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Prof. (Dr.) Mahesh Kumar Jangid

Prof. (Dr.) Mahesh Kumar Jangid

Professor , Physics

mahesh.jangid@vgu.ac.in

BIO

Prof. (Dr.) Mahesh Kumar Jangid is Professor- Department of Sciences (Physics) at Vivekananda Global University, Jaipr. He earned his Ph.D. degree in 2012 from Department of Physics, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. He has more than 18 years of teaching experience and published more than 35 research papers in SCI and Scopus indexed Journals, as well as conference proceedings. At present 08 Ph.D. scholars are working under his supervision in the field related to nano structured thin films, metal oxides materials.

Additional Administrative Titles -

  • Member-Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), VGU Jaipur
  • Member-Departmental Research Committee, VGU Jaipur
  • Member-Board of Studies, ME, VGU Jaipur
  • Member-Board of Faculty, FET, VGU Jaipur

Academic Degrees -

  • Ph.D. on “Optical, Electrical and Structural Properties of Nanostructured Mg-Based Thin Film Metal Hydrides’’, Department of Physics, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 2012.
  • M.Sc., Physics, Govt. P.G. College, Kota, University of Kota, Kota, 2004.

Academic Appointments -

  • Professor, Physics, Department of Sciences, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, 2020-present.
  • Associate Professor, Department of Physics, Vivekananda Institute of Technology, Jaipur, 2013-2019.
  • Associate Professor and Assistant Professor in various institutions for a total of eight years.

Professional Experience -

Reviewer in Journals:

  • International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
  • Thin Solid Films
  • Journal of Alloys and Compounds
  • Trends in Sciences
  • Applied Physics A

    • External Examiner:

  • Rajasthan Technical University Kota
  • University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
  • University of Kota, Kota

    • Teaching(FDP’s)

    Dr. Mahesh Kumar Jangid has taught numerous courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the university as well as in various institutions. These courses include:

  • Engineering Physics
  • Wave Optics
  • Solid State Physics
  • Electronics
  • Thin Film Techniques
  • Mechanics

