conference on Entrepreneurship, innovations and Research for Environmental Sustainability & Planetary Health organized by Bhagini Nivedita College, University of Delhi, Delhi

104. Synthesis and Characterization of Nickel Oxide nanoparticles using CTAB as Capping Agent, Divyadeep Yadav, Ranjana Jha, Sukhvir Singh, Ajay Kumar; Vasudhev Kutumbkam-3: Third International Conference on Entrepreneurship, innovations and Research for Environmental Sustainability & Planetary Health organized by Bhagini Nivedita College, University of Delhi, Delhi.

103. Highly transparent bisthiourea zinc chloride (ZTC) single crystal growth and characterization for optical applications, Karan Grover, Ranjana Jha, Preetika Dhawan, Harsh Yadav; Vasudhev Kutumbkam-3: Third International Conference on Entrepreneurship, innovations and Research for Environmental Sustainability & Planetary Health organized by Bhagini Nivedita College, University of Delhi, Delhi.

102. (Co, Mn) co-doped ZnO nanoparticles and applications in Quantum dot sensitized solar cells, Dr. Darshan Sharma, International Conference on Advances in Smart Materials and Emerging Technologies, Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for women.

101. Ritu Goel, Ranjana Jha, Chhaya Ravikant, Nickel Oxide (NiO) as an efficient and stable electrochromic material. (Oral presentation), 2^nd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE on Advances in Smart Materials and Emerging Technologies-2021, Department of applied sciences and humanities, Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University, India,

100. Righteous Approch for Exloration of Ingenious Research Paper, vitual multidisciplinary national conference on Research Perspective, Development and Innovation MNCRPDI-2021organized by Jnan Vikas Mandal’s Degree College, Mumbai on 25^th August, 2021.

99. Online International Multidisciplinary Conference on Recent Trends in Environmental Science and Management Organized by Department of Environmental Science, K.R.T. Arts, B.H. Commerce & A.M. Science (KTHM), College Nashik, Maharashtra India on 6^th & 7^th August, 2021

98. Ranjana Jha,ZnS nanomaterials as suitable catalysts for energy device applications, National Conference on Advancements in Interdisciplinary Research" (NCAIR-2021) organized by Amiruddaula Islamia Degree College, Lucknow, UP & Science Tech Institute, Lucknow which is scheduled from July 29th to 31st July, 2021.

97. Ranjana Jha,21^st Century Environmental issues,challenges & solutions,Teaching learning centre & Dept. of environmental studies,Ramanujan College,University of Delhi,15 July 2021

96.Nanostructured Nickel Oxide for energy devices, International Online Conference on Nano Materials (ICN 2021),9-11^th April 2021,Kottayam,Kerala.

95.Utilization of Nano/Micro structure of Nickel Sulphide for energy devices,in two days national level webinar on “Nanomaterials Physics & Chemistry:Recent Developments & Applications(NCPRDA) during 11-12 July 2021.

94.”Green Nanostructured Nickel Oxide: Materials for energy conversion devices”, 4^th International Webinar on Nanotechnology & Nanomaterials during July 05-06,2021.

93. “Nanostructured Nickel Oxide For Energy Devices,”International Online conference on Nano materials(ICN 2021) held during 9-11^th April 2021 Kottayam,Kerala,India.

92. “Quantum Dots: Smart Material for Solar Cells”, International Conference on Advances in Smart Materials and Emerging Technologies (ASMET 2020) held during January 23-24,2020,IGDTUW,New Delhi

91. “Nanotechnology: Righteous Approach for Sustainable Development, "National Resources Management for Sustainable Development (NRMSD2020)" to be held on 21 January, 2020 at Jesus and Mary College, Bapudham, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021.

90.Use of Nanotechnology for sustainable development”,Annual Conference on Nasnotechnology and Advanced materials” held during November 14-15,2019in San Francisco,USA”

89. Eco Toxicity in Solar Cell, National Conference on Recent Trends and Advancements in Chemical Sciences, on 29-31 March, 2019, Department of Chemistry and Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, University of Delhi in association with Society for Promotion of Education and Sciences at New Delhi, India.

