M. Sc., P.h. D. (Solid State Physics)
Dr. Jain has done his Ph.D. in Solid State Physics from IIT Delhi in 1970. He joined Solid State Physics Laboratory in 1972 and worked as Director Grade scientist up to 2003. He was head of the silicon devices and Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) division and developed many new technologies. Among these technologies a few have been transferred to industries. His result of electro -luminescence in porous silicon was considered as the first International observation and it was reported as NEWS by Photonics spectra USA, Electronics Asia. He has also developed the technology for space quality silicon solar cells. He is among those, who have started the MEMS programme in the country and also produced many devices. Dr. Jain was also associated with the National Programme on Smart materials & MEMS technology from the beginning. He has published more than 200 papers in National International journals, edited a few books and has filed more than 60 patents (including 12 Granted). He has received the Technology award in 2002. He worked as Emeritus Scientist of CSIR at NPL up to June 2007. He has made a multidisciplinary department with most modern facilities in Amity University. He has also brought a large number of research projects from different Gov. funding agencies including many ongoing projects on solar energy and thermal energy storage. He has organized many International and National conferences, delivered invited lectures at many places, and visited many laboratories and institutes abroad. He got the Award in 2012 from “Power of Ideas” (DST programme) and from Royal Academy of U.K. “On the pocket friendly reusable water purification system” based on nanomaterials. Very recently technologies developed of room temperature LPG sensor, fly ash battery using nanomaterials and Dye Removal in water using Nanomaterials have been transferred to industries for commercialization. He is working in the areas of photovoltaics, solar energy, thermal heat storage system, sensors, bio sensors, water purification, MEMS, etc.
MEMs & NEMS
Advanced Semiconductor Fabrication Technologies
Solar Energy, MEMS and NEMS, Sensors Nanotechnology, Semiconductors, Materials & Devices
Solar Energy & Applications
Semiconductor Materials and Devices
SSPL, DRDO
NPL New Delhi
IIT Delhi
Dr. V. K. Jain has started two new Institutes at Amity University Noida, Amity Institute for Advanced Research and Studies (Materials & Devices) & Amity Institute of Renewable and Alternative and working as the Distinguished Scientist & Professor.
During his entire research career, he has organised a large number of international and national conferences and workshops. He has also delivered a large number of invited talks in India and abroad.
He has about 50 patents and five technology transfers to his credit.
He has also supervised 5 Ph. D. Scholars.
Amity Institute of Renewable and Alternative Energy - AIRAE
Amity Institute for Advanced Research and Studies (Materials & Devices) AIARS (M&D), Amity University Noida Email: vkjain@amity.edu