Assist. Prof. Dr Ravishankar Ambi | Gas sensing | Young Scientist Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ravishankar Ambi is a rising researcher in material science and nanotechnology 🔍. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Shivaji University, Kolhapur (2024) 🎓 and is currently an Assistant Professor at Jaysingpur College 🏛️. His research focuses on thin-film-based gas sensors, energy storage devices, and nanomaterials ⚡. His NiO-based NO₂ sensor technology has advanced environmental monitoring and energy efficiency 🌱. With high-impact publications, research grants, and a prestigious MAHAJYOTI fellowship, his innovative contributions to sensor technology and energy materials make him a strong candidate for the Young Scientist Award 🏆.

Assist. Prof. Dr Ravishankar Ambi, Jaysingpur College, Jaysingpur, India

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🎓 Education

Dr. R. R. Ambi earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Shivaji University, Kolhapur (2024) 🎓 and currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Jaysingpur College, Jaysingpur 🏛️. He was awarded the MJSRF-2021 Senior Research Fellowship by MAHAJYOTI, Nagpur, recognizing his research excellence 🏆. He completed his M.Sc. in Physics from Shivaji University (2018). His research focuses on the synthesis of binary, ternary, and composite nanocrystalline metal oxide thin films 🧪, with applications in solar cells, gas sensors, and supercapacitors ⚡. His work contributes to sustainable energy and advanced sensor technologies 🌱.

👨‍🏫 Experience

Dr. R. R. Ambi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Jaysingpur College, Jaysingpur 🏛️. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Shivaji University, Kolhapur (2024) 🎓 and was awarded the prestigious MJSRF-2021 Senior Research Fellowship by MAHAJYOTI, Nagpur 🏆. His expertise lies in the synthesis of binary, ternary, and composite nanocrystalline metal oxide thin films 🧪, with applications in solar cells, gas sensors, and supercapacitors ⚡. With a strong academic foundation and a passion for innovation, his work contributes to sustainable energy solutions and advanced material science 🌱.

🚀 Research Contributions

Dr. R. R. Ambi has made significant advancements in NO₂ gas sensor technology 🔬. His research on NiO thin films has led to highly sensitive, cost-effective, and efficient NO₂ sensors 🔍. The porous hierarchical architecture and superior reactivity of these films enhance NO₂ adsorption and electron transfer, enabling detection at a low operating temperature of 200°C 🌡️. This breakthrough offers a low-cost solution for environmental monitoring 🌍. However, further improvements in response time, long-term stability, and selectivity are needed to fully integrate these sensors into real-world applications for sustainable air quality monitoring ⚡.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. R. R. Ambi’s research specializes in material science, thin-film-based gas sensor technology, and energy conversion and storage devices ⚡. His work focuses on developing advanced nanocrystalline metal oxide thin films 🧪 for applications in solar cells, gas sensors, and supercapacitors 🔋. He is particularly interested in enhancing sensor sensitivity and efficiency for environmental monitoring 🌍 and optimizing energy storage solutions for sustainable technologies 🌱. His expertise in nanomaterials and thin-film synthesis contributes to cutting-edge advancements in energy-efficient devices and next-generation sensor technology 🔍, making a significant impact in renewable energy and material engineering.

📄 Publications

Highly Porous Hierarchical NiO Coated ZnO pn Heterostructure for NO₂ Detection 🌫️🔍
👨‍🏫 Authors: RR Ambi, AA Mane, VB Patil, RD Mane
📖 Journal: Materials Science and Engineering: B 🏛️
📊 Citations: 11 (2024)

Highly Porous NiO Microstructure for NO₂ Detection 🧪⚡
👨‍🏫 Authors: RR Ambi, AA Mane, RD Tasgaonkar, RD Mane
📖 Journal: Physica B: Condensed Matter 🏛️
📊 Citations: 7 (2024)

NO₂ Sensing Properties of Chemically Deposited Vertically Aligned Flowerlike Hexagonal ZnO Nanorods 🌿🌡️
👨‍🏫 Authors: RR Ambi, MG Mulla, RK Pittala
📖 Journal: Sensors and Actuators A: Physical 🏛️
📊 Citations: 2 (2024)

NiO Nanosheet-Assembled Chemiresistive Sensor for NO₂ Detection 🏗️🔬
👨‍🏫 Authors: RR Ambi, RA Mali, AB Pawar, MM Mulla, RK Pittala
📖 Journal: Applied Physics A 🏛️
📊 Publication Year: 2025

Dr. Ambi’s cutting-edge research in NO₂ gas sensing technology contributes to environmental monitoring and air quality control 🌍. His highly porous and hierarchical nanostructures enhance sensitivity, selectivity, and performance in gas detection applications ⚡.