Faculty Profile

Title Dr First Name Kalawati Last Name Saini Photograph Designation Assistant Professor Address Department of Chemistry , Patel Chest Marg University of Delhi-110007

Phone No Office 011-27667367, 27667437, 27666983 Residence AG-476, Second Floor, Shalimar Bagh, - 110088 Mobile 91-9899933847 Email [email protected] Web-Page Educational Qualifications Degree Institution Year Ph. D Department of Chemistry, University of 2005 Rajasthan, Jaipur M. Sc Department of Chemistry, University of 2000 Rajasthan, Jaipur B. Sc M.S. College for Women, Bikaner, M.D.S. 1998 University, Ajmer Any other qualification Certificate Course in European Foreign Language Department, 2005 German University of Rajasthan, Jaipur Diploma in German European Foreign Language Department, 2006 University of Rajasthan, Jaipur Career Profile 2009-till date: Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Miranda House, University of Delhi.

May, 2015-July, 2015: Visiting Researcher (Summer Faculty Research Fellow Programme-2015), Department of Chemistry, Electrochemistry Lab, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.

June, 2012-July, 2012: Visiting Researcher (Summer Faculty Research Fellow Programme-2012), Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.

2009-2007: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Postdoctoral Fellow (Research Associate, Employ Code: 7468, IRD@IITD), Department of Chemistry, Material Chemistry Lab, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.

2006-2007: Lecturer (ad-hoc), Department of Chemistry, Seth Motilal (P.G.) College, JHUNJHUNU, U.O.R. ,JAIPUR

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2005-2006: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Postdoctoral Fellow (Research Associate, Ref No. CSIR/UC/Phy/05/1646), Department of Physics, High Pressure Physics Lab, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.

2004-2005: Lecturer (Temporary), Department of Chemistry, Kanoria P.G. Mahila Mahavidyalaya, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.

2004-2005: Guest Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, Vedic Kanya P.G. Mahavidyalaya, Raja Park, U.O.R, Jaipur

Administrative Assignments Convener/Coordinator (2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015): Add-on Certificate Course in Green Chemistry and Environment.

Faculty Advisor NSS : 2009-Till date

(2005): Assistant Warden, KASTURBA HOSTEL, U.O.R. JAIPUR

Areas of Interest / Specialization Electrochemical and hydrothermal Synthesis of new metal-organic framework and their applications, Powder and Single Crystal X-Ray Diffraction techniques, Electrochemical synthesis of nanoparticles ,Design and synthesis of advanced functional material for renewable energy, Electro-catalysis, Photo- catalysis, CO2 electrochemical reduction to hydrocarbon, Fuel cell, Electro-analysis (Cyclic Voltammetry, DPP,DCP and other Electrochemical Techniques), design and synthesis of electrochemical sensors.

Research Guidance  Supervision of M.Phil dissertations - 1 ( Research Project @IIT, Delhi).  Supervision of M.Sc. dissertations - 1 ( Research Project @IIT, Delhi).  Supervision of B.Sc. Research Project- 1 (Summer Project @ IIT, Delhi).  Innovation Project (MH-204) , U.G. Research Project : Completed(2013-2015) – 10  Innovation Project (MH-310) , U.G. Research Project: Ongoing(2015-2016) - 10  Mentor for D S Kothari Centre for Research and Innovation in Education@ Miranda House , summer internships (Funded by DST, Govt. ) - 20  Mentor for Inspire workshops (Funded by DST).  Mentor for One day Workshop on Green Nanotechnology for Beginners, Chemistry Department , Miranda House , University of Delhi, 28 January, 2016 ( Funded by Innovation Project: MH- 310).  Participated as a facilitator and Mentor in the Experimental Workshop for Senior Secondary School Teachers Building Concepts in Science with Hands-on Activities 25-27 May,2011, Organized by D S Kothari Centre for Research and Innovation in Science Education , Miranda House, University of Delhi.

