Amit Kumar Verma

Amit Kumar Verma is a doctoral researcher at the Sensors and Materials Research Laboratory (SMRL), Department of Physics, University of Lucknow, India, specializing in the design and characterization of nanostructured metal oxide-based gas sensors. His research focuses on the development of high-performance chemiresistive sensors for hydrogen detection, utilizing advanced ion beam irradiation techniques including swift heavy ion (SHI) and gamma irradiation to tailor the structural, morphological, and sensing properties of thin films. Amit holds a Master’s degree in Physics with a specialization in Electronics from the University of Allahabad, where he graduated with distinction (4th rank). His current Ph.D. work under the supervision of Prof. Narendra Kumar Pandey involves the synthesis and modification of metal oxide thin films for humidity and gas sensing applications. His research contributes significantly to the fields of sustainable energy, environmental monitoring, and nanotechnology-enabled sensor systems.

 

He has hands-on expertise in thin film deposition techniques such as sol-gel, spin coating, RF sputtering, and hydrothermal methods. His analytical proficiency includes a broad range of structural and spectroscopic tools like XRD, SEM, TEM, AFM, XPS, UV-Vis, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, and electrical characterization techniques for gas sensing. To date, he has authored several high-impact publications in reputed journals such as The Chemical Engineering Journal, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, and Journal of Alloys and Compounds, focusing on WO₃ and MoO₃ thin films, ion irradiation effects, and noble metal doping strategies. He has also presented his work at national and international platforms including IIT Jodhpur, IUAC New Delhi, and JIIT Noida. In recognition of his academic commitment, Amit was awarded the Karmayogi Fellowship at the University of Lucknow and was elected as Science Faculty Representative at the University of Allahabad in 2018. He has also mentored several M.Sc. dissertation projects on nanostructured metal oxides for sensor applications.