Naveen Chauhan | Physics | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Naveen Chauhan | Physics | Research Excellence Award

Physical Research Laboratory | India

Luminescence Dating, Geochronology, Quaternary Chronology, Radiation Dosimetry, Crystal Defect Dynamics, Monte Carlo Simulation, Paleoclimate Studies, Sediment Provenance, Feldspar Luminescence, Quartz Luminescence, Spatial Dose Modeling, Geo-morphological Modeling, Environmental Monitoring, Earth Surface Processes, Space Dosimetry, Archaeological Chronology, Multispectral Luminescence, Dose Rate Estimation, Sedimentary Systems, Luminescence Protocols, Post Violet Infrared Luminescence, TL OSL Systems, Radiation Interaction Studies, Spectroscopic Studies, Dosimetric Applications, Experimental Physics, Geological Modeling, Climate Impact Studies, Himalayan Geochronology, River Basin Sedimentation, Instrumentation Development, Scientific Mentoring, International Collaboration, Environmental Reconstruction, Paleoerosion Rates, Lithic Assemblage Dating, Optical Sensitivity Analysis, SAR Paleodoses, Interdisciplinary Research, Earth System Science

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DFT investigations of major defects in quartz crystal: Implications for luminescence and ESR dosimetry and dating


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Structure–defect–luminescence correlation in Cr3+-doped Zn2TiO4

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On the sensitivity normalization for blue stimulated luminescence of quartz


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Dipak Mazumdar | Physics | Best Researcher Award

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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

Aniruddha Kumar Sharma | Physics | Young Researcher Award

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Mr. Aniruddha Kumar Sharma | Physics | Young Researcher Award

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India

Author Profile

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🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Mr. Aniruddha Kumar Sharma has consistently demonstrated academic brilliance from his formative years. Securing 13th rank statewide in the Intermediate Examination (94.80%) earned him the Award of Excellence (2014) from the then Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. With a strong foundation in Mathematics, he completed his B.Sc. (62.33%) and M.Sc. (67.70%) from Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur. His academic trajectory culminated in earning a place at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee for his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computing under the mentorship of Prof. Rajan Arora in 2021.

🏢 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Sharma is currently a Research Scholar at IIT Roorkee, specializing in analytical and numerical techniques for Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations. His research aligns with cutting-edge areas such as conservation laws, shock wave dynamics, and Lie symmetry methods. He has also actively participated in several national and international workshops, honing his expertise in Finite Volume Methods, Spectral Methods, and Hyperbolic Problems.

Additionally, he has held leadership positions such as President of the Departmental Student Committee (2025-26) and contributed to several academic events, including SocPros Conferences and Malviya Bhawan Day, demonstrating his commitment to both academic and community leadership.

📚 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON PHYSICS

While primarily rooted in applied mathematics, Sharma’s work has significant implications in theoretical and computational physics. His studies on wave propagation, two-phase fluid flows, and Chaplygin pressure laws intersect with fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and continuum mechanics, foundational branches of mathematical physics. By leveraging Lie group analysis and invariance theory, he contributes to a deeper understanding of nonlinear phenomena observed in physical systems.

🏅 Accolades and Recognition

  • 🏅 All India Rank 111 – CSIR-UGC NET (Mathematical Sciences), Nov 2020

  • 🏅 All India Rank 451 – GATE 2021 (Mathematics)

  • 🏅 Recipient of INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE) by DST, Govt. of India

  • 🏅 Junior Research Fellowship (2021–2023) and Senior Research Fellowship (2023–2026) by CSIR

His peer-reviewed publications are cited in major mathematical and scientific research databases, reflecting a growing academic footprint.

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Sharma’s research has been published in several Q1-ranked international journals, such as:

  • 📘 Chaos, Solitons and Fractals (Impact Factor: 5.300)

  • 📘 Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation (3.400)

  • 📘 Stud. Appl. Math. (2.600)

  • 📘 Math. Meth. Appl. Sci. (2.100)

These works collectively advance the global discourse on mathematical modeling, especially in solving real-world physics problems using abstract mathematics.

He also influences future scholars by actively engaging with academic platforms and volunteering at international conferences, enhancing collaboration and knowledge dissemination.

🧭 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Sharma’s long-term vision is to advance the frontiers of nonlinear science through rigorous research, international collaboration, and innovative mathematical modeling. His aspiration includes mentoring emerging researchers, contributing to policy-level academic enrichment, and pioneering solutions to physical phenomena via mathematical abstraction.

As an active member of the All India Council For Technical Skill Development (AICTSD) since 2020, he embodies a commitment to national scientific development and skill enhancement among youth.

 ✅CONCLUSION

Aniruddha Kumar Sharma epitomizes the modern research scholar—rigorous in theory, versatile in application, and visionary in ambition. With a strong academic foundation, impactful research contributions, international recognition, and a keen drive for collaborative science, he is poised to leave a lasting legacy in the fields of applied mathematics and theoretical physics.

