Shikha Dhiman

Shikha Dhiman is a Professor of Physical Chemistry of Supramolecular Systems at the Department of Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (Germany), and a Junior Faculty member at Max Planck Graduate Center, Mainz. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. from Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), India, under Prof. Subi J. George, followed by postdoctoral work at Eindhoven University of Technology under Prof. Bert Meijer. She has received prestigious awards including the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship and Thieme Chemistry Award 2024.

• Bachelor's in Chemistry from Hindu College, University of Delhi
• Integrated Ph.D. in Supramolecular Chemistry from JNCASR
• Postdoctoral training at Eindhoven University of Technology

Her research focuses on creating life-like materials by understanding structure-dynamics-function relationships at molecular interfaces using advanced techniques. Key areas include supramolecular self-assembly, non-equilibrium systems, and bioinspired soft matter engineering. Her publications highlight spatiotemporal patterns, transient coacervation, and ATP-fueled materials.

Scientific awards include

• Thieme Chemistry Award 2024
• Certificate of Excellence 2024 by Bharat Vasi Germany e.V
• Marie Curie Fellowship (2021)
• Freiburg Rising Star (2021)

. She has lectured on macromolecular chemistry and supramolecular systems at JGU Mainz and tutored at TU/e.

Her lab explores non-equilibrium spatiotemporal patterns, interactions with biological systems, and small molecule coacervates. Current projects include SFB 1552 and GRK 2516. The lab team includes Ph.D. student Mohit Kumar and postdocs like Dr. Surbhi Sharma.