MSCB University, Baripada, India
Author Profile
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🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS
Dr. Gopal Hansdah’s academic foundation was laid in the tribal heartland of Odisha. Demonstrating resilience and dedication from an early age, he pursued formal education in science with a strong inclination towards Physics. After completing his Bachelor of Science from Ravenshaw College, Cuttack (Utkal University), he went on to earn a Master of Science in Physics with First Class from the University of Madras, where he developed core expertise in Quantum Mechanics, Electrodynamics, and Condensed Matter Physics.
He later earned a Ph.D. in Physics from NIT Raipur, with his dissertation titled “Pyroelectric Effect and Thermal Properties of AlₓIn₁₋ₓN/GaN Heterostructures”, marking the beginning of his focused contribution to optoelectronics.
🏢 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS
Dr. Hansdah has consistently combined teaching and research across premier institutions in India. Notably:
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He contributed to Physics Lab instruction for B.Tech students during his doctoral tenure at NIT Raipur.
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Served as an Assistant Professor (PG Faculty) at MSCB University, Keonjhar Campus.
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Currently working in the Department of Materials Science, MSCB University, Baripada, as a Guest Faculty.
He also played a pivotal role in setting up the Physics Lab at Govt. College of Engineering, Keonjhar, reflecting his hands-on engagement in academic infrastructure development.
📚 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS IN OPTOELECTRONICS
Dr. Hansdah’s research revolves around the thermal and pyroelectric properties of III-nitride semiconductors — vital for the advancement of next-generation optoelectronic devices. His scientific contributions explore:
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Pyroelectricity in AlN, GaN, and InN semiconductors
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Thermal conductivity behavior in heterostructures
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Added-polarization and macroscopic polarization effects
He has authored multiple publications in reputed SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, such as Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, International Journal of Thermophysics, Applied Physics A, and Materials Today: Proceedings.
🏅 ACADEMIC CITATIONS, ACCOLADES AND RECOGNITION
Dr. Hansdah’s work has earned academic citations across global research platforms and has been a reviewer for the Journal of Applied Physics (AIP Publications) since 2018 — indicating peer recognition and scholarly trust.
His reviewed papers span quantum physics, thermal transport phenomena, and optoelectronic systems — evidencing broad and deep domain knowledge.
🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE
Through his research on macroscopic polarization and pyroelectricity, Dr. Hansdah has contributed to the global understanding of III-nitride semiconductor materials, influencing fields such as:
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Thermal sensing
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Energy harvesting
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Infrared detectors
His findings are increasingly relevant to the development of eco-efficient technologies in both defense and consumer electronics.
He has also mentored over a dozen M.Sc. students in Materials Science, nurturing new talent in the field.
🧭 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS
As a proud member of the Santali (Scheduled Tribe) community, Dr. Hansdah represents academic excellence emerging from underrepresented regions of India. His work not only advances scientific understanding in optoelectronics and material science but also inspires aspiring researchers from rural and tribal areas.
He is expected to continue producing transformational research in quantum physics, cosmology, and condensed matter, contributing to both national and global scientific communities.
✅CONCLUSION
Conclusion
Dr. Gopal Hansdah stands as a distinguished physicist whose commitment to optoelectronics, pyroelectricity, and materials science research is reflected in his impactful publications, mentorship, and academic leadership. His journey from a small village in Odisha to national and international scientific recognition exemplifies perseverance, purpose, and passion for science.
🔬NOTABLE PUBLICATION:
Pyroelectric effect and lattice thermal conductivity of InN/GaN heterostructures
Author(s): Hansdah G., Sahoo B. K.
Journal: Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, Vol. 117, pp. 111–116
Year: 2018
Pyroelectric property of binary nitrides (AlN, GaN and InN)
Author(s): Hansdah G., Sahoo B. K.
Journal: International Journal of Thermophysics, 40:20
Year: 2019
Pyroelectric effect and Thermal Conductivity of InN/GaN Heterostructures
Author(s): Hansdah G., Sahoo B. K.
Journal: AIP Conference Proceedings
Year: 2018
Macroscopic Polarization and Pyroelectricity of III-Nitride Semiconductors
Author(s): Hansdah G.
Journal: Applied Physics A (Accepted)
Year: Forthcoming
Pyroelectricity with an extra-polarization effect in AlN/GaN heterostructures
Author(s): Hansdah G., Raul M.
Journal: Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol. 45, pp. 4541–4543
Year: 2021