Dr. Nandini R Nadar

@bmsit.ac.in

Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
BMS Institute of Technology and Management

https://researchid.co/nandini_2025

An down to earth person with a passion towards research and teaching to uplift the students and to improve our country technically for the benefit of human mankind. My current research focus is on development of lead free piezoelectric materials for various electronic devices such as energy harvesting, actuator, sensor and transducers. I am interested in developing lead-free functional materials and devices. In this regard i am interested in collaborating with scientists/academicians from different disciplines for the benefit of society and piezoelectric market of today's world.

EDUCATION

B.E - Industrial Production
M.Tech - Product Design & Manufacturing
PhD - Mechanical Engineering Sciences - Advanced Functional Materials- Smart Materials - Lead free piezoelectric materials- Energy Harvesting- Sensors-Transducer applications.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Advanced Functional Materials, Nano Science & Nano Technology, Micro and electro fabrication techniques, lead free piezoelectric materials,
Self healing materials, Shape memory polymers , Adanced Ceramics

Scopus Publications

338

Scholar Citations

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Scopus Publications

Development of solution combustion-synthesized RGO/ZnO:1Eu3+ nanocomposite for supercapacitor and fingerprint visualization applications
P. Satish Kumar, Nandini Robin Nadar, S.C. Sharma, and B.K. Das
Elsevier BV

Harnessing natural polymers and nanoparticles: Synergistic scaffold design for improved wound healing
Anitha S, Nandini Robin Nadar, Srividya Shivakumar, Sharma S C, Siddharth P, Surekha Varalakshmi V, Rajesh Lenka, and Rajadurai S
Elsevier BV

Corrigendum to “nature-inspired materials as sustainable electrodes for energy storage devices: Recent trends and future aspects” [journal of energy storage (2025) volume 106, 15 January 2025, 114779] (Journal of Energy Storage (2025) 106, (S2352152X24043652), (10.1016/j.est.2024.114779))
Nandini Robin Nadar, Bhargav Akkinepally, Bairi Sri Harisha, Essam H. Ibrahim, H. Jeevan Rao, Taraprasanna Dash, S.C. Sharma, Iftikhar Hussain, and Jaesool Shim
Elsevier BV

Nature-inspired materials as sustainable electrodes for energy storage devices: Recent trends and future aspects
Nandini Robin Nadar, Bhargav Akkinepally, Bairi Sri Harisha, Essam H. Ibrahim, H. Jeevan Rao, Taraprasanna Dash, S.C. Sharma, Iftikhar Hussain, and Jaesool Shim
Elsevier BV

Advancing neurological disorder detection: ZnFe<inf>2</inf>O<inf>4</inf>:Co2+ nanoparticles for highly sensitive electrochemical dopamine sensing and latent fingerprint detection
Nandini Robin Nadar, J. Deepak, S.C. Sharma, B.R. Radha Krushna, H. Nagabhushana, Samir Sahu, Chitathoor Sridhar, Priya Josson Akkara, K. Manjunatha, and Sheng Yun Wu
Elsevier BV

A newer electrochemical technique to use europium-doped CaZrO<inf>3</inf> nanoparticles: Dopamine sensing and energy storage application
Nandini Robin Nadar, J. Deepak, S.C. Sharma, B.R. Radha Krushna, S. Vijayanand, S.T. Elayakumar, Swati Mishra, D. Veera Vanitha, and H. Nagabhushana
Elsevier BV

Multifunctional RGO-Gd<inf>2</inf>O<inf>3</inf>:Eu3+ nanocomposites for supercapacitor and biosensor application
Nandini Robin Nadar, J. Deepak, S.C. Sharma, B.R. Radha Krushna, H. Nagabhushana, Augustine George, Pushparaj Samantsinghar, A. Banu, and D.G. Anand
Elsevier BV

Multifunctional CeO<inf>2</inf>:Fe3+ electrodes: Superior uric acid sensing and high-efficiency supercapacitor application
Nandini Robin Nadar, J. Deepak, S.C. Sharma, B.R. Radha Krushna, I.S. Pruthviraj, Rev. Shivaraj Maidur, Chitathoor Sridhar, Subashree Ray, R. Sudarmani, R. Ravi Kumar,et al.
Elsevier BV

