Priyanka Periwal

Priyanka Periwal is a Research Scientist Associate IV at the Bureau of Economic Geology, affiliated with the Department of Geological Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin. Her work focuses on advanced microscopy techniques and nanomaterial characterization.

• Ph.D. in Material Science, Joseph Fourier University (2014)
• Integrated Dual Masters in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Delhi University & Joseph Fourier University (2011)
• B.Sc. Chemistry, Hindu College, Delhi University (2008)

Research Interests:

• High-resolution Electron Microscopy for nanoscale analysis
• Cathodoluminescence studies of semiconductors and geological materials
• Surface characterization of nanomaterials
• Mechanisms of crystal growth and heterostructure formation

Publication Trends: Her 2014 publications focus on nanowire heterostructures, semiconductor growth, and capacitance microscopy, highlighting expertise in material synthesis and analytical techniques.

• Best poster Award, Material Research Society (2014)
• Best Microscopic Image Award, Nanoscience Foundation (2014)
• EGIDE Scholarship, French Embassy in India (2009-2010)

Professional Roles: Lab Manager at UT Austin (2019), Visiting Researcher at IBM T J Watson Research Center (2016-2018), and Research Associate at University of Cambridge (2015-2018).