Dr. Nisha Dhiman is a distinguished researcher in the field of electrochemistry, green hydrogen technologies, energy storage systems, and sustainable nanomaterials. She earned her Ph.D. with Grade A, focusing on heteroatom-enriched polymeric and nanoporous carbonaceous materials for energy and environmental applications under the mentorship of Prof. Paritosh Mohanty. She also completed her M.Sc. research on polyaniline-based electrochromic devices, contributing to the development of smart energy materials.

Professionally, Dr. Dhiman has gained valuable experience through both academic and industrial research. She served as a Postdoctoral Researcher in a DST-funded Industrial Research Fellowship Project at Customized Energy Solutions (CES), Pune, where she led techno-financial modelling of PEM and alkaline water electrolyzer manufacturing for India's National Green Hydrogen Mission. She has also worked as a Research Associate at the Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE), Visakhapatnam, conducting pioneering research on biomass-derived graphene aerogels, photocatalysis, and environmental remediation.

Research Expertise

Dr. Dhiman's research integrates advanced materials science with sustainable energy technologies. Her major areas of expertise include:

• Green hydrogen production and water electrolysis technologies
• PEM, alkaline, and AEM water electrolyzers
• Electrochemical energy storage and supercapacitors
• Biomass-derived nanocarbon and graphene-based materials
• Hydrogen evolution and alternative anodic reactions
• Nanoporous carbon electrocatalysts
• Electrochromic conducting polymers
• Photocatalysis and wastewater treatment
• Techno-economic analysis, CAPEX/OPEX modelling, and Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH)
• Sustainable materials for clean energy and environmental remediation

Her multidisciplinary research bridges laboratory innovation with industrial implementation, contributing directly to India's clean energy transition.

Research Contributions & Publications

Dr. Dhiman has established an impressive research record with:

• 14 research publications, including several in high-impact Q1 and Q2 international journals
• Publications in renowned journals such as Fuel, Langmuir, ACS Applied Electronic Materials, ACS Engineering Au, Materials Advances, New Journal of Chemistry, Materials Science & Engineering B, and others.
• Multiple invited review articles and book chapters published by Springer.
• Several manuscripts under submission in leading journals including the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Renewable Energy, Journal of Energy Storage, and ACS Energy Letters.
• Research contributions spanning:
  • Green hydrogen production
  • Electrocatalysis
  • Supercapacitors
  • Environmental purification
  • Sustainable nanomaterials
  • Hydrogen electrolyzer manufacturing

Innovation, Patent & Industrial Impact

Dr. Dhiman has translated her research into practical innovation through:

• One Granted Indian Patent (Patent No. 439650) on nitrogen and phosphorus enriched hybrid materials for supercapacitors and gas sorption applications.
• Leadership in a DST-funded industrial project focused on techno-financial modelling of PEM and alkaline water electrolyzer manufacturing for India.
• Development of CAPEX, OPEX and LCOH models supporting indigenous hydrogen technology manufacturing.
• Contributions to industry-academia collaboration for India's National Green Hydrogen Mission.

Technical Expertise

She possesses extensive expertise in:

• Electrochemical characterization (CV, LSV, EIS, GCD, Tafel analysis)
• Electrocatalyst development
• Nanoporous carbon synthesis
• Graphene aerogels and biomass-derived nanomaterials
• Electrochemical sensing
• Photocatalysis
• Advanced materials characterization (XRD, XPS, FESEM, TEM, Raman, FTIR, BET, ICP-MS, TGA, NMR)
• Scientific writing, patent drafting, grant proposal preparation, and project management.

Honours & Recognitions

Dr. Dhiman has received numerous prestigious recognitions, including:

• UGC Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) with AIR 66 (2014)
• UGC JRF AIR 80 (2015)
• UGC Senior Research Fellowship (SRF)
• GATE Qualified (2015)
• Government of Himachal Pradesh Ph.D. Scholarship
• DST-Funded Industrial Postdoctoral Fellowship (2024–2025)
• Merit scholarships and state academic ranking during higher secondary education.

Professional Strengths

Dr. Dhiman combines strong scientific expertise with industrial problem-solving capabilities. Her strengths include:

• Green hydrogen technology development
• Sustainable energy materials
• Industrial techno-economic modelling
• Electrochemical system design
• Patent development and intellectual property
• Scientific leadership
• Research project management
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Technology commercialization potential

Eligibility for Women Researcher Award

Dr. Nisha Dhiman is highly eligible for the Women Researcher Award under the Scientific Laurels.

Her candidature is strongly supported by:

• Outstanding research contributions in green hydrogen technologies and sustainable energy systems.
• Significant achievements in electrochemistry, electrocatalysis, nanomaterials, and environmental remediation.
• DST-funded Industrial Postdoctoral Fellowship demonstrating national-level research excellence.
• Granted Indian Patent reflecting innovation and technology development.
• An impressive publication record in high-impact international journals.
• Successful industry–academia collaboration supporting India's Green Hydrogen Mission.
• Expertise spanning fundamental science, applied research, and industrial implementation.
• Continued contributions toward clean energy, hydrogen economy, and sustainable technologies

Dr. Nisha Dhiman has demonstrated exceptional excellence in scientific research, innovation, sustainable energy technologies, and green hydrogen development. Her impactful publications, patented innovations, industrial research leadership, and contributions to India's clean energy ecosystem make her an excellent and deserving candidate for the Women Researcher Award under the Scientific Laurels.