Experimental Condensed Matter Physics

• Ph. D , 2012 , Jawaharlal Nehru University
• M. Sc , 2004 , University of Hyderabad

Working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Electronics, Hans Raj College from July 2010 - till date

• Solid State Physics
• Mechanics
• Electricity and Magnetism
• Thermal Physics
• Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

• Academic Year (2022 - 2023): 

             Convener, Central Admissions for Science, Hansraj college

           Teacher-In-Charge, Department of Physics and Electronics

           Convener, Workload and Time Table Committee, Department of Physics and Electronics

           Member, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Hansraj College

           Convener, Criterion 5, NAAC, Hansraj College

           Coordinator, Peer to Peer Mentoring Program, Student Learning Center, Hansraj College

           Member, Screening Process - Applications for the post of Assistant Professor in Physics, Hansraj College

          Member, Co-Screening Department Member - Screening Process - Applications for the post of Assistant Professor in Chemistry     

           Member, Selection Committee for the Appointment of Assitant Professor in Physics, Hansraj College

           Practical Exam Superintendent, Department Practical Examinations (I, II, V, IV, VI Semesters)

           Convener, Department Administrative Committee

           Coordinator, Department NAAC Visit Committee

• Academic Year (2021 - 2022):

           Coordinator, Peer to Peer Mentoring Program, Student Learning Centre, Hansraj College 

           Member, ECA

           Member, SPIC MACY

           Member, Infrastructure Committee, Department of Physics and Electronics

           Member, Departmental Administrative Committee

• Academic Year (2020 - 2021):

           Nodal Officer for Open Book Examination May - June 

           Member Time Table Committee, Department of Physics and Electronics    

• Academic Year (2019 - 2020):

           Convener of Lumen-Society of Department of Physics and Electronics

           Member of  Women’s Development Committee

• Academic Year (2018 - 2019):

           Member of Canteen Committee

• Academic Year (2017 - 2018): 

           Member of  Women’s Development Committee

           Convener of Purchase Committee, Department of Physics and Electronics

• Academic Year (2016 - 2017): 

          Convener of Library Committee, Department of Physics and Electronics

• Academic Year (2013 - 2014): 

           Member of Infrastructure Committee, Department of Physics and Electronics

• Academic Year (2012 - 2013):  

           Convener of Infrastructure Committee, Department of physics and Electronics

• Academic Year (2011 - 2012): 

           Member of Syllabus Revision Committee, Department of physics and Electronics

           Member of Purchase Committee, Department of physics and Electronics

Title: Synthesis and Characterisation of Magnetic Nanomaterials

Title of the Project: Study of magnetic exchange paths leading to magnetic frustration in GeMxCo2-xO4 (M = Ni/Mg) spinel compounds and exploring their energy bandgap.

Fuding agency: UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, Mumbai, India.

Ref : CRS/2021-22/03/593

Role: PI

1. Control of Magnetism in Cobalt Nanoparticles by Oxygen Passivation. D. Srikala, V. N. Singh, A. Banerjee, B. R. Mehta and S. Patnaik, Journal of Physical Chemistry C 112, 13882 (2008).

2. Magnetic properties of Cobalt nanoparticles of various shapes. D. Srikala, A. Banerjee and S. Patnaik, Indian Journal of Cryogenics, vol.33, No.(2-4), 60 (2008).

3. Cryogen-free low temperature and high magnetic field apparatus. S. D. Kaushik, Anil K. Singh, D. Srikala and S. Patnaik, Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Physics 46, 334 (2008).

4. Synthesis and Characterization of ferromagnetic Cobalt Nanospheres, Nanodiscs and Nanocubes. D. Srikala, V. N. Singh, A. Banerjee, B. R. Mehta and S. Patnaik, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 9, 5627 (2009).

5. Effect of induced shape anisotropy on magnetic properties of ferromagnetic cobalt nanocubes. D. Srikala, V. N. Singh, A. Banerjee and B. R. Mehta, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 10, 8088 (2010).

