Arjun Kumawat | Materials Science | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Arjun Kumawat | Materials Science | Research Excellence Award

Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur | India

The researcher is a dedicated academic with a strong foundation in higher education within engineering and applied sciences, supported by relevant qualifications in their discipline and progressive research training. With experience spanning teaching, laboratory work, and collaborative research engagements, the researcher has contributed to the development of innovative methods and scientific insights across multiple technical domains. Their scholarly output includes peer-reviewed documents that have collectively earned 34 citations, reflecting consistent visibility and relevance in the academic community. The researcher maintains an h-index of 2 and an i10-index of 1, demonstrating meaningful contributions that continue to influence ongoing studies. Their research interests include interdisciplinary themes such as advanced materials, sustainable technologies, analytical techniques, engineering applications, and emerging scientific innovations. The researcher has actively participated in seminars, workshops, and conferences, contributing to academic discussion while also receiving recognition and awards for impactful work and presentation excellence. Through continuous engagement in scholarly development, project participation, and publication activity, the researcher aims to advance knowledge, support scientific progress, and contribute solutions to real-world challenges. Overall, their academic journey reflects commitment, growth, and impact, positioning them as a promising contributor to future research and technological development.

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Featured Publications

Charan, S., Sharma, N., Kumawat, A., Mathur, S., & Vishwkarma, A. K., et al. (n.d.). Synthesis of MXene nanosheets and their modification for hydrogen sensing applications. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 48(96), 38118–38124.

Kumawat, A., Charan, S., Sharma, N., Kulriya, P. K., Singh, Y., & Visshwakarma, A. K., et al. (n.d.). Synthesis of graphene-like nano-order thick graphitic flakes through industrial waste carbon and study of their hydrogen gas sensing properties. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 48(96), 38101–38106.

Kumawat, A., Srivastava, S., Sharma, N., & Kumar, K. (n.d.). A chemical-free novel synthesis of graphene-like nanosheets using industrial waste carbon precursor and comparative study of their hydrogen gas sensing performance. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 196, 152613.

Meena, D. S., Kumawat, A., & Jangid, M. K. (n.d.). Investigation of structural and optical properties of NiO-based NiO/Co/Zn thin films for optoelectronic applications. Recent Trends in Applied Physics and Material Science, 184.

Meena, D. S., Kumawat, A., Meena, V. P., Meena, P., Mahla, H., & Meena, P. K., et al. (n.d.). Preparation of NiO/Co/Zn thin films and study of annealing effect on their structural and electrical properties. International Conference on Materials and Thermophysical Properties, 380–387.

Puja Dey | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Puja Dey | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

Kazi Nazrul University, India

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🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Dr. Puja Dey was born on April 28, 1979. Her academic journey began in West Bengal, India, where she completed her Madhyamik (1995) and Higher Secondary (1997) from WBBSE and WBCHSE respectively. She earned her B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Physics from the University of North Bengal (2000 & 2002), and successfully qualified GATE in 2002. Her pursuit of advanced research led her to IIT Kharagpur, where she earned her Ph.D. in Physics (2008), specializing in Magnetism and Magnetic Materials.

🏢 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Dr. Dey’s illustrious academic career spans national and international research and teaching positions:

  • 🧑‍🏫 Associate Professor, Kazi Nazrul University, Asansol (2018–Present)

  • 🧑‍🏫 Assistant Professor, KNU (2016–2018) and NIT Agartala (2013–2016)

  • 🔬 Postdoctoral Fellow, CNRS, Strasbourg, France (2008–2011)

  • 🔬 Postdoctoral Researcher, UGC-DAE, Indore (2012–2013)

  • 🔬 Senior Research Fellow, IIT Kharagpur (2007–2008)

She is also Joint-Coordinator of the Centre for Organic Spintronics and Optoelectronics Devices (COSOD) at KNU.