Evaluation of Tb3+-doped spinel magnesium aluminate as a dual-function material for dopamine sensing using glassy carbon electrode and forensic applications
S.C. Sharma, Nandini Robin Nadar, J. Deepak, B.R. Radha Krushna, H. Nagabhushana, Augustine George, Jaiganesh Inbanathan, Maitreyee Panda, R. Sudramani, and D.G. Anand
Elsevier BV

Enhanced performance of GO and RGO/Y<inf>2</inf>SiO<inf>5</inf>: Sm3+ nanocomposites for supercapacitors and biosensors
Nandini Robin Nadar, J. Deepak, S.C. Sharma, B.R. Radha Krushna, Augustine George, Chitathoor Sridhar, Samir Sahu, D. Veera Vanitha, I.S. Pruthviraj, and H. Nagabhushana
Elsevier BV

RGO@β-CaSiO<inf>3</inf>:Sm3+ nanocomposites for super capacitors, biosensor and w-LEDs applications
Nandini Robin Nadar, J. Deepak, S.C. Sharma, B.R. Radha Krushna, I.S. Pruthviraj, Augustine George, K. Ponnazhagan, Chandan das, B. Sargunam, D.G. Anand,et al.
Elsevier BV

Probing multifunctional applications of CeO<inf>2</inf>:Pr3+ phosphor for optical thermometry, flexible displays, cheiloscopy, anti-counterfeiting applications
N. Navya, B.R. Radha Krushna, S.C. Sharma, Nandini Robin Nadar, Maitreyee Panda, Augustin George, C. Krithika, S. Rajeswari, R. Vanithamani, K. Madhavi,et al.
Elsevier BV

Investigating the influence of carbon dots on β-Ca<inf>2</inf>SiO<inf>4</inf>:Ce3+ phosphors derived from agro-waste for diverse applications
B.R. Radha Krushna, G.R. Mamatha, S.C. Sharma, Nandini Robin Nadar, S. Padmavathi, S.K. Kamila, K. Ponnazhagan, Don Caeiro, R. Sudarmani, V.C. Veeranna Gowda,et al.
Elsevier BV

Graphene oxide based Gd<inf>2</inf>O<inf>3</inf>:Eu3+ nanocomposites: A multifaceted approach to advanced energy storage and bio sensing applications
Nandini Robin Nadar, J. Deepak, S.C. Sharma, B.R. Radha Krushna, Puneeth, R. Sowjanya, V. Sureka Varalakshmi, Samir Sahu, B. Sargunam, H. Nagabhushana,et al.
Elsevier BV

Exploring innovative applications of Sr<inf>2</inf>MgSi<inf>2</inf>O<inf>7</inf>:Fe3+ luminescent system in surface-triggered fingerprint divergence and cheiloscopy screening
M. Gagana, B.R. Radha Krushna, S.C. Sharma, Nandini Robin Nadar, Samir sahu, C. Krithika, V. Nirmal Coumare, A. Banu, Don Caeiro, K. Madhavi,et al.
Elsevier BV

Synergistic doping strategies boosting electrochemical performance: GO-Y<inf>2</inf>O<inf>3</inf>: Eu3+/ Li+ nanocomposites for supercapacitor and biosensor applications
Nandini Robin Nadar, J. Deepak, S.C. Sharma, B.R. Radha Krushna, Puneeth, R. Sowjanya, V. Sureka Varalakshmi, Samir Sahu, B. Sargunam, H. Nagabhushana,et al.
Elsevier BV

Investigating the use of Er3+ doped β-Ca<inf>2</inf>SiO<inf>4</inf> phosphors derived from agricultural waste for thermal sensing and forensic applications
P.R. Srinivasa, B.R. Radha Krushna, S.C. Sharma, G.R. Mamatha, J. Malleshappa, Nandini Robin Nadar, Pusparaj Samantsinghar, C. Krithika, G. Prabavathy, Dileep Francis,et al.
Elsevier BV