88. Red Alert For Environment, Human-Health and Sustainability From Green Photovoltaic Electricity on 14-15 March 2019,IAPE,Innovative Applied Energy, St Cross College, University of Oxford, United Kingdom.

87.QDSSC:A Saga of Semiconductor Nano-Materials on 27-28 February 2019,Innovation ,Chemical, Biological & Environmental Sciences(in association with The Indian Science Congress Association:Rohtak Chapter) Royal society of Chemistry,London at Arya P.G College,Panipat,Haryana.

86. ग्रीन नैनो टेक्नोलॉजी सतत विकास की राह on 13-14 February 2019, उभरती हरित प्रौद्योगिकी एवं तकनिकी शब्दावली organized by by Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology ,Ministry of Human Resource Development,Department of Higher Education,Government of India at Ramjas College,University of Delhi,New Delhi.

85.Harvesting Photons through Quantum Dot Sensitized Solar Cells on 8^th January 2019,6^th World Congress on Nanomedical Sciences ISNSCON-2019 at Vigyan Bhawan,New Delhi.

84. "Use of Nanotechnology in Solar Cells for Sustainable development on 28^thNovember, NSTC Nanotech 2018 in Crowne Plaza Delhi

83.QDSSC: Recent Quantum Leap ,Approach And Entice on 27^th-29^th November 2018 ,2^nd International Conference on Recent Advances in Environmental Protection ,St. John’s College,Agra,India.

82.SOLAR ENERGY:THE PATH FORWARD TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT on 31^st October 2018 in Guru Jhambheswar University &Technology ,Hisar.

81.Can Quantum Dot Sensitized Solar Cells be a potential Contender of Energy Crisis? International conference on Photonics Research (INTERPHOTONICS 2018)on October 8-12 in Kemer,Antalya-TURKEY.

80.Environmental,Health and safety (EHS) Issues: Toxicity in Solar Cells,6th International Conference on Ecotoxicology & Environmental Sciences, February 19-21,2018,Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India.

79. Ajay Kumar, Ranjana Jha, Synthesis and Characterization of MoO₃ nanorods with silver incorporation via hydrothermal route,International conference on Continuity,Consistency and Innovation in Applied Sciences and Humanities(ICCIASH-2021)” Organized on 29^th and 30^th July,2021.

78. Ajay Kumar, Ranjana Jha,Solar Cells:Apathway through solar energy nanomaterilas, Recent innovations in Science & Technology (RIST-2021),International Vitual conference,19-20^th 2021.

77. Rekha Bhardwaj,Ranjana Jha, Medha Bhushan, Ajay Kumar, Hydrothermally Synthesis of Multiple Phase Nickel Sulphide and Their Electro-catalytic Properties, Proceedings of Advanced Materials and Radiation Physics (AMRP-2020): National conference on Advanced Materials and Radiation Physics (AMRP-2020) during 9-11 November, 2020

76. Ritu Goel , Ranjana Jha, Medha Bhushan, Rekha Bhardwaj,Chhaya Ravikant Studying the properties of NiO thin film synthesized in the ammonia evaporated environment, International conference on Advances in Smart Materials and Emerging Technologies,on 23-24 January,2020,IGDTUW,Kashmiri Gate, Delhi.

75. Ajay Kumar, Ranjana Jha, Medha Bhushan, Rekha Bhardwaj,Reetu Sharma Review on synthesis of various morphologies of MoS2 using hydrothermal method,International conference on Advances in Smart Materials and Emerging Technologies,on 23-24 January,2020,IGDTUW,Kashmiri Gate,Delhi.

