I Am Dr. Meenu Khan, My Specialization Belong To The Field Of Condensed Matter Physics And Multifunctional Nanomaterials. With A Ph.d. In Applied Physics And A Strong Academic Background, Including A Master's Degree In Physics And A Bachelor's Degree In Computer Science, I Have Immersed Myself In The Pursuit Of Scientific Knowledge. My Research Expertise Is Reflected In My 6 Impactful Publications On Topics Such As Cofe2o4 Nanocomposites, Gas Sensors, And Magnetocaloric Effects. With An Unwavering Commitment To Excellence, A Positive Mindset, And Exceptional Leadership Qualities, I Strive To Contribute Significantly To The Advancement Of Scientific Understanding.
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Materials Science, Ceramics and Composites, Multidisciplinary, Condensed Matter Physics
Machine Learning Assisted Sustainable Biochar-Reinforced Epoxy Nanocomposites for Improved Dielectric Performance Meenu Khan, Sanketsinh Thakor, Unnati A. Joshi, Prince Jain, Mahendra Singh Rathore, Anand Joshi, Chandan R. Vaja Journal of Macromolecular Science Part B Physics, 2026 This paper provides a green and analytical design for improving the dielectric performance of epoxy-based composites through biochar from rice husk and by hybridizing with Fe3O4 nanoparticles. Biochar from rice husk was produced through pyrolysis to 500 °C and resulted in a carbon-based porous material characterized by microscopic, structural and elemental analysis (SEM, XRD, EDX). The epoxy composites were prepared with biochar and biochar-Fe3O4 fillers, and with 1, 2 and 3 wt.% loadings. The dielectric performance with 2 wt.% loading, specifically in hybrid, form had the best dielectric performance and included significant increases in dielectric constant and AC conductivity due to interfacial polarization and charge migration. Further analysis was provided through the electric modulus method that scrutinized the dielectric loss and gave consistent responses for relaxation. Prediction of the real (ε′) and imaginary parts (ε″) of permittivity was achieved through ensemble learning models with a high degree of accuracy (R2 > 0.99) and demonstrated the use of predictive analytics for materials research. The outcome discussed here provides evidence that endorsement of these biochar-based fillers, along with computational methods, could encourage sustainable and successful usages of advanced materials in electronics, energy stores and EMI shielding.
The effect of synthesis techniques on the gas sensing properties of TiO2/SiC/CoFe2O4 nanocomposites as gas sensor Meenu Khan, Lubna Aamir, Deepshikha Rathore, H. S. Albaqawi, A. A. M. Othman, Supratim Mitra Applied Physics Letters, 2024 This study investigates the impact of two distinct methodologies on the structural, morphological, and gas sensing properties of TiO2/SiC/CoFe2O4 (TSC) nanocomposites determined using x-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), LCR meter, and gas sensing unit respectively. The TiO2/SiC/CoFe2O4 nanocomposites were synthesized using chemical co-precipitation method (C-TSC) and the solid state method (G-TSC). The Scherrer formula was used to calculate the average grain size of C-TSC and G-TSC, which was estimated to be 8 ± 2 nm and 10 ± 2 nm, respectively. The formation of TSC nanocomposites was confirmed by XRD, SEM, and EDX analysis. The response (%) toward ethanol and NH3 gas was tested as a function of flow rate (ppm) and temperature from room temperature (28 °C) to 300 °C. The response (%) was observed to be increasing with increasing temperature and three intermediate temperatures were found. The response and recovery time were also measured with varying gas concentrations. The long-term stability of devices was tested up to 30 days and less variation in result was found, which confirms stability of sensor. The material synthesized using chemical co-precipitation method (C-TSC) shows better properties than G-TSC.
Machine Learning Assisted Sustainable Biochar-Reinforced Epoxy Nanocomposites for Improved Dielectric Performance M Khan, S Thakor, UA Joshi, P Jain, MS Rathore, A Joshi, CR Vaja Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part B, 1-19 , 2026 2026.0
Challenges and limitations in ozone gas sensing M Khan, AY Joshi, S Thakor Ozone Gas Sensing Technologies, 425-454 , 2026 2026.0
Erratum: Machine learning-assisted prediction and optimization of dielectric properties in epoxy resin nanocomposites S Thakor, A Joshi, H Patel, P Jain, M Khan, K Sruthi, M Soni, CR Vaja Macromolecular Research 33 (10), 1451-1451 , 2025 2025.0
Machine learning-assisted prediction and optimization of dielectric properties in epoxy resin nanocomposites S Thakor, A Joshi, H Patel, P Jain, M Khan, K Sruthi, M Soni, CR Vaja Macromolecular Research 33 (10), 1349-1358 , 2025 2025.0 Citations: 12
Machine Learning Enhanced Dielectric Study for Epoxy – MWCNT/Ag/Fe 2 O 3 /GO Nano over Frequency Range of 1 kHz to 2 MHz M Khan, S Thakor, P Jain, AY Joshi, UA Joshi International Conference on Frontiers of Intelligent Computing: Theory and … , 2025 2025.0
