Sanjay Mishra

Sanjay Mishra is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Materials Science at the University of Memphis, where he has been since 1999. He leads a multidisciplinary research program focused on advanced materials, including nanomaterials, thin films, magnetic composites, biomaterials, and energy-related materials. His work spans applications in drug delivery systems, solar energy, and supercapacitors.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Physics, University of Missouri-Rolla, MO
• M.S. in Physics, Pittsburg State University, KS
• M.Sc. in Physics, South Gujarat University, India
• Post Graduate Diploma in Space Sciences, Gujarat University, India

Research Interests: His research emphasizes magnetic nanocomposites, nanomaterials for biomedical applications, and sustainable energy materials. Specific areas include exchange-biased nanomaterials, photocatalytic nanospheres, and magnetocaloric materials for refrigeration. Collaborations involve institutions like Missouri State University, University of Texas-Arlington, and international partners in Belgium and India.

Lab & Facilities: Active laboratories include the Synthesis Lab, X-ray Diffraction Lab, and facilities for material characterization and nanotechnology. His work integrates experimental and computational approaches to advance material design and functionality.

Grants & Funding: While specific grants are not detailed, his extensive publication record and collaborative projects indicate sustained research funding. Recent studies include NSF-funded projects on magnetocaloric materials and energy storage systems.