About

Dr. Geetanjali, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences, NIILM University, brings a wealth of expertise and passion to the field of Chemistry education. She holds a M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Chemistry from Kurukshetra University and has earned the prestigious NET-JRF qualification. Specializing in Physical Chemistry, her research focuses on Polymer Composites, an area in which she has made significant contributions through nine published research papers in esteemed international journals. Beyond her research, Dr. Geetanjali is dedicated to fostering a deep understanding of chemistry among students, inspiring them to explore scientific inquiry and innovation. With her strong academic background, scholarly achievements, and commitment to education, Dr. Geetanjali plays a crucial role in shaping the next generation of scientists and remains an invaluable asset to our academic community.

Professional Activities

Invited as Resource Person in Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Fatehpur, Pundri, Kaithal under Mentoring of Schools by Higher Educational Institutes under the Scheme of Haryana School Shiksha Pariyojna Parishad.

Invited as Resource Person in Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School, Fatehpur, Pundri, Kaithal under Mentoring of Schools by Higher Educational Institutes under the Scheme of Haryana School Shiksha Pariyojna Parishad.

Professional Development Activities

Geetanjali Jagdeva, Sohan Lal, National seminar on “Waste Management in India: A Challenge to Cleanliness” held on February 16, 2018, Arya Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Shahabad Markanda, Haryana, India.

Geetanjali Jagdeva, Sohan Lal, 2nd International Conference on Innovations in Chemical, Biological & Environmental Sciences (ICICBES-2019) held on February 27-28, 2019, Arya P.G. College, Panipat, Haryana (India).

Geetanjali Jagdeva, Sohan Lal, National Conference on Multidisciplinary Approach in Sciences: Present Trends and Future Prospects (NCMAS-2019) held on November 8, 2019, IB P.G. College, Panipat, Haryana (India).

Geetanjali Jagdeva, Sohan Lal. 8th International Conference on Science and Technology for Nation Development: Opportunities & Global Challenges (NCSTND-2023) on February 28, 2023, Arya P.G. College, Panipat, Haryana (India)

Books/ Patents/ Projects

Geetanjali Jagdeva, Sohan Lal, Vikram Kumar, Sanjiv Arora, Parvin Kumar, Suresh Panchal, and Sunil Kumar. "High-performance structural linear low-density polyethylene/Saccharum munja composite: a" design-of-experiments" approach." Iranian Polymer Journal 32, no. 4 (2023): 389-402.

 Geetanjali Jagdeva, Sohan Lal, Sanjiv Arora, and Parvin Kumar. "Gamma-irradiated recycled polyethylene filled with Tectona grandis (teak) leaf powder: a method for upcycling of polyethylene." Iranian Polymer Journal  32, (2023): 1075–1087.

 Neha Bansal, Geetanjali Jagdeva, Sohan Lal, and Sanjiv Arora. "Synergistic effects of gamma irradiation and Delonix regia pods bio-waste on the physico-mechanical properties of recycled-polypropylene composites: A design of experiment approach." Radiation Physics and Chemistry 214 (2024): 111293

Shikha Rani, Sohan Lal, Sanjiv Arora, Geetanjali Jagdeva, and Sumit Kumar. "Schiff base of O-carboxymethyl chitosan and its complexes with transition metal ions: syntheses, structural, antimicrobial and thermal studies." Iranian Polymer Journal 31, no. 9 (2022): 1093-1105

 Sohan Lal, Sanjiv Arora, Vinod Kumar, Shikha Rani, and Geetanjali Jagdeva. "Correlation between the cross-linking and degradation activation energy of cotton fabric treated with chitosan kinetic study by ‘model-free’multiple heating rate methods." Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry 143 (2021): 3267-3274

Sumit Kumar, Sohan Lal, Geetanjali Jagdeva, Sanjiv Arora, Parvin Kumar, R. K. Soni, Harish Kumar, Sunil Kumar, and Suresh Panchal. "Performance-based natural rubber composites reinforced with jute fibers and nano-silica: thermal, morphological, and mechanical studies with statistical optimization." Iranian Polymer Journal 32, no. 5 (2023): 609-619

Sohan Lal, Vinod Kumar, Geetanjali Jagdeva, Sanjiv Arora, Parvin Kumar, Kapil Gulati, and Omvir Singh. "A sustainable approach to the development of highly degradable packaging films of pectin/guar gum/polyvinyl pyrrolidone: Thermal, biodegradation, and mechanical studies with statistical optimization." Journal of Applied Polymer Science 139, no. 22 (2022): 52232

Kapil Gulati, Seema Rani, Mahesh Kumar, Geetanjali Jagdeva, Suresh Kumar, Sohan Lal, and Sanjiv Arora. "Polyvinyl Alcohol Composite Films Reinforced with Taro (Colocasia esculenta) Stem Fiber: Thermal, Mechanical and Biodegradation Studies: PVA/Colocasia esculenta stem fiber composites." Indian Journal of Engineering and Materials Sciences (IJEMS) 30, no. 2 (2023): 290-297.

 

Professional Affiliations:

Qualifications: PhD

Work Experience: 2.5

Research Interest: Polymer Composites, Statistical Analysis, Biopolymers