74. Ritu Goel, Ranjana Jha, Medha Bhushan, Rekha Bhardwaj and Chaya Ravikant, Electrical and optical properties oh Nio thin film synthesized via Hydrothermal technique, National Conference on Recent Trends and Advancements in Chemical Sciences, on 29-31 March, 2019, Department of Chemistry and Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, University of Delhi in association with Society for Promotion of Education and Sciences at New Delhi, India.

73. Rekha Bhardwaj, Medha Bhushan, Ranjana Jha Synthesis of unique Nickel Sulphide (Ni3S2& β-NiS) Nano morphology for counter electrode in Quantum Dot Dye Sensitized Solar Cell
on 14-15 March 2019,IAPE,Innovative Applied Energy, St Cross College, University of Oxford, United Kingdom.

72. Reetu Sharma *, Ranjana Jha and Anjana Sarkar Synthesis and Growth of Hetero-structures of α-MoO3 Nanoparticles and its doped variants for Photo-Chromic Properties, on 14-15 March 2019,IAPE,Innovative Applied Energy, St Cross College, University of Oxford, United Kingdom.

71. Medha Bhushan, Ranjana Jha and Rekha Bhardwaj Multi-dimensional solvothermal growth and characterization of ZnS nanoparticles for photoanodes in solar cells on 14-15 March 2019,IAPE,Innovative Applied Energy, St Cross College, University of Oxford, United Kingdom.

70. Rekha Bhardwaj , Ranjana Jha , Medha Bhushan Electrical study of Synthesized Nickel Sulphide Nanoparticles International Conference On Advance in Nanomaterials and Devices for Energy and Environment, Environment at ABV-IIITM Gwalior held on 27-29 Jan,2019.

69. Rekha Bhardwaj, Ranjana Jha ,Medha Bhushan, Ritu Goel ,Reetu Sharma,Metal sulphides used as Counter electrode for Dye Sensitized Solar Cell ,SOLARIS 2019, Jamia Millia Islamia,New Delhi, February 7-9,2019.

68.Medha Bhushan,Ranjana Jha,Rekha Bhardwaj,Reetu Sharma, Role of Zinc Sulphide nanoparticles in Buffer Layer for Solar Cell Applications,SOLARIS- 2019,Jamia Millia Islamia,New Delhi, February 7-9,2019.

67. Medha Bhushan,Ranjana Jha,Rekha Bhardwaj,Reetu Sharma, Serrated Hexagonal ZnO nanoparticles: Synthesis and its characterization) in International Conference on Advances in Nanomaterials and Devices for Energy and Environment at ABV-IIITM Gwalior held on 27-29 Jan,2019.

66. Reetu Sharma, Anjana Sarkar , Ranjana Jha and Amit Kumar Sharma,Synthesis,Structural,Optical and electrochemical properties of α-MoO3 and its composites, 6th World Congress on Nanomedical Sciences ISNSCON-2019 at Vigyan Bhawan,New Delhi ,January 7th -10th.

65. Ankita Singh, Sanjeev Thakur, Ranjana Jha, Darshan Sharma, Solar cell: A Green Technology? National conference on Environmental Awareness March 13 2018,Lucknow

64. Reetu Sharma, Anjana Sarkar , Ranjana Jha, Nandini Sharma, Synthesis and growth of Hetero structures of α- MoO3 Nano particles and its photo chromic properties. National conference on Environmental Awareness March 13 2018, Lucknow

63.Ritu Goel, Chhaya Ravikant ,Ranjana Jha, Medha Bhushan, Rekha Bhardwaj, Darshan Sharma, Enhancing the optical properties of nickel oxide, National conference on Environmental Awareness March 13 2018,Lucknow

62.Rekha Bhardwaj ,Ranjana Jha,Medha Bhushan,Ritu Goel,Darshan Sharma,Nickel Sulphide nanoparticles synthesized by co-precipitation method for energy storage device, National conference on Environmental Awareness March 13 2018,Lucknow

61. Medha Bhushan, Ranjana Jha,Darshan Sharma, Rekha Bhardwaj,Ritu Goel,Utilization of ZnS nano-particles for soalr cell fabrication , National conference on Environmental Awareness March 13 2018,Lucknow

60. Ranjana Jha, Environmental, health and Safety(EHS) issues: Toxicity in solar cells, 6th International Conference on Ecotoxicology&Environmental Sciences, February 19-21,2018,Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, New Delhi.

