Monika Poonia

Monika Poonia's research focuses on ultrathin films and nanomaterials—such as carbon nanotubes and graphene—for use as chemical sensors, with a particular emphasis on Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS), a technique that boosts weak light signals to detect trace chemicals. Recent work centers on detecting environmental contaminants, especially PFAS ('forever chemicals'), including how these substances interact with lipid membranes and how machine learning can improve their detection. Some earlier publications also address oral pathology case studies, suggesting either a career shift or a secondary area of involvement.

Publication output has grown over the last decade, with sparse early-career activity followed by a marked increase in output from 2022 onward, peaking in 2025-2026.

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