6. Signatures of spin-glass freezing in Co/CoO nanospheres and nanodiscs. D. Srikala, V. N. Singh, B. R. Mehta and S. Patnaik, Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials 324, 2512 (2012).

1. Synthesis and characterization of Niobium nanoparticles. D. Srikala, K. V. Ramesh, O. P. Siwachi, P. Sen, and S. Patnaik; Oral presentation at National Conference on Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology held at Department of Physics, University of Lucknow, Lucknow Dec 8 -10, (2007).

2. Apparatus for RF penetration depth measurement down to 2 K with GM crycoolers. S. D. Kaushik, D. Srikala, and S. Patnaik; Proceeeding of 52th DAE Solid State Physics Symposium (2007), page 433.

3. Size effect on the magnetic properties of Cobalt nanocubes. D. Srikala, and S. Patnaik; Proceeeding of 53rd DAE Solid State Physics Symposium (2008), page 395.

4. Synthesis and characterization of Cobalt nanoparticles. D. Srikala, and S. Patnaik; Presented at International Conference on Nano Science and Technology (ICONSAT) held at Chennai, Feb 27-29, (2008).

5. Property variation with shape in ferromagnetic Cobalt nanocubes. D. Srikala; Presented at International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology (ICANN) held at Guwahati, Dec 9-11 (2009).

6. Synthesis and Characterization of PbSe nanoparticles. D. Srikala, and S. Patnaik; Presented at International Conference on Nano Science and Technology (ICONSAT) held at IIT Bombay (2010).

7. Magnetic behavior of oxygen passivated Cobalt nanoparticles. D. Srikala and S. Patnaik; Presented at Material Research Society (MRS) Spring Meeting, San Francisco, USA (2010).

8. Synthesis and Characterization of PbSe and Pb1-xCoxSe nanoparticles. D. Srikala and S. Patnaik; Presented at Material Research Society (MRS) Spring Meeting, San Francisco, USA (2010).

9. Exchange Bias in Co nanoparticles. D. Srikala and S. Patnaik; Presented at National Seminar on Advances in Materials and Devices, ITM University (2010).

Professional Development Courses:

1. 1. Attended “83rd Orientation Course” held at UGC-ASC, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad June28 – July 25, 2013.
   2. Attended “Online Refreshers Course on Astronomy and Astrophysics”, organized by TLC, IUCAA, Pune, May 11 – June 12, 2020.
   3. Attended One week Faculty Development Program on “ICT in Education and Cyber – Security” organized by MHFDC, Hans Raj College, July 10-16, 2019.
   4. Attended Two week online Faculty Development Program on “Managing online classes and co-creating MOOCS 3.0” organized by TLC, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, July 25– Aug 10, 2020.
   5. Attended One week Faculty Development Programme on "E-content Generation and Managing Online Teaching" organized by Sri Aurobindo College (E), University of Delhi in collaboration with MHFDC, Hans Raj College, University of Delhi, Dec 11-17, 2020.
   6. Attended One week Faculty Development Program on “Systematic Literature Review and Meta Analysis” organized by TLC, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, May  6 – 12, 2021.
   7. Attended One week (online) Interdisciplinary Faculty Development Program on "Roadmap For Buiding New India with New Education Policy" organized by MHFDC, Hans Raj College, July 21-25, 2021.
   8. Attended “Online Two-Week Inter-disciplinary REFRESHER COURSE on Research Methodology” organized by TLC, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, February 20 – March 6, 2022.

