Shivam Gupta
Post-doctoral Researcher
Taichung City,TXG
Summary
Materials scientist specializing in the design, synthesis, and engineering of advanced nanomaterials and functional materials for applications in sustainable technologies, healthcare diagnostics, and electronic devices. Research expertise encompasses carbon-based nanomaterials, metal oxide semiconductors, polymer nanocomposites, thin-film membranes, and multifunctional sensor platforms, with a strong emphasis on understanding structure-property relationships and translating fundamental materials insights into high-performance devices. Current research directions include nanomaterial-enabled membrane technologies for water purification and desalination, non-invasive biomarker sensing platforms for healthcare monitoring, and multifunctional carbon-based materials for electromagnetic interference shielding and electronic applications. Experienced in nanomaterial synthesis, surface and interface engineering, thin-film fabrication, device integration, and advanced materials characterization using spectroscopic, microscopic, structural, and electrochemical techniques. Author of 45+ SCI-indexed publications with an h-index of 23 and more than 2600 citations, contributing to the development of next-generation materials solutions for environmental, biomedical, and technological challenges.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Postdoctoral researcher
National Tsing Hua University
09.2019 - Current
- Research and development of carbon nanomaterials/metal oxide semiconductor nanocomposites-based chemiresistive gas sensors for the detection of diseases through exhaled breath
- Research and development of carbon nanomaterials and ferrite-based composites for electromagnetic interference shielding
- Research and development of carbon nanomaterials based electrochemical glucose sensors for the detection/monitoring of diabetes in human saliva
- Presented research findings at international conferences, fostering knowledge exchange among peers.
- Contributed to high-impact publications by collaborating with fellow researchers and providing critical input.
- Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor PhD, graduate and undergraduate students.
Education
Doctoral degree - Materials Science and Engineering
National Tsing Hua University
01.2014 - 01.2019
M. Tech. degree - Materials Science
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Kharagpur, West Bengal 01.2012 - 01.2014
M. Sc. - Physics
J.S. Hindu P.G. College
Amroha, UP 01.2009 - 01.2011
Skills
Experimental design
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Project management
Innovation and creativity
Experimental work plans
Advanced data analysis
Research methodology
Interpretation of findings
Laboratory techniques
Qualifications And Achievements
- Published 48 SCI-indexed journal papers with an h-index of 23 and over 2,600 total citations
- Qualified prestigious exams such as GATE 2012, JEST 2012, UPSET 2012
- Recipient of NTHU International Student Scholarship, Government of Taiwan 2014-2018
- Achieved first place in the Google Solve for X competition in 2015
- Recipient of CTCI foundation scholarship 2016, Taipei Taiwan
- Recipient of First Prize at Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Competition in 2020
- Best poster prize at Carbon society of Taiwan conference 2021
- Included in the World's Top 2% Scientist (2025) listed by Stanford University, USA
- Active reviewer of many reputed journals
Processing Skills
- Advanced Sputtering Techniques
- Vapour Deposition Techniques
- Hydrothermal Processing Expertise
- Advanced Lithography Skills
- Electroplating Techniques
- Dry Etching Process Expertise
- Wet Etching Process Optimization
- Skilled in Advanced Characterization
Characterization Skills
- FESEM (JEOL 6500F)
- EDS (JEOL 6500F)
- XRD (Shimadzu XRD600 and Bruker D2 Phase)
- RAMAN (HORIBA HR800)
- TGA (Seiko Instruments Inc., EXSTAR 6000)
- FTIR (Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS 5, Germany)
- BET analysis (Micromeritics ASAS 2020A)
- Vector network analyser (Agilent Technologies, E8364A, PNA Series Network Analyser)
- Keithley 2410
- VSM (PMC Micromag 3900)
Timeline
Postdoctoral researcher
National Tsing Hua University
09.2019 - Current
Doctoral degree - Materials Science and Engineering
National Tsing Hua University
01.2014 - 01.2019
M. Tech. degree - Materials Science
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
01.2012 - 01.2014
M. Sc. - Physics
J.S. Hindu P.G. College
01.2009 - 01.2011