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

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