Dr Aayushi Aayushi, Virginia Tech India Center for Advanced Research and Innovation, India
Dr. Aayushi is a passionate chemist ๐งช with a Ph.D. in Chemistry (2024) from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, specializing in Graphene and Carbon Quantum Dots for sensing applications. She has been a Senior Research Fellow at CEEMS and has expertise in fluorescence spectroscopy and nanomaterials. ๐โจ With multiple high-impact publications ๐, she has presented at global conferences ๐ and won prestigious awards, including CSIR NET AIR-02 and Best Oral Presentation. ๐ She also actively engages in academic editing and journal review. Beyond research, she has excelled in public speaking ๐ค and social service. ๐ค
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Education
Dr. Aayushi Aayushi ๐ holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry (2019-2024) from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Punjab, specializing in the synthesis of Graphene Quantum Dots (GQDs) and Carbon Quantum Dots (CQDs) for sensing applications ๐๐ฌ, achieving a perfect CGPA of 10/10. She earned her M.Sc. in Chemistry (2017-2019) from the same institute, focusing on solar light-driven photocatalytic degradation of Methylene Blue โ๏ธ๐งช (CGPA: 9.09/10). Her academic journey began with a B.Sc. (Medical) from Panjab University (80.45%) ๐, followed by stellar performances in secondary (CGPA: 9.8/10) and senior secondary (91%) education at O.S.D.A.V. Public School ๐๐.
Experience
Dr. Aayushi is a dedicated researcher in nanomaterials, serving as a Senior Research Fellow (2022-2024) and previously as a Junior Research Fellow (2020-2022) at TIET-Virginia Tech, CEEMS. Her work focuses on synthesizing Graphene Quantum Dots (GQDs) and Carbon Quantum Dots (CQDs) from diverse precursors for fluorometric detection of biomolecules and metal ions ๐ฌโจ. She specializes in fluorescence spectroscopy, exploring optical properties and detection sensitivity. She was a research intern at IISER Kolkata (2018) and a teaching assistant in Applied Chemistry ๐ซ๐. Skilled in FT-IR, UV-Vis, and fluorescence spectrometry, she contributes significantly to quantum dot research โก๐.
Research Focus
Dr. Aayushi Kunduโs research focuses on sustainable environmental management ๐ฑ, nanomaterials ๐งช, and advanced sensor technologies ๐ฌ. Her work includes biofuel technologies for eco-friendly energy ๐ฟ, innovative methods for micro- and nano-plastic removal ๐, and photocatalytic materials for pollutant degradation โ๏ธ. She develops carbon-based nanoprobes from agricultural waste ๐๐พ for ultra-sensitive detection of environmental contaminants โ๏ธ. Additionally, she explores graphene quantum dots and carbon nanofibers for biosensing applications ๐ฉบ. Her research extends to the environmental and mental health impacts of COVID-19 ๐ฆ ๐ง . Overall, her contributions drive sustainable innovations for cleaner environments and advanced analytical techniques. ๐โจ
Achievements and Honor
Dr. Aayushi is an accomplished researcher in Chemical Sciences ๐๐งช, securing an impressive All India Rank-02 in the CSIR NET (Dec 2023) ๐. She also qualified IIT JAM (2017) and received the CBSE CSSS Scholarship (2014-2019) ๐๏ธ. Honored with the Young Achiever Award (2021) ๐
, she earned a Merit Scholarship (2018) from TIET, Patiala. Her research excellence was recognized with the Best Oral Presentation Award (EMSD-2022) ๐ฃ๏ธ and the Best Poster Award (CEEMS-2024) ๐
for her work on CQDs-based metal ion detection. A passionate scientist, she continues to make impactful contributions to sustainable materials and sensor technology. ๐ฌโจ
Publication Top Notes
Sustainable environmental management and related biofuel technologies
Identification and removal of micro-and nano-plastics: Efficient and cost-effective methods
Modulated BiOCl nanoplates with porous g-C3N4 nanosheets for photocatalytic degradation of color/colorless pollutants in natural sunlight
Rice Husk-Derived Carbon Quantum Dots-Based Dual-Mode Nanoprobe for Selective and Sensitive Detection of Fe3+ย and Fluoroquinolones
Indians vs. COVID-19: the scenario of mental health
Coal-derived graphene quantum dots with a Mn 2+/Mn 7+ nanosensor for selective detection of glutathione by a fluorescence switch-offโon assay
Orange Pomace-Derived Fluorescent Carbon Quantum Dots: Detection of Dual Analytes in the Nanomolar Range
Upcycling Waste: Citrus limon Peel-Derived Carbon Quantum Dots for Sensitive Detection of Tetracycline in the Nanomolar Range
Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Aquatic Environment: Challenges and Threats to Aquatic Organisms
A portable microcontroller-enabled spectroscopy sensor module for the fluorometric detection of Cr (vi) and ascorbic acid, utilizing banana peel-derived carbon quantum dots asย โฆ