About Prof. Marshal Dhayal
Associate Professor, Department of Physics, IIT Delhi
Prof. Marshal Dhayal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at IIT Delhi, working at the interface of experimental plasma physics and biophysics. His research spans plasma-assisted materials, bio-sensing, stem-cell engineering and energy applications.
Over two decades, he has built and led laboratories across India, the UK, the USA and South Korea, secured competitive research funding, filed patents, and mentored a growing community of students and researchers.
Journey
Career
- Dec 2023 – Present
Associate Professor
Department of Physics, IIT Delhi
New Delhi, India
- Jul 2017 – Dec 2022
Associate Professor
School of Biomedical Engineering, IIT (BHU)
Varanasi, India
- Mar 2013 – Jul 2017
Senior Scientist
CSIR-CCMB
Hyderabad, India
- Mar 2009 – Jul 2013
Scientist
CSIR-CCMB
Hyderabad, India
- Apr 2008 – Mar 2009
Senior Fellow
Dept. of Bioengineering, University of Washington
Seattle, USA
- Aug 2006 – Mar 2008
Scientist Fellow
CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (NPL)
New Delhi, India
- Apr 2004 – Mar 2006
Research Professor
Dongshin University
Naju, South Korea
Foundation
Education
- 2000 – 2004
Ph.D.
UMIST, Manchester, England
Thesis: Plasma treatment and deposition of polymeric materials with applications in life science. Advisor: Prof. James W. Bradley.
- 1999 – 2000
Research Scholar
Institute for Plasma Research (IPR)
Gandhinagar, India
Characterization of post-magnetron discharge for TiN coatings. Advisor: Dr. Subroto Mukherjee.
- 1996 – 1998
M.Sc. Physics
University of Rajasthan
Jaipur, India
Plastic scintillation detectors for β-ray detection. Advisor: Prof. Y.K. Vijay.
- 1993 – 1996
B.Sc.
University of Rajasthan
Jaipur, India
College Topper.
Funding
Research Grants
| Project | Agency | Amount | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early-stage detection of non-small cell lung cancer | ICMR | ₹50 lakh | 2020–2023 |
| Nanoparticles supported conducting polymer platform(with Dr. Raju Khan) | DBT | ₹89.32 lakh | 2017–2020 |
| Biomolecules quantification methods | CSIR | ₹35 lakh | 2012–2017 |
| Metal oxide materials for bone implants | CSIR | ₹27.75 lakh | 2012–2017 |
| Electrochemical polymerization for stem cells | CSIR | ₹65 lakh | 2012–2015 |
| Glycan functional surfaces in microfluidic devices | CSIR | ₹57.5 lakh | 2012–2015 |
| Gold micro-electrode array for biosensors | DBT | ₹81 lakh | 2010–2014 |
| Engineering nanomaterials toxicity assessment(with Dr. S. Singh) | EU FP7 | €84K | 2011–2013 |
| Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS)(with Prof. S.K. Mendiratta) | DST | ₹3.80 lakh | 2010–2013 |
| Metal oxide doped TiO₂ for tissue engineering | DBT | ₹15 lakh | 2009–2012 |
Innovation
Patents
- 1
Method for Electro/Electrochemical Differentiation of Stem Cells
TEMP/E-1/7430/2022-DEL
- 2
System and Method for Electrochemical Detection of Cell Characteristics
TEMP/E-1/7199/2022-DEL
- 3
Improved Digital Stethoscope
TEMP/E-1/33329/2020-DEL
- 4
Anti-Microbial Multi-Layer Face Mask
TEMP/E-1/18855/2020-DEL
- 5
Three Electrode System for Bacterial Inactivation
TEMP/E-1/16742/2020-DEL
- 6
Novel Metal Nanoparticles Synthesis Process
TEMP/E-1/41068/2019-DEL
- 7
Space Filler Material for Post-cancer Surgery
TEMP/E-1/29577/2019-DEL
- 8
Metal Nanoparticles Preparation
EP3062945 B1 · US20160263657 A1 · AU · CA · CN
- 9
Coating of Natural Fertiliser on Seed Surface
Indian Patent 240394
Recognition
Awards & Honors
Worldwide
Global Collaborations & Visits
| Institution | Location | Year | Host / Collaborator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorbonne University | Paris, France | 2023 | — |
| OIST | Okinawa, Japan | 2015 | Prof. Mukhles Ibrahim Sowwan |
| University of Aveiro | Portugal | 2011 | Prof. S.K. Mendiratta |
| University of Bristol | UK | 2011 | Prof. Mervyn Miles |
| Chonnam National University | South Korea | 2008 & 2010 | Prof. HB Gu |
| Washington State University | USA | 2009 | Prof. Susmita Bose |
| Stanford Nanofabrication Facility | USA | 2006 | Prof. Yoshio Nishi |
| University of Louisville | USA | 2006 | — |
| MIT PSFC & UC Berkeley | USA | 2003 | — |
| Institute of Ion Beam Physics & Materials Research | Dresden, Germany | 2001 | Prof. Miller |
Mentorship
Teaching
Courses taught at IIT Delhi and IIT (BHU):
Infrastructure
Lab Facilities
- ✓Nano-material synthesis & thin-film deposition facilities
- ✓Lithography set-up for micro-structures and pattern generation
- ✓In-house plasma polymerization set-up
- ✓Micro-plasma source for material surface modification
- ✓Laboratory for biosensors
- ✓Selective differentiation of human Mesenchymal Stem Cells (hMSCs)
Book Chapter
Repopulation of Cirrhotic Liver by Hepatic Stem/Progenitor Cells
Liver Pathophysiology: Therapies & Antioxidants (Ed. Pablo Muriel)
Academic Press, 2017 · ISBN 978-0-12-804274
AK Khan, SK Vishwakarma, A Bardia, Md. A Habeeb, Marshal Dhayal