List of Publications

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1. Saini, K., Pandey, R.S., 2017. Concentration-Dependent Electrochemical Synthesis of Quantum Dot and Nanoparticles of Copper and Shape-Dependent Degradation of Methyl Orange. Advanced Material Lett. Manuscript ID assigned: AML1401663( Accepted, Published by VBRI Press), ISSN: 0976-3961, Indexed by SCOPUS. ( Impact Factor= 1.52) 2. Saini, K., 2016. A Malonate-Linked Copper (II) Metal Organic Frameworks:X-ray Crystallographic structure. J. Electrochem. Soc. , 65(3-4), 173-185. ISSN 0013-466X. ( Impact Factor= 3.2)

3. Saini, K., Bhatia, S.S., 2017 Rod-Shaped copper ( Cu, Cu2O) Nano Catalyst for the facile Oxidation of Methanol. Advanced Material Lett. Manuscript ID assigned: AML1401714 (Accepted, Published by VBRI Press), ISSN: 0976-3961, Indexed by SCOPUS. ( Impact Factor= 1.52). 4. Saini, K., Bhatia, S.S., 2017. Template Free Electrochemical Synthesis of Multidimensional copper/copper oxide Nanoparticles and their characterization. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (accepted), ISSN 1533-4880. Indexed by SCOPUS and Web of Science.( Impact Factor= 1.5). 5. Saini, K., Mahajan, D., Satyabola, D., Ekta, Gupta, N., 2016. Green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles and their characterization by different techniques. 11th Biyani International Conference (BICON-2016), India-Japan International Conference, On Advanced Materials Science and Technology, October 20-22, 2016,( Oral) Full Paper,The Proceedings of Conference, Vol. II, pp.85-89, ISBN 978-93-83462-93-3. 6. Saini, K.,Swarup R.; 2016.Electrochemical synthesis of Organic Light Emitting Diode(OLED) and characterizations by X-ray Diffraction and supportive techniques . Int. Res. Adv., 3(1), 5-8. ISSN: 2456-334X, Indexed by Google Scholar. 7. Saini, K., Jojeph, F. and Bhatia; S. S.; 2017. Electrochemical Synthesis and crystal structure of metal organic frameworks of Copper [II] complex derived from malonic acid and picolinic acid, Journal of Advanced Science, Engineering and Medicine, American Scientific Publisher ( Accepted). ISSN: 2164-6627 (print); eISSN: 2164-6635 (online), Indexed by EMBASE (Elsevier). 8. Saini, K., Jojeph F., Bhatia, S.S., 2016. Electrochemical Synthesis of Copper(II) based Metal Organic Frameworks: Determination of Structure by Single X-ray Diffraction Crystallography and other supportive Techniques. Advanced Materials Proceedings Manuscript ID assigned: AML1406584 (Accepted, VBRI Press), ISSN : 2002-4428 , Indexed by SCOPUS. ( Impact Factor=1.52) 9. Saini, K., Ekta, Mahajan, D., Satyabola, D., Gupta, N., 2016.Green Synthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles by using Syzygium cumini and their Photocatalytic activity. “Green Chemistry in Environmental Sustainability and Chemical Education: Full paper Proceedings of ICGC 2016, Accepted as a chapter, in a book published by Springer. 10. Saini, K., Jojef F., Arunachalam R., Bhatia, S.S.; 2016. Electrochemical Synthesis of A Oxalate- Linked Copper (II) Metal Organic Frameworks: X-ray Crystallographic structure and its Magnetic, Abstract id: 10-IC-873,Abstract Book with ISBN 978-93-5254-230-7, ICMES-2016,17- 19 March,2016, Full paper ELSEVIER Journal: Materials Today proceedings (ISSN:2214- www.du.ac.in Page 3