    • Research Interests -

    • Material Science
    • Nano-Structured thin films
    • Hydrogen Storage
    • Metal Hydrides.
    • Metal Oxides
    Publication - Journal Articles
    • Meena, P., Meena, P. K., Sharma, S., Didwania, M., and Jangid, M. K. (2025). Investigation of TiO₂ and TiO₂/Zn Thin Films' Optical and Structural Studies for Optoelectronic Devices, Evergreen, Vol. 12, No. 1, 41-49.
    • Meena, V. P., Sharma, S. S., and Jangid, M. K. (2024). Study on Optical and Structural Properties of TiO₂/SnO₂ Thin Film for Optical Devices, J. Cond. Matt., Vol. 02, No. 02, 81-85.
    • Jangid, M. K., Sharma, S., Meena, V. P., Arya, V. P., and Sharma, S. S. (2024). Impact of Annealing and Hydrogenation on the Optical Characteristics of ZnSe/Mn and ZnSe/Co DMS Thin Films Prepared via Thermal Evaporation Method, Evergreen, Vol. 11, No. 1, 178-185.
    • Jangid, M. K. (2023). Optical Characteristics of Mg-Based (Mg/Co & Mg/Mn) TF for Hydrogen Storage Applications, Materials Today: Proceedings, (Publisher: Elsevier Ltd., ISSN: 2214-7853).
    • Rafi, A., Iqbal, M. A., Singh, D., and Jangid, M. K. (2023). Review of Efficiency Improvement Approaches of IN GAP Based Tandem Solar Cell, American Institute of Physics, Conference Proceedings, Vol. 2782, 020209.
    • Jangid, M. K., Sharma, S. S., Ray, J., Yadav, D. K., and Lal, C. (2023). Structural, Optical and Electrical Characterizations of Mg/Ti/Ni Multilayer Thin Films Deposited by DC Magnetron Sputtering for Hydrogen Storage, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Vol. 48, No. 96, 37921-37929.
    • Jangid, M. K. and Jangid, S. K. (2022). Structural, Electrical and Optical Properties of Mg-Ni Thin Films for Hydrogen Storage Applications, Trends in Sciences (TiS), Vol. 19, No. 23, 2067.
    • Jangid, M. K., Sharma, S. S., Ray, J., and Jangid, S. (2022). Effect of Annealing and Hydrogenation on Optical and Electrical Properties of DC Sputtered Mg-Ni Bilayer Thin Films, Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol. 67, No. 6, 847-851.
    • Jangid, M. K., Ray, J., Sharma, S. S., Mathur, D., and Sharma, Y. C. (2022). A Review on Mg-Based Complex Hydrides for Hydrogen Storage Applications, SKIT Research Journal, Vol. 12, 22-26.
    • Jangid, M. K., Sharma, S. S., Mathur, D., and Sharma, Y. C. (2021). Solid State Hydrogen Storage: A Review on Recent Progress and Applications, International Journal of New Technology and Research (IJNTR), Special Issue, June, 31-33.
    • Jangid, M. K., Sharma, S. S., Mathur, D., and Sharma, Y. C. (2021). Optical, Electrical and Structural Study of Mg/Ti Bilayer Thin Film for Hydrogen Storage Applications, Materials Letters X, Vol. 10, 100076.
    • Jangid, M. K. and Dadhich, A. (2021). Soft Starter for Induction Motor, Sambodhi, Vol. 44, No. 1-VII, 130-133.
    • Jangid, M. K. (2019). Optical Properties of Mg and Mg/Fe Thin Film Metal Hydride, International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), Vol. 6, No. 2, 96-98.
    • Jangid, M. K. and Singh, M. (2018). Preparation and Characterization of Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) Thin Films Deposited Using Thermal Evaporation Method, Advanced Science, Engineering and Medicine (ASEM), Vol. 10, No. 10, 1041-1043.
    • Jangid, M. K. (2014). Hydrogen Storage Characteristics of Mg-Based Mn Thin Films, European Journal of Advances in Engineering and Technology (EJAET), Vol. 1, No. 2, 51-55.
    • Jangid, M. K. and Singh, M. (2012). Hydrogenation and Annealing Effect on Electrical Properties of Nanostructured Mg/Mn Bilayer Thin Films, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Vol. 37, 3786-3791.
    • Jangid, M. K., Nehra, S. P., and Singh, M. (2011). Optical, Electrical and Raman Properties of Annealed Hydrogenated Mg/Co Bilayer Thin Films, Journal of Nano-Electron. Phys., Vol. 3, No. 1, 460-468.
    • Nehra, S. P., Jangid, M. K., Srivastava, S., Kumar, A., Tripathi, B., Singh, M., and Vijay, Y. K. (2009). Role of Hydrogen in Electrical and Structural Characteristics of Bilayer CdTe/Mn Diluted Magnetic Semiconductor Thin Films, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Vol. 34, No. 17, 7306-7310.

    Books- Chapters

    • Strength and Protection of Materials (2022)-Study on electrical, structural properties and hydriding kinetics of Mg/Al thin films, Solid State Phenomena, 338, 2022, 83-90 (ISSN: 1662-9779).

    Personal strengths in research

    • Project Development: Proficient in developing, implementing, and completing project objectives, including preparation and characterization of mono-layered and multilayered thin films.
    • Data Analysis & Reporting: Expertise in data analysis and reporting results in various national and international journals.
    • Nano-Materials & Thin Films: Specialized in preparing nano-materials thin films using physical vapor deposition and sputtering methods, and analyzing for improved coating adhesion.
    • Materials Characterization: Skilled in characterization techniques such as:
      • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
      • Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
      • Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS)
      • X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
      • Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
      • UV-Vis Spectroscopy
      • Raman Spectroscopy