📚 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS IN MATERIAL SCIENCE

Dr. Puja Dey’s research lies at the cutting edge of Materials Science and Spintronics, especially at the intersection of organic and inorganic hybrid systems. Her key research domains include:

  • Topological Insulators & Heterostructures

  • Organic Spintronics & Optospintronics

  • Multifunctional Nanostructured Oxides

  • Ferromagnetic Thin Films

  • Organic Photodetectors & Energy-Efficient Devices

She has published 76 peer-reviewed journal articles, achieving ~1500 citations, with an h-index of 21 and i10-index of 34.

🏅 ACADEMIC CITATIONS, ACCOLADES AND RECOGNITION

Authored Books:

  1. Spintronics: Fundamentals and Applications (Springer, 2021)

  2. Spintronics for Beginners (Scholars’ Press, 2014)

  3. Physics of Oxide Materials for Spintronics (Scholars’ Press, 2013)

These texts are referred to internationally, including libraries in CNRS, France and the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain.

Edited Works:

  • Editor, Science and Culture Journal, Special Issue (2024)

  • Lead Editor, NSESD2024 Conference Proceedings

Notable Invitations:

  • Distinguished Speaker, Advanced Materials Science World Congress 2025, London

  • Delivered invited talks at prestigious forums including DAE SSPS, MMM-USA, and NIT Durgapur

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Her work on Carbon-based Opto-Spintronics addresses critical United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), particularly:

  • ⚡ Clean Energy

  • 🌱 Eco-friendly Devices

  • 💾 Energy-efficient Logic & Memory Systems

Her contributions are advancing Li-Fi, hybrid computing, and low-cost photodetectors, offering sustainable alternatives for next-generation electronics.

🧭 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Dr. Dey has successfully supervised 3 Ph.D. candidates (4 ongoing) and guided 40 M.Sc. theses, nurturing future innovators in physics and materials science. Through her collaborative ventures with CNRS-France, BARC, IITs, and NITs, she fosters interdisciplinary, transnational science.

Her initiatives at COSOD (KNU) provide hands-on exposure to cutting-edge device fabrication and modeling, significantly uplifting regional research capacity in eastern India.

 ✅CONCLUSION

Dr. Puja Dey exemplifies an innovative and globally respected researcher in Spintronics and Optoelectronics. Her pioneering efforts integrate sustainability with advanced material science, aiming at transformative, real-world applications. Her legacy is marked by academic depth, societal relevance, and visionary research leadership.

🔬NOTABLE PUBLICATION:

Investigation of Magneto-Optical Tunability in DC and AC Transport Property on Si/NiFe₂O₄/ZnO-rGO Heterostructure
Authors: Priyanka Banerjee, K. Mukhopadhyay, P. Dey
Journal: Applied Physics A
Year: 2025


Magneto-Optical Tuning of Electronic Transport in p-Si (100)/La₀.₇Sr₀.₃MnO₃/IL/Au (IL = CuPc and P3HT/CuPc) Heterostructures: Role of Inorganic-Organic Interface
Authors: Md Minhaj Ali, Apurba Pal, Nitish Ghosh, P. Dey, J. N. Roy
Journal: Surfaces and Interfaces
Year: 2025


Coexistence of Room Temperature Optical Response and Spin Valve Characteristics in ITO/V[TCNE]₂/Rubrene/Co/Au Magnetic Organic Photodetector Heterostructure
Authors: Apurba Pal, Jitendra Nath Roy, Puja Dey, Seikh Mohammad Yusuf
Journal: physica status solidi (RRL) – Rapid Research Letters
Year: 2024


Optically Tunable Magnetoresistance Properties in La₀.₇Sr₀.₃MnO₃-Glass Nanocomposites: A Step Towards Optospintronics
Authors: Nitish Ghosh, Debajit Deb, P. Dey
Journal: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics
Year: 2024


Optical Tunability of Magnetoimpedance Properties in La₀.₇Sr₀.₃MnO₃-Glass Nanocomposites: A Signature of Opto-Spintronics
Authors: Nitish Ghosh, Debajit Deb, P. Dey
Journal: Applied Physics A
Year: 2024