7853)(Accepted) 11. Saini , K., Ingole, P.P., Bhatia, S. S., Sharma, S.S. 2016. A Green Synthesis of Copper and Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Via Electrochemical Route and its Electrocatalytic Applications for Sustainable Future,Proc. NCGCSTS 2016, 74-77 ISSN 978-93-83693-83-2. 12. Saini, K.,Sonkar, S. M. Balendra, Ghanghas G., Gulati A., Sangeeta and Aayushi 2015. Detection of Heavy Metals (Cr, Co, Ni, Cu) Through Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy From Water Samples Of The River Yamuna at Different Locations in The NCT Of Delhi, India. IJSRD 120-123 ISSN 23210613. ( Impact Factor= 2.39) 13. Saini, K. and Sonkar, S. M., 2015. Determination of water quality parameters of the river Yamuna at different locations of Delhi by using Vernier Sensors IJESIT 2,4 : 335-343 ISSN 23195967. (Impact Factor = 1.913 ISRA ) 14. Saini, K., Gupta, H. P., Gupta, Pandey, R. S., 2008.Study of acid catalyzed reactions of proton pump inhibitors at D.M.E. Portugaliae Electrochimica Acta 26,5 ISSN 1647-1571.( Impact Factor=0.96) 15. Saini, K., Gupta,H. P., Gupta, Pandey, R. S., 2007. Study of complexes of Cd(II) with antibiotic drug : A polarographic approach. Conference Proc. ICMAT, Singapore ISSN 1674-4926.(Impact Factor= 0.34) 16. Saini, K., Gupta,H. P., Gupta, Pandey, R. S., 2006.Direct current polarographic study of complexes of Pb(II) with penicillin procaine salt at d.m.e. in non aqueous medium. PROC. NAT.ACAD.SCI.INDIA, 76(A) ,Physical Section A, Part II/III ISSN 0369-8203.( Impact Factor=0.242) 17. Saini, K., Gupta,H. P., Gupta, Pandey, R. S., 2006. study of complexes of CdII with antibiotic drug at d.m.e. in 20% methanol-water and ethanol-water mixtures. J. Indian Chemical Society, 83 ,495-496. ISSN 0019-4522.(Impact Factor= 0.25) 18. Saini, K., Gupta,H. P., Gupta, Pandey, R. S., 2005. Study of complexes of Cd(II) with Neomycin sulphate salt : A polarographic approach. J. Electrochemical Society, 54(1), 24-28. ISSN:0013- 466X.( Impact Factor=3.2) 19. Saini, K., Gupta,H. P., Gupta, Pandey, R. S., 2004. Electrochemical study of complexes of Cu (II) with antibiotic drug at d.m.e. in non aqueous medium. Bulletin of Electrochemistry 20, No.11, 487-491 ISSN 02561654.(Impact Factor=0.24) 20. Saini, K. and Pandey, R. S., 2004. Polarographic study of complexes of Pb(II) with antibiotic drug at d.m.e. Transaction of the SAEST, 89-90 ISSN: 0036-0678. (Impact Factor= 0.31* ) 21. Saini, K. Gupta, H.P. and Pandey, R. S., 2004., Direct current polarographic study of complex of Cu(II) with antibiotic drug at d.m.e. J. Electrochemical Society , 53(1) , 18-22.(Impact Factor=3.2) 22. Saini, K. and Pandey, R. S., 2003. Electrochemical study of complexes of Cu (II) with antibiotic drug at d.m.e. J. Electrochemical Society, 52(2), 56-58 ISSN: 0013-466X.(Impact Factor3.2)

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Details of participation in International Conferences held abroad with topic, place and dates: Invited Talk

1. Concentration-Dependent Electrochemical Synthesis of Quantum Dot and Nanoparticles of Copper and Shape-Dependent Degradation of Methyl Orange. American Advanced Materials Congress-2016(AAMC-2016), Miami, USA, held on the Caribbean Sea from Miami (USA) - Nassau (Bahamas) - Cozumel (Mexico) - Miami (USA) by the Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship "Navigator of the Seas", 04-09 December, 2016.

2. One Pot, Template Free Electrochemical Synthesis of Multidimensional Copper/Copper Oxide Nanostructures at different pH-Application of these Nanostructures in Direct Methanol Fuel Cell. Asian Advanced Material Congress(ASAMC-2017) held on the Diamond princess Cruise Ship Cruising from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur(Malaysia)-Phuket(Thiland)- Singapore, 11-16 March, 2017, Singapore.

3. Green Synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles by using Azadirachta indica and their photocatalytic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-diabetic activity. European Advanced Materials Congress-2017, Stockholm, Sweden, 22-24 August, 2017.

