research work has further belonged to the design of nanoparticles with higher biocompatibility that can
be engineered according to the requirement, and can act as a carrier for herbicides in fields. The prepared nanoparticles
have been used for
i) For the removal of contaminants from wastewater
ii) As catalyst and
iii) As electrochemical sensors,
iv) Fluorescence and chromogenic sensors
v) Development of Multi assay approach for describing the Environmental fate of nanoparticles
vi) Fabrication of bioengineered C-dots for preparing effective sensors
EDUCATION
PhD (Chemsitry) and Post Doc
RESEARCH INTERESTS
To develop synthetic protocol for the fabrication of functionalized-nanoparticles and their utilization in environmental
remediation is the key points of the research.
FUTURE PROJECTS
A waste biomass to wealth approach for treating waste water and electromagnetic menace
Applications Invited
A Hybrid Metal Semi-conductor Hetero-nanostructure Core–Shell Nanoparticles with Geometrically Tunable Optical Properties and Their Applications as Opto-electronic Devices
Nanoporous Graphene for Water Desalination Aparna Gautam, Manmeet Kour, Savita Chaudhary, Sushma Negi, Rajeev Kumar Biotechnology Innovations for A Sustainable Future Integrating Clean Energy Life on the Planet Clean Water and Climate Action, 2026
Clean Technologies in Energy Production: Harvesting a Sustainable Future Dhriti Bragta, Preeti Garg, Savita Chaudhary, Ganga Ram Chaudhary, Roshni R. S. Soni, Rajeev Kumar Biotechnology Innovations for A Sustainable Future Integrating Clean Energy Life on the Planet Clean Water and Climate Action, 2026
Synthesis and biomedical applications of macrocyclic complexes Purti Mishra, Pooja Sethi, Selva Kumar, Parveen Rathi, Ahmad Umar, Raman Kumar, Savita Chaudhary, Abdulrab Ahmed M. Alkhanjaf, Ahmed A. Ibrahim, Sotirios Baskoutas Journal of Molecular Structure, 2024
An Overview of Advanced Nanomaterials for Sensor Applications Department of Chemistry, RPS Degree College, Balana, Mohindergarh, Haryana 123029, India, Deepak Rohilla, Savita Chaudhary, Department of Chemistry, Centre of Advanced Studies in Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India, Ahmad Umar, Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Arts, Najran University, Najran-11001, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Promising Centre for Sensors, Electronic Devices (PCSED), Najran University, Najran-11001, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Engineered Science, 2021
Distinctive solvatochromic response of fluorescent carbon dots derived from different components of aegle marmelos plant Department of Chemistry, Centre of Advanced Studies in Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India, Anjali Vijeata, Ganga Ram Chaudhary, Department of Chemistry, Centre of Advanced Studies in Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India, Ahmad Umar, Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Arts, Najran University, Najran-11001, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Promising Centre for Sensors, Electronic Devices (PCSED), Najran University, Najran-11001, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Savita Chaudhary, et al. Engineered Science, 2021
MXene coupled nanoheterostructure: A potent catalytic framework for photo-assisted elimination of organic contaminan A. Vijeta, Janvi, G.R. Chaudhary, Savita Chaudhary* Process Safety and Environmental Protection, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep … , 2026 2026
Fluorescent Gd2O3/Yb2O3 Nanomaterials: From Synthesis to Sensing Potential S. Kumar, Savita Chaudhary*, GR.Chaudhary Materials Research Bulletin 202, 114191 , 2026 2026
Functional Versatility of Sulfonamide-pyrazole Derivative: From Antibacterial Activity to Metal ion Sensing Aptitude A. garg, N. Garg, R. Dhiman, Savita Chaudhary*, A. Bhalla Journal of Fluorescence, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-026-04751 , 2026 2026
Multi-ion sensing profiling using imidazole-based sensory probe N. Garg, S. Thakur, A. Kaur, A.Dan, Savita Chaudhary*, A. Bhalla Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry 478, 117149 , 2026 2026
Naphthoquinone-based chemosensor for Fe3+ detection Neha N. Garg, A.Dan, Savita Chaudhary*, A.K.K. Bhasin Journal of Molecular Structure 1355, 145036 , 2026 2026
