Post Doctoral Position
Fayetteville State University
Dr. Nisha Hiralal Makani is a dedicated materials scientist with specialized expertise in two-dimensional materials, particularly MXenes and halide perovskites. She earned her Ph.D. from IIT Gandhinagar India, where her research focused on the synthesis, characterization, and multifunctional properties of halide perovskite materials. Her doctoral work contributed to a deeper understanding of the structural and photophysical properties of next-generation semiconductors, which includes Dielectric and piezoelectric properties Additionally, she also explored the CO2 reduction application using Haide perovskites.
Currently, Dr. Makani is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Fayetteville State University, North Carolina, USA. Supported by the U.S. Department of Energy BES grant (DE-SC0024611), her ongoing research involves investigating the structural and fundamental properties MXenes. She employs a variety of advanced techniques including XRD, SEM, Raman spectroscopy, and TGA/DTA to explore phase transitions, surface terminations (–OH, –O, –F), and kinetic behaviors of MXenes at elevated temperatures. She also has expertise in thin film deposition using PVD, Sputtering and organic molecular deposition. In addition to her postdoctoral work, Dr. Makani is actively engaged in mentoring undergraduate students and leading new initiatives on novel material synthesis routes.
Dr. Makani has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed articles and is currently preparing additional manuscripts for publication. Her academic journey reflects a strong interdisciplinary approach, combining experimental work with theoretical insights to advance the field of nanomaterials.