Conference Organization/ Presentations (in the last three years) 1. Green Synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles by using Syzygium cumini and their photocatalytic, antibacterial and antidiabetic activity. International Conference on Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology (ICNANO-2017) organised by International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM) in collaboration with VBRI Press AB, Sweden at Vinoba Bhave Research Institute, Allahabad, India, 01 - 03 March, 2017 (Invited Talk).

2. Saini, K., Ekta, Mahajan, D., Satyabola, D., Gupta, N., 2016.Green Synthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles by using Syzygium cumini and their Photocatalytic activity. International Conference on Green Chemistry-2016( ICGC-2016) Dault Ram College, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, 17-18 November, 2016(Oral)

3. Saini, K., Bhatia, S. S., Gupta, N., 2016. Electrochemical Synthesis of multidimensional Nanoparticales and their photocatalytic Applications. International Conference on Green Chemistry-2016( ICGC-2016) Dault Ram College, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, 17-18 November, 2016 (Poster)

4. Saini, K., Mahajan, D., Satyabola, D., Ekta, Gupta, N., 2016. Green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles and their characterization by different techniques. 11th Biyani International Conference (BICON-2016), India-Japan International Conference, On Advanced Materials Science and Technology, Biyani Girls College, Department of Science, Jaipur, October 20-22, 2016, (Oral)

5. Gupta, N., Saini, K., 2016. Electrochemical Synthesis of multidimensional nanoparticles and their electrocatalytic applications for sustainable Future. 11th Biyani International Conference (BICON-2016), India-Japan International Conference, On Advanced Materials Science and www.du.ac.in Page 5

Technology, Biyani Girls College, Department of Science, Jaipur, October 20-22, 2016.( Poster)

6. Saini, K., Ingole, P.P., 2016. Facile, One Pot, Template Free Electrochemical Synthesis of Multidimensional Copper/ Copper Oxide Nanoparticles: Role of these Nanoparticles in Direct Methanol Fuel Cell. National Conference on “Combating Industrial Pollution For Sustainable Environment– A Fusion Of Industrial and Scientific Efforts” (CIPSE - 2016), Department of Chemistry, , 22-23 Sep., 2016 (Oral). 7. Sangwan, E., Mahajan, D., Satyabola, D., Saini, K.,2016. Determination of water quality -1 -3 parameters and other pollutants (Cl , PO3 , Fe, NH3) from Water and Soil Samples of the River Yamuna at Different Locations in the NCT of Delhi, India: “An Innovative Approach”. National Conference on “Combating Industrial Pollution For Sustainable Environment– A Fusion Of Industrial and Scientific Efforts” (CIPSE - 2016 ), Department of Chemistry, Gargi College, 22-23 Sep., 2016 (Poster).

8. Satyabola, D., Mahajan, D. Sangwan, E., Saini, K., Detection of Heavy Metals (Cr, Co, Ni, Cu, Cd) using Spectrophotometer from Water and Soil Samples of the River Yamuna at Different Locations in the NCT of Delhi, India. National Conference on “Combating Industrial Pollution For Sustainable Environment– A Fusion Of Industrial and Scientific Efforts” (CIPSE - 2016 ), Department of Chemistry, Gargi College, 22-23 Sep., 2016 (Poster).

9. Saini, K., 2016. A Malonate-Linked Copper (II) Metal Organic Frameworks:X-ray Crystallographic structure. National Symposium on Electrochemical Science and Technology-2016( NSEST-2016), Indian Institute of Science(IISc), Bangalore, Department of Chemistry,16-17 July,2016 (Oral).

10. Saini, K. and Ramanan, A.; ‘’Electrochemical Synthesis of A Malonate- Linked Copper (II) Extended Metal Organic Frameworks: X-ray Crystallographic structure and Characterization by other supportive Techniques” International Conference on Frontiers at the Chemistry-Allied Science Interface(FCASI-2016), Organized by Centre of Advanced Study and Department of Chemistry, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 25-26 April,2016.( Oral Presentation).

11. Saini, K., “Electrocatalytic Oxidation of Methanol by Copper and Copper Oxide Nanoparticles” National Conference in Chemistry-2016(NCC-2016),Organized by Department of Chemistry, Shyamlal College, University of Delhi, at India International Centre,7-8 April,2016.(Oral), full paper in proceeding, pp 162-167, ISBN 9789385824012.

