Physics

Faculty Details

Pathik Kumbhakar Professor(HAG)
Joined the Institute in 1999
pkumbhakar[dot]phy[at]nitdgp[dot]ac[dot]in
Education

Qualifications/Degrees (Graduation onwards)

Ph. D (2003) 

Specialization -Experimental, Nonlinear Optics

Burdwan University, Burdwan, West Bengal, India

Thesis Title: “Development of tunable lasers by non-linear optical techniques and some applications”

Guide: Prof. Gopal C. Bhar, Dept. of Physics, Burdwan University, Burdwan, India

 

NET (1995)

UGC JRF (in Physics), conducted by CSIR-UGC, New Delhi, India

 

M. Sc. (Physics 1995)

Spl. Radiophysics and Electronics, Burdwan University, Burdwan, West Bengal, India

 

B. Sc. (Physics, Hons. 1993.),

Sri Ramkrishna Sarada Vidya Mahapitha, under Burdwan University, Burdwan, West Bengal, India

Research Interest
  1. Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
  2. Nanophotonics
  3. Nonlinear Optics
  4. Laser Physics
  5. Ultrafast Phenomena
  6. Nano Gas Sensor
  7. Random Lasing
  8. Triboelectric Nanogenerator

 

Projects
Title Investigator Co-investigator Sponsered Agency Duration Status

Synthesis of Semiconductor and Metal Nanostructures and the Investigation of Their Role as Active or Passive Scatterer in Random Laser Generation

Prof. Pathik Kumbhakar   DST West Bengal 3 year Ongoing

Development of Some 2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenide Semiconductor Nanostructures and Nanocomposites For Photocatalytic Dye Degradation, Light Energy Harvesting and Hydrogen Production

Prof. P. Kumbhakar   CSIR, INDIA 3 years Ongoing

Development and Characterization of Semiconductor Nanostructures to Obtain Nanomaterials with Enhanced Photoluminescence and Photo-Catalytic Properties

Prof. Pathik Kumbhakar   CSIR India 3 year Completed

 

Teachings

UG / PG Students

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Doctoral Students

Koushik Mondal

Koushik Mondal

Ph.D. (Completed)
Name: Koushik Mondal Current status: pursuing Ph.D. B. Sc (Hons. in Physics): The University of Burdwan (2012). M.Sc. (Physics): Visva Bharati (2015). CSIR NET (UGC-JRF, Physics): 2016 Email: koushik2757@gmail.com Working on: Synthesis and optical properties of some noble metal nanoparticles and their composites. Publications: Journal-05, Conferences- 04
Koushik Mondal

Koushik Mondal

Ph.D. (Completed)

Name: Koushik Mondal Current status: pursuing Ph.D. B. Sc (Hons. in Physics): The University of Burdwan (2012). M.Sc. (Physics): Visva Bharati (2015). CSIR NET (UGC-JRF, Physics): 2016 Email: koushik2757@gmail.com Working on: Synthesis and optical properties of some noble metal nanoparticles and their composites. Publications: Journal-05, Conferences- 04

Arindam Dey

Arindam Dey

PhD (Ongoing)
Disordered Photonics, Random Lasers, Luminescence, Nanomaterials
Studies on Development of Some Luminescent and Scatterer Nanoparticles for Application in Optical Energy Harvesting.
Arindam Dey

Arindam Dey

PhD (Ongoing)

Disordered Photonics, Random Lasers, Luminescence, Nanomaterials

Studies on Development of Some Luminescent and Scatterer Nanoparticles for Application in Optical Energy Harvesting.
Rashbihari Layek

Rashbihari Layek

PhD (Ongoing)
Energy harvesting
Rashbihari Layek

Rashbihari Layek

PhD (Ongoing)

Energy harvesting

Srikanta Karmakar

Srikanta Karmakar

Ph.D in Physics (completed)
Name: Srikanta Karmakar Current status: Pursuing Ph.D. B.Sc (Hons. in Physics): The University of Burdwan. M.Sc. (Physics): Vidyasagar University. CSIR NET (LS, Physics): Dec 2014 Email: karmakarsrikanta71@gmail.com Working on: The synthesis and catalytic properties of some 2D metal oxide and metal sulfide nanostructured materials. Publications: Journal-06 & Conferences: 06
Srikanta Karmakar

Srikanta Karmakar

Ph.D in Physics (completed)

Name: Srikanta Karmakar Current status: Pursuing Ph.D. B.Sc (Hons. in Physics): The University of Burdwan. M.Sc. (Physics): Vidyasagar University. CSIR NET (LS, Physics): Dec 2014 Email: karmakarsrikanta71@gmail.com Working on: The synthesis and catalytic properties of some 2D metal oxide and metal sulfide nanostructured materials. Publications: Journal-06 & Conferences: 06