Clean Technologies in Energy Production: Harvesting a Sustainable Future D. Bragta, P. Garg, Savita Chaudhary, G.R. Chaudhary, R.R. S. Soni, and R. Kumar Biotechnology Innovations for a Sustainable Future, https://doi.org/10.1007 … , 2025 2025
Nanoporous Graphene for Water Desalination A. Gautam, M. Kour, Savita Chaudhary, S. Negi, and R. Kumar Biotechnology Innovations for a Sustainable Future, https://doi.org/10.1007 … , 2025 2025
MOF-integrated microgels: a reversible and portable fluorescent sensing platform for therapeutic drug monitoring N. Garg, A.Kaur, Savita Chaudhary*, A. Dan Applied Materials Today 47, 102991 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
Cellulose based bioplastics: A sustainable approach toward environmental safety - A review M. Kour, Savita Chaudhary*, R. Kumar Sustainable Materials and Technologies 46, e01694 , 2025 2025 Citations: 11
Carbon dot-embedded hybrid microgels: A new frontier in functional soft materials N. Garg, A.Kaur, Savita Chaudhary*, A. Dan Advances in Colloid and Interface Science 346, 103680 , 2025 2025 Citations: 3
Revamping sorghum waste into valuable films: A sustainable bioplastic with tunable properties and agro-suitability M. Kour, A. Bansal, Savita Chaudhary*, R. Kumar Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy 48, 102208 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Eco-friendly biosynthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using fungus Schizophyllum commune and their hybrid with chitosan for enhanced UV-A photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline D. Bragta, P. Garg, Savita Chaudhary, G. Madhok, S. Negi, S. Panwar, A ... Chemosphere 387, 144666 , 2025 2025 Citations: 4
Jacobaea vulgaris derived carbon dots with nitrogen and sulfur doping for toxin sensing P. Chauhan, A. Vijeata, G.R. Chaudhary, A. W. Wark, Savita Chaudhary* Microchemical Journal 217, 115040 , 2025 2025
Experimental and theoretical insights to explore catalytic sensibility and antimicrobial potential of bimetallic nanoparticles in hybrid microgel N. Garg, A. Kaur, A. Garg, A. Bhalla, Savita Chaudhary*, A. Dan Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, https … , 2025 2025
Syzygium cumini derived carbon dot: Design, synthesis and fluorescent sensing abilities towards selective identification of Fe³⁺ and Cu²⁺ ions S. Goyal , Savita Chaudhary* Journal of Molecular Structure 1345, 143050 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Engineering fungicidal nitrogen-doped carbon dots from Trillium govanianum rhizomes: A theoretical and experimental approach against Candida auris A. Vijeta, H. Gawri, G.R. Chaudhary, K. Raj, Savita Chaudhary Applied Surface Science 709, 163789 , 2025 2025 Citations: 4
Eco–Friendly Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Tinospora cordifolia Stem Extract: Characterization and Enhanced Antifungal Efficacy P. Chopra, G. Madhok, A. Chauhan, D. Bragta, M. Kaur, M. K. Dhaliwa, P ... MatSci Express 2, 199-206 , 2025 2025
Sulfonamide-functionalized Schiff’s base as a novel fluorescent probe for selective detection of L-tryptophan in real and biological samples A. Garg, A. Bhalla, Savita Chaudhary* Microchemical Journal 213, 113754 , 2025 2025 Citations: 3
Responsive carbon dot-embedded hybrid microgels for dual sensing of iron(iii) and ciprofloxacin N. Garg, A.Kaur, Savita Chaudhary*, A. Dan Journal of Material Chemistry B 13, 5577 , 2025 2025 Citations: 6
Syzygium cumini derived biochar as sustainable adsorbent: Synthesis, parametric optimization with Experimental and theoretical sketch S. Goyal, Savita Chaudhary* Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 718, 136945 , 2025 2025 Citations: 6
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Chemical Sensing Applications of ZnO Nanomaterials Savita Chaudhary, A. Umar, K.K. Bhasin, S. Baskoutas Materials 11, 287 , 2018 2018 Citations: 280
Selenium Nanomaterials: An Overview of Recent Developments in Synthesis, Properties and Potential Applications Savita Chaudhary, A. Umar, S.K. Mehta Progress in Material Science 83, 270-329 , 2016 2016 Citations: 271
Oral health and menopause: a comprehensive review on current knowledge and associated dental management P Dutt, SR Chaudhary, P Kumar Annals of medical and health sciences research 3 (3), 320 , 2013 2013 Citations: 170
Evolution of ZnS nanoparticles via facile CTAB aqueous micellar solution route: a study on controlling parameters SK Mehta, S Kumar, S Chaudhary, KK Bhasin, M Gradzielski Nanoscale research letters 4 (1), 17 , 2008 2008 Citations: 144
