JNTU Faculty ID: 47150406142803
Educational Background:
Ph.D.: K L University, 2024.
M.Sc.: Acharya Nagarjuna University, 2005.
B.Sc.: Acharya Nagarjuna University, 2003.
Research Network:
H-Index: 05
I-10 Index: 04
ORCID LINK:https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8201-6265
Google Scholar profile link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?us er=hWnDCg4AAAAJ&hl=en
Scopus Author ID: 57984907700
Research Interest:
Research Interest:
Research Interest: My research focuses on the structural, optical, and surface properties of ZnO- based nanostructures, aiming to enhance their gas-sensing applications. A significant part of my doctoral dissertation involves the synthesis and characterization of ZnO nanostructures doped with elements like Al and Co to improve their gas-sensing performance, particularly for detecting ammonia at low concentrations. The study delves into the relationship between material properties—such as crystallinity, morphology, elemental composition, functional group analysis, optical band gap, surface roughness, and surface area—and their influence on gas-sensing performance. Advanced techniques such as XRD, SEM, TEM, SAED, and EDS were utilized for structural and elemental analysis. Optical properties were investigated using UV-DRS, while FTIR was employed for functional group analysis. Surface characteristics were analyzed through BET and AFM techniques. My findings demonstrate that ZnO-based sensors can effectively detect hazardous gases like NH₃ with quick response and recovery times, all at room temperature. |
In addition to achieving superior gas-sensing performance, my research bridges material science and practical applications by addressing the need for cost-effective, eco-friendly sensors capable of detecting low gas concentrations for industrial and environmental monitoring. Moving forward, I aim to explore novel dopants and nanostructures to further advance gas- sensing technologies. |
Professional Experience:
Assistant Professor –BVRIT, Narsapur (Present)
Associate Professor: Sreyas Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad (2011-2024)
Assistant Professor: Progressive Engineering College (2008-2011).
Assistant Professor: NMREC (2007- 2008)
Assistant Professor: SGHR & MCMR Degree and PG College (2005-2007).
- Himabindu, Latha Devi, N.S.M.P., et al. (2024). Synthesis and characterization of flower-like cobalt-doped ZnO nanostructures for ammonia sensing applications. ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology, 13(2), 027006.
https://doi.org/10.1149/2162-8777/ad26a3
- Himabindu, Latha Devi, N.S.M.P., et al. (2023). A nanostructured Al-doped ZnO as an ultra-sensitive room-temperature ammonia gas sensor. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 34, 1014. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-023-10337-6
- Himabindu, N.S.M.P. Latha Devi, et al. (2023). Structure-based photocatalytic efficiency and optical properties of ZnO nanoparticles modified by annealing including Williamson-Hall microstructural investigation. Materials Science and Engineering: B, 296, 116666. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mseb.2023.116666
- Atmakur, H., Nizamuddin, S., & Himabindu, (2022). Design, green synthesis, and characterization of zinc oxide nanoparticles from Ocimum tenuiflorum var. Ram Tulsi. Materials Today: Proceedings, 54(3), 557-559.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.08.344
B. Himabindu, & Latha Devi, N.S.M.P. (2021). Microstructural parameters from X-ray peak profile analysis by Williamson-Hall
models: A review. Materials Today: Proceedings, 47(14), 4891-4896. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.06.256
- Himabindu, Latha Devi, N.S.M.P., et al. (2019). Design and fabrication of hybrid solar silicon PV system. Materials Today: Proceedings, 19(2), 761-766.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2019.08.126
- Himabindu, et al. (2017). Synthesis and characterization of ZnO nanostructures by oxidation technique. International Journal of Advance Research in Science and Engineering (IJASRE), 6(11). ISSN (O): 2319-8354, ISSN (P): 2319-8346.
No. of International Conferences presented/Participated | No. of National Conferences/Seminars presented/Participated | No. of Training/FDP programs |
8 | 02 | 6 |
