Dr. Vineet Sharma is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, School of Basic Science, Galgotias University. He completed his B.Sc. (H) Physics degree from University of Delhi and M.Sc. in Physics at Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology in 2013 and 2015, respectively, and earned his Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Delhi Technological University (DTU), Delhi, in December 2021. His doctoral thesis, “Growth and investigation of group II-VI semiconductor nanoparticles for luminescence-based applications”. He has demonstrated academic excellence by qualifying national-level examinations such as JEST (AIR-317, 2016) and GATE (AIR-996, 2016). Dr. Vineet is a prolific researcher with 06 publications in reputed SCI Q1 and Q2 international journals, along with a granted patent, reflecting both academic depth and innovative spirit. His consistent research contributions have also been recognized with the Commendable Research Award for Excellence in Research from Delhi Technological University for two consecutive years (2021-2022). With a Google Scholar h-index of 05, an i-10 index of 04, and more than 140 citations, her work continues to have a significant impact in the field of materials science and photonics. With a blend of academic rigor, innovative research, and international recognition, Dr. Vineet continues to contribute to advancing the frontiers of materials science, nanotechnologies and spectroscopic technologies while inspiring the next generation of physicists.

Key Projects

• Ph.D. (Guide: Dr. Mohan Singh Mehata) - “Growth and investigation of group II-VI semiconductor nanoparticles for luminescence-based applications”

• DST-SERB JRF Project (Guide: Dr. Mohan Singh Mehata) - “Photo-induced charge transfer dynamics of quantum dots/molecules under the influence of external perturbation” in the Department of Applied Physics, DTU, Delhi (Rs. 62.18 Lakh for 2017-2020).

• M.Sc. (Guide: Prof. Pawan Singh Rana) - “Synthesis and structural characterization of nickel-doped copper ferrite nanoparticles synthesised by the sol-gel method”

Patents 

• Mohan Singh Mehata, Vineet Sharma, Abhinav Tandon, Light-emitting metal and dual metal-doped zinc selenide quantum dots and method thereof, Patent application no. 201911052787, Filing date: 27/12/2019, Date of Grant: 05/04/24.

Research Articles (National/International)

• Vineet Sharma, Rachna Sharma, Electrochemically assembled silver nanoparticles adopted as biosensors for mediator-free detection of cholesterol for biomedical applications (Communicated).

• Mohan Singh Mehata, Vineet Sharma, Abhinav Tandon, Arseniy Aybush, Fedor Gostev, Victor Nadtochenko, Micro- to Femtosecond Exciton Dynamics of Light-Emitting Metal-Incorporated Zinc-Selenide (ZnSe) Quantum Dots for Possible White QLEDs (Communicated).

• Vineet Sharma, Deepak Kumar, Mohan Singh Mehata, Advancing photocatalytic efficiency of Mn²⁺-doped ZnSe nanoparticles for sustainable water treatment: Removal of toxic organic pollutants, Materials Science & Engineering B, 321 (2025) 118542 Impact factor: 4.6, SCI Q1 Journal
• Meenu Chahar, Vineet Sharma, and Om Prakash Thakur, Conductive Network Structure of MWCNTs Incorporated Cobalt-Zinc Ferrite Nanocomposite for Enhanced Electromagnetic Shielding Applications, Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 24 (2022) 195. Impact factor: 2.2, SCI Q2 Journal

• Vineet Sharma, Mohan Singh Mehata, Photoluminescence turn-off based dual analytes (Hg2+ and Pb2+) sensor in water using 3-marcaptoproponic acid protected Mn2+ doped ZnSe quantum dots, Chemical Physics Letters, 787 (2022) 139270. Impact factor: 3.1, SCI Q2 Journal

• Vineet Sharma, Mohan Singh Mehata, A parallel investigation of un-doped and Mn2+ doped zinc selenide quantum dots at low temperature and application as an optical temperature sensor, Materials Chemistry and Physics, 276 (2022) 125349. Impact factor: 4.7, SCI Q1 Journal

• Vineet Sharma, Mohan Singh Mehata, Rapid optical sensor for recognition of explosive 2,4,6- TNP traces in water through fluorescent ZnSe quantum dots,Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 260 (2021) 119937. Impact factor: 4.6, SCI Q2 Journal

• Vineet Sharma, Mohan Singh Mehata, Synthesis of photoactivated highly fluorescent Mn2+-doped ZnSe quantum dots as an effective lead sensor in drinking water,Materials Research Bulletin, 134 (2021) 111121. Impact factor: 5.7, SCI Q1 Journal

Conferences/Presentations (National/International) 

• Vineet Sharma, Mohan Singh Mehata, Synthesis of luminescent ZnSe and metal-doped ZnSe quantum dots via aqueous route: An optical property, International Conference on Recent Advances in Interdisciplinary Sciencesheld on 11-12 January 2019, Jammu.
• Vineet Sharma, Mohan Singh Mehata, Synthesis of green light-emitting copper-doped ZnSe quantum dots for lighting applications, International Conference on Atomic, Molecular, Optical, and Nanophysics with Applicationsheld on 18-20, December 2019, DTU, New Delhi.
• Vineet Sharma, Mohan Singh Mehata, Synthesis and investigation on the enhanced photocatalytic performance of pure and Mn-doped ZnSe Quantum dots for cleaning the water pollutants, 2nd International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials and Devices (AFMD-2023) held on 13-15 March 2023, ARSD, Delhi University, Delhi.
• Vineet Sharma, A revolutionary paradigm for computational advancement: Quantum computing, 1st International Conference on Advanced Computing and Information Science (ICACIS-2023) on August 11-12th, 2023, Graphic Era Hill University, Haldwani Campus, Uttarakhand, India 263139.

Achievements/Awards

•  Qualify the GATE (PHYSICS) exam in 2016 with a 996 rank.
•  Qualify the JEST (PHYSICS) exam in 2016 with a rank of 317.
•  Project Research Fellow in the SERB (DST) Research Project entitled “Photo-induced charge transfer dynamics of quantum dots/molecules under the influence of external perturbation” in the Department of Applied Physics, DTU, Delhi (Rs. 62.18 Lakh for 2017-2020).
• Awarded the DTU Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) (2021).
• Awarded Commendable Research Award, 2021, DTU.
• Awarded Commendable Research Award, 2022, DTU.
• ACS Publications Peer Reviewer Certificate of Recognition & Appreciation, 2024.