59. Ankita Singh,Sanjeev Thakur,Ranjana Jha,Medha Bhushan,Rekha Bhardwaj,Ritu Goel,Reetu Sharma ,Towards a greener alternative to lead Perovskite solar cells, 6th International Conference on Ecotoxicology&Environmental Sciences, February 19-21,2018,Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, New Delhi.

58. Medha Bhushan, Ranjana Jha,Medha Bhardwaj,Ritu Goel, Structural and Optical properties of ZnS Nanocrystals synthesized using Co-precipitation method, 6th International Conference on Ecotoxicology&Environmental Sciences,February 19-21,2018,Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, New Delhi.

57. Ritu Goel,Chhaya Ravikant,Ranjana Jha ,Rekha Bhardwaj,Medha Bhushan ,Synthesis and Characterization of Nickel Oxide using Co-precipitation method, ,6th International Conference on Ecotoxicology&Environmental Sciences,February 19-21,2018,Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, New Delhi.

56. Rekha Bhardwaj,Ranjana Jha,Medha Bhushan,Ritu Goel, Nickel Sulphide nanoparticle synthesized by hydrothermal method for energy storage devcie, 6th International Conference on Ecotoxicology & Environmental Sciences,February 19-21,2018,Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, New Delhi.

55.Nandini Sharma, Ranjana Jha, Reetu Sharma and Nikhil Jindal ,Structural and optical properties of Zinc Oxide Nanostructures Synthesized by Hydrothermal Process for photocatalysis of EY Dye, 6th International Conference on Ecotoxicology&Environmental Sciences, February 19-21,2018, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, New Delhi.

54. Anjana Sarkar,Ranjana Jha,Amit Kumar Sharma, Nandini Sharma, Tailoring of TiO2 nanostructures from surfactant free route and its DSSC Properties, Reetu Sharma,6th International Conference on Ecotoxicology&Environmental Sciences,February 19-21,2018, Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, New Delhi.

53Nandini Sharma and Ranjana Jha, .Growth of efficient Tin oxide Quantum dots and Effect of annealing on photo catalytic activity,5th Nano Today Conference, December 6-10 ,2017,Hawaii,USA.

52. Ranjana Jha and Nandini Sharma, Zinc Oxide nano flowers for better environmental applications: Enhancement in interfacial charge carrier dynamics, 5th Nano Today Conference, December 6-10,2017,Hawaii,USA.

51., Reetu Sharma ,Anjana Sarkar,Ranjana Jha and Nandini Sharma, Modified hydrothermal fabrication of stratified layered MOO3 Nanosheets and Photo chromic properties, 5th Nano Today Conference, December 6-10 ,2017,Hawaii,USA.

50., Rekha Bhardwaj, Ranjana Jha, Medha Bhushan and Ritu Goel, Nickel Sulphide Nanoparticle Synthesized by Co-precipitation method for Solar Energy Conversion, 10th National Conference on Solid state chemistry and allied areas(ISCAS-2017), Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India, 1st-3rd July 2017.

49. Medha Bhushan, Ranjana Jha, Darshan Sharma, Rekha Bhardwaj and Ritu Goel, Characterization of ZnS nano crystals synthesised using Co-precipitation method, 10th national Conference on Solid State Chemistry and allied areas(ISCAS-2017), Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India, 1st-3rd July 2017.

48. Nandini Sharma, Ranjana Jha, Siddhant Baweja and Reetu Sharma, Review of recent progress in photo catalytic water splitting for industrial waste water treatment, 10th national conference on solid state chemistry and allied areas(ISCAS-2017), Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India 1st-3rd July 2017.