12. Chaudhary, N., Malik, P., Saini, K., Bhatia S.S., Bahri, S.,Ingole, P.P., Pandey, S., Agarwal, R.,Baruah, Sekhri , S., Sharma, K., Rahul, S. 2016. Synthesis of copper nanoparticles

(Cu,Cu2O,CuO ) and Characterization by UV-Visible Spectroscopy and Powder X-Ray Diffraction. National Conference in Chemistry-2016(NCC-2016),Organized by Department of Chemistry, Shyamlal College, University of Delhi, at India International Centre,7-8 April,2016.(Oral), full paper in proceeding,pp 168-173, ISBN 9789385824012.

13. Saini, K., Jojeph, Arunachalam R., Bhatia, S.S. 2016. Electrochemical Synthesis of A Oxalate- www.du.ac.in Page 6

Linked Copper (II) Metal Organic Frameworks: X-ray Crystallographic structure and its Magnetic Properties. International Conference of Recent Trend in Engineering and Material Science (ICEMS-2016) ,17-18 March,2016, Jaipur National University, Jaipur (Abstract id: 10-IC- 873)(Oral). 14. Saini, K., Swarup R.; 2016.Electrochemical synthesis of Organic Light Emitting Diode(OLED) and characterizations by X-ray Diffraction and supportive techniques. National Seminar on Role of Analytical Scientist for Sustainable Development, Organized by Department of Chemistry, ,University of Delhi and Society for Analytical Scientist, 4-5 March, 2016.( Oral) 15. Saini, K., Jojeph, Bhatia, S.S. 2016. Electrochemical Synthesis of Copper(II) based Metal Organic Frameworks: Determination of Structure by Single X-ray Diffraction Crystallography and other supportive Techniques. International Conference in Material Science and Technology, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, 1-4 March,2016, at Conference Centre , University of Delhi .(Oral) Full Research Paper,Journal of Advance Material Letters,2016. 16. Saini,K., Ingole, P.P.,2016. “Synthesis of Copper Oxides nanoparticles via electrochemical route and its electrocatalytic and photocatalytic applications” Indo-Portuguese Workshop on Emerging Trends of Nanotechnology in Chemistry and Biology (INCB-2016),Organized by Department of Chemistry, Hansraj College and , University of Delhi,India in association with Centro de Quimica da Madeira University da Madeira, PORTUGAL(12-13 Feb.,2016).(Poster), J. Mat. NanoSci. 2016 3(1), S13 ISSN 2394-0867. 17. Bhatia,S.S.,Saini, K. ,Bahri, S.,Pandey, S., Choudhary, N., Malik, P., Agarwal, R., Baruah, S Sekhari,S.,Sharma, K., Ruhal, S., Suhail,S., Suri S., 2016. “Synthesis of Copper nanoparticles and characterizations by using different Techniques” Indo-Portuguese Workshop on Emerging Trends of Nanotechnology in Chemistry and Biology (INCB-2016),Organized by Department of Chemistry, Hansraj College and Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi,India in association with Centro de Quimica da Madeira University da Madeira, PORTUGAL. (12-13 Feb., 2016). (Poster). J. Mat. NanoSci. 2016 3(1), S19. ISSN 2394-0867.

18. Coordinator for One day Workshop on Green Nanotechnology for Beginners, Chemistry Department , Miranda House , University of Delhi, 28 January, 2016 ( Funded by Innovation Project: MH-310). 19. Saini , K., Ingole, P.P., Bhatia, S. S., Sharma, S.S. 2016. A Green Synthesis of Copper and Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Via Electrochemical Route and its Electrocatalytic Applications for Sustainable Future., National Conference on Green Chemistry and Sustainable Technologies for Society-2016, Organized by Department of Chemistry & Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Government Women Engineering College, Ajmer, January 11-12, 2016. (Poster Presentation) 20. Saini, K., Ingole, National Conference on Advanced Functional Materials & Their Applications(AFMA-2015) Organized by Department of Physics in association with Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Government Women Engineering College, Ajmer,( 11-12 Dec.,2015). (Poster Presentation) 21. Saini, K., Ingole, P.P., 2015.Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticals via Electrochemical Route and Charcterization by Different Techniques’’ RSC WORKSHOP ON Chemistry for tomorrow’S world, Green Chemistry Network Centre, University of Delhi, Manav Rachana University, , Shiv Nadar University, Greater , at New Delhi.2-3 Dec.,2015. 22. Bahri, S.,Bhatia,S.S.,Saini, K. , Choudhary, N., Malik, P., Agarwal, R., Pandey, S., Sharma, K., Ruhal, S.,Suhail, Sekhari,S., Suri S., Baruah, S., Effect of Copper nanoparticles on seedling growth of Vigna radiata L. (Wilczek)- a preliminary report, RSC WORKSHOP ON Chemistry for www.du.ac.in Page 7

