Nehal Waghchoure

PhD Materials Scientist with expertise in developing and optimising compositionally engineered oxide materials through controlled synthesis and thermal processing. Experienced in establishing structure–microstructure–property relationships, materials characterisation, process optimisation, defect engineering, and evaluating emerging materials for advanced applications. Strong experimental R&D background with expertise in advanced analytical techniques and materials performance evaluation.

Research Scholar (JRF/SRF) - BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus - Goa, India

(2020-11 - 2025-12)

Department of Chemistry

• Developed and optimised compositionally engineered oxide materials through controlled hydrothermal and co-precipitation synthesis, followed by systematic thermal processing.
• Investigated structure–microstructure–property relationships by correlating composition, phase evolution, morphology, surface chemistry, optical properties, and functional performance.
• Performed materials selection, compositional modification, defect/dopant engineering, and process optimisation for nanocrystalline oxide perovskites and solid-solution materials.
• Synthesised and evaluated multicomponent oxide materials, including BaSnO₃-based solid solutions and doped perovskites, for advanced functional applications.
• Utilised advanced materials characterisation techniques including PXRD, Rietveld refinement, HRTEM, FESEM-EDS, XPS, Raman, BET, UV–Vis DRS, TGA and EIS.
• Evaluated emerging material systems through systematic experimental testing and analysis, identifying relationships between processing conditions, material structure and performance.
• Interpreted diffraction, microscopic, spectroscopic and surface-characterisation data to assess material quality, phase formation and performance.
• Presented research findings at national and international conferences and contributed to peer-reviewed publications in materials science and functional materials.

Chemistry Facilitator (AS & A Level) - Sanjay Ghodawat International School

(2025-10 - 2026-04)

• Designed and delivered curriculum-based Chemistry lessons and analysis-based laboratory experiments.
• Mentored student research projects and guided scientific presentations, including a National Science Day project that achieved 1st position chaired by NCL Scientists.

PhD - Materials Science - BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus (2025-12)

M.Sc. - Organic Chemistry - Savitribai Phule Pune University (2019-06)

B.Sc. - Chemistry - Savitribai Phule Pune University (2017-06)