Kriti Tyagi | Superconducting | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Kriti Tyagi | Superconducting | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Kriti Tyagi, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, India

Dr. Kriti Tyagi is a dedicated scientist and academician at CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, India, specializing in thermoelectric materials and nanotechnology. With a Ph.D. in Physical Sciences and over a decade of research experience, Dr. Tyagi has contributed significantly to waste heat recovery technologies and interdisciplinary collaborations worldwide. She has served in prestigious roles, including visiting scientist positions in Germany and the USA, fostering global partnerships and advancing innovations in energy materials. Her work exemplifies excellence in scientific research, teaching, and international cooperation.

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Educational Details

Ph.D. in Physical Sciences (2016): Academy of Scientific and Industrial Research (AcSIR), NPL, Delhi, India.

Thesis: Development of Chalcogenide-based Efficient Thermoelectric Materials for Power Generation: An Experimental and Theoretical Study.

CGPA: 8.38.

M.Tech. in Nano Science and Nano Technology (2011): Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, India.

Dissertation: Synthesis and Characterization of Indium Oxide Nanostructures using Chemical Vapour Deposition.

CGPA: 8.1.

M.Sc. in Physics (2009): C. C. S. University, Meerut, U.P., India.

Percentage: 80%.

B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (2007): C. C. S. University, Meerut, U.P., India.

Percentage: 83.6%.

Professional Experience

Scientist (February 2018 – Present): Leading efforts in the development of efficient thermoelectric materials for waste heat recovery applications at CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, India.

Assistant Professor (August 2022 – Present): Teaching and mentoring at the Academy of Science and Innovative Research (AcSIR).

Visiting Scientist (October 2023 – September 2026): Conducting collaborative research on thermoelectric materials at the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), Cologne, Germany, under the IGSTC-WISER program.

Research Scientist (November 2023 – April 2024): Working with Prof. Mercouri G. Kanatzidis at Northwestern University, USA, under the SERB-SIRE fellowship.

Research Collaborator (July 2024 – June 2026): Collaborating with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and the University of Malaya, Malaysia, under the ASEAN-India Scheme.

DST-National Postdoctoral Fellow (N-PDF) (September 2016 – February 2018): University of Delhi.

CSIR-Senior Research Fellow (January 2014 – July 2016): AcSIR, National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi.

Summer Intern (May 2015 – July 2015): Michigan Technological University, USA.

Senior Project Fellow (August 2012 – December 2013): Developing thermoelectric materials and devices at NPL, New Delhi.

Project JRF (August 2011 – August 2012): Working on nanoporous moisture sensors at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.

Project Trainee (January 2011 – June 2011): Investigating indium oxide nanostructures at IIT Delhi.

Research Interest

Development and optimization of thermoelectric materials for waste heat recovery and power generation.

Synthesis, characterization, and theoretical modeling of chalcogenide-based materials.

Nanostructures and nanotechnology for innovative energy solutions.

Collaborative interdisciplinary projects across materials science and applied physics.

Organizing Committee

Dr. Kriti Tyagi has actively contributed as a member of organizing committees for numerous high-impact workshops, courses, and institutional events. Her involvement spans diverse topics such as advanced materials, metrology, energy solutions, and STEM initiatives. She has played a pivotal role in fostering knowledge exchange and collaborative learning through these events, showcasing her dedication to advancing scientific outreach and professional development.

Some notable contributions include:

Upcoming National Workshop on Advanced Carbon Materials for Next-Generation Energy Solutions (CSIR-IIP Dehradun, February 2025): Focused on innovations in carbon-based materials for energy technologies.

International Workshop on Advanced Materials Challenges and Standardization Needs for Net Zero Technologies (AMCSNZT-2023) (CSIR-NPL, October 2023): Addressing challenges in advanced materials for sustainable technologies.

Short-Term Course on Material Processing and Characterization (CSIR-NPL, August 2019): Providing hands-on training in cutting-edge material science techniques.

Workshop on Electrical and Electronics Metrology (CSIR-NPL, May 2019): Highlighting advancements in electrical and electronics measurements.

Institutional and community events such as the Fit-India Program, Women in STEM Conclave, CSIR Foundation Day celebrations, and Vigilance Awareness Week, demonstrating her commitment to science advocacy and inclusivity.

Top Notable Publications

A comprehensive study of various superconductors for superconducting nanowire single photon detectors applications
Authors: Tripathy, S., Tyagi, K., Pratap, P.
Journal: iScience
Year: 2024
Volume: 27, Issue: 10, Article: 110779
Citations: 0

Heterostructure of reduced graphene oxide supported tin (IV) sulfide nanopetals as an anode material for Sodium/Potassium-ion batteries: Evidence for the formation of C-S bond
Authors: C, N., S, D., Elizabeth, I., Tyagi, K., P, B.
Journal: Electrochimica Acta
Year: 2024
Volume: 492, Article: 144347
Citations: 1

Exploration of synthesis route and effect of Ni-doping on thermoelectric performance of CoSb3
Authors: Bhardwaj, R., Tyagi, K., Bathula, S., Gahtori, B.
Journal: Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids
Year: 2024
Volume: 186, Article: 111835
Citations: 1

Isotropic coal tar pitch-based carbon fibers: Effect of nitric acid towards elimination of air-stabilization step
Authors: Rani, S., Kumari, K., Kumar, P., Dhakate, S.R., Kumari, S.
Journal: Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
Year: 2023
Volume: 127, Pages: 283–294
Citations: 6

Advances in solar thermoelectric and photovoltaic-thermoelectric hybrid systems for power generation
Authors: Tyagi, K., Gahtori, B., Kumar, S., Dhakate, S.R.
Journal: Solar Energy
Year: 2023
Volume: 254, Pages: 195–212
Citations: 35

Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene-Based Thermoelectric Materials: A Futuristic Approach for Energy Harvesting
Authors: Tyagi, K., Verma, A.K., Gahtori, B., Dhakate, S.R.
Book: Emerging Applications of Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene
Year: 2023
Pages: 205–226
Citations: 2

Role of sintering temperature on electronic and mechanical properties of thermoelectric material: A theoretical and experimental study of TiCoSb half-Heusler alloy
Authors: Verma, A.K., Johari, K.K., Tyagi, K., Dhakate, S.R., Gahtori, B.
Journal: Materials Chemistry and Physics
Year: 2022
Volume: 281, Article: 125854
Citations: 14

Defect Engineering for Enhancement of Thermoelectric Performance of (Zr, Hf)NiSn-Based n-type Half-Heusler Alloys
Authors: Chauhan, N.S., Raghuvanshi, P.R., Tyagi, K., Kolen’ko, Y.V., Dhar, A.
Journal: Journal of Physical Chemistry C
Year: 2020
Volume: 124, Issue: 16, Pages: 8584–8593
Citations: 48

Conclusion

Dr. Kriti Tyagi’s research achievements, leadership in organizing academic events, and significant contributions to thermoelectric materials science make her a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her academic qualifications, research experience, international collaborations, and organizational leadership set her apart as a promising leader in the field of energy materials.