Dr. Jyothi K R | Advanced Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Faculty | Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University Ballari | India

Dr. Jyothi K R is an emerging researcher in Physics with noteworthy contributions in luminescent nanomaterials, functional nanocomposites, photocatalysis, anti-counterfeiting technologies, and optoelectronic materials. With 88 citations, 13 Scopus-indexed documents and an h-index of 6, her research demonstrates consistent scholarly impact across materials science, nanotechnology, and advanced functional materials. Her work focuses extensively on rare-earth doped silicates, molybdates, and oxide-based nanophosphors for applications spanning white LEDs, radiation sensing, thermoluminescence dosimetry, UV shielding, smart packaging, and environmental remediation. She has authored 20 national and international publications, many appearing in reputable journals such as Ceramics International, Journal of Molecular Structure, Journal of Polymers and the Environment, Inorganic Chemistry Communications, Physica B, and Journal of Solid State Chemistry, with impact factors ranging from 3.5 to 8+. Her studies on LiAlSiO₄, Sr₂MgSi₂O₇, La₂MoO₆, and Y₂MoO₆ nanomaterials have significantly advanced understanding of structure–property relationships, spectroscopic behavior, and multifunctional applications. Dr. Jyothi K R has also contributed to scientific literature through two books on advanced functional nanomaterials and emerging materials properties. Her innovative work includes a filed patent on synthesizing nanocomposites for white LED applications, showcasing her commitment to translational research. Her active involvement in research dissemination includes presenting papers at national and international conferences, where she earned the Best Oral Presentation Award for her work on luminescent nanomaterials. She has also served in editorial and reviewer roles, contributing to peer-review quality and academic scholarship. Her research interests span green synthesis methods, thermoluminescence, dielectric studies, photocatalytic degradation, antimicrobial films, anti-counterfeiting materials, and quantum computational analysis. Dr. Jyothi K R’s research contributions continue to support advancements in sustainable materials, optical engineering, and nanotechnology-driven innovations.

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Featured Publications

1. Bhagya, K. R., Basavaraj, R. B., Jyothi, K. R., Nagabhushana, H., Murugendrappa, M. V., Gnana Prakash, A. P., Nagabhushana, N. M., & Hegde, V. N. (2021). Dy³⁺ doped Y₂MoO₆ nanopowders for white light emission: Spectroscopic and transport properties for optoelectronic and energy harvesting applications. Colloid and Interface Science Communications, 43, 100447. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colcom.2021.100447

2. Bhagya, K. R., Jyothi, K. R., Radha Krushna, B. R., Sharma, S. C., Robin Nadar, N., Murugendrappa, M. V., Carounanidy, U., Samanthsinghar, P., Francis, D., & Nagabhushana, H. (2024). Utilization of Aloe vera-infused Sm³⁺ doped La₂MoO₆ nanophosphors: Their role in anti-counterfeiting, white LEDs and transport properties. Ceramics International, 50(6), 9721–9731. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2023.12.290

3. Jyothi, K. R., Bhagya, K. R., Nagabhushana, H., Gnana Prakash, A. P., Murugendrappa, M. V., & Hegde, V. N. (2020). Synthesis and characterization of advanced functional dysprosium doped Sr₂MgSi₂O₇ nanopowders for white LED application. Physica B: Condensed Matter, 590, 412195. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physb.2020.412195

4. Jyothi, K. R., Bhagya, K. R., Darshan, G. P., Hegde, V. N., Sharma, S. C., & Nagabhushana, N. M. (2021). Phytochemical mediated synthesis of praseodymium-doped beta-eucryptite nanophosphor for ultraviolet-stimulated fluorescence-based unclonable security applications. Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 130, 108671. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inoche.2021.108671

5. Jyothi, K. R., Bhagya, K. R., Nagabhushana, H., Murugendrappa, M. V., Gnana Prakash, A. P., & Hegde, V. N. (2020). Facile green synthesis, characterization and transport properties of LiAlSiO₄:Ce³⁺ nanocomposites. Ceramics International, 46(7), 9706–9713. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2019.12.238