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Educational Qualifications:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D. in Physics) from Institute for Plasma Research (IPR), Gandhinagar. (Registered to Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhyalaya, Indore).
Thesis title: Experimental Studies on Atmospheric pressure glow discharge plasma
Thesis Supervisor: Dr. K. S. Ganesh Prasad
Master of Technology (M. Tech.) in Biomedical Engineering from IIT, BHU, Varansi, India.
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics from PPN College, C.S.J.M. University, Kanpur, India.
Industrial Experience:
Research & Development of Plasma Display Panel (PDP) at Samtel Color Limited, Ghaziabad (2006-2009).
Working Area at Industry:
- PDP cell structure and pixel design.
- Theoretical and equivalent circuit analysis of PDP performance.
- PDP gas discharge issues for luminous efficacy improvement.
- Electrostatic 2D field plotting and analysis using E-STAT simulator.
- Panel performance characterization.
- PDP manufacturing cost reduction.
Subjects Taught at BIT Mesra, Jaipur Campus:
- Physics Theory
- Physics Lab
- Electrical Measurement and Instrumentation
- Electronic Measurements
- Electromagnetic Theory
- Semiconductor Devices
- Understanding Harmony (UHV-II)
- Human Values and Professional Ethics
- Creative Arts
Academic/Administrative Responsibilities at BIT Jaipur Campus:
- In-charge of Department of Sciences (w.e.f. 01 September 2022).
- In-charge of Admissions in all UG/PG courses.
- Faculty in-charge of Training & Placements advisory committee.
- Member secretary of Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) Committee.
- Faculty Coordinator of AICTE Approval committee (November 2021 – April 2022).
- Member of Central Policy Committee (CPC).
- Member of Doctoral Committee for PhD evaluation.
- Member of Departmental Academic Committee (DAC).
- Member of SC/ST Cell.
- Member of Institute Innovation Council.
- Mentor of Science Club & Plasma Technology Club.
- In-charge of Plasma Lab.
- Physics subject coordinator at BIT Jaipur campus.
- Coordinator of National Science Day.
- Coordinator of National Education Day.
Organization of Conference/Symposia/Workshop:
- Convener of 36th National Symposium on Plasma Science and Technology (PLASMA-2021), 13-15 December 2021 at BIT Mesra, Jaipur Off-Campus.
- Convener of IPR Outreach Program on Plasma, Its Applications and Nuclear Fusion, “PLASMA GYAAN-2022” (Training /Workshop for Students & Teachers on Basic Plasma Physics), 22-26 August 2022.
- Co-convener of Science section in International Conference on contemporary trends in multidisciplinary research and innovation (ICCTMRI – 2023) at BIT Mesra, Jaipur Off-Campus, 27-28 July 2023.
- Convener of International Workshop on Cold Plasma Technology and Applications, “CPTA-2025”, at BIT Mesra, Jaipur Off-Campus, 6-8 February 2025.
Workshops/Training/Refresher course completed:
- One week FDP on NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Programme under Malviya Mission TTP of UGC (online), 27 May – 04 July 2025.
- One week FDP on Innovative Teaching & Learning Pedagogy organized by Research Foundation of India, 18-24 June 2025.
- One week FDP on Universal Human Values (UHV-II) organized by AICTE (Online), 27 May- 01 June, 2024.
- One week FDP on Universal Human Values (UHV-I) organized by AICTE (Online), 19-23 April, 2021.
- STEM Teacher Training Workshop on Research Based Pedagogical Tools, 23-26 September 2018, Kolkata (organized by IISER Pune).
- Joint IAEA-ICTP School on Atomic Processes in Plasmas during 27 Feb – 3 March 2017 at ICTP, Trieste, Italy.
- Science Academies 68th Refresher Course in Experimental Physics during 10-25 March 2015 (16 Days) at Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer.
- DST-sponsored Faculty development Program on Entrepreneurship Development at BIT, Mesra, Jaipur Campus during 15-27 January 2013.
- General Management Program (GMP) at Samtel Color Limited, Ghaziabad.
- Presentation skills and Art of public speaking at Samtel Color Limited, Ghaziabad.
Expert Talk on DD Rajasthan TV Channel:
A TV talk with me as Physics Expert entitled