Dr Nishtha Chopra

• Led the design and execution of THz optical experiments, managing experimental strategy, optimizing system performance, and supervising junior researchers in optical alignment and data analysis.
• Developed a multipixel THz antenna for dynamic beam shaping, reducing spectrometer size while achieving 100% modulation amplitude, broadband operation, and full polarization control—key advancements for next-gen imaging and sensing.
• Pioneered new THz optics research, achieving diffraction-limited performance and doubling bandwidth (4THz → 8THz)—critical for metrology, semiconductor inspection, and biomedical applications.
• Managed multi-phase THz spectroscopy projects, leading to a patent on dual-beam THz spectroscopy that improved system stability by 95%. Successfully advanced the technology to TRL 6, bridging fundamental research with industrial photonic system development.
• Collaborated with leading institutions (Warwick Centre for Ultrafast Spectroscopy, University of Leeds, Queen Mary University of London) on optical component design and semiconductor material characterization, contributing to advancements in integrated photonics and spectroscopy.
• Technical Expertise: Cleanroom fabrication, cryogenics, Python programming, optical simulations, THz imaging, and semiconductor/biomaterial characterization—aligning with industry needs in photonics, spectroscopy, and optical hardware development.
• Project Lead for the Terabotics sub-project “BiModal Skin Phantom for THz-Robot Assisted Contact Sensing”, overseeing strategy, milestones, resources, and stakeholder engagement, demonstrating leadership in interdisciplinary R&D.
• Funding & Grant Expertise: Authored EPSRC Open Fellowship and Royal Society URF proposals as PI, demonstrating proposal writing and strategic research planning, and served as Research Co-Investigator on an EPSRC THz Systems funding bid.

• Led the development of probe electronics for low-frequency measurements, optimizing instrumentation for high-sensitivity detection.
• Key researcher in large-scale RF/EM field exposure analysis, managing over 30 sites across the UK to assess smart meter and base station radiation for safety and compliance. Extensive experience in RF characterization, system performance evaluation, and signal integrity, funded by the UK Government’s DSIT.
• Contributed to the design and testing of an Electric & Magnetic Field Database Software (SQL), funded by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), USA. Ensured system accuracy and functionality while developing skills in system validation, data analysis, performance optimization, and cross-industry collaboration.
• Provided scientific guidance on electromagnetic field health concerns, advising government bodies (ICNIRP, UK Government) and public stakeholders. Contributed to shaping radiation safety guidelines for emerging electromagnetic sources.

Research project on, “Investigating the switching mechanism of Platinum Oxide based Memory Devices” - worked on fabrication and characterization of these devices. Performed comprehensive device testing and analysis, documenting performance metrics and developing protocols for memory device fabrication.