46. Ritu Sharma, Anjana Sarkar, Ranjana Jha, Nandini Sharma, Deeksha Sharma, Synthesis of Nano metal oxide using Hydrazone based complex precursor, Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, University of Delhi, Delhi.

45. Darshan Sharma, Ranjana Jha, Strategies for improving Photovoltaic performance for Quantum dot sensitized Solar cell, Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, University of Delhi, Delhi, National Conference on Clean and Green Energy.

44. Ritu Goel, Chhaya Ravikant, Ranjana Jha, Darshan Sharma, Nikhil Jindal, Medha Bhushan, Rekha Bhardwaj, Hybrid Perovskite Solar Cells using Vapor Deposition techniques, Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, University of Delhi, Delhi.

43. Rekha Bhardwaj, Ranjana Jha, Darshan Sharma, Medha Bhushan, Ritu Goel, Nickel Sulphide nano-structures : Application in thin-film solar, Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, University of Delhi, Delhi.

42. Medha Bhushan, Ranjana Jha, Darshan Sharma, Nikhil Jindal, Rekha Bhardwaj, Ritu Goel, Graphitic Carbon Nitride: An effective material for Hydrogen evolution Reaction, Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, University of Delhi, Delhi.

41. Ritu Goel, Chhaya Ravikant, Ranjana Jha, Medha Bhushan, Rekha Bhardwaj, Elimination of Toxicity in Solar Cell, ICANN-2016, 4-5th November 2016, Jamia Millia University, Delhi.

40. Nandini Sharma, Ranjana Jha, Nikhil Jindal, Darshan Sharma and Sarita Baghel, Effect of varied Hydrothermal conditions on structural properties of Zinc oxide, ICANN-2016, 4-5th November 2016, Jamia Millia University, Delhi.

38. Darshan Sharma, Ranjana Jha, Effect of Co and Mn doping on structural and optical properties of ZnO nanocrystals, New Scintillations on Materials Horizon 2016, 21-23rd October, 2016, M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, U.P.

37. Nandini Sharma, Ranjana Jha, Nikhil Jindal and Sneha Yadav, Controlled Hydrothermal synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles, NanoDev-2016, 11th -16th July, 2016, PEC University of Technology, Chandigarh.

36. Reetu Sharma, Amit Sharma Anjana Sarkar and Ranjana Jha, Nano-particles of chromium and manganese oxide by using Hydrazone based complex precursor, BIOTIKOS-2016, March 2016, TERI University, Delhi.

35. Nandini Sharma, Ranjana Jha and Sarita Baghel, Review of recent progress in Organic Solar Cells, National Conference on Advancements in Electronics & Computer Applications, 4-5th February,2016, Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women, University of Delhi, India, ISBN: 978-93-5254-496-7: Paramount publishing house.

34. Nandini Sharma, Ranjana Jha, Influence of solvent on structure of zinc oxide nanoparticles, Solar-Icon 2016, 13th Solar International congress, 28-30 January 2016, Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India, ISBN: 10:81-8454-162-5, PP. 30-33.

33. Nandini Sharma, Ranjana Jha, Efficient Cathode layers in solar cell: A review, Solar-Icon 2016, 13th Solar International congress, 28-30 January 2016, Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India, ISBN: 10:81-8454-162-5, PP.34-39.

32. Nandini Sharma, Ranjana Jha, कार्बन नैनोट्यूब - अक्षय ऊर्जा स्रोतों के लिए उपकारक पदार्थ, ऊर्जा अनुप्रयोगों हेतु कजर्ान पदजर्थों पर रजष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन-2015, At सीएसआईआर-राष्ट्रीय भौतिक प्रयोगशाला, ड़ा के एस कृष्ट्णन् मागग, नई दिल्ली-110012.

