Dr. Manjuladevi V is an associate professor in department of physics, BITS Pilani. Her main research interest is in the field of liquid crystals and thin films of liquid crystal molecules and nanocomposites and sensors. She has completed many sponsored projects. She has published around 40 articles in peer reviewed international journals of repute and also has authored 4 book chapters. Two research scholars have completed PhD under her guidance and she is currently guiding two PhD students and many undergraduate projects.