PROFILE



Department of Physics


Dr. Deepika P. Joshi


DESIGNATION:Associate Professor
QUALIFICATION:M.Sc. (Physics), Ph.D. (Physics)
SPECIALISATION:Condensed Matter Physics, Nanomaterials, Energy Storage
EMAIL:deepikakandpal[at]gmail[dot]com
deepikapjoshi[dot]bpp[at]gbpuat[dot]ac[dot]in
CONTACT NO.:+91-9410725964 (M)

Academic Background and Qualifications

  • Ph. D. in Physics from G.B. Pant Univ. of Ag. & Tech. Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India.
  • M. Sc. in Physics from Kumaun University, DSB Campus Nainital, Uttarakhand, India.
  • CSIR-NET (National Eligibility Test)

  • Teaching Experience and Courses Taught

    More than twenty years teaching experience in U.G. and P.G. levels.

  • From September 2004 to May 2006 as Teaching Personal Physics (Contractual) at GBPUA&T Pantnagar Uttarakhand, India.
  • From May 2006 to 2018 as Assistant Professor, Physics at G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, India.
  • From May 2018 to onwards as Associate Professor , Physics at G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, India.

  • Courses Taught

    Sl No Course No. Title of course
    BPP-124 Elements of Physics
    BPP-195 Physics-I
    BPP-122 Elementary Physics
    BPP-196 Physics-II
    BPP-197 Engineering Physics
    BPP-199 Mechanics
    BPP-404 Physics for Agrometerologists
    BPP-530 Electronics
    BPP-730 Solid State Electronics
    BPP-534 Agrometerological Instrumentation
    BPP-555 Bioelectronics and Biosensors
    BPP-571 Experimental Physics II
    BPP-570 Experimental Physics I
    BPP-631 Introduction to linear and digital Integrated circuits II
    BPP-553 Solid State Physics II
    BPP-630 Introduction to linear and digital Integrated circuits I
    BPP-751 Advance Solid State Physics
    BPP-720 Advanced Classical Mechanics
    BPP-655 Physics of Nanomaterials

    Research Areas/ Areas of Interest

  • Theoretical and Experimental study of Nanomaterials, High pressure and High temperature Study, Study of Core-shell nanomaterials, Energy storage materials; Green synthesized materials and their applications etc.

  • Research Papers Published

    Research Papers in Journals: 45

    Abstract in Seminars/Symposia: 35

    Citation: 375

    H-index: 11

    i10-index: 11

    Patents Published: 02

    Project Handled: 03


    Books Published/ Edited

    Book Published: 03

    Book Chapter Published: 08

    Thesis Guided: 24 (22 Awarded, 02 Pursuing)

    M.Sc. Thesis: 16 Awarded, 01 Pursuing

    Ph.D. Thesis: 06 Awarded, 01 Pursuing


    Selected Research Publications

    1. Bora Neetu, Joshi Deepika P., Sharma Reena , “Contamination toxicity and remediation of stable dyes and oils in aquatic wastewater systems”, Discover Environment (April 2026) 4:166, DOI:10.1007/s44274-026-00680-w

    2. Bora Neetu, Joshi Deepika P., “Enhanced Thermal Conductivity and Stability of Paraffin PCM via SiO2@TiO2 Core–Shell Nanoparticle Impregnation" Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. (Wiley) (April 2026) DOI :10.1007/s11665-026-13717-1

    3. Rawat P.S, and Joshi Deepika P.,“ Effect of Identical Supporting Matrix on Thermal Performance and Shape Stability of Octadecane and Paraffin Wax Phase Change Material”. Journal of Energy storage, 140 (2025) 118981 (2025) DOI:10.1016/j.est.2025.118981

    4. Singh D., Joshi D. P. and Rawat P. S., “ A Comparative Study on Antimicrobial Efficacy of Non-Metallic S, SiO2, and S@SiO2 Core-Shell Nanoparticles”, Pramana Journal of Physics,99,136 (2025) , DOI:10.1007/s12043-025-02972-x

    5. Rawat, P.S.,Joshi Deepika P. and Bora N., “Comparative Thermal Study of Octadecane Based Shape-Stable Materials for Thermal Energy Storage”, Pramana Journal of Physics 99: 78 (2025). DOI: 10.1007/s12043-025-02945-0

    6. Rawat, P.S., Joshi Deepika P. and Aulakh, J.S., “Comparative Analysis of Thermal Energy Management for Different Phase Change Materials by Polypyrrole Impregnation”, Energy Storage, 7: e70207. (2025) https://doi.org/10.1002/est2.70207

    7. Arya Kavita , Joshi Deepika P., and Rawat, P.S., “Removal of Heavy Metals and Cationic Dye Simultaneously from Polluted Water by Polypyrrole/TiO2 Nanocomposite” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2025; 142:e57622 (2025), DOI: 10.1002/app.5762

    8. Bora Neetu, Joshi Deepika P., Jaspreet Singh Aulakh , “Comparative Thermal Study of Pristine SiO2 and SiO2 Modified Expanded Graphite Based Paraffin Composite for Thermal Energy Storage" Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. (Wiley) (2025) 34:10526–10536, DOI:10.1007/s11665-024-09857-x

    9. Bora Neetu, Joshi Deepika P., and Adak Mrinal Kanti, “SiO2@Cu core-shell nanostructure impregnation on phase changed material (paraffin) for thermal energy storage”, Experimental Heat Transfer (Taylor and Francis), (April 2024) DOI: 10.1080/08916152.2024.2341735

    10. Bora Neetu, Joshi Deepika P., , “Synthesis and characterization of TiO2 foam and SiO2@TiO2 core-shell nanostructure for gnetin dye degradation from industrial effluent Environ Qual Manage.;1–14. (Wiley) (April 2024) DOI: 10.1002/tqem.22230

    Reviewer/Editor of Journals

  • Journal of Energy Storage (Elsevier)
  • Surface Engineering (Taylor and Francis)
  • Thermochemical Acta (springer)
  • International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer (wiely)
  • F1000Research, London
  • Physical Science International Journal
  • Pramana Journal of Physics (Springer)
  • Vacuum (Elsevier)
  • Applied Nanoscience (Springer)
  • Applied Physics A (Springer)
  • Energy Technology (Wiely)
  • Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials (Elsevier)
  • Agricultural Research Journal(PAU)
  • Materials Chemistry and Physics (Elsevier)
  • Assistant Editor of Prabha Materials Science Letters ISSN: 2583-5114. Open Access (Scopus indexed)
  • Member of project reviewing committee of UGC

  • Professional Achievements and Awards

  • Life member of Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT)
  • Life member of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)

  • Other Information

  • Participation in National/ International Activities: 22


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