Dibyajyoti Saikia | Physics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Dibyajyoti Saikia | Physics | Best Researcher Award

S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences | India

Dr. Dibyajyoti Saikia is a theoretical materials physicist whose contributions span halide perovskites, two-dimensional materials (including TMDCs), Heusler alloys, spintronics, thermoelectrics, and density-functional theory–based electronic structure and many-body perturbation studies. According to Google Scholar, he has authored approximately 15 peer-reviewed publications garnering around 331 citations and holds an h-index of 6. His work notably advances sustainable and renewable energy materials through first-principles investigations of lead-free inorganic perovskite systems such as CsGeI₃, CsPbI₃, CsSnX₃, and ABBr₃, combined with device-level modeling using SCAPS-1D to simulate photovoltaic performance. In addition, his studies on 2D ZrX₂N₄ and HfX₂N₄ monolayers and sulfur-substituted Bi₂Te₃ demonstrate innovative routes toward enhanced thermoelectric functionality, while his interdisciplinary research into AgInS₂ quantum dots and Cs₂CuBiBr₆ double perovskites explores neuromorphic and memristive device applications. The cumulative output of fifteen publications with over three hundred citations and an h-index of six attests to the quality and growing impact of his scholarship. His research is recognized internationally, published in well-regarded journals, and demonstrates significant promise in driving forward next-generation clean energy technologies.

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Featured Publications

“Performance evaluation of an all inorganic CsGeI3 based perovskite solar cell by numerical simulation”

“Progress and challenges of halide perovskite-based solar cell-a brief review”

“Design and optimization of the performance of CsPbI3 based vertical photodetector using SCAPS simulation”

“A First‐Principles Study on ABBr3 (A = Cs, Rb, K, Na; B = Ge, Sn) Halide Perovskites for Photovoltaic Applications”

“Numerical simulation of all inorganic CsPbIBr2 perovskite solar cells with diverse charge transport layers using DFT and SCAPS-1D frameworks”

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