Unveiling the prospects of Y<inf>2</inf>O<inf>3</inf>-based nanocomposites: Synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical assessment for supercapacitor and biosensor applications
S.C. Sharma, Nandini Robin Nadar, J. Deepak, B.R. Radha Krushna, Puneeth, R. Sowjanya, H. Nagabhushana, Augustine George, C. Krithika, Subhashree Ray,et al.
Elsevier BV

Ultra-bright green emitting Sr<inf>2</inf>MgSi<inf>2</inf>O<inf>7</inf>:Tb3+ nanophosphors: unveiling multi-security applications in anti-counterfeiting, flexible films, optical thermometry and latent fingerprint visualization
M. Gagana, B.R. Radha Krushna, S.C. Sharma, Liza Mohapatra, V. Sureka Varalakshmi, R. Vini, Nandini Robin Nadar, G. Ramakrishna, C. Srikanth, V.C. Veeranna gowda,et al.
Elsevier BV

Understanding the interfacial science of nature-inspired materials for versatile applications
Gara Dheeraj Kumar, Richelle M. Rego, H. Jeevan Rao, Nandini Robin Nadar, Shervin Kabiri, Dilipkumar P, and Mahaveer D. Kurkuri
Elsevier BV

Utilization of Aloe vera-infused Sm3+ doped La<inf>2</inf>MoO<inf>6</inf> nanophosphors: Their role in anti-counterfeiting, white LEDs and transport properties
K.R. Bhagya, K.R. Jyothi, B.R. Radha Krushna, S.C. Sharma, Nandini Robin Nadar, M.V. Murugendrappa, Usha Carounanidy, Pusparaj Samanthsinghar, Dileep Francis, and H. Nagabhushana
Elsevier BV

Straightforward green synthesis of Fe3+ doped ZnAl<inf>2</inf>O<inf>4</inf> spinel structure and potential applications in alleviating thrombosis, oxidative stress, data encryption and dermatoglyphics
R. Sreedhara, B.R. Radha Krushna, S.C. Sharma, Nandini Robin Nadar, C. Krithika, Fr. Deepu Joy, V. Shivakumar, S. Devaraja, K. Manjunatha, Tsu-En Hsu,et al.
Elsevier BV

Unlocking enhanced electrochemical performance of SnO<inf>2</inf>-Bi<inf>2</inf>WO<inf>6</inf> nanoflowers for advanced supercapacitor device
Bhargav Akkinepally, Nandini Robin Nadar, I. Neelakanta Reddy, H. Jeevan Rao, Kottakkaran Sooppy Nisar, and Jaesool Shim
Elsevier BV

Nanoscale synergy: Optimizing energy storage with SnO<inf>2</inf> quantum dots on ZnO hexagonal prisms for advanced supercapacitors
Bhargav Akkinepally, Bairi Sri Harisha, Nandini Robin Nadar, Muhammad Altaf Nazir, Ammar M. Tighezza, Himadri Tanaya Das, Itheereddi Neelakanta Reddy, Jaesool Shim, and Dongwhi Choi
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Abstract Electrode materials comprising SnO2 quantum dots embedded within ZnO hexagonal prisms were successfully synthesized for building cost-effective energy-storage devices. Extensive structural and functional characterizations were performed to assess the electrochemical performance of the electrodes. SEM–EDS results confirm a uniform distribution of SnO2 quantum dots across ZnO. The integration of SnO2 quantum dots with ZnO hexagonal prisms markedly improved the electrochemical behavior. The analysis of electrode functionality conducted in a 3 M KOH electrolyte revealed specific capacitances of 949.26 and 700.68 F g⁻1 for SnO2@ZnO and ZnO electrodes, respectively, under a current density of 2 A g⁻1. After undergoing 5,000 cycles at a current density of 15 A g⁻1, the SnO2@ZnO and ZnO electrodes displayed impressive cycling stability, maintaining specific capacitance retention rates of 89.9 and 92.2%, respectively. Additionally, a symmetric supercapacitor (SSC) device constructed using the SnO2@ZnO electrode showcased exceptional performance, exhibiting a specific capacitance of 83 F g⁻1 at 1.2 A g⁻1. Impressive power and energy densities were achieved by the device, with values reaching 2,808 and 70.2 W kg⁻1, respectively. Notably, the SnO2@ZnO SSC device maintained a capacity preservation of 75% throughout 5,000 galvanostatic charge–discharge sequences. The outcomes highlight the potential of SnO2@ZnO hexagonal prisms as candidates for energy-storage applications, offering scalability and cost-effectiveness. The proposed approach enhances the electrochemical performance while ensuring affordability, facilitating the creation of effective and financially feasible energy storage solutions.