Workshops / Seminars

1. Participated in the “Symposium on the Application of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance to Material & Medicine” organized by the IIIT Delhi, November 21st, 2006.
2. Participated in the “4th Advanced School on Nanoscience & Technology” organized by the Unit for Nanoscience and Technology, S. N. Bose National Center for Basic Sciences, Kolkata, Jan 12 – 24, 2009.
3. Participated in Active Learning Integrating Hands on Experiments and Multimedia Resources: A Collaborative workshop for undergraduate physics teachers held at D S Kothari center for research and innovation in science education held at Miranda House, University of Delhi (7 – 8 October 2013).
4. Participated in the DBT sponsored seminar on “Physics of Stars” held on April 1, 2016 at Dept. of Physics and electronics, Hans Raj College, University of Delhi.
5. Participated in Faculty development programme on MATLAB held on Oct 4, 2016 at Dept. of Physics and electronics, Hans Raj College, University of Delhi.
6. Participated in Faculty development workshop on Embedded systems and synthesis of Nano materials held on Jan 6-7, 2017 at Dept. of Physics and electronics, Hans Raj College, University of Delhi.
7. Participated in the half-day faculty empowerment workshop “Presentation tools for modern age educators” held on 10 Nov 2016 at Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Center of MHRD at S.G.T.B Khalsa College, University of Delhi.
8. Participated in the DBT – star college scheme sponsored Faculty Development Programme on “Advances in Optoelectronics” and “MATLAB” held on Oct 4, 2017 at Dept. of Physics and electronics, Hans Raj College, University of Delhi.
9. Participated in the seminar cum workshop on “Quantum entanglement and the EPR paradox” and “Computer interfaced science experiments using EXPEYES” on 30 March 2017 at Dept. of Physics and electronics, Hans Raj College, University of Delhi.
10. Participated in the National Leadership Summit on “Excellence in Higher Education: Current Challenges & the Road Ahead” organized by MHFDC & IQAC, Hans Raj College, December 6- 7th, 2019.
11. Participated in the seminar on “Radiation Hazards and Monitoring: Techniques and Materials” on 10 April 2017 at Dept. of Physics and electronics, Hans Raj College, University of Delhi.
12. Participated in a Seminar “Crime against women in conflict area and areas affected by natural calamities” Organized by Women’s Development Cell, in collaboration with National Commission for Women on 31st Jan 2020 at Hans Raj College.
13. Participated in the National Seminar on “Environment and Sustainability in the third world”, organized by Department of Chemistry & IQAC, Hans Raj College on 28 Feb 2020.
14. Participated in a one day webinar on “Teachers and Technology: The road ahead”, organized by MHFDC, Hans Raj College on April 25th, 2020.
15. Participated in one day webinar on “Leadership role in uncertain times” organized by MHFDC, Hans Raj College on April 30th, 2020.
16. Participated in Three day webinar on “Stress Management during Covid-19 phase” organized by MHFDC, Hans Raj College between May 1 -3, 2020.
17. Participated in a two day webinar on “Material Science, Technology and Society (MSTS 2020)” organized by School of Physical Science, Jawaharlal Nehru University between 8-9 May, 2020.
18. Participated in a one day webinar on “Basic documentation for teachers” organized by MHFDC, Hans Raj College on June 22nd, 2020.
19. Participated in a International webinar on “Emerging trends in Physics and its applications in Agriculture” organized by Department of Physics, College of Basic Sciences and Humanities, CCS Haryana, Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana on 29th June 2020.
20. Participated in a Three day National Online “Experimental Workshop Simulation in Physics (NEWSP: 2020) organized by Indian Association of Physics Teachers-Asian Physics Olympiod Cell (IAPT-APHO Cell) from July 10 -12, 2020.
21. Participated in the webinar “Student Learning Centre: Objectives and Perspectives”, organized by Student Learning Centre, IQAC, Hansraj College on 13th July 2021.
22. Participated in the webinar “Enhancing Quality in OBE Evaluation” IQAC, Janki Devi Memorial College, University of Delhi, 16th June 2021.
23. Participated in "NATIONAL EDUCATION CONCLAVE", organised by Hansraj College, University of Delhi, 23-24 March 2023.