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Arpana Niranjan

Gautam Buddha Nagar

Summary

Experienced academic with over 9 years of teaching in Electronics and Communication Engineering and a Ph.D. in MEMS-based biosensors. At Galgotia College, led curriculum enhancement and contributed to NBA, NAAC, and NIRF initiatives. Proficient in COMSOL, MATLAB, and VHDL, with a strong focus on research-led teaching and fostering innovation. Passionate about technology and mentoring, committed to building a student-centric, industry-ready learning environment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Professor

Galgotia Collge of Engineering
Gautam Buddha Nagar
09.2012 - 01.2017
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development initiatives to ensure academic excellence.
  • Member of the core team for the NBA, NAAC, and NIRF teams at Galgotia College of Engineering in 2016.
  • A member of the MSME team in GCET.
  • Class and program coordinator

Senior Lecturar

Greater Noida Institute of Technology
Gautam Buddha Nagar
01.2008 - 08.2012
  • Member of the class monitoring committee.
  • Lab Incharge
  • Class coordinator

Education

Ph.D. - MEMS Biosensor For Virus Detection

School of Engineering, Sharda University
Gautam Buddha Nagar
07-2025

ME - Digital Communication

From IET, Devi Ahilaya Bai University
Indore
07-2007

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Electronics And Communication

Rustamji Institute of Technology
Gwalior, MP
07-2004

Skills

  • I try to deliver quality education to the student community by developing a student-friendly environment in the classroom and motivating young students to create and generate new ideas
  • I am an avid reader in the fields of technology and literature
  • Developed proficiency in MATLAB, COMSOL Multiphysics, Intellisuite, and Java independently, utilizing online resources and coding platforms
  • A self-motivated learner with experience in building and deploying personal programming projects
  • Proficient in adapting to and teaching diverse subjects, leveraging strong self-learning and research abilities, and interested in staying updated with emerging topics to enhance the learning experience Experienced in quickly mastering new topics to deliver high-quality education
  • With the newly acquired knowledge over the past few years, I believe I can tutor my students to become more industry-ready
  • I taught theory subjects and demonstrated practical skills to undergraduate electronics engineering students

Affiliations

  • Regular practice of mindfulness , yoga and meditation for mental clarity and stress management.

Certification

Published Papers and Conferences

Niranjan A., Gupta P., Rajoria M. & Noor I. M. (February , 2025) Polymers As Sensing Layers In MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) Biosensors For Molecular Diagnosis, Macromolecular Symposia, 414(1), 2400113. https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.202400113

Niranjan A. , Gupta P. & Rajoria M (2023) Polymer-Based MEMS Sensor for Label-Free Chikungunya Virus Detection. Macromolecular Symposia. 407, 2200104. https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.202200104 (Scopus)

Niranjan A. & Gupta P. (Dec 2021) Covid 19 At A Glance: An Indian Perceptive, Recent Development in Engineering and Technology 2020-2021, 786-790

Niranjan A. & Gupta P. (2020)Modeling and Simulation Software in MEMS Design, International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (IJEAT), 9(3), 2501-2506. DOI: 10.35940/ijeat.C5770.029320

Niranjan A, Gupta P. & Rajoriya M. (2021) Piezoelectric MEMS Cantilever Biosensor for Detection of SARS –CoV2 in IEEE International Conference on Communication, Control and Information Sciences (ICCISc), Idukki, India, 1-5, doi: 10.1109/ICCISc52257.2021.9484976.

Niranjan A. & Gupta P. (2019) Recent Trends in Chikungunya Virus diagnosis, International Journal of Technical Innovation in Modern Engineering & Science, 5(4), 16–23.

Simulation Work

MEMS biosensor simulation for SARS-CoV-2 detection 

Tools Used: COMSOL Multiphysics
Objective: To design and simulate a piezoelectric MEMS cantilever biosensor for early-stage detection of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles.
Work Summary: Modelled cantilever beam deflection using COMSOL’s MEMS modules. Simulated stress,displacement and voltage of the sensor surface.
Outcome: Achieved high sensitivity in detecting nanomolar viral loads with simulation results validated against analytical data. 

MEMS Cantilever for Chikungunya Virus Detection

Tools Used: COMSOL Multiphysics, SIMULINK
Objective: To evaluate the performance of polymer-based MEMS sensors for label-free detection of Chikungunya virus.
Work Summary: Modelled cantilever beam deflection using COMSOL’s MEMS modules. Simulated stress,displacement and voltage of the sensor surface.
Outcome: Achieved high sensitivity in detecting nanomolar viral loads with theoretical results validated against published clinical data.

Technical Skills

  • Simulation Software: COMSOL, MATLAB, Intellisuite
  • Programming: MATLAB scripting, basic Java, VHDL
  • Modeling & Analysis: Finite Element Analysis, Signal Processing

Timeline

Assistant Professor

Galgotia Collge of Engineering
09.2012 - 01.2017

Senior Lecturar

Greater Noida Institute of Technology
01.2008 - 08.2012

Ph.D. - MEMS Biosensor For Virus Detection

School of Engineering, Sharda University

ME - Digital Communication

From IET, Devi Ahilaya Bai University

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Electronics And Communication

Rustamji Institute of Technology
Arpana Niranjan