Dr. Parva Chhantyal

Feature Writer

MEng. Chemical Engineering, Ph.D. Nanotechnology

After graduating from The University of Manchester with a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering with Energy and Environment in 2013, Parva moved to Leibniz University Hannover in Germany to pursue her PhD degree in Nanotechnology. During her PhD, she also held a Research Assistant position at Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V.

Her work experience and PhD specialized in understanding the optical properties of Nano-materials. Since completing her PhD in 2017, she is working at Steinbeis R-Tech as a Project Manager. Her work responsibilities include scientific and project management leading of projects in the area of life-cycle assessment of the production processes and risk analysis of nanomaterials in co-operation with different industrial partners.

Articles from Parva

Thermal Analysis; A Useful Tool for Nanocomposite Analysis

Synthesizing and designing materials that possess good thermal characteristics is crucial for multifunctional applications of nanocomposites.

11 Mar 2022

What is Young's Modulus in Nanotechnology?

Young's modulus is a mechanical property that measures the stiffness of the materials when force or compression is applied. Read about it's role in nanotechnology here.

24 Feb 2022

Advancing Nano-Imaging Using 2D Materials

Nano-imaging techniques have made it possible to investigate new applications of nanotechnology in environmental research, medical science, and engineering.

15 Feb 2022

Atomic Force Microscopy-based Nanoindentation: An Overview

AFM nanoindentation has application in surface height topology mapping and 3D high-resolution imaging, notably in facilitating in situ quantification of the residual indents’ shape.

14 Feb 2022

What are Colloidal Nanocrystals?

Colloidal nanocrystals (CNs) are artificially grown inorganic particles stabilized by surfactants. Those smaller than 10 nm can transform their optical and electronic properties and exhibit a quantum confinement effect.

10 Feb 2022

Consumer Applications of Carbon Nanotubes

In this article, we discuss the current and future consumer applications of carbon nanotubes.

27 Jan 2022

What is Nanosafety and Why is it Important?

The growing concern of potential health and environmental risks associated with nanoparticles has triggered various safety regulations around the world.

25 Jan 2022

Using Semiconductor Nanomaterials as Photocatalysts for Water Treatment

Water pollution, caused by the large disposal of chemicals, dyes, wastes, plastics, and other organic pollutants, has severely affected the natural water resources, causing a significant threat to clean drinking water and raising chronic effects to human health.

31 Aug 2021

How Invisible Graphene Helps Protect Against Pigment Fading in Artwork

A research team led by Prof. Costas Galiotis has claimed that some atoms layer of graphene produced by chemical vapor deposition can prevent up to 70 % of artwork color fading.

17 Aug 2021

The Future of Nano-Robots in Industrial Clean-Up Applications and Drug Delivery

Speedy nano-robots can exhibit promising performance in major industrial applications, from cleaning up the environment to transporting pharmaceutical agents to a desired location in the body.

13 Aug 2021