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Tribhuvan University

Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal


Asst. Professor (Physics)
Dinesh Kumar Chaudhary
Institute of Science and Technology
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dinesh.chaudhary@ac.tu.edu.np

Name: Dinesh Kumar Chaudhary

Position: Asst. Professor

Unit: Department of Physics, Amrit Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal

Email: dinesh.chaudhary@ac.tu.edu.np

 

Research Identifiers

 

Research Impact (Google Scholar)

h-index: 13

Total citations: 351

 

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Research Interest/Expertise

Metal Oxide; Thin Film; Synthesis; Characterization; Gas Sensor Applications

 

Teaching

Quantum Mechanics; Statistical Mechanics; Solid State Physics; Mathematical Physics

 

Key Awards/Honors/Recognitions

  • Mini research grant by University Grant Commission, Nepal (November 2011) entitled "Synthesis and characterization of SnS thin film for Solar cell applications".
  • Mini research grant by Institute of science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur (August 2018) entitled "Synthesis and characterization of Fe-doped ZnO nano films using spin coating technique".
  • "Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship" by International Science Program, Upssala University, Sweden through BAN-02 grant, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • "Secomd Best Presenter Award" by Royal Society of Chemistry in the "The 8th Asian Conference on Colloid & Interface Science (ACCIS-2019), Sept. 24-27, 2019, Pulchowk Campus, Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University, Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Nepal".
  • Best Invited speaker award in the "National Conference on Student and Faculty Academic Improvement Initiative Program and Development of Science, Society and Industry", 11-13 Poush, 2082.

PhD: Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal

Master's Degree: Central Department of Physics, Kirtipur, Nepal

Bachelor's Degree: Tri-chandra Multiple Campus, Ghantaghar, Kathmandu, Nepal

Professional Affiliations

  • Nepal Physical Society (Life Member)

  • IEEE EDS Society (Membership Number: 96436815)

  • Tribhuvan University Alumni Association Nepal (Life Member)

 

Selected Recent Research Projects

  1. Mini research grant by University Grant Commission, Nepal (November 2011,) Titled "Synthesis and characterization of SnS thin film for Solar cell applications". Duration: 6 month
  2. Mini research grant by Institute of science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur (August 2018) Titled "Synthesis and characterization of Fe-doped ZnO nano films using spin coating technique". Duration: 6 month
  3. "Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship" by International Science Program, Upssala University, Sweden through BAN-02 grant, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  4. Designation and Preparation of Experimental Set up of Spray Pyrolysis, Spin Coating and Gas Sensing Devices to Synthesize of Ferrite Nanoparticles and Thin Films for Gas Sensor Applications" Duration: January 2024 to December 2024.

Selected Recent Publications

  1. Chaudhary, D. K., JOSHI, S. K., & DHAKAL, A. (2025). Sensing Efficacy of ZnO Film towards Ethanol and Acetone. Jordan Journal of Physics, 18(2), 197-206. DOI: 10.47011/18.2.9
  2. Acharya, T. R., Kattel, P., Lamichhane, P., Chaudhary, D. K., Joshi, L. P., Lamichhane, P., ... & Chalise, R. (2025). Impact of Gliding Arc Discharge Plasma on Physical, Optical, and Electrical Properties of ZnO Thin Film. Plasma Processes and Polymers, 22(12), 70084. DOI: 10.1002/ppap.70084 
  3. Chaudhary, D. K., Shrestha, R., Panthi, Y. R., Slouf, M., Joshi, L. P., & Shrestha, S. P. (2025). Improvement in the Gas Detection Capacity of ZnO-based Sensor: Impact of Static Potential. Journal of nano- and electronic Physics, 17 (4), 04009 DOI: 10.21272/jnep.17(4 ).04009
  4. Chaudhary, D. K., Joshi, S. K., & Shrestha, R. (2024). A highly sensitive and selective ZnO-based ammonia sensor: Fe-doping effect. Physica Scripta, 99(11), 1159103.
  5. Acharya, T. R., Chaudhary, D. K., Lamichhane, P., Joshi, S. K., Gautam, S., Kaushik, N., ... & Kaushik, N. K. (2024). Impact of Aluminum doping on the enhanced ethanol gas sensing characteristics of ZnO thin film. Ceramics International, 50(24), 55143-55158. DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2024.10.364
  6. Chaudhary, D. K., Joshi, S. K., Thapa, S., Yue, Y., & Zhu, P. (2024). Enhancement in the Sensing Efficacy of ZnO-based Ethanol Sensor: Fe-ZnO Film. Journal of nano- and electronic Physics, 16(2) 02011. DOI:10.21272/jnep.16(2 ).02011
  7. Chaudhary, D. K., Acharya, T. R., Shrestha, R., Gautam, S., Shrestha, P., Dhakal, A., ... & Joshi, L. P. (2024). Wide-range ethanol sensor based on a spray-deposited nanostructured ZnO and Sn doped ZnO films. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 370 115213. DOI: 10.1016/j.sna.2024.115213
  8. Lawati, D. R., Neupane, H. K., Chaudhary, D. K., Shrestha, P., Adhikari, R. P., Joshi, L. P., & Parajuli, R. (2023). Structural, mechanical, electronic and optical properties of MgZnO3 perovskite: First-principles study. Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 181 111547. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpcs.2023.111547
  9. Pudasaini, A., Chalise, R., Shrestha, P., Joshi, L. P., Khanal, R. & Chaudhary, D. K.* (2023). Effect of Atmospheric Dielectric Barrier Discharge on Optical, Electrical and Surface Properties of ZnO Film. Advanced Materials Research, 1176, 43-50. https://www.scientific.net/AMR.1176.43; DOI: 10.4028/p-w246q7
  10. Chaudhary, D. K., Maharjan, Y. S., Shrestha, S., Maharjan, S., Shrestha, S. P., & Joshi, L. P. (2022). Sensing Performance of a ZnO-based Ammonia Sensor. Journal of Physical Science, 33(1) 97-108. DOI: 10.21315/jps2022.33.1.7