Shivalingaswamy T | Physics | Best Academic Researcher Award

Prof. Shivalingaswamy T | Physics | Best Academic Researcher Award

Maharani’s Science College for Women | India

Dr. Shivalinga Swamy T is a distinguished physicist with significant contributions to quantum theory, nuclear physics, and advanced computational methods. He holds foundational degrees in physics leading to a doctoral dissertation focused on bound-state and scattering problems in quantum systems, supervised by a renowned expert in the field. His academic journey includes extensive specialized training in experimental physics, quantum mechanics, cryogenics, nanoscience, and advanced pedagogical methods, enhancing both his research and teaching capabilities. With a long-standing career in higher education, he has served in progressive roles from lecturer to professor, along with key administrative responsibilities such as evaluation, curriculum development, examination management, and academic governance across various institutions. His research interests span quantum mechanics, approximation methods, anharmonic oscillators, computational simulations, and nanomaterials, supported by a completed funded research project and ongoing Ph.D. supervision. He has authored research output that has received 2 citations, 1 indexed document, and carries an h-index of 1. His innovative physics experiments have repeatedly earned recognition at national conventions, along with awards for teaching excellence, research contributions, and scientific innovation. As an active member and leader in multiple professional physics bodies, he continues to advance physics education and research with dedication and impact.

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Kempaiah, A., Palakshamurthy, B. S., & Shivalingaswamy, T. (2025). Effect of charge compensators (Na⁺, Mg²⁺, Bi³⁺) on the photoluminescence properties of ZnAl₂O₄:Sm³⁺ orange-red light emitting nanophosphor. Nano Trends. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nwnano.2025.100115

Shivalingaswamy, T., & Kagali, B. A. (2023). Relativistic approach to scattering. Nuclear and Particle Physics Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nuclphysbps.2023.07.026

Amal, F., Shivalingaswamy, T., & Kagali, B. A. (2023). A modified Bohr’s quantization rule to estimate the energy levels of relativistic systems. Physica Scripta. https://doi.org/10.1088/1402-4896/acef76

Jagadeesha, K., Ramu, Y. L., Shivalingaswamy, T., & Ramegowda, M. (2022). Theoretical investigations of state specific hydrogen atom transfer in 8-formyl-7-hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin. Asian Journal of Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.14233/ajchem.2022.23464

Dipak Mazumdar | Physics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Dipak Mazumdar | Physics | Best Researcher Award

Arya Vidyapeeth College | India

Dr. Dipak Mazumdar is an accomplished physicist specializing in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics with a focus on strongly correlated electron systems, rare-earth and transition metal-based magnetic materials. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics under Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, complemented by an M.Sc. in Physics from Gauhati University and a Post M.Sc. Diploma from SINP, Kolkata. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Arya Vidyapeeth College (Autonomous), Guwahati, Dr. Mazumdar has also held research and teaching positions at IIT Kanpur and the Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics. His extensive research explores magnetocaloric effects, magnetic and transport properties, and phase transformations in perovskite and double perovskite compounds. With over 276 citations, an h-index of 10, and 10 indexed publications with over ten citations each, he has contributed significantly to high-impact journals including Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials and Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. His excellence has been recognized through the IAAM Young Scientist Award for contributions to electronic, magnetic, and optical materials. Dr. Mazumdar continues to advance experimental condensed matter research through novel investigations into magnetic phenomena and material design for energy-efficient technologies.

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Featured Publications

Mazumdar, D., & Das, I. (2021). Role of 3d–4f exchange interaction and local anti-site defects in the magnetic and magnetocaloric properties of double perovskite Ho₂CoMnO₆ compound. Journal of Applied Physics, 129(6), 063901. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0037898

Mazumdar, D., & Das, I. (2021). Structural, magnetic, and magnetocaloric properties of the multiferroic host double perovskite compound Pr₂FeCrO₆. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 23(9), 5596–5606. https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CP06135A

Mazumdar, D., Das, K., & Das, I. (2020). Study of magnetocaloric effect and critical exponents in polycrystalline La₀.₄Pr₀.₃Ba₀.₃MnO₃ compound. Journal of Applied Physics, 127(9), 093902. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5139991

Mazumdar, D., Das, K., & Das, I. (2020). Effect of short range ferromagnetic interaction on magnetocaloric properties of polycrystalline Eu₀.₅₅Sr₀.₄₅MnO₃ compound. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 502, 166507. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmmm.2020.166507

Mazumdar, D., Das, K., Roy, S., & Das, I. (2020). Generation of complex magnetic phase diagram of single crystalline Sm₀.₅₀Ca₀.₂₅Sr₀.₂₅MnO₃ compound using magnetocaloric effect. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 497, 166066. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmmm.2019.166066

SUDHANSU SEKHAR MANDAL | Physics | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. SUDHANSU SEKHAR MANDAL | Physics | Best Researcher Award

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India

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🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Prof. Dr. Sudhansu Sekhar Mandal began his academic journey with a strong foundation in Physics, completing his undergraduate education at the University of Calcutta. His commitment to advanced study led him to pursue a Master’s in Physics at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and culminated in a doctoral degree from IIT Kanpur. His Ph.D. thesis, focused on the Theory of Arbitrarily Polarized Quantum Hall States, was supervised by Prof. V. Ravishankar and laid the groundwork for his lifelong exploration of strongly correlated electron systems.