31. Nandini Sharma, Ranjana Jha, Study of Catalytic effect of Advanced Counter Electrode materials for Solar Energy Conversion, Solar Asia-2015, Savitribai Phule Pune University, To be presented on 30 July- 1 August, 2015 at Pune, India.

30. Nandini Sharma, Darshan Sharma and Ranjana Jha, Structural properties of Zinc Oxide nanoparticles synthesized by co precipitation method for Solar Energy Conversion, 6th World Renewable Energy Technology Congress, International Conference & Expo., 21-23 August, 2015 at Delhi, India.

29. Darshan Sharma and Ranjana Jha, Structual and Morphological Properties of Cobalt- doped ZnO Nano- ampoules synthesized by Co- precipitation Method, ICORE-2014, November 2014 at Delhi, India, PP.255-258, ISBN: 10:81-8454-150-3, published by Solar energy society of India

28. Ranjana Jha and Nikhil Jindal, “ Performance Prediction of Energy Efficient Building using Economical Building Materials in Indian scenario, Oral presentation in Solar 2014, July 2014 at San Francisco, US.

27. S.Baghel and R.Jha, “Analysis of the Effect of Nanostructured Paste Components on the Efficiency of Dye Sensitized Solar Cells: A Taguchi Approach”, International Congress on Renewable Energy, KIIT University, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, PP. 27-29 November, 2013,ISBN: 978-93-82880-80-6.

26. Darshan Sharma, Ranjana Jha, Sarita Baghel,”Quantum dot based solar cells: recent developments and future challenges”, National Conference on Condensed Matter Days, N.I.T Rourkela, Odisha held on 29-31 Aug, 2013.

25. Sarita.Baghel, Darshan Sharma and Ranjana Jha,” Advanced Materials and Configurations for the Photoelectrode of Dye Sensitized Solar Cells, National Conference on Condensed Matter Days, N.I.T Rourkela, Odisha held on 29-31 Aug, 2013.

24. S.Baghel and R.Jha, “Advanced Materials and Configurations for the Counter Electrode of Dye Sensitized Solar Cells” PP. 341-344, International Congress on Renewable Energy (ICORE), Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, 6-7 December, 2012, EXCEL INDIA PUBLISHERS,NEW DELHI. ISBN: 978-93-82062-77-6

23. Nikhil Jindal, Ranjana Jha, Optimization of glazing area for human thermal comfort for cold stations of Indian region, Cleantech for Sustainable Buildings, from nano to urban scale, CISBAT proceedings, PP.523-528, Vol.1, ISBN: 978-2-8399-0907-5, Lausanne, Switzerland, 14-16 Sept 2011, École Poly Technique Fédérale De Lausanne.

22. S.Baghel, R.Jha and N.Jindal, “Efficiency Enhancement of Dye Sensitized Solar Cells using Nanomaterials”, 2nd International Conference on National Solar Mission: Issues & Solutions, Mumbai, 19-20 April, 2011.

21. Energy Efficient Building: Status, challenges and opportunities in Indian scenario, 1st India International Energy Summit (IIES), 28-30 January 2011, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur, Maharashtra.

20. Recent Developments in Dye Sensitized Solar Cell, First National Conference on Recent Advances in Polymer Nanocomposites, Jan14-15, Department of Physics Zakir Husain College, 2011, University of Delhi. Oral Presentation.

19. Prediction of Indoor Thermal comfort Zone using U values of opaque and transparent component of building for different climatic Zones of India , Proceedings of ICORE-2010 , International Congress on Renewable Energy, PP. 205-207, 1-3 Dec,2010, Chandigarh, India, Ranjana Jha and Nikhil Jindal.

18. Presented “Solar Car Project Advay-II at ISTIAM, Nov.2009, at NSIT. N.Delhi.

17. Presented “NSIT Solar Car” at 3rd Renewable Energy India Expo at Pragati Maidan , N. Delhi 10-12 Aug, 2009 and awarded 4th Prize in competition.

