PhD Reseach
Graphene/ MoS2 gel
Identified and studied an unprecedented electroluminescence phenomenon in an interwoven nanostructure of Graphene and MoS2 fabricated by a novel process involving gelation, dialysis, 3D printing, and lyophilization
Characterized the interfacial and structural properties of the 3D printed graphene/MoS2 devices using viscoelastic measurements (rheometer), TGA, Raman spectroscopy and optical microscopy
Investigated the electrical characteristics of the graphene/MoS2 devices using source measure unit, cryostat, waveform generator, and solar simulator
Graphene/PLA
Developed a research mechanism for evaluating the electrical properties of 3D printed graphene/PLA devices
Characterized the interfacial properties of the devices using Raman Spectroscopy, and studied the electrical and temperature-dependent conductivity profile using source meter unit coupled with a cryogenic probe station
Ultrasensitive Graphene biosensor
·      Established a working protocol to detect cancer tissue using an ultrasensitive platform such as graphene
·      Characterized the effect of interfacing tissues on graphene using Raman Spectroscopy
·      Calculated the surface potential exerted by the cell on graphene
Developed a research protocol to study tumor tissue (glioblastoma and skin cancer) interfaced with graphene using Raman Spectroscopy
Undergraduate Research
University of Illinois at Chicago
ADVISOR: PRESTON SNEE
Developed a new route for the synthesis of a solar cell activator (Zn3P2). High-temperature injection was used for the synthesis. Analyzed XRAY, XPS, and NMR spectra for particle characterization and size.
Studied a new route for the synthesis of aluminum phosphide nanoparticles by the same method, high-temperature synthesis, and analysis with XRAY, XPS, and NMR.
University of the State of Sao Paulo (UNESP), ), Guaratingueta, SP, Brazil
ADVISOR: JOSÉ ANTÔNIO PERRELLA BALESTIERI
·Performed research for a project for PETROBRAS. The study focused on analyzing the intake, consumption, and reuse of energy by different parts of the plant.
·Identified a new energy-saving pathway during the petroleum refining process.
University of State of Sao Paulo (USP), Lorena, SP Brazil
ADVISOR: ROSA ANA CONTE
Physical and chemical characterization of organic matter extracted from sewage and its products