Vandna Sharma
VIDWAN ID: 381635

Dr Vandna Sharma

Female Doctor of Philosophy
Assistant Professor | Department of Applied Sciences
Chitkara University, Patiala
Punjab
Expertise: Condensed Matter Physics
69 Publications
5 Projects
934 Scopus Citations
892 CrossRef
6 Years 1 Month Total Experience
Publications
69 Total
Articles
42
Books
1
Chapters
7
Proceedings
19
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Professional Recognition

Dewan Jawahar Lal Nayar Memorial Prize
2015
Indian Liquid Crystal Society
Second Best Poster Paper Award
2016
2nd Conference on Microscopy in Materials Science and 2nd Annual Meeting of Academy of Microscope Sc
Third Best Poster Paper Award
2016
Chandigarh Science Congress (10th CHASCON-2016)
First Best Poster Paper Award
2016
Chandigarh Science Congress (10th CHASCON-2016)
Best Poster Paper Award
2016
4th National Conference on Nanoscience and Instrumentation Technology (4th NCNIT-2016)
Best Poster Paper Award
2018
National Conference on Functional Materials for Device Applications (NCFMDA-2018)
International Travel Support (ITS
2018
Department of Science and Technology (DST)-SERB, GoI
Young Scientist Award
2020
Punjab Academy of Sciences, 23rd Punjab Science Congress (23rd PSC-2020)
Visiting Scientist
2022
Jozef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Scientific Associate
2023
Jozef Stefan Institute, LOGOS European Research Council Project, Slovenia (Europe)

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Indian Liquid Crystal Society (ILCS)
Life Member
Jan 2016
Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA)
Life Member
Jan 2021
Math Tech Thinking Foundation (MTTF)
Life Member
Jan 2021
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Former Member
Jan 2019

Personal Details

Doctor of Philosophy
2020
Bidhannagar College
Assistant Professor
Aug 2020 – Present
Chitkara University, Patiala | Department of Applied Sciences
Physical Sciences
Condensed Matter Physics

Related Profiles

Scholarly Work

To develop an energy efficient liquid crystal display device and its study on electro-optical and dielectric behaviour
Other
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Quantum dot dispersed polymer dispersed liquid crystal (QD-PDLC) for smart window applications
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Homeotropic alignment of liquid crystal molecules induced by quantum dot/nanoscale particles for flexible display and device applications – a stride approach
Completed
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Development of energy efficient bistable liquid crystal light shutter
Completed
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Preparation and characterization of normal mode and reverse mode polymer dispersed liquid crystals
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Testing assembly for liquid crystal display cells

Vandna Sharma
Pankaj Kumar and Ankit Rai Dogra
- Application No. : TEMP/E- 1/1864/2023- DEL, 202311002080 Filed : 10-01-2023
Published : 30-11--0001 Filed

In-Built Mosquito Repellent Furniture

Ridhima Gahrotra
Prakul Agarwal
Pankaj Kumar
Vandna Sharma
Ankit Rai Dogra
- Application No. : 369314-001 Filed : 17-08-2022
Published : 30-11--0001 Filed

Spices Storage cum Measuring Dispenser

Vandna Sharma
Ankit Rai Dogra
Parul Malik and Pankaj Kumar
- Application No. : 365081-001 Filed : 30-05-2022
Published : 30-11--0001 Granted

Portable Clamp on Adapter for Mobile Holder

Ankit Rai Dogra
Vandna Sharma and Pankaj Kumar
- Application No. : 365082-001 Filed : 30-05-2022
Published : 30-11--0001 Filed

Blender cum Mixer in Bottle

Ankit Rai Dogra
Vandna Sharma
Ridhima Gahrotra and Pankaj Kumar
- Application No. : 364052-001 Filed : 11-05-2022
Published : 30-11--0001 Granted

Vortex Mixer Bottle

Vandna Sharma Ankit Rai Dogra
Parul Malik and Pankaj Kumar
- Application No. : 364051-001 Filed : 11-05-2022
Published : 30-11--0001 Filed

Multi-Size Vial Holder for Magnetic Stirrer

Vandna Sharma Pankaj Kumar and Ankit Rai Dogra
- Application No. : 363932-001 Filed : 09-05-2022
Published : 30-11--0001 Filed