🏢 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Prof. Mandal’s professional trajectory spans globally recognized institutions. He began as a Research Associate at IISc and JNCASR, followed by a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Penn State University, USA, where he engaged in foundational research on composite fermions and fractional quantum Hall systems. Upon returning to India, he served at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) in ascending academic roles, from Senior Lecturer to Professor. Since 2015, he has been a Professor in the Department of Physics at IIT Kharagpur, where he continues to lead research and mentor emerging physicists.

📚 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS IN PHYSICS

Prof. Mandal is widely recognized for his profound contributions to condensed matter physics, with specializations in:

  • Fractional Quantum Hall Effect (FQHE) and Composite Fermions

  • Skyrmions and Topological Excitations

  • Superconductivity and Disorder Effects

  • Quantum Magnetism and Spin Transport

His theoretical models have shed new light on the emergent behavior of quasiparticles in low-dimensional systems. He has innovated in using Schur polynomials for constructing many-body quantum states and explored skyrmion dynamics even in near-zero magnetic environments, influencing spintronic applications.

🏅 ACADEMIC CITATIONS, ACCOLADES AND RECOGNITION

  • Over 50 publications in reputed SCI-indexed journals.

  • Multiple papers recognized for advancing the field of quantum many-body theory.

  • Recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award by Midnapore College (2025).

  • Widely cited for collaborative works with eminent physicists like J.K. Jain, T.V. Ramakrishnan, and A. Wojs.

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Prof. Mandal’s work has had a significant global impact on the understanding of topological states of matter. His collaboration with international physicists and publication in top-tier journals such as Physical Review Letters, Nature Physics, and Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter have cemented his authority in the field. His research on unconventional filling factors in the FQHE, such as 2+6/13, 4/11, and 5/2, has helped redefine understanding of emergent quantum phases.

🧭 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Prof. Mandal has supervised 7 Ph.D. scholars, with 4 currently under his mentorship. His pedagogical style emphasizes deep theoretical rigor, creativity in problem-solving, and alignment with emerging frontiers in quantum materials research. Going forward, his work on polar skyrmions in ferroelectric perovskites and reentrant quantum phases is expected to inspire both theoretical innovations and experimental validations.

 ✅CONCLUSION

Prof. Dr. Sudhansu Sekhar Mandal stands as a pillar in the field of theoretical condensed matter physics, celebrated for his pioneering insights into topological phenomena, skyrmion physics, and strongly correlated systems. His intellectual legacy continues to shape the next generation of physicists through research, mentorship, and impactful publications.

🔬NOTABLE PUBLICATION:

Title: Theory of polar skyrmions in layered structures of ferroelectric perovskites
Authors: Snehasish Sen, Sudhansu S. Mandal
Journal: Physical Review B
Year: 2025

Title: Enigmatic 2+6/13 filling factor: A prototype intermittent topological state
Authors: Sudipto Das, Sahana Das, Sudhansu S. Mandal
Journal: Physical Review B
Year: 2024

Title: Fractional Quantum Hall States of the A Phase in the Second Landau Level
Authors: Sudipto Das, Sahana Das, Sudhansu S. Mandal
Journal: Physical Review Letters
Year: 2024

Title: Anomalous Reentrant 5/2 Quantum Hall Phase at Moderate Landau-Level-Mixing Strength
Authors: Sudipto Das, Sahana Das, Sudhansu S. Mandal
Journal: Physical Review Letters
Year: 2023

Title: Superfluid density in conventional superconductors: from clean to strongly disordered
Authors: Surajit Dutta, Pratap Raychaudhuri, Sudhansu S. Mandal, T. V. Ramakrishnan
Journal: Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter
Year: 2022

Anupam Kumar | Physics | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Anupam Kumar | Physics | Best Researcher Award

Gaya College Gaya, Magadh University, India

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🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Dr. Anupam Kumar began his academic journey in the field of physics, progressing through foundational studies in physical sciences to earn his Master’s and Doctoral degrees from the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad. His early academic exposure to theoretical and applied physics laid the groundwork for his specialized interest in soft condensed matter physics.