16. Performance Prediction of Different Glazing Systems and Impact on Human Thermal Comfort- Analysis of Two Climatic Zones in Indian – Subcontinent. Ranjana Jha, Proceedings of Solar – 2008,ISBN: 9781605604787, San Diego,USA, from 5th-9th May, 2008.

15. Computation of heating and cooling Degree-Hours for different climates of India, S.Rajkumar, S.N.Garg, S.C.Kaushik and Ranjana Jha, Proceedings of SOLARIS 2007, 3rd International Conference on Solar Radiation and Day Lighting, Feb. 7-9, 2007, New Delhi, India, Anamaya Publishers, ISBN: 8188342548 9788188342549 8188342432 9788188342433.

14. Sun in Hindu Mythology , Ranjana Jha , History Paper , Proc. of solar World Congress Orlando , Florida , USA , ISBN: 9781622762637, 6-12TH Aug, 2005.

13. Thermal evaluation of a “ Winter – House “ incorporated with Closed loop Air- To- Water solar Collector Design. Ranjana Jha, Proc. of Solar World Congress, Orlando, Florida, USA from 6th -12th Aug. 2005.

12. Performance Prediction of Rain Water Harvesting System at NSIT, Dwarka, India. V.K.Kapoor, A.Arora , Ranjana Jha , Proc. of Vth Annual Conference of Indian Society of Information Theory and Application, 2002.

11. Performance Prediction of a Root Zone Sewage System in India. V.K. Kapoor , Ranjana Jha & N.C. Nigam Proc. of Vth Annual Conference of Indian Society of Information Theory and Application, 2002.

10. Performance Prediction of a Hybrid Air to Water Solar Heater. Ranjana Jha Proc. ISES 2001, Adelaide, Australia, 2001, 8 Pages, ISBN: .

9. Performance Prediction of a Non- Air – Conditioned Passive Solar House for Cold Climate of Srinagar, India. Ranjana Jha and H.P.Garg, Proc. World Renewable Energy Congress-VI at Brightion, UK, 2000, PP2273-2276, ISBN: 978-0-08-043865-8, .

8. Design Parameters of Non- Air Conditioned Passive Solar House for Cold Climate of Srinagar, India. Ranjana Jha and H.P.Garg, Proc. Indoor Air Temperature Standards for 21st Century Oxford Brookes University , U.K., Taylor and Francis, ISBN: 0419 204202, August 26-28 th, 1994.

7. Design Parameters of a Winter House for Thermal Heating. Ranjana Jha Proc. VIII International Congress and Exhibition, New Delhi, November 29-30, 1994 PP- 105.

6. Solar Water Heating Using Solar Air Collectors. H.P. Garg. C. Choudhary, Ranjana Jha and Z.H. Zaidi. Presented at 6th Miami International Symp. On Heat & Mass Transfer, Dec. 10-12, 1990, Miami Florida, USA, Publisher: Clean Energy Research Institute, University of Miami, 1991.

5. Theoritical studies on the use of Transparent Insulation in some Solar energy Devices. H.P. Garg, J. Prakash, Ranjana Jha and D.S. Harishikesan. Proc. World Solar Energy Congress, Kobe, Japan Press, PP 2227-2231, 1990.

4. Theoretical Analysis on a New Finned Type Solar Air Heater“. H.P. Garg, Ranjana Jha, C. Choudhary and G.Dutta Proc. World Solar Energy Congress, Kobe Japan, Sept. 4-8, 1989. Clean and safe Energy Forever, Vol.1, Pergaman Press, 1990, PP 537-541.

3 . Development of an Inexpensive Solar Collector Cum Storage for Agricultural Requirements. V.K. Sharma, Ranjana Jha and R.A. Ray. Proceeding of Third Arab International Solar Energy Conference Solar Energy Research Centre, Baghdad, Iraq, 21-24 Feb. 1988.

