Ms. Hemadri Bandhu | Optical materials | Best Researcher Award

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India

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EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Ms. Hemadri Bandhu’s academic foundation reflects an exceptional trajectory in science and technology. She excelled from her early schooling years, securing:

• Class X (2014): CGPA of 10 from Kendriya Vidyalaya No.2 AFS Tezpur

• Class XII (2016): 94% from Sri Chaitanya Techno School, Visakhapatnam

Her passion for electronics and innovation led her to pursue:

• B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from NIT Srinagar (2020) — Graduated with a CGPA of 8.72/10, standing 2nd in her batch.

PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Currently positioned as a Research Scholar at the Semiconductor Devices Lab, IIT Kanpur, Ms. Bandhu has been active in:

• Lithography-free fabrication techniques using Direct Laser Writing (DLW)

• Development and demonstration of oxide-based electronic and optical devices

She has also completed her M.Tech and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Microelectronics and VLSI, with a CGPA of 8.79/10.

CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON OPTICAL MATERIALS

Ms. Hemadri Bandhu’s research focuses on advanced optical materials with specialization in phase-change materials like Vanadium Dioxide (VO₂) and transparent conductive oxides such as ITO. She has pioneered lithography-free direct laser writing techniques for fabricating reconfigurable optical and electronic devices.

Her work on infrared (IR) emissivity tuning using unpatterned ITO thin films and VO₂-based IR patterns contributes significantly to adaptive IR applications, including thermal camouflage, smart windows, and wearable sensors.

She is skilled in thin film fabrication, infrared imaging, and optical characterization, with multiple high-impact publications in ACS Applied Optical Materials, Optical Materials, and Optics & Laser Technology.

Accolades and Recognition

• Junior Research Fellowship (2020) – Awarded by MoE, Govt. of India

• Academic Excellence (2016–2020) – Ranked 2nd in the ECE batch at NIT Srinagar

IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Ms. Bandhu’s work in oxide material tuning for IR devices addresses next-gen adaptive electronics, thermal camouflage, and smart photonic systems. Her contributions are poised to influence:

• Green electronics

• Neuromorphic computing

• Optoelectronic devices

• Future bio-integrated sensors and wearable health monitors

LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Ms. Hemadri Bandhu is carving a niche in direct-write nanofabrication and oxide-phase manipulation for reconfigurable technologies. Her interdisciplinary skills could:

• Bridge electronics with biotechnology

• Advance on-chip tunable IR detectors

• Contribute to biosensing platforms and DNA detection through optical modulation

 CONCLUSION

Ms. Hemadri Bandhu stands as a promising materials scientist and semiconductor researcher with a vision aligned toward reconfigurable, lithography-free devices. Her contributions are not only advancing material sciences but also paving pathways for next-gen flexible and adaptive systems.