Partha Kumbhakar

Partha Kumbhakar

Ph.D. (Completed)
Name: Partha Kumbhakar Current status: Pursuing Ph.D. B.Sc (Hons. in Physics): The University of Burdwan (2012). M.Sc. (Physics): Visva Bharati University (2014). CSIR NET (LS, Physics): Dec, 2014 Email: parthakumbhakar2@gmail.com Working on: The synthesis and catalytic properties of some ZnO, ZnS and their nanocomposites. Publications: Journal-04 & Conferences: 04
Partha Kumbhakar

Partha Kumbhakar

Ph.D. (Completed)

Name: Partha Kumbhakar Current status: Pursuing Ph.D. B.Sc (Hons. in Physics): The University of Burdwan (2012). M.Sc. (Physics): Visva Bharati University (2014). CSIR NET (LS, Physics): Dec, 2014 Email: parthakumbhakar2@gmail.com Working on: The synthesis and catalytic properties of some ZnO, ZnS and their nanocomposites. Publications: Journal-04 & Conferences: 04

Ashim Pramanik

Ashim Pramanik

PhD (Completed)
Name: Ashim Pramanik Current status: Pursuing Ph.D. B.Sc (Physics): Vidyasagar University (2012) M. Sc (Electronic): Vidyasagar University (2014) M. Tech (Advanced Materials Science and Technology): National Institute of Technology Durgapur (2016) Email: ashimpramanik0@gmail.com Working on: Synthesis, characterizations, optical properties of some carbon nanostructured materials and its applications. Publication: Journals-07 & Conferences: 07
Ashim Pramanik

Ashim Pramanik

PhD (Completed)

Name: Ashim Pramanik Current status: Pursuing Ph.D. B.Sc (Physics): Vidyasagar University (2012) M. Sc (Electronic): Vidyasagar University (2014) M. Tech (Advanced Materials Science and Technology): National Institute of Technology Durgapur (2016) Email: ashimpramanik0@gmail.com Working on: Synthesis, characterizations, optical properties of some carbon nanostructured materials and its applications. Publication: Journals-07 & Conferences: 07

Arup Kanti Kole

Arup Kanti Kole

Ph.D in Physics (Completed)
Completed his PhD in 2014
Arup Kanti Kole

Arup Kanti Kole

Ph.D in Physics (Completed)

Completed his PhD in 2014

Dr. Rajat Sarkar

Dr. Rajat Sarkar

PhD (Completed)
Name: Rajat Sarkar B. Sc (Hons. in Physics in 2000): University of North Bengal . M.Sc. (Physics in 2002): University of North Bengal. PhD (in Physics Completed in 2010): National Institute of Technology Durgapur Email: sarkar.rajat@gmail.com
Dr. Rajat Sarkar

Dr. Rajat Sarkar

PhD (Completed)

Name: Rajat Sarkar B. Sc (Hons. in Physics in 2000): University of North Bengal . M.Sc. (Physics in 2002): University of North Bengal. PhD (in Physics Completed in 2010): National Institute of Technology Durgapur Email: sarkar.rajat@gmail.com

Himadri Sankar Desarkar

Himadri Sankar Desarkar

Ph.D in Physics (Completed)
He has completed his PhD degree on 2014
Himadri Sankar Desarkar

Himadri Sankar Desarkar

Ph.D in Physics (Completed)

He has completed his PhD degree on 2014

Subrata Biswas

Subrata Biswas

Ph.D in Physics (Completed)
Name: Subrata Biswas Current status: Completed Ph.D. B. Sc (Hons. in Physics): The University of Burdwan. M.Sc. (Physics): Visva Bharati. Email: subrata.biswas191@gmail.com
Subrata Biswas

Subrata Biswas

Ph.D in Physics (Completed)

Name: Subrata Biswas Current status: Completed Ph.D. B. Sc (Hons. in Physics): The University of Burdwan. M.Sc. (Physics): Visva Bharati. Email: subrata.biswas191@gmail.com

Sarbajit Chakraborty

Sarbajit Chakraborty

Ph.D in Physics (Completed)
He has completed PhD degree in 2015
Sarbajit Chakraborty

Sarbajit Chakraborty

Ph.D in Physics (Completed)

He has completed PhD degree in 2015

Projects

Sl.No. Title Name of the PI Name of the CoPIs Funding Agency Amount (Rs.) Project Type Project Status Date of Initiation Date of Completion
1 Synthesis of Semiconductor and Metal Nanostructures and the Investigation of Their Role as Active or Passive Scatterer in Random Laser Generation Prof. Pathik Kumbhakar DST West Bengal Sponsored Ongoing
2 Development of Some 2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenide Semiconductor Nanostructures and Nanocomposites For Photocatalytic Dye Degradation, Light Energy Harvesting and Hydrogen Production Prof. Pathik Kumbhakar CSIR, INDIA Sponsored Ongoing
3 Development and Characterization of Semiconductor Nanostructures to Obtain Nanomaterials with Enhanced Photoluminescence and Photo-Catalytic Properties Prof. Pathik Kumbhakar CSIR India Sponsored Completed
4 Developing Suitable Pedagogical Methods for Various Classes, Intellectual Calibers and Research in E-learning (Optoelectronics based Instrumentation) Prof. P. Kumbhakar (Principal Developer) Dr. M.K. Mondal (Co-developer) MHRD, Govt. of India 700,000 Sponsored Completed
5 Developing Suitable Pedagogical Methods for Various Classes, Intellectual Calibers and Research in E-learning (Fundamentals of Photonics and Optoelectronics) Prof. P. Kumbhakar (Principal Developer) Dr. M.K. Mondal (Co-developer) MHRD, Govt. of India 498,000 Sponsored Completed

