Nikita Sachdev
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Lecturer in Physical Chemistry
- Teaching Intensive Lecturer in Physical Chemistry
- BSc Chemistry project supervisor
- Academic Tutor
Office
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ChemistryAreas of interest
Dr Nikita Sachdev鈥檚 current research interests focus on chemistry education, including strategies to enhance student engagement and the integration of innovative teaching tools and AI in chemistry learning. She is also interested in the synthesis and self-assembly of nanomaterials for healthcare applications, as well as electrochemical systems, including the development and characterisation of materials for energy storage, sensing, and catalysis.Background
Dr Nikita Sachdev, also known by her Thai name Suchanuch, is originally from Bangkok, Thailand. She joined the 糖心视频 as a Lecturer in Physical Chemistry in September 2025. Previously, she was a Teaching Associate in Physical Chemistry at the University of Nottingham from May 2022, where she delivered lectures across several modules, supervised final-year research projects, and served as an academic tutor. She was also an active member of the Chemistry Education Research Group, supporting student engagement in chemistry education research and organising career development events.
Before entering academia, Nikita worked as a Research Scientist at Zinergy UK Ltd. in Cambridge, leading an Innovate UK project (FLEXIBAT) to design, fabricate, and characterise flexible zinc–carbon batteries for wearable devices. She completed her PhD in Physical Chemistry at Loughborough University, where her research focused on the synthesis and self-assembly of nanoparticles using microfluidic droplet reactors.
Academic qualifications
- PhD Chemistry, Loughborough University
- MSc Analytical Chemistry, Loughborough University
- BSc Chemistry, Mahidol University
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE), University of Nottingham
Professional bodies/affiliations
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- Associate Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (AMRSC)
Patent
D. O Butler, K. Spalek, S.Sachdev and P. Hiralal 鈥淏attery arrangements and methods for forming batteries arrangements鈥, E.U. Pat. Appl. Publ. 2023, EP4195330A1