Investigating the influence of mono-, di-, and trivalent co-dopants (Li+, Na+, K+, Ca2+, Bi3+) on the photoluminescent properties and their prospective role in data security applications for SrAl<inf>2</inf>O<inf>4</inf>:Tb3+ nanophosphors synthesized via an eco-friendly combustion method
G.R Mamatha, B.R Radha Krushna, J. Malleshappa, S.C. Sharma, Satish Kumar, C. Krithika, Nandini Robin Nadar, Dileep Francis, K. Manjunatha, Sheng Yun Wu,et al.
Elsevier BV

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

A dual-purpose electrode material for voltametric quantification of uric acid and supercapacitor performance using dysprosium-doped CaZrO3
NR Nadar, J Deepak, SC Sharma, BRR Krushna, C Sridhar, S Sahu, ...
Microchemical Journal, 113081 2025

Development of solution combustion-synthesized RGO/ZnO: 1Eu3+ nanocomposite for supercapacitor and fingerprint visualization applications
PS Kumar, NR Nadar, SC Sharma, BK Das
Diamond and Related Materials, 112103 2025

Advancing neurological disorder detection: ZnFe2O4: Co2+ nanoparticles for highly sensitive electrochemical dopamine sensing and latent fingerprint detection
NR Nadar, J Deepak, SC Sharma, BRR Krushna, H Nagabhushana, ...
Ceramics International 2025

Nature-inspired materials as sustainable electrodes for energy storage devices: Recent trends and future aspects
NR Nadar, B Akkinepally, BS Harisha, EH Ibrahim, HJ Rao, T Dash, ...
Journal of Energy Storage 106, 114779 2025

Harnessing Natural Polymers and Nanoparticles: Synergistic Scaffold Design for Improved Wound Healing
S Anitha, NR Nadar, S Shivakumar, P Siddharth, R Lenka, S Rajadurai
Hybrid Advances, 100381 2025

A newer electrochemical technique to use europium-doped CaZrO3 nanoparticles: Dopamine sensing and energy storage application
NR Nadar, J Deepak, SC Sharma, BRR Krushna, S Vijayanand, ...
Inorganic Chemistry Communications 171, 113552 2025

Multifunctional RGO-Gd2O3: Eu3+ nanocomposites for supercapacitor and biosensor application
NR Nadar, J Deepak, SC Sharma, BRR Krushna, H Nagabhushana, ...
Materials Chemistry and Physics 329, 130128 2025

Multifunctional CeO2: Fe3+ electrodes: Superior uric acid sensing and high-efficiency supercapacitor application
NR Nadar, J Deepak, SC Sharma, BRR Krushna, IS Pruthviraj, RS Maidur, ...
Inorganic Chemistry Communications 170, 113449 2024

Evaluation of Tb3+-doped spinel magnesium aluminate as a dual-function material for dopamine sensing using glassy carbon electrode and forensic applications
SC Sharma, NR Nadar, J Deepak, BRR Krushna, H Nagabhushana, ...
Inorganic Chemistry Communications 170, 113286 2024

Enhanced performance of GO and RGO/Y2SiO5: Sm3+ nanocomposites for supercapacitors and biosensors
NR Nadar, J Deepak, SC Sharma, BRR Krushna, A George, C Sridhar, ...
Materials Science and Engineering: B 310, 117726 2024

