Dr. Nandini R Nadar

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

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Sm 3+ doped ZnAl 2 O 4 nanoparticles as a dual-functional platform for electrochemical dopamine sensing and latent fingerprint visualization
J Deepak, NR Nadar, SC Sharma, LK Sahoo, BR Krushna, VL Yamini, ...
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL 224 , 2026
2026
Sm-doped ZnAl₂O₄ nanoparticles as a dual-functional platform for electrochemical dopamine sensing and latent fingerprint visualization
J Deepak, NR Nadar, SC Sharma, LK Sahoo, BRR Krushna, VL Yamini, ...
Microchemical Journal, 117758 , 2026
2026
Gd2O3: Sm3+: A promising multifunctional platform for reliable electrochemical monitoring of dopamine in sensing applications and latent fingerprint visualization
J Deepak, NR Nadar, SC Sharma, SR Nayak, BR Krushna, ES Sri, ...
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL 222 , 2026
2026
Development of Tb3+ doped CdSiO3 nanomaterials for selective uric acid detection and superior energy storage using electrochemical approach
J Deepak, NR Nadar, SC Sharma, BRR Krushna, S Kumar, BN Kumari, ...
Materials Science and Engineering: B 325, 119133 , 2026
2026
Citations: 2
Copper-Doped NiAl2O4 Nanoparticles for Enhanced Electrochemical Dopamine Sensing: A Novel Approach for Biosensor Development
K Manimekalai, NR Nadar, J Deepak, P Santhanalakshmi, SC Sharma, ...
Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, 102513 , 2026
2026
Gd₂O₃: Sm3+: A promising multifunctional platform for reliable electrochemical monitoring of dopamine in sensing applications and latent fingerprint visualization
J Deepak, NR Nadar, SC Sharma, SR Nayak, BRR Krushna, ESK Sri, ...
Microchemical Journal, 117227 , 2026
2026
Structural & Electrochemical Advancements in Ho3+-Doped TiO2 for Ultrasensitive, Interference-Free Dopamine Detection
K Ponnazhagan, R Jayanthi, LK Sahoo, J Deepak, NR Nadar, SC Sharma, ...
Materials Chemistry and Physics, 132116 , 2026
2026
Combustion-synthesized ZnO: Mg2+ nanomaterial as a robust dopamine sensor: Enhanced electron transfer and sensitivity
J Deepak, K Ponnazhagan, JV Thomas, NR Nadar, SC Sharma, ...
Materials Science and Engineering: B 323, 118856 , 2026
2026
Enhanced electrochemical and sensing performance of dysprosium-doped CdSiO3: a promising material for supercapacitor and biosensor applications
NR Nadar, J Deepak, SC Sharma, BRR Krushna, S Mishra, B Sargunam, ...
Materials Science and Engineering: B 321, 118533 , 2025
2025
Citations: 2
CeO2: Cu2+ modified electrode for uric acid sensing and supercapacitor applications
NR Nadar, J Deepak, SC Sharma, BRR Krushna, A George, BS Kumar, ...
Materials Chemistry and Physics 344, 131169 , 2025
2025
Citations: 2
Unveiling the future of supercapacitors: Integrating metal–organic frameworks for superior energy storage
B Akkinepally, NR Nadar, BS Harisha, HJ Rao, T Dash, SC Sharma, ...
Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 149, 337-354 , 2025
2025
Citations: 3
Electrochemical Dopamine Sensing Using Mn-Doped CeO2 Nanomaterial-Modified Carbon Paste Electrode for Biomedical Applications
NR Nadar, J Deepak, S Sahu, SC Sharma, BRR Krushna, IS Pruthviraj, ...
Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, 102096 , 2025
2025
Citations: 1
Advancing biosensing with Nd-doped calcium silicate: A selective and sensitive uric acid detection
NR Nadar, K Ponnazhagan, J Deepak, SC Sharma, BN Kumari, ...
Inorganic Chemistry Communications 179, 114840 , 2025
2025
Citations: 2
Bismuth doped spinel CoCr2O4 nanocrystals for dual application on supercapacitor and dopamine detection
NR Nadar, J Deepak, SC Sharma, BRR Krushna, PJ Akkara, ...
Materials Science and Engineering: B 319, 118346 , 2025
2025
Citations: 2
Fabrication and electrochemical characterization of RGO-Y2O3: Eu3+/Li+ nanocomposite modified glassy carbon electrode for enhanced dopamine detection
J Deepak, NR Nadar, SC Sharma, S Sahu, FA George, D Joy, ...
Inorganic Chemistry Communications 178, 114515 , 2025
2025
Citations: 4
Novel scandium-doped cobalt chromate: Dopamine sensing and superior supercapacitor performance
NR Nadar, J Deepak, SC Sharma, BRR Krushna, C Sridhar, S Ray, R Vini, ...
Materials Science and Engineering: B 318, 118306 , 2025
2025
Citations: 1
Synergistic modification of carbon paste electrodes with La2O3: Tb3+ for sensitive and selective dopamine detection
P Ravindran, NR Nadar, J Deepak, M Shanmugapathy, SC Sharma, ...
Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, 101986 , 2025
2025
Citations: 1
Electrochemical voltammetry quantification of dopamine based on ceria-doped ZnAl2O4
NR Nadar, J Deepak, SC Sharma, BRR Krushna, S Mishra, DV Vanitha, ...
Materials Chemistry and Physics 339, 130704 , 2025
2025
Citations: 10
A novel Tb doped Y2O3 electrochemical sensing platform for selective and sensitive dopamine quantification
NR Nadar, J Deepak, S Ray, SC Sharma, BRR Krushna, IS Pruthviraj, ...
Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 115062 , 2025
2025
Citations: 1
Europium-doped zirconium oxide electrodes: advancements in uric acid detection for biosensor applications
NR Nadar, J Deepak, SC Sharma, BRR Krushna, PJ Akkara, S Mishra, ...
Microchemical Journal 214, 114069 , 2025
2025
Citations: 6

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

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
2024
Citations: 40
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
2024
Citations: 39
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
2023
Citations: 38
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
2024
Citations: 36
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
2024
Citations: 36
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
2024
Citations: 35
Nanoscale synergy: Optimizing energy storage with SnO 2 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
2024
Citations: 34
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
2023
Citations: 32
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
2018
Citations: 32
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
2024
Citations: 31
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
2024
Citations: 30
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
2020
Citations: 30
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
2024
Citations: 25
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
2020
Citations: 24
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
2024
Citations: 23
Graphene oxide based Gd2O3:Eu3+ nanocomposites: A multifaceted approach to advanced energy storage and bio sensing applications
SSR Nandini Robin Nada , J. Deepak, S.C. Sharma,B.R. Radha Krushna, Puneeth ...
Inorganic Chemistry Communications 165 (112515), 9 , 2024
2024
Citations: 23
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
2024
Citations: 20
Unveiling the prospects of Y2O3-based nanocomposites: Synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical assessment for supercapacitor and biosensor applications
materials today communications, 15 , 2024
2024
Citations: 19
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
2024
Citations: 18
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
2025
Citations: 17

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.