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

Aniruddha Kumar Sharma | Physics | Young Researcher Award

Mr. Aniruddha Kumar Sharma | Physics | Young Researcher Award

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India

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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 111CSIR-UGC NET (Mathematical Sciences), Nov 2020

  • 🏅 All India Rank 451GATE 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