tomorrow’s world, Green Chemistry Network Centre, University of Delhi, Manav Rachana University, Faridabad, Shiv Nadar University, , at New Delhi.2-3 Dec.,2015. (Oral Presentation). 23. Saini, K., Sonkar, S. M. Balendra,Ghanghas G., Gulati A., Sangeeta and Aayushi 2015. Detection of Heavy Metals (Cr, Co, Ni, Cu) Through Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy From Water Samples Of The River Yamuna at Different Locations in The NCT Of Delhi, India., National Conference on Inspire Learning (NCIL-2015), Organized by Embedded Systems and Robotics Centre (ESRC) and Department of Electronics, , University of Delhi, 16-17 Oct. 2015. Full Paper, IJSRD 120-123 ISSN 23210613. (Poster Presentation). 24. Member of organizing committee for the workshop Computational Chemistry and Bioinformatics, 26-28 August, 2015, Organized by Chemistry Department, Miranda House, University of Delhi(Funded by DBT-Star). 25. Resource Person for the workshop on ‘Nanoparticles: Effects on Seedling Biology’ organized on 29 May 2014 under Innovation Project MH-206 at Miranda House, University of Delhi. 26. Resource Person for the workshop on ‘Computational Profiling of Some Nanosystems’ organized on 30 May 2014 under Innovation Project MH-206 at Miranda House, University of Delhi. 27. Resource Person for the seminar on ‘ More Miles on Yamuna’ organized on 15 Oct. 2014 under Innovation Project MH-204 at Miranda House, University of Delhi.

Conference Organization /Presentation of work in National / International/Seminar

1. Worked as a Resource person in organizing committee for workshop on “ Computational Chemistry Educators” Organized by D S Kothari Centre for Research and Innovation in Science Education ,Organized by Chemistry Department of Miranda House, University of Delhi, DBT star College Project 23-24 November ,2011. 2. Roy, B., Pathak ,M. , Sharma, M., Saini ,K., Kapoor,K.and Jolly,P., Comparative spectrometric estimation of caffeine content in Tea, coffee and soft drinks. Proceeding of National Workshop on Renewable Energy & Environment 28-29th January 2011, Organized by Department of Chemistry , , University of Delhi. NREE Workshop: A9/WS-2011,19. 3. M. Singh, K. Saini, J. Thomas and A. Ramanan “ Copper Based Metal Organic Frameworks” 3 rd Mid –Year Symposium of the Chemical Resaerch Society of India, organized by Deptt of Medicinal Chemistry, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research ( NIPER ),26-27 July,2008 S.A.S. Nagar- 160062, Punjab, INDIA.( Poster Presentation ). 4. Saini, K., Gupta, Pandey, R. S. and H. P., Gupta, ‘’Study of complexes of Cd(II) with antibiotic drug : A polarographic approach .” Presented in ICMAT 1-6 July, 2007, Singapore. (Oral presentation) 5. Saini , K, Jojef, F. and Ramanan ,A. Electrochemical synthesis and Electrochemical Behaviour of Bispicolinate Copper [II ] presented a poster in MTIC XIIth , 6-8 Dec. 2007, IIT Chennai ( P-D1- 053 ).(Poster Presentation ) 6. Saini, K., Gupta, Pandey, R. S., H. P., Gupta and Dhingra ,P. ; ‘’ Study of Penicillin benzyl salt www.du.ac.in Page 8

