Dr. Urvashi Sandhir is a Lecturer of Chemistry at Hamline University, where she teaches general and physical chemistry courses. She earned her doctorate in chemistry from Banaras Hindu University, with research focused on glow discharge electrolysis.
Her research focuses on atmospheric-pressure plasma chemistry and plasma–liquid interactions, with applications in PFAS degradation, water purification, material synthesis, and the development of novel plasma sources. Students in her laboratory regularly present their work at local, regional and national conferences.
Dr. Sandhir is also a guest researcher in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at University of Minnesota, where her postdoctoral research focused on plasma-based virus inactivation, nanoparticle synthesis, and polymer synthesis. She also has industry experience in corrosion-control research and development.
In addition to her teaching and research, Dr. Sandhir serves as Co-Director of the Hamline Initiative for Professional and Academic Liaisons (HIPAL), a mentoring and professional development program that supports STEM students in career readiness. She also serves as Chair-Elect (2027) of the American Chemical Society Minnesota Local Section.