RGO@ β-CaSiO3: Sm3+ nanocomposites for super capacitors, biosensor and w-LEDs applications
NR Nadar, J Deepak, SC Sharma, BRR Krushna, IS Pruthviraj, A George, ...
Ceramics International 50 (22), 47067-47088 2024

Probing multifunctional applications of CeO2: Pr3+ phosphor for optical thermometry, flexible displays, cheiloscopy, anti-counterfeiting applications
N Navya, BRR Krushna, SC Sharma, NR Nadar, M Panda, A George, ...
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry 456, 115858 2024

Amplification of intense red emission through integrating Li+ ions to V2O5: Eu3+ phosphors: Optical thermometry, cheiloscopy and extraction of level III features for individual
R Sreedhara, BRR Krushna, GR Mamatha, SC Sharma, RN Nandini, ...
Materials Chemistry and Physics 326, 129782 2024

Investigating the influence of carbon dots on β-Ca2SiO4: Ce3+ phosphors derived from agro-waste for diverse applications
BRR Krushna, GR Mamatha, SC Sharma, NR Nadar, S Padmavathi, ...
Sustainable Materials and Technologies 41, e00993 2024

Nanoscale synergy: Optimizing energy storage with SnO₂ quantum dots on ZnO hexagonal prisms for advanced supercapacitors
B Akkinepally, B Sri Harisha, NR Nadar, MA Nazir, AM Tighezza, HT Das, ...
Nanotechnology Reviews 13 (1), 20240047 2024

Exploring the photo-physical characteristics of transparent, flexible, and green emissive La2CaZnO5: Er3+ nanophosphor encapsulated in PVA/CS films: Applications in anti
N Navya, BRR Krushna, SC Sharma, RN Nandini, M Panda, C Krithika, ...
Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 692, 133922 2024

Exploring innovative applications of Sr2MgSi2O7: Fe3+ luminescent system in surface-triggered fingerprint divergence and cheiloscopy screening
M Gagana, BRR Krushna, SC Sharma, NR Nadar, C Krithika, ...
Materials Today Sustainability 26, 100788 2024

Exploring innovative applications of Sr2MgSi2O7:Fe3+ luminescent system in surface-triggered fingerprint divergence and cheiloscopy screening
HN M. Gagana , B.R. Radha Krushna , S.C. Sharma , Nandini Robin Nadar ...
materials today communications, 15 2024

Unveiling the prospects of Y2O3-based nanocomposites: Synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical assessment for supercapacitor and biosensor applications

materials today communications, 15 2024

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Effect of MWCNTs on piezoelectric and ferroelectric properties of KNN composites
RN Nandini, M Krishna, AV Suresh, HNN Murthy
Materials Science and Engineering: B 231, 40-56 2018
Citations: 29

Unlocking enhanced electrochemical performance of SnO2-Bi2WO6 nanoflowers for advanced supercapacitor device
B Akkinepally, NR Nadar, IN Reddy, HJ Rao, KS Nisar, J Shim
Journal of Alloys and Compounds 970, 172677 2024
Citations: 24

Investigating the influence of mono-, di-, and trivalent co-dopants (Li+, Na+, K+, Ca2+, Bi3+) on the photoluminescent properties and their prospective role in data security
GR Mamatha, BRR Krushna, J Malleshappa, SC Sharma, S Kumar, ...
Materials Science and Engineering: B 299, 117008 2024
Citations: 21

Targeting of radioactive platinum-bisphosphonate anticancer drugs to bone of high metabolic activity
RA Nadar, K Farbod, KC der Schilden, L Schlatt, B Crone, N Asokan, ...
Scientific Reports 10 (1), 5889 2020
Citations: 19

Transforming human hair fibers into carbon dots: Utilization in flexible films, fingerprint detection, counterfeit prevention and Fe3+ detection
HN D.H. Sandeep , B. R.Radha Krushna , S.C. Sharma, K. Chandrasekaran, J ...
Materials Today Sustainability 24, 100605 2023
Citations: 17