The effect of synthesis techniques on the gas sensing properties of TiO2/SiC/CoFe2O4 nanocomposites as gas sensor M Khan, L Aamir, D Rathore, HS Albaqawi, AAM Othman, S Mitra Applied Physics Letters 125 (19) , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 2
Structural study and gas sensing application of nanocrystalline mixed ferrites synthesized by auto-combustion method LJ Hathiya, D Rathore, M Khan, HH Joshi Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 35 (27), 1810 , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 2
Effect of concentration on sensing properties of CoFe 2 O 4 /BaTiO 3 nanocomposites towards LPG M Khan, M Kumari, H Pawar, UK Dwivedi, R Kurchania, D Rathore Applied Physics A 127 (9), 654 , 2021 2021.0 Citations: 18
Effect of concentration on lattice strain, dielectric properties and activation energy of CoFe 2 O 4 /BaTiO 3 nanocomposites UK Dwivedi, M Kumari, M Khan, H Pawar, R Singhal, D Rathore Applied Physics A 127 (6), 431 , 2021 2021.0 Citations: 12
Role of calcination on dielectric properties of BaTiO 3 nanoparticles as a gas sensor H Pawar, M Khan, M Kumari, UK Dwivedi, T Prasad, R Kumar, D Rathore Applied Physics A 127 (5), 384 , 2021 2021.0 Citations: 21
Effect of concentration of SiC on physicochemical properties of CoFe2O4/SiC nanocomposites M Khan, H Pawar, M Kumari, C Patra, G Patel, UK Dwivedi, D Rathore Journal of Alloys and Compounds 840, 155596 , 2020 2020.0 Citations: 25
Co 1− x Ba x Fe 2 O 4 (x= 0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75 and 1) nanoferrites as gas sensor towards NO 2 and NH 3 gases H Pawar, M Khan, C Mitharwal, UK Dwivedi, S Mitra, D Rathore RSC advances 10 (58), 35265-35272 , 2020 2020.0 Citations: 25
Comparative study of physicochemical properties of CoFe2O4/MWCNT nanocomposites M Khan, H Pawar, M Kumari, D Rathore, UK Dwivedi 2019.0 Citations: 2
Development and investigation of physicochemical properties of CoFe2O4/SiC/epoxy nanocomposites M Khan, UK Dwivedi, D Rathore
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Effect of concentration of SiC on physicochemical properties of CoFe2O4/SiC nanocomposites M Khan, H Pawar, M Kumari, C Patra, G Patel, UK Dwivedi, D Rathore Journal of Alloys and Compounds 840, 155596 , 2020 2020.0 Citations: 25
Co 1− x Ba x Fe 2 O 4 (x= 0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75 and 1) nanoferrites as gas sensor towards NO 2 and NH 3 gases H Pawar, M Khan, C Mitharwal, UK Dwivedi, S Mitra, D Rathore RSC advances 10 (58), 35265-35272 , 2020 2020.0 Citations: 25
Role of calcination on dielectric properties of BaTiO 3 nanoparticles as a gas sensor H Pawar, M Khan, M Kumari, UK Dwivedi, T Prasad, R Kumar, D Rathore Applied Physics A 127 (5), 384 , 2021 2021.0 Citations: 21
Effect of concentration on sensing properties of CoFe 2 O 4 /BaTiO 3 nanocomposites towards LPG M Khan, M Kumari, H Pawar, UK Dwivedi, R Kurchania, D Rathore Applied Physics A 127 (9), 654 , 2021 2021.0 Citations: 18
Machine learning-assisted prediction and optimization of dielectric properties in epoxy resin nanocomposites S Thakor, A Joshi, H Patel, P Jain, M Khan, K Sruthi, M Soni, CR Vaja Macromolecular Research 33 (10), 1349-1358 , 2025 2025.0 Citations: 12
Effect of concentration on lattice strain, dielectric properties and activation energy of CoFe 2 O 4 /BaTiO 3 nanocomposites UK Dwivedi, M Kumari, M Khan, H Pawar, R Singhal, D Rathore Applied Physics A 127 (6), 431 , 2021 2021.0 Citations: 12
The effect of synthesis techniques on the gas sensing properties of TiO2/SiC/CoFe2O4 nanocomposites as gas sensor M Khan, L Aamir, D Rathore, HS Albaqawi, AAM Othman, S Mitra Applied Physics Letters 125 (19) , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 2
Structural study and gas sensing application of nanocrystalline mixed ferrites synthesized by auto-combustion method LJ Hathiya, D Rathore, M Khan, HH Joshi Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 35 (27), 1810 , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 2
Comparative study of physicochemical properties of CoFe2O4/MWCNT nanocomposites M Khan, H Pawar, M Kumari, D Rathore, UK Dwivedi 2019.0 Citations: 2
Machine Learning Assisted Sustainable Biochar-Reinforced Epoxy Nanocomposites for Improved Dielectric Performance M Khan, S Thakor, UA Joshi, P Jain, MS Rathore, A Joshi, CR Vaja Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part B, 1-19 , 2026 2026.0
Challenges and limitations in ozone gas sensing M Khan, AY Joshi, S Thakor Ozone Gas Sensing Technologies, 425-454 , 2026 2026.0
Erratum: Machine learning-assisted prediction and optimization of dielectric properties in epoxy resin nanocomposites S Thakor, A Joshi, H Patel, P Jain, M Khan, K Sruthi, M Soni, CR Vaja Macromolecular Research 33 (10), 1451-1451 , 2025 2025.0
Machine Learning Enhanced Dielectric Study for Epoxy – MWCNT/Ag/Fe 2 O 3 /GO Nano over Frequency Range of 1 kHz to 2 MHz M Khan, S Thakor, P Jain, AY Joshi, UA Joshi International Conference on Frontiers of Intelligent Computing: Theory and … , 2025 2025.0
Development and investigation of physicochemical properties of CoFe2O4/SiC/epoxy nanocomposites M Khan, UK Dwivedi, D Rathore