    Awards & Honours

  • Faculty Outstanding Performance Appreciation Award: By Vivekananda Institute of Technology, Jaipur on Teacher’s Day celebration 2014.
  • Loyalty & Excellence Award: By Vivekananda Institute of Technology, Jaipur on Annual Fest PANCHE-10 (2018).
  • Best Paper Presentation Award: By RTU (ATU) TEQIP-III sponsored International Conferences on Science and Computing (ICSC-2021) organized by Vivekananda Institute of Technology, Jaipur from January 23rd - 24th, 2021.
  • Research Project: Principal Investigator of Project sanctioned under the Collaborative Research and Innovation Scheme (CRS) of RTU (ATU) Kota, titled “Preparation and Characterization of Mg-M (M=Ni,Ti&Al) thin film metal hydrides for hydrogen storage applications” TEQIP- III/RTU (ATU)/CRS/2019-20/65.
  • Patent: Published on "Solar Water Distillation System" Design No. 371909-001 date: 01/10/2022.
  • Life Memberships:
    • Materials Research Society of India (MRSI)
    • Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
    • Indian Physics Teachers Association (IAPT) RC6

    • In the Media

    • National Level One-Week online Faculty Development Programme on “Research Methodology” organized by IQAC, Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, Gujarat (22nd - 27th July, 2024).
    • One Week online Faculty Development Programme on “Advanced in Material Characterization and Data Processing” organized by Department of Physics, Anurag University, Hyderabad (15th - 20th July, 2024).
    • One Week online FDP on “Mentoring Pedagogy and Classroom Delivery Enhancement Techniques” organized by AUI-USTM-AADC (8th - 13th January 2024).
    • UGC HRDDC sponsored online refresher course on "Climate Action and Disaster Management" organized by Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur (27th Jan - 10th Feb. 2023).
    • UGC HRDDC sponsored online refresher course on "Sustainable Development Goals" organized by Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur (14th - 26th Nov. 2022).
    • AICTE/ISTE Sponsored One Week Online Induction/ Refresher Programme on “Energy Conservation & Sustainability” (09th -12th Dec. 2021).
    • ATAL online FDP on "Green Technology" organized by Centre for Electronics, Governance, Jaipur (22nd - 26th November 2021).
    • ATAL online FDP on "Frontiers of Green Technology: Sustainable Engineering" organized by Government Women Engineering College, Ajmer (21st -25th Sept. 2021).
    • ATAL online FDP on "Nano-Sensors" organized by Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur (5th – 9th July 2021).
    • ATAL online FDP on "Nano-materials & Nanomechanics and Their Application in Devices and Sensors" conducted by IIT Hyderabad (28th June - 2nd July 2021).
    • AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy Online FDP on "Energy Storage" conducted by GITAM, Bhubaneshwar (01st – 05th Feb. 2021).
    • AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy Online FDP on "Environmental Geo-technology" conducted by NIT Karnataka Surathkal (04th - 08th Jan. 2021).
    • Short Term Course on "Material and Devices for Advanced Applications" conducted by NITTTR, Chandigarh (27th - 31st July 2020).
    • Online workshop on Universal Human Value on "Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education" organized by AICTE (23rd - 27th July 2020).
    • National Webinar on Energy and Environment organized by MSUB, Gujarat Science Academy, IPA, IAPT-RC7, and NASI Ahmedabad Chapter (9th - 10th July, 2020).
    • Webinars on "COVID-19: Risk Management & Simulation Efforts" conducted by the Department of Physics, MNIT, Jaipur (2nd - 3rd July, 2020).
