Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Advanced Research, India (2019-present)
Assistant Professor (Research), Old Dominion University, VA, USA (2017-2018)
Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Old Dominion University, VA, USA (2014-2017)
Post-Doctoral Researcher, Université Pierre et Marie Curie Paris, France (2013-2014)
Senior Technical Officer, Sahajanand Laser Technology Ltd, India (2007-2009)
Scientific Assistant, FCIPT, Institute for Plasma Research, India (2006-2007)
Ph.D.: Experimental Plasma Physics (Université Pierre et Marie Curie Paris, France, 2013)
Post Graduation: M.Sc. Physics (Dept. of Physics, Sardar Patel University, India, 2006)
Graduation: B.Sc. Physics (Sardar Patel University, India, 2004)
Low and atmospheric pressure plasmas for functionalized “Smart surfaces” for biomedical applications
Plasma co-polymerization of organic monomers for controlled/tunable drug delivery
Low temperature plasma sterilization
Plasma diagnosis
Thin film characterizations: XPS, FIR-ATR, AFM, XRD, SEM, XPS, TEM, NMR, LC- MS, MALDI TOF
S. Bhatt, P. Mehta, C. Chen, C. L. Schneider, L. N. White, H. L. Chen, M. G. Kong, Efficacy of low-temperature plasma activated gas disinfection against biofilm on contaminated GI endoscope channels. Gastrointest Endosc 2018, 89(1), 105-114. (IF: 7.204)
S. Bhatt, P. Mehta, C. Chen, D. A. Daines, L. A. Mermel, H.L.Chen, M. G. Kong, Antimicrobial Efficacy and Safety of a Novel Gas Plasma-Activated Catheter Lock Solution. Antimicrob. Agents Chemother. 2018, 62(8), e00744-18. (IF: 4.476)
S. Bhatt, F. Valamanesh, J. Pulpytel, A. Baiyukha, R. Lo Dico, I. Al-dybiat, M. Pocard, F. Arefi-Khonsari, M. Mirshahi, Radio-Frequency Plasma Polymerized Biodegradable Carrier for In vivo Release of Cisplatin, Oncotarget 2016, 7(36), 58121-58132. (IF: 5.008)
S. Bhatt, J. Pulpytel, S.Mori, M. Mirshahi, F. Arefi-Khonsari, Cell Repellent Coatings developed by an Open air Atmospheric Pressure Non-Equilibrium Argon Plasma Jet for Biomedical Applications, Plasma Processes Polym, 2014, 11 (1), 24-36. (IF: 3.73)
S. Bhatt, J. Pulpytel, M. Mirshahi, F. Arefi-Khonsari, Catalyst-Free Plasma-Assisted Copolymerization of Poly(ε-caprolactone)-poly(ethylene glycol) for Biomedical Applications. ACS Macro Lett. 2012, 1 (6), 764–767. (IF: 6.185)
Professional Service and Memberships
Member of International Society for Plasma Medicine (ISPM)
Member of International Symposia for Plasma Chemistry (ISPC)
Member of European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) action
Member of Physics Alumni Association, Department of Physics, Sardar Patel University (SPU), India
Referee
ACS Applied Nano Materials (ACS Publications)
IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science (IEEE Publications)
Plasma Processes and Polymers (WILEY-VCH Publications)
Surface Innovations (ICE Publications)
Journal of Applied Polymer Science (WILEY-VCH Publications)
Certifications
Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Business Management (2008-2009) Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, hmedabad, India Field of study: Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies Activities/societies: Sponsored by: Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung Germany Grade: First
Biosafety/ Biosecurity Training (2014-2015) Certification authority: COLLABORATIVE INSTITUTIONAL TRAINING INITIATIVE (CITI PROGRAM), USA License No: 15396461 Validity: 2015 – continue Grade: First