Investigating the use of Er3+ doped β-Ca2SiO4 phosphors derived from agricultural waste for thermal sensing and forensic applications

Materials Today Sustainability 26 (100772), 18 2024
Citations: 16

Preclinical evaluation of platinum-loaded hydroxyapatite nanoparticles in an embryonic zebrafish xenograft model
RA Nadar, N Asokan, L Degli Esposti, A Curci, A Barbanente, L Schlatt, ...
Nanoscale 12 (25), 13582-13594 2020
Citations: 16

Demystifying the influence of design parameters of nature-inspired materials for supercapacitors
NR Nadar, RM Rego, GD Kumar, HJ Rao, RK Pai, MD Kurkuri
Journal of Energy Storage 72, 108670 2023
Citations: 15

Ultra-bright green emitting Sr2MgSi2O7: Tb3+ nanophosphors: unveiling multi-security applications in anti-counterfeiting, flexible films, optical thermometry and latent
M Gagana, BRR Krushna, SC Sharma, L Mohapatra, VS Varalakshmi, ...
Materials Chemistry and Physics 318, 129162 2024
Citations: 13

Straightforward green synthesis of Fe3+ doped ZnAl2O4 spinel structure and potential applications in alleviating thrombosis, oxidative stress, data encryption and dermatoglyphics
* R. Sreedhara a, B.R. Radha Krushna a, S.C. Sharma b,*, Nandini Robin Nadar ...
Surface & Interfaces 46 (104005), 29 2024
Citations: 13

Effect of calcination kinetics and microwave sintering parameters on dielectric and pieizo-electric properties of (K0. 5Na0. 5) NbO3 ceramics
RN Nandini, M Krishna, AV Suresh, KN Rao
Iranian Journal of Materials Science & Engineering 15 (2) 2018
Citations: 11

Investigation of various coating resins for optimal anticorrosion and mechanical properties of mild steel surface in NaCl solution
SV Gujjar, N Nadar, K Choudhary, AM Hunashyal, K Shahapurkar, ...
Advances in Materials Science and Engineering 2022 (1), 2203717 2022
Citations: 10

Utilization of Aloe vera-infused sm3+ doped La2MoO6 nanophosphors: Their role in anti-counterfeiting, white LEDs & transport properties
DF K.R.Bhagya, K.R.Jyoti, B.R.Radha Krushna, S.C.Sharma, Nandini Robin Nadar ...
Ceramics International 50 (6), 9721-9731 2024
Citations: 8

GRANT DETAILS

Seed Money for project titled “Development and Analysis of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Material for Pressure Sensor” under COE (TEQIP 1.2.1) was conveyed for a grant of at RVCE, Bangalore.

RESEARCH OUTPUTS (PATENTS, SOFTWARE, PUBLICATIONS, PRODUCTS)

Patent

Multi-Walled Carbon Nano-tube Reinforced Lead-free KNN Piezoelectric Ceramic Materials (C.000321), Date of Filing: 30/08/2016. Application Number: 201641029478, Publication Date: 9/03/2018, Request for Examination date: 15/02/2017.
Status: Application Awaiting Examination

Commercialization

Presentation on MWCNT Reinforced KNN based Pietro-electric materials for energy storage devices were given to ELPRO ENERGY DIMENSIONS (P) LTD, for commercialization of the patent work.

Industry, Institute, or Organisation Collaboration

Performing Collaborative work with Dr. Anidya Deb, Professor, Center for Product Design & Manufacturing, IISC ,Bangalore.

Performing Collaborative research work with Dr. P.K.Panda, Head , Material Science Division, CSIR-NAL, Bangalore.

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Worked as executive engineer in stock holding corporation india limited, Mumbai in the field of oracle and D2K forms

SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, or ACADEMIC BENEFITS

Working on lead free piezoelectric materials and lead free batteries will be really benefited to our society as it is Eco friendly. Secondly as we are making MAKE IN INDIA project it helps to improve the economy of our country. Thirdly it provides wide scope of research for academicians, scientist and researchers to grow our nation technically in an go green concept.