🏢 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Dr. Kumar’s professional timeline reflects a rich blend of research and academic positions across top institutions:

  • Postdoctoral Research Advisor (Oct–Nov 2019): Soft/Bio Matter Physics Lab, Gyeongsang National University, South Korea

  • Postdoctoral Researcher (Nov 2019–Feb 2020): Seoul National University, South Korea

  • Postdoctoral Fellow (Apr 2021–Nov 2023): Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, China

  • Institute Postdoctoral Fellow (Nov 2023–Nov 2024): Department of Physics, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad

  • Assistant Professor (Dec 2024–Present): Department of Physics, Gaya College, Magadh University, Bihar

His roles have spanned advising, simulation design, advanced theoretical modeling, and teaching undergraduate and postgraduate physics.

📚 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS IN PHYSICS

Dr. Kumar’s core research area lies in Soft Condensed Matter Physics, with a sharp focus on:

  • Equilibrium and Nonequilibrium Statistical Mechanics

  • Monte Carlo Simulations and Molecular Modeling

  • Glassy Dynamics, Phase Transitions, and Liquid Crystals

  • Charged Bio/Soft Materials and Thin Films

He has significantly contributed to the understanding of phase behaviors in soft systems and complex interactions in colloids and glassy materials. His simulations, coded in FORTRAN, are instrumental in elucidating microscopic structural transitions in soft matter systems.

🏅 ACADEMIC CITATIONS, ACCOLADES AND RECOGNITION

Academic Citations & Journals:

Dr. Kumar’s published work spans journals such as:

  • Molecular Physics

  • European Physical Journal E

  • Fluid Phase Equilibria

  • AIP Conference Proceedings

  • Journal of Physics: Conference Series

  • Journal of the Korean Physical Society

Recognitions:

  • Reviewer for Physica Scripta and Journal of Physics A

  • Reviewer for ECTI-CON 2024

  • Awarded Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship by IIT Bombay

  • Secured Merit-cum-means Scholarship during M.Sc.

  • Cleared Common Eligibility Test for Ph.D. admission in 2014

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Dr. Kumar’s international collaborations underscore his global influence. His work with leading physicists from Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Harbin Institute of Technology addresses critical questions in the physics of glassy dynamics, impacting both fundamental theory and material science applications. His contributions extend to co-authoring multiple publications in high-impact journals like:

  • Advanced Science

  • Physical Review Letters (Communicated)

  • Science Advances (Communicated)

🧭 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Dr. Kumar is currently contributing to the statistical field theory of ions and aims to explore the interdisciplinary frontiers of soft matter physics, especially its intersection with biological systems and nanotechnology. His legacy is built on strong theoretical foundations, rigorous simulations, and mentorship of young physicists.

 ✅CONCLUSION

Dr. Anupam Kumar is a dedicated physicist, researcher, and educator whose career reflects academic depth, cross-continental collaboration, and a passion for advancing soft matter physics. His simulation-driven models and theoretical insights are poised to contribute significantly to material science, biophysics, and statistical mechanics. As an Assistant Professor, he brings a rich blend of international research exposure and academic mentoring to the Indian scientific community.

🔬NOTABLE PUBLICATION:

Freezing transitions in colloidal nanoparticles: Interplay of dispersive and electrostatic interactions in confined two-dimensional systems
Authors: Moushila Bayen*, Anupam Kumar*, Pankaj Mishra
Journal: Fluid Phase Equilibria
Year: 2025

Direct control of defect-driven dynamics in Glass with External Field
Authors: Anupam Kumar, Chi-Hang Lam, Cho-Tung Yip
Journal: Physical Review Letters (Communicated)
Year: 2025

Controlled Generation of Quasivoids and Stringlike Relaxational Motions in Colloidal Glass Formers via Single-Particle Optical Tweezers
Authors: Yi-Di Wang, Chu Xiao, Anupam Kumar, Chun-Sing Lee, King-Cheong Lam, Man-Kin Fung, Chor-Hoi Chan, Yuen-Hong Tsang, Chi-Hang Lam, Cho-Tung Yip
Journal: Physical Review E, Volume 110, 064603
Year: 2024

Pair correlations and freezing transitions in a two-dimensional system of tilted axially symmetric quadrupoles
Authors: Biplab Kumar Mandal, Moushila Bayen, Anupam Kumar, Pankaj Mishra
Journal: Molecular Physics (Communicated)
Year: 2024

Structures and freezing transitions in two-dimensional colloids with tunable repulsive interactions
Authors: Anupam Kumar, Pankaj Mishra
Journal: Fluid Phase Equilibria, Volume 568, 113726
Year: 2023