2. Investigation on some Natural Conventional Solar Dryer for Agricultural products. Sanjay Sharma , R.A. Ray, Ranjana Jha Published in the Proceeding of National Seminar on Solar Energy and Rural Development at Kolhapur May 29-21, 1988.

1. Experimental Studies of Inexpensive Nature Conventional Solar Dryer for Agricultural Products. Sanjay Sharma, R.A. Ray, Ranjana Jha and V.K. Sharma Proceeding of National Solar Energy Conventional held at Madurai, India, Sept. 13-15, 1986.

Short term Courses/Workshop attended

S.No.	Name of Courses/Workshop/Programme attended	Sponsoring Institution	Duration
01	International Workshop on Renewal Energy Project Implementation and Management, 22^nd to 28^th March, 1993	IIT, Delhi	One Week
02	ISTE Summer School on Instructional Methodology, 6^th to 11^th June, 1994	IIT, Delhi	One Week
03	QIP Summer School on Advanced Processing of Semi-Conductor, 20^th June to 1^st July, 1994	IIT Delhi	Two Week
04	Induction Course for Teachers of Engineering College (Code: T-1), 28^th March to 18^th April, 1995	Centre for Professional Development in Higher Education, Delhi University	Three Week
05	Second Solar Photovoltaic Training Programme for system Design and Engineering Courses, 9^th to 20^th December, 1996	IIT, Delhi	Two Week
06	Management Development Programme for Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, 14^th, 15^th, 21^st & 22^nd January, 2006	National Foundation of Indian Engineers at NSIT, Delhi	One Week
07	Spring Board Women’s Development Programme, 13^th Dec 2005, 17^th Jan, 2^nd Feb and 21^st Feb 2006	Spring Board Project, a joint collaboration of the Women Studies, Network of Indian Universities, Madhya Pradesh Police and British Council Division, British High Commission at NSIT	One Week
08	ISTE Short Term Training Programme on CAD and Optimization, 20^th November to 1^st December 2006	NSIT, Delhi	Two Week
09	ISTE Short Term Training Programme on Modeling and Simulation, 4^th to 15^th December 2006	NSIT, Delhi	Two Week
10	Short Term Course under Quality Improvement Programme on “Energy Conservation”, 2^nd December to 8^th December 2007	IIT, Delhi	One Week
11	AICTE-ISTE Sponsored Short Term Course on “Nanotechnology”, 16^th June to 20^th June, 2008	NSIT, New Delhi	One Week
12	Refresher Course on Latex and MATLAB, 12^th July to 24^th July 2010	NSIT, New Delhi	Two Week
13	4^th International Training School on Atmospheric Brown Clouds (ABC), 21-26^th March, 2011	UNEP, ICIMOD, Nepal	One Week
14	AICTE-ISTE Sponsored Short Term Course on “Nanotechnology”, 16^th June to 20^th June, 2008	NSIT, New Delhi	One Week
15	Refresher Course on Latex and MATLAB, 12^th July to 24^th July 2010	NSIT, New Delhi	Two Week
16	4^th International Training School on Atmospheric Brown Clouds (ABC), 21-26^th March, 2011	UNEP, ICIMOD, Nepal	One Week
17	Refresher Course on Numerical Methods and MATLAB, June, 2015	NSIT, New Delhi	Two Week
19.	Workshop on “Research Methodology and Scientific Writing”	Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology.	5 days
20.	5^th Prof. Ved Ratna Memorial Lecture -2017 and a session on Demonstration Experiments in Physics.	New Delhi	Two Days
21.	“The Faculty Development Programme” on “Functional Nanomaterials: Emerging Trends and Applications”.	Amity University, Noida	20.06.2017 to 26.06.2017 (1 Week)
22.	Faculty Development programme on “NBA Accreditation Procedures”	National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai (Ministry of education, Government of India)	06.06.2022 to 08.06.2022 (Three days)
23.	Orientation Training Programme for Mentors	All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi	22.08.2022 to 26.08.2022 (5 days)