with Cadmium : a polarographic approach.International Conferences & Expo on botanical products, , 25-27 March, 2006, Department of Chemistry, U.O.R. Jaipur ( Poster Presentation ) 7. Saini, K., Gupta, Pandey, R. S. and H. P., Gupta,,” Study of complexes of Cd(II) with Pencillin benzyl salt : a polarographic approach .” 42 nd annual convention of chemists , Indian Chemical Society , Kolkata -700009, Phy (AP) -3 , held on Feb. 2006. ( Oral Presentation) 8. Saini, K., Pandey, R.S., Gupta, H.P. and Dhingra, P.’’Study of Penicillin benzyl salt with Cadmium : a polarographic approach”.International Conferences & Expo on botanical products, 25-27 March, 2006.( Poster Presentation) 9. Dhingra ,P. ,Saini, K., Gupta, Pandey, R. S. , H. P., Gupta and Susmita Shrama ,” Electrochemical behavior of complexes of Co(II) with atenolol .,Indian Chemical Society , Kolkata , 42 nd annual convention of chemists , Phy.(AP)-9 , Held on Feb. 2006. (Oral Presentation) 10. Saini, K., Gupta, H.,P. and Pandey, R. S. “ Polarographic Study of Complexes of Pb(II) with Neomycin Sulphate Salt at D.M.E in Aqueous Medium “ Botanical products Seminar and Expo- 5-7 Feb ,2005, Department of Chemistry, U.O.R. Jaipur ( Poster Presentation ) 11. Dhingra, P., Saini, K., Pandey, R. S. “ Electrochemical characterization of warforin sodium in pharmaceutical preparation by voltammetric technique “, International Conference on Botanical products Seminar and Expo-5-7 Feb ,2005, Department of Chemistry, U.O.R. Jaipur ( Poster Presentation )

Research Projects (Major Grants/Research Collaboration)  Principal Investigator of Innovation Project (MH-310) , U.G. Research Project, Title“Sugarcane to Nanoparticles: Green Nanotechnology - the future” October 2015-16; Completed ( Funded by Research Council of University of Delhi)

 Principal Investigator of Innovation Project (MH-204) , U.G. Research Project,Title “ More Miles on Yamuna ” November 2013-2015; Completed (Funded by Research Council of University of Delhi).

 Principal Investigator of Electochemical Study of water-soluble Bis( imidazolylporphyrin) self- Assemblies with large Two- Photon absorption cross section as potential agent for Photodynamic Therapy , using Voltammetric technique “. From 1-04-07 to 30-04-09. (Funded by CSIR, File No. 09/086(0830)/2007-EMR-I).

Awards and Distinctions

1. IAAM Scientist Medal of year 2017 award by International Association of Advanced Materials, USA. (Ceremony held on 1st March,2017) 2. Best Poster award in National Conference on Green Chemistry and sustainable Technologies for Society-2016. Organized by Department of Chemistry & Electronics Engineering, Government Women Engineering College, Ajmer,( 11-12 Jan.,2016). 3. Best Poster award in National Conference on Advanced Functional Materials & Their Applications (AFMA-2015) Organized by Department of Physics in association with Dept. of www.du.ac.in Page 9

Mechanical Engineering, Government Women Engineering College, Ajmer,( 11-12 Dec.,2015). 4. Senior Research Associate Fellowship award of CSIR (Pool Scientist Scheme) April, 2009 to March ,2011(No. B-11315). 5. Research Associate Fellowship award of CSIR (Direct R.A.), (Ref No. 09/086(0830)/2007-EMR-1) 1ST April 2007 to 30th April 2009 . 6. Research Associate Fellowship of CSIR (Ref No. CSIR/UC/Phy/05/1646), October, 2005 to August, 2006. 7. Special Assistance Programme Fellowship award of UGC, 2001-2004.

Association With Professional Bodies

 Indian Society for Analytical Scientists

 Electrochemical Society of India, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.

 Green Chemistry Network Centre.

 Chemical Society of Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.

 International Association of American Advanced Materials

Other Activities  Reviewer, Journal of Advanced Science, Engineering and Medicine, American Scientific Publishers, USA

 (2009-2010,2010-2011): Member- Quiz

 (2017): Convener-NSS

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