Nisha Rani Agarwal

Nisha Rani Agarwal is an Assistant Professor of Physics in the Faculty of Science at Ontario Tech University, Canada. Her research focuses on developing novel nano-scale characterization techniques and integrating advanced microscopy methods with educational approaches in physics. She holds a PhD from Politecnico di Milano (2013) and has conducted post-doctoral research at institutions including Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Chalmers University of Technology, and McMaster University.

Education:

• PhD in Nanotechnology/Materials Science, Politecnico di Milano, Italy (2013)
• MSc Physics, University of Delhi, India (2009)
• BSc (Hons) Physics, University of Delhi, India (2007)

Research Interests: Her work spans nanotechnology, plasmonics, and bio-photonics, with applications in medical imaging, cancer metastasis studies, neurological disorders (Alzheimer's/Parkinson's), and environmental science. Key techniques include atomic force microscopy (AFM), Raman spectroscopy, and super-resolution imaging. She develops paper-based diagnostics for point-of-care healthcare solutions.

Publications: Her contributions include studies on plasmon vortices in nanohole arrays, laser-mediated nanoparticle synthesis, and interdisciplinary applications of microscopy in biology and materials science. These works highlight advancements in nano-scale imaging and diagnostic technologies.