    • One Week online STTP on "Challenges in Grid Integration with Renewable Energy Sources" organized by NIT Kurukshetra and Government Engineering College, Bikaner under TEQIP-III (22nd - 26th June, 2020).
    • International FDP on "Recent Trends in Science and Technology" organized by Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur (15th - 20th June, 2020).
    • International Science and Technology Online Lecture Series conducted by Anand International College of Engineering, Jaipur (3rd - 6th June, 2020).
    • Summer FDP cum Workshop on "Research Methodology with Hands-on Research Paper Writing" conducted by SAGE University, Indore (1st - 5th June, 2020).
    • Webinar Series on "Nano Technology and Nano Gas Sensors" conducted by Rathinam College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore (22nd - 23rd May 2020).
    • Science E-Talks Online Conclave organized by Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur (12th - 17th May 2020).
    • Webinar on "Material Science, Technology & Society" conducted by Department of Physical Sciences, JNU, New Delhi (8th - 9th May, 2020).
    • 4-day Online Course on "Examination Reforms" organized by AICTE, New Delhi (29th April - 2nd May 2020).
    • IIC Online Sessions conducted by Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) of MHRD's Innovation Cell, New Delhi (28th April - 22nd May, 2020).
    • Training on "IPR & Technology Transfer" conducted by IIC Innovation Ambassador Training Series at Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab (16th - 17th January, 2020).
    • SWAYAM ARPIT Online course: "Climate Change: A Guide For Teachers Of All Disciplines" by IISER Pune (1st Sept. 2019 - 16th Feb. 2020).
    • FDP on "Student Induction (FDP-SI)" at Poornima College of Engineering, Jaipur, organized by AICTE (1st - 3rd July 2019).
    • Scilab Workshop at Vivekananda Institute Of Technology (East), Jagatpura, Jaipur, organized by IIT Bombay (4th May 2019).
    • One Day Seminar & Project Exhibition (KHOJ-PRAYAS) on Advanced Techniques for Future Generation, organized by VIT Jaipur (9th February, 2019).
    • Three-Day Workshop on "Computational Techniques in Mathematics (MATLAB & LATEX)" organized by VIT Jaipur (10th – 12th January, 2019).
    • One Day Seminar & Project Exhibition on "Nature for Water" organized by VIT Jaipur (March 22, 2018).
    • National Seminar on "Current Issues-III (NSCI-III)" organized by Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur (27th Feb. 2016).
    • Online Two-Week ISTE Short Term Training Programme (STTP) on Engineering Physics organized by IIT Bombay (08th - 18th December, 2015).
    • National Seminar on "Water as an Alternative Fuel" organized by VIT Jaipur (22nd March, 2014).
    • One Week Online "Alternate Energy Resources" organized by NITTR Chandigarh (10th – 14th Feb 2014).
    • National Seminar on "Current Issues-I" organized by Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur (8th Feb. 2014).
    • One Week Online "Induction Training Program" organized by NITTR Chandigarh (3rd - 7th Feb 2014).
    • National Seminar on "Chemistry for Economic Growth and Human Comforts" organized by University of Rajasthan, Jaipur (31st August, 2013).
    • International Workshop on "Characterization Tools for Materials" organized by Punjab University, Chandigarh (22nd Feb, 2011).
    • All India Seminar on "New Strategies for Reducing Carbon Footprints and Impact on Global Warming" organized by RCEW Jaipur and IEI (20th - 21st August, 2010).
    • Seminar on "Current Trends in Physics" organized by University of Rajasthan, Jaipur (26th – 27th March 2010).

