Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge of Technologies - India
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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits
Dr. Priyanka Sahu has demonstrated a strong academic foundation from an early age. She completed her Diploma of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication at Government Polytechnic College, Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, achieving honors with an impressive CGPA of 8.41 in 2011. She continued her education at Government Engineering College, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, where she obtained her Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Telecommunication in 2014, also with honors, earning a CGPA of 8.39. Dr. Sahu then pursued an M.Tech (Research) in Physics and Astronomy with a specialization in Materials Science from the prestigious National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NITR), graduating in 2017 with honors and a CGPA of 8.62. Her consistent academic performance and early exposure to research laid a solid foundation for her future endeavors in advanced materials science.
💼 Professional Endeavors
Dr. Sahu’s professional journey reflects her dedication to research and teaching. Her experience includes significant roles as a teaching assistant and lab instructor at both NIT Rourkela and IIT Indore. At NIT Rourkela, she gained hands-on experience by managing the PH-170 Physics Laboratory from 2015-2016. Later, at IIT Indore, she was involved in various academic activities, including conducting the MM-254 Physical Metallurgy lab from 2018-2020 and assisting with courses such as Material Science and Physical Metallurgy-I. Dr. Sahu's professional endeavors are complemented by her instrument-handling expertise, which includes proficiency with X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) coupled with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), and other advanced characterization techniques.
🔬 Contributions and Research Focus
Dr. Priyanka Sahu's research contributions are particularly notable in the field of materials science, with a focus on the Processing Technique of High Entropy Alloys (HEAs) and related materials. Her Ph.D. thesis at IIT Indore involved the development and characterization of High Entropy Soft Magnetic Alloys, under the supervision of Dr. Vinod Kumar and Dr. Sumanta Samal. Her research expertise spans various Processing Techniques, including sol-gel auto-combustion, conventional ceramic routes, mechanical alloying, and vacuum arc melting. These techniques have been applied to synthesize and analyze a wide range of materials, including ceramics, medium and high entropy alloys, magnetocaloric materials, and composite materials.
🌍 Impact and Influence
Dr. Sahu's work has had a considerable impact on the field of materials science, particularly in the study of High Entropy Alloys and magnetic materials. Her research has been recognized at various conferences and symposiums, earning her awards such as the Best Oral Presentation Award at the ISPMM-2023 at IIT Indore and the 1st Runner-up in Poster Presentation at the Research and Industrial Conclave (RIC-2023) at the same institution. These accolades highlight the relevance and quality of her research in advancing the understanding and development of advanced materials.
🏆Academic Cites
Dr. Sahu's research on High Entropy Alloys and Soft Magnetic Alloys is expected to be widely cited in the academic community, given the growing interest in these materials for various technological applications. Her work on the characterization and properties of these materials contributes valuable insights that can influence future research directions and industrial applications.
🌟 Legacy and Future Contributions
As Dr. Sahu continues to advance her research career, her legacy in the field of High Entropy Alloys and materials science is likely to expand. Her expertise in Processing Techniques and material characterization will play a pivotal role in the development of new materials with enhanced properties. Her future contributions may include the design of novel materials for specific applications, the advancement of characterization techniques, and the mentoring of future researchers in the field.
📝Processing Technique
Throughout her research and professional journey, Dr. Sahu has consistently demonstrated expertise in various Processing Techniques. These include the sol-gel auto-combustion method, conventional ceramic route, mechanical alloying, and vacuum arc melting method. Her work with these techniques has been instrumental in developing materials with unique properties and has set the stage for her future contributions to the field of materials science.
Notable Publication
📝Synthesis and Characterization of Hydrogenated Novel AlCrFeMnNiW High Entropy Alloy
Authors: S.K. Dewangan, V.K. Sharma, P. Sahu, V. Kumar
Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Year: 2020
Citations: 62
📝 Investigating the Effect of Multiple Grain–Grain Interfaces on Electric and Magnetic Properties of [50 wt% BaFe12O19–50 wt% Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3] Composite System
Authors: R. Pattanayak, R. Muduli, R.K. Panda, T. Dash, P. Sahu, S. Raut, S. Panigrahi
Journal: Physica B: Condensed Matter
Year: 2016
Citations: 42
📝Microstructure and Magnetic Behavior of FeCoNi (Mn–Si) x (x= 0.5, 0.75, 1.0) High-Entropy Alloys
Authors: P. Sahu, S. Solanki, S. Dewangan, V. Kumar
Journal: Journal of Materials Research
Year: 2019
Citations: 28
📝Dielectric, Ferroelectric and Impedance Spectroscopic Studies in TiO2-Doped AgNbO3 Ceramic
Authors: R. Muduli, R. Pattanayak, S. Raut, P. Sahu, V. Senthil, S. Rath, P. Kumar
Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds
Year: 2016
Citations: 20
📝Effect of Grain Size on Electric Transport and Magnetic Behavior of Strontium Hexaferrite (SrFe12O19)
Authors: P. Sahu, S.N. Tripathy, R. Pattanayak, R. Muduli, N. Mohapatra, S. Panigrahi
Journal: Applied Physics A
Year: 2017
Citations: 15
📝Microstructural, Magnetic, and Geometrical Thermodynamic Investigation of FeCoNi (MnSi) x (0.0, 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0) High Entropy Alloys
Authors: P. Sahu, S. Samal, V. Kumar
Journal: Materialia
Year: 2021
Citations: 6