 🔬NOTABLE PUBLICATION:

Title: Invariance analysis, optimal system, and group invariant solutions of (3+1)‐dimensional non‐linear MA‐FAN equation
Authors: A.K. Sharma, S. Yadav, R. Arora
Journal: Mathematical Methods in the Applied Sciences
Year: 2023

Title: Study of optimal subalgebras, invariant solutions, and conservation laws for a Verhulst biological population model
Authors: A.K. Sharma, R. Arora
Journal: Studies in Applied Mathematics
Year: 2024

Title: Analysis of wave propagation and conservation laws for a shallow water model with two velocities via Lie symmetry
Authors: A.K. Sharma, S. Shagolshem, R. Arora
Journal: Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation
Year: 2025

Title: Dynamical behaviours with various analytic solutions to an extended Boiti–Leon–Manna–Pempinelli equation
Authors: S. Yadav, A.K. Sharma, R. Arora
Journal: Pramana
Year: 2024

Title: Shock wave dynamics via symmetry-driven analysis of a two-phase flow with the Chaplygin pressure law
Authors: A.K. Sharma, S. Shagolshem, R. Arora
Journal: Chaos, Solitons & Fractals
Year: 2025

S V G MENON | Physics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. S V G MENON | Physics | Best Researcher Award

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, India

Author Profile

📚Early Academic Pursuits

Sadasiva Venugopala Menon, fondly known as S V G Menon, embarked on his academic journey with an exceptional foundation in physics. He completed his BSc in Physics from Union Christian College, Kerala, between 1966 and 1969. His academic prowess shone brightly as he secured the first rank across the entire Kerala state. Menon continued his education with an MSc in Physics from Kerala University Department from 1969 to 1971, where he maintained his exemplary performance. In 1978, he earned a PhD in Applied Mathematics from the University of Bombay, specializing in “Applications of Fourier Transform Methods to Resonance Absorption Phenomena in Nuclear Reactors.”

👨‍🔬Professional Endeavors

Menon’s professional journey began on 15 August 1971, when he joined the prestigious Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). He undertook a one-year training program in Nuclear Science at BARC, where he stood out as the second ranker among more than 35 trainees from across India. In August 1972, Menon joined the Theoretical Physics Division as a Scientific Officer. His career at BARC spanned several decades, during which he engaged in research programs that integrated theoretical, mathematical, and computational approaches crucial for various applications of nuclear energy.From April 2002 to October 2011, Menon led the Theoretical Physics Division, managing a team of over 25 physicists. His work in inertial confinement and laser-driven fusion schemes enabled significant advancements in the study of dense and hot plasmas, high-pressure equations of state of materials, hydrodynamic and shockwave phenomena, radiation transport theory, and both fission and fusion physics. In 2007, Menon was promoted to the distinguished position of Distinguished Scientist, the highest scientific post in Government of India Service. He retired on 31 October 2011, but his passion for research continues unabated.

🔬Contributions and Research Focus

Menon’s contributions to theoretical physics and applied mathematics are extensive and impactful. He authored or co-authored over 73 theoretical papers in renowned international journals and presented eight papers at conferences. His monograph, “Renormalization Group Theory of Critical Phenomena,” published by New Age International Publishers (Wiley Eastern Limited), is a testament to his expertise and dedication.Menon’s research interests are broad, encompassing reactor physics, statistical mechanics, and numerical methods for partial differential equations. His PhD thesis, “Applications of Fourier Transform Methods to Resonance Absorption Phenomena in Nuclear Reactors,” reflects his deep engagement with applied mathematics. Throughout his career, he taught advanced courses on renormalization group theory, stochastic processes, and numerical methods for PDEs, sharing his knowledge with the next generation of physicists.

🏆Accolades and Recognition

Menon’s illustrious career has been marked by numerous accolades and recognitions. His promotion to Distinguished Scientist in 2007 highlights his exceptional contributions to the field. Menon’s role as an educator at BARC involved teaching reactor physics, statistical mechanics, and mathematics to physics trainees, further underscoring his commitment to knowledge dissemination.Menon has visited several countries for research activities, enhancing his global scientific network. He has served as an editor and reviewer for various scientific journals and conferences, contributing to the advancement of academic standards. His ongoing research collaborations and presentations at international forums continue to solidify his reputation as a leading figure in theoretical and nuclear physics.

🌍Impact and Influence

Menon’s work has significantly influenced the field of nuclear physics. His research on inertial confinement and laser-driven fusion schemes has paved the way for new investigations into dense and hot plasmas and high-pressure material states. His contributions to the theoretical understanding of hydrodynamic and shockwave phenomena and radiation transport theory have been instrumental in advancing nuclear research.Menon’s influence extends to his role as a mentor and educator. His lectures and advanced courses have inspired many young physicists, fostering a culture of inquiry and innovation. His editorial work and participation in international conferences have further amplified his impact, making him a respected voice in the global scientific community.

🌟Legacy and Future Contributions

Even after his retirement, Menon remains dedicated to his research. His ongoing work continues to push the boundaries of theoretical physics and applied mathematics. Menon’s legacy is characterized by his unwavering commitment to scientific excellence and his significant contributions to nuclear physics.Menon’s future contributions are anticipated to further enhance our understanding of statistical physics and computational methods. His work will continue to inspire and guide future generations of scientists, ensuring his lasting impact on the field of physics.