Effect of Cationic Surfactant Head Groups on Synthesis Growth and Agglomeration Behavior of ZnS Nanoparticles SK Mehta, S Kumar, S Chaudhary Nanoscale Res Lett 4, 1197-1208 , 2009 2009 Citations: 135
Transformation of solid plastic waste to activated carbon fibres for wastewater treatment M. Kumari, G.R. Chaudhary, Savita Chaudhary*, A. Umar Chemosphere 294, 133692 , 2022 2022 Citations: 130
Upcycling of plastic waste into fluorescent carbon dots: An environmentally viable transformation to biocompatible C-dots with potential prospective in analytical applications Savita Chaudhary, M. Kumari, P. Chauhan, G.R. Chaudhary Waste Management 120, 675–686 , 2021 2021 Citations: 128
Tungsten oxide (WO3) nanoparticles as scaffold for the fabrication of hydrazine chemical sensor S Shukla, S Chaudhary, A Umar, GR Chaudhary, SK Mehta Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical 196, 231-237 , 2014 2014 Citations: 126
Time dependence of nucleation and growth of silver nanoparticles generated by sugar reduction in micellar media SK Mehta, S Chaudhary, M Gradzielski Journal of colloid and interface science 343 (2), 447-453 , 2010 2010 Citations: 126
Conductometric and spectroscopic studies of sodium dodecyl sulfate in aqueous media in the presence of organic chalcogen SK Mehta, S Chaudhary, KK Bhasin, R Kumar, M Aratono Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 304 (1-3 … , 2007 2007 Citations: 120
Surface Functionalized Selenium Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications S Chaudhary, U A, SK Mehta J. Biomed. Nanotechnol. 10 (10), 3004-3042 , 2014 2014 Citations: 105
An Overview of Advanced Nanomaterials for Sensor Applications D. Rohilla, Savita Chaudhary, A. Umar Engineered Science 16, 47–70 , 2021 2021 Citations: 103
Adsorptive removal of Eriochrome Black T (EBT) dye by using surface active low cost Zinc oxide Nanoparticles: A comparative overview Y. Kaur, T. Jasrotia, R. Kumar, G.R. Chaudhary, Savita Chaudhary* Chemosphere 278, 130366 , 2021 2021 Citations: 96
Potential prospects for carbon dots as a fluorescence sensing probe for metal ions Savita Chaudhary, S. Kumar, B. Kaur, SK Mehta RSC Advances 6, 90526-90536 , 2016 2016 Citations: 93
Selenium nanomaterials: applications in electronics, catalysis and sensors S Chaudhary, SK Mehta Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology 14 (2), 1658-1674 , 2014 2014 Citations: 91
Usage of coconut coir for sustainable production of high-valued carbon dots with discriminatory sensing aptitude toward metal ions P. Chauhan, S. Dogra, Savita Chaudhary, R. Kumar Material Today Chemistry 16, 100247 , 2020 2020 Citations: 89
NiO nanodisks: Highly efficient visible-light driven photocatalyst, potential scaffold for seed germination of Vigna Radiata and antibacterial properties Savita Chaudhary, Y. Kaur, B. Jayee, G.R. Chaudhary, A. Umar Journal of Cleaner Production 190, 563-576 , 2018 2018 Citations: 87
Robust and Direct Electrochemical Sensing of Arsenic Using Zirconia Nanocubes G. Bhanjana, N. Dilbaghi, Savita Chaudhary, K.H. Kim, and S. Kumar Analyst 141, 4211-4218 , 2016 2016 Citations: 78
Ionic liquid and surfactant functionalized ZnO nanoadsorbent for Recyclable Proficient Adsorption of toxic dyes from waste water Savita Chaudhary, Y. Kaur, A. Umar, G.R. Chaudhary Journal of Molecular Liquids 224, 1294-1304 , 2016 2016 Citations: 75
Distinctive Solvatochromic Response of Fluorescent Carbon Dots Derived from Different Components of Aegle Marmelos Plant A.Vijeata, G.R.Chaudhary, A. Umar, Savita Chaudhary Engineered Science 15, 197–209 , 2021 2021 Citations: 73
Publications
National Recognition
Haryana Yuva Vigyan Ratan Award for year 2014-15 at Award Ceremony held on 10th May, 2017 at
Haryana Raj Bhawan
GRANT DETAILS
4 completed National Project
and
One ongoing national major project
Industry, Institute, or Organisation Collaboration
To develop synthetic protocol for the fabrication of functionalized-nanoparticles and their utilization in environmental
remediation is the key points of the research of Dr. Chaudhary. The synthetic protocol of used for the fabrication of
nanoparticles will provide direct control over the emission and optical properties of prepared nanoparticles. The room
temperature processing and water as reaction media has enhanced the scope of prepared nanoparticles in diagnostics
applications.