    Conferences, Talks & Speaking Engagements

    • RTESD 2025 - Jangid, M. K. (2025). Study on Electrical and Optical Properties of Mg/Co Thin Film Multilayers for Hydrogen Storage Applications, Proceedings of RTESD 2025, Jaipur, India.
    • MASS 2024 - Jangid, M. K. (2024). Study on Optical and Structural Properties of TiO₂/SnO₂ Thin Film for Optical Devices, Proceedings of MASS 2024, Anand Niketan College, India.
    • RTESD 2023 - Jangid, M. K. (2023). Structural, Optical and Electrical Characteristics of Ti/Mg Nanostructured Thin Films Grown by RF Magnetron Sputtering, Proceedings of RTESD 2023, Jaipur, India.
    • iNEEBA 2023 - Jangid, M. K. (2023). A Comprehensive Study on Improving Hydrogen Storage Properties of Mg-Based Nanostructured Thin Films, Proceedings of iNEEBA 2023, Salem, India.
    • ETIASE 2023 - Jangid, M. K. (2023). Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Emerging Trends and Innovation in Applied Sciences and Engineering, Jaipur, India.
    • iNEEBA 2022 - Jangid, M. K. (2022). Optical Characteristics of Mg-Based (Mg/Co & Mg/Mn) TF for Hydrogen Storage Applications, Proceedings of iNEEBA 2022, India.
    • NFEES 2021 - Jangid, M. K. (2021). Annealing and Hydrogenation Effect on Optical and Electrical Properties of Bilayer Mg/Al Thin Film, Proceedings of NFEES 2021, Jaipur, India.
    • ICSC 2021 - Jangid, M. K. (2021). Preparation and Characterization of Mg/Ni Thin Film for Hydrogen Storage Applications, Proceedings of ICSC 2021, Jaipur, India.
    • ICCMDP 2021 - Jangid, M. K. (2021). Effect of Annealing and Hydrogenation on Optical and Electrical Properties of DC Sputtered Mg-Ni Bilayer Thin Films, Proceedings of ICCMDP 2021, Gandhinagar, India.
    • ICSM 2020 - Jangid, M. K. (2020). Hydrogenation Effect on Bilayer Mg-Ti Thin Film Structure for Hydrogen Storage Applications, Proceedings of ICSM 2020, Jaipur, India.
    • NCMESIT 2020 - Jangid, M. K. (2020). Effect of Hydrogenation on Optical Transmission and Energy Bandgap of Mg/Al Thin Films, Proceedings of NCMESIT 2020, Bikaner, India.
    • RTESD 2019 - Jangid, M. K. (2019). Hydrogenation Effect on Optical and Electrical Properties of Multilayer Mg-Al Thin Film Structure, Proceedings of RTESD 2019, Jaipur, India.
    • NCRAMST 2019 - Jangid, M. K. (2019). Proceedings of NCRAMST 2019, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India.
    • RTESD 2018 - Jangid, M. K. (2018). Preparation and Characterization of Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) Thin Films Deposited Using Thermal Evaporation Method, Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Environment Sustainable Development, Jaipur, India.
    • NCESGC 2013 - Jangid, M. K. (2013). Nanotechnology in Environmental Applications, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Chemistry for Economic Growth and Human Comforts, Jaipur, India.
    • ICACNM 2011 - Jangid, M. K. (2011). Preparation and Characterization of Mg/Mn Bilayer Metal Hydrides Thin Films, Proceedings of ICACNM 2011, Chandigarh, India.
    • ISSMD 2011 - Jangid, M. K. (2011). Optical, Electrical and Raman Properties of Annealed Hydrogenated Mg/Co Bilayer Thin Films, Proceedings of ISSMD 2011, Vadodara, India.
    • ICRE 2011 - Jangid, M. K. (2011). Hydrogenation and Annealing Effect on Electrical Properties of Nanostructured Mg/Mn Bilayer Thin Films, Proceedings of ICRE 2011, Jaipur, India.
    • DAE-SSPS 2010 - Jangid, M. K. (2010). Hydrogenation Effect on Mg/Mn Multilayer Thin Films, Proceedings of the 55th DAE Solid State Physics Symposium, Manipal, India.
    • AIC 2010 - Jangid, M. K. (2010). Recent Advances in Hydrogen Storage in Nanostructure Thin Film Materials, Proceedings of All India Seminar on Carbon Footprint Strategies, Jaipur, India.
    • NFTMME 2010 - Jangid, M. K. (2010). Nanostructured Mg/Co and Mg/Mn Bilayer Thin Film for Hydrogen Storage Applications, Proceedings of NFTMME 2010, Jaipur, India.
    • NCNODRES 2010 - Jangid, M. K. (2010). Hydrogen Storage Characteristics of Nanostructured Mg/Co and Mg/Mn Bilayer Thin Films, Proceedings of NCNODRES 2010, Jaipur, India.
    • ICNSMS 2009 - Jangid, M. K. (2009). Role of Hydrogen in Optical Properties of CdTe/Mn Bilayer Thin Films of Diluted Magnetic Semiconductor, Proceedings of ICNSMS 2009, Goa, India.
    • WHTC 2009 - Jangid, M. K. (2009). Role of Hydrogen in Mg/Co and Mg/Mn Bilayer Thin Film Structure, Proceedings of WHTC 2009, New Delhi, India.
    • ICHHS 2009 - Jangid, M. K. (2009). Silicon-Based (Si/Mn & Si/Co) Hydrogen Gas Sensors, Proceedings of ICHHS 2009, Bangalore, India.
    • DAE-SSPS 2009 - Jangid, M. K. (2009). Effect of Vacuum Annealing on Structural and Electrical Properties of ZnSe/Mn Multilayer Thin Films, Proceedings of the 54th DAE Solid State Physics Symposium, Vadodara, India.

    Affiliations

    • Department of Sciences, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur