Devkota, M., et al. (2021). Photoelectrochemical reduction rate of ferricyanide at different TiO2 forms: comparison of SECM and cyclic voltammetric results. Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, 25, 1691–1698.
doi.org/10.1007/s10008-021-04928-8Profile
I am a physics educator and materials researcher with an M.Sc. by Research in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology from King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand, and a peer-reviewed publication in electrochemistry.
My teaching spans secondary, undergraduate, and university levels, with a consistent thread running through it: integrating ICT, active-learning methods, and STEAM pedagogy in settings where laboratory resources are limited. Alongside electrochemical characterisation, data analysis, and scientific writing, I work in Python, machine learning, and cybersecurity.
I am seeking doctoral study or a research and teaching role where rigorous experimental skills and a commitment to accessible science education can produce measurable impact.
Research Interests
- Electrochemistry & photoelectrochemistry
- Nanomaterials & photocatalysis
- Scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM)
- Physics & solar energy materials
- STEAM & physics education
- Educational data analysis & machine learning
Publication
Education
2021–2022
Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), Mathematics Education
Kathmandu University, School of Education, Hattiban, Lalitpur, Nepal
CGPA 3.83 / 4.00 · LUPIC International Cooperation Project Scholarship
2016–2021
M.Sc. by Research — Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), Bangkok, Thailand
GPA 3.62 / 4.00 · International Graduate Research Program
Photoelectrochemical Reduction Rate of Ferricyanide at Different TiO2 Forms: Comparison of SECM and Cyclic Voltammetric Results.
2012–2015
B.Sc. in Physics
Kamala Science Campus (Tribhuvan University), Dhungrebas, Sindhuli, Nepal
First Division — 62.21%
Coursework: solid-state, nuclear, atomic and thermal physics; mathematics; chemistry.
2009–2011
Higher Secondary Education (+2), Science
Kamala Higher Secondary School, Dhungrebas, Sindhuli, Nepal (HSEB)
2008
School Leaving Certificate (SLC)
Janata Higher Secondary English Boarding School, Sindhuli, Nepal
First Division — 78.13%
Teaching & Research
2022–
Physics and Computer Science Instructor
Janajyoti Secondary School, Sindhuli, Nepal · Full-time
- Deliver physics and computing lectures built around live demonstrations.
- Mentor students on academic progress, course selection, and STEM career pathways.
2023–
Project Manager, NEWSTEP
Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education · Sindhuli Academy
Grant Agreement No. 101083210
- Coordinate project delivery with Turku University of Applied Sciences (Finland) and Universitat Politècnica de València (Spain).
- Support digital pedagogy training and innovation activities across partner institutions in Sindhuli.
2021–2024
Assistant Lecturer of Physics
Kamala Science Campus (Tribhuvan University), Sindhuli, Nepal · Part-time
- Prepare and deliver instruction in heat and thermodynamics and solid-state physics against prescribed academic standards.
- Supervise undergraduate laboratory work and give constructive feedback to support learning outcomes.
2022
Visiting Faculty, Department of STEAM Education
Kathmandu University, Hattiban, Lalitpur, Nepal
- Designed and developed curriculum for the Bachelor in Technical Education (IT) programme.
- Co-supervised the action research Integrating Technology in Higher Education, and trained teachers to deploy ICT-based collaborative methods during the pandemic.
2016–2021
Graduate Researcher
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), Thailand
- Investigated photoelectrochemical reduction kinetics across TiO2 morphologies using scanning electrochemical microscopy and cyclic voltammetry.
- Performed quantitative electrochemical data analysis and authored a peer-reviewed international publication.
Honours & Awards
2023
Prof. Dr. Tab Nilanidhi Foundation Award for Excellent Research
2021–2022
LUPIC International Cooperation Project Scholarship
Kathmandu University
2016–2019
Petchra Pra Jom Klao Research Scholarship
KMUTT — full M.Sc. funding
Skills
Laboratory & Research
Scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM), cyclic voltammetry, photocatalysis, solar-cell characterisation, electrochemistry, quantitative data analysis, scientific writing.
Programming
Python, C, JavaScript, MATLAB.
Pedagogy
STEAM education, ICT-integrated and active learning, curriculum design, action research.
Development & Engagement
- NPS School of Computing — Nepal Physical Society (2020–2021)
- Workshop on Manuscript Preparation for International Journal Publishing (2016)
- Three-day training on cloud computing
- Scientific Computing programme — Nepal Physical Society
- Invited talks and seminars hosted during graduate study at KMUTT, Thailand
- Talk by North Carolina State University (USA) and iGEM; webinars on quantum computing
Membership & Languages
Membership
Life Member, Nepal Physical Society — ID NPS-644.
Languages
Nepali (native) · English (professional — PTE Academic 76).
Contact
I welcome enquiries about doctoral positions, research collaboration in electrochemistry and nanomaterials, and physics education projects in Nepal.