Vishal Saini, PhD

Researcher

I am a chemist specializing in nanochemistry, with a focus on the design and synthesis of ultrasmall metal nanoclusters/metal nanoparticles. My research investigates how atomic-level structure and surface chemistry influence the properties and behavior of these nanomaterials. I apply this understanding to develop functional metal nanoclusters for practical applications, including catalysis and biomedical uses such as imaging and therapeutic interventions. By combining precise synthesis with detailed characterization, I aim to create nanomaterials that bridge fundamental chemistry with real-world applications.

Academic and Professional details

Ph.D. Department of Chemistry
(2019-2025) Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee,
Roorkee-247667, India
Supervisor: Prof. Venkatesh V.

Project Assistant Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee,
(2019-2019) Roorkee-247667, India

M.Sc. Department of Chemistry
(2015-2017) Gurukul Kangri University,
Haridwar-249404, India
Supervisor: Dr. Prashant Tevatia

B.Sc. Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
(2012-2015) (HNBGU), Srinagar
Srinagar-246174, India

Awards / Fellowships

2023 Journal of Materials Chemistry A Poster Prize by RSC

2019 CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (NET), UGC India

2012 INSPIRE Research Fellowship, DST India

“Do your work with devotion, and let go of expectation - that is the path of Karma Yoga.”
- Bhagavad Gita

Snippets of my research