Ph.D. University of South Florida
Experimental physics, nanophysics, atomic force microscopy, physics education research
Dr. Verma explores magnetic properties of nanocomposites utilizing various surface characterization tools, such as Atomic Force Microscope, Scanning Electron Microscope, Magnetic Force Microscope, Tunnelling Electron Microscopes, X-ray Diffractometer, Vibrating Sample Magnetometer to name a few. The nanocomposites, in particular he is interested in, are composites of “transition metal oxides” and “graphene/carbon-nanotubes”. Ferromagnetic nanopowder is synthesized with these carbon allotropes which is further subjected to rigorous materials characterization. Dr. Verma’s research also expands to the nanotribological properties of polymers, polystyrene in particular. Polystyrene beads are deposited onto a surface modified substrate utilizing silane chemistry. Force spectroscopy helps precisely understand the rolling/sliding behavior of these micro-beads at the nanoscale.
PHYS 101 – Basic Physics I
PHYS 102 – Basic Physics II
PHYS 201 — General Physics I
PHYS 203 — General Physics Laboratory I
PHYS 202 — General Physics II
PHYS 204 — General Physics Laboratory II
PHSC 407 – Honors Colloquium
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