Projects

Sl.No. Title Name of the PI Name of the CoPIs Funding Agency Amount (Rs.) Project Type Project Status Date of Initiation Date of Completion
1 Synthesis of Semiconductor and Metal Nanostructures and the Investigation of Their Role as Active or Passive Scatterer in Random Laser Generation Prof. Pathik Kumbhakar DST West Bengal Sponsored Ongoing
2 Development of Some 2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenide Semiconductor Nanostructures and Nanocomposites For Photocatalytic Dye Degradation, Light Energy Harvesting and Hydrogen Production Prof. Pathik Kumbhakar CSIR, INDIA Sponsored Ongoing
3 Development and Characterization of Semiconductor Nanostructures to Obtain Nanomaterials with Enhanced Photoluminescence and Photo-Catalytic Properties Prof. Pathik Kumbhakar CSIR India Sponsored Completed
4 Developing Suitable Pedagogical Methods for Various Classes, Intellectual Calibers and Research in E-learning (Optoelectronics based Instrumentation) Prof. P. Kumbhakar (Principal Developer) Dr. M.K. Mondal (Co-developer) MHRD, Govt. of India 700,000 Sponsored Completed
5 Developing Suitable Pedagogical Methods for Various Classes, Intellectual Calibers and Research in E-learning (Fundamentals of Photonics and Optoelectronics) Prof. P. Kumbhakar (Principal Developer) Dr. M.K. Mondal (Co-developer) MHRD, Govt. of India 498,000 Sponsored Completed

Projects

Sl.No. Title Name of the PI Name of the CoPIs Funding Agency Amount (Rs.) Project Type Project Status Date of Initiation Date of Completion
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Google Scholar h-index

100

Google Scholar i10-index

30

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Awards and Recognitions

Sl. No.

Awards/Scholarships/ Distinctions received

Year

1.

Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC)

2021

2. Senior Member of Optical Society of America (OSA) 2019
3. Panelist Reviewer Status by RSC Advances, Royal Society of Chemistry, England, 2016

4.

West Bengal Academy of Science and Technology (WAST) Fellow (FAScT),

2016

5.

IAPT-DSM Award- for Outstanding Contribution in popularizing Physics Education by Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT) in

2015

6.

Outstanding Reviewer - Materials Research Bulletin, Elsevier

2013

7.

Received a Citation Award Certificate in the year 2012 from Elsevier for publication of a paper in the journal Physica-E (the paper has been cited as Top 20 Most Cited Articles in the Period 2007-2011).

2007-2011

8.

Received Full financial support (TA&DA) from China for delivering Invited Talk at “Laser Interaction with Materials International Symposium (LIMIS 2010)”, August 15-18, 2010 at Changchun, China.

2010

9.

Received Best Scientist Award for presentation of a research paper (Oral) at the International Conference on Optics and Photonics (ICOP-2009), CSIO, Chandigarh, India, Oct. 30-Nov.1, 2009

2009

10.

Received Dipankar Chatterjee Memorial Award at Image Contest, Seminar on “MATERIAL RESEARCH WITH FRONTIER STATE-OF-ART-FACILITIES” at Dept. of Physics, VISVA-BHARATI, SANTINIKETAN, W.B., India, during 17-18 Jan., 2009.

2009

11

Japanese Govt. MUNBUSHO Scholarship,

for Carrying out Higher Studies/Research at Tokyo University, Tokyo, Japan in the field of Laser Technology

1½ Yrs.

Oct. 2002-March 2004

12

Research Fellowships (JRF& SRF, UGC, Govt. of India) for carrying out Doctoral Research at the Burdwan University, Burdwan                      

1996-1999

13

National Scholarship for carrying out M.Sc. (Physics) Studies                                                                                 

1993-1995

14

National loan Scholarship for carrying out B.Sc (Hons., Physics) Studies                                                                               

1990-1993

15

Received Best Research Paper Presentation Award in a National Laser Symposium-1999

16

Biography has been published in Marquis Who’s Who in the World, USA. International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England, selected as LEADING EDUCATORS of the WORLD 2007

 

Administrative Responsibilities

Head, Dept of Physics (April 2018 - March 25, 2021)

Dean Academic Research (March 26, 2021 - Present)

 


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