Tipped Bottom Vial

Vandna Sharma Pankaj Kumar
Ridhima Gahrotra and Ankit Rai
- Application No. : 355947-001 Filed : 31-12-2021
Published : 30-11--0001 Granted

Vial with Detachable Die

Vandna Sharma Pankaj Kumar
Ankit Rai Dogra and Ridhima Gahrotra
- Application No. : 355945-001 Filed : 31-12-2021
Published : 30-11--0001 Granted

Milli Sample Crucible

Vandna Sharma Pankaj Kumar
Ridhima Gahrotra and Ankit Rai Dogra
- Application No. : 354989-001 Filed : 16-12-2021
Published : 30-11--0001 Granted

Sachet Squeezer

Ridhima Gahrotra
Pankaj Kumar
Vandna Sharma and Ankit Rai Dogra
- Application No. : 353320-001 Filed : 17-11-2021
Published : 30-11--0001 Granted

Method for nanoparticle film deposition facilitating vertical alignment of liquid crystals

Pankaj Kumar
Vandna Sharma
Ankit Rai Dogra
Partha Khanra
Mohit Kapoor and Praveen Malik
- Application No. : TEMP/E-1/29049/2021-DEL, 202111025904 Filed : 10-06-2021
Published : 30-11--0001 Filed

Nanoparticle doped vertically aligned liquid crystal display

Pankaj Kumar
Chinky
Vandna Sharma and Praveen Malik
- Application No. : TEMP/E1/17730/2020-DEL, 202011016944 Filed : 20-04-2020
Published : 30-11--0001 Filed

Scholarly Publications

Impact of carbon nanotubes doping on morphological, electro-optical, thermal and dielectric characteristics of planar aligned nematic liquid crystal cells

Journal Article
Applied Physics A. Year: 2026. Volume: 132 , Issue: 9 .
Authors: Chinky; Vandna Sharma; Parul Malik; Pankaj Kumar

Soil Electrochemistry

Book Chapter
Year: 2025. Volume: 1496 , Pages: 47-71 .
Authors: Vinayak Adimule; Vandna Sharma; Santosh Nandi; Rangappa Keri; Pankaj Kumar

Enhanced photoluminescence dynamics, fluorescence decay and distinctive electrical properties of Eu2O3 nanoparticles decorated liquid crystal nanocomposites

Journal Article
Materials Characterization. Year: 2025. Volume: 224 .
Authors: Nidhi Manhas; Lalita S. Kumar; Pankaj Kumar; Vandna Sharma; Rajeev S. Joshi; Rangappa Keri; A.K. Swetha; Vinayak Adimule

Challenges and Future of 3D-Printed Electrochemical Sensors

Book Chapter
Year: 2025. Pages: 401-426 .
Authors: Vinayak Adimule; Santosh Nandi; Shankramma S. Nesargi; Vandna Sharma; Pankaj Kumar; Praveen Barmavatu

Fabrication of Electrochemical Sensors for Determination of Toxic Dyes

Book Chapter
Year: 2025. Pages: 79-110 .
Authors: Vandna Sharma; Pankaj Kumar; Vinayak Adimule

Silica nanoparticles doping-driven modulation of electro-optical and dielectric responses in vertically anchored liquid crystals

Journal Article
Journal of Molecular Liquids. Year: 2025. Volume: 437 .
Authors: Rajat Takkar; Vandna Sharma; Praveen Malik; Parul Malik; Pankaj Kumar

A review on blue phase liquid crystals: impact of dispersed guest particles on electro-optical performance and phase transitions

Review
Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics. Year: 2025. Volume: 36 , Issue: 35 .
Authors: Meenakshi Pundeer; Chinky; Kiran; Parul Malik; Vandna Sharma; Pankaj Kumar

Nanoparticles mediated effects in blue phase liquid crystals: a review on phase behaviour and electro-optical characteristics

Journal Article
Bulletin of Materials Science. Year: 2026. Volume: 49 , Issue: 1 .
Authors: Kiran; Chinky; Meenakshi Pundeer; Parul Malik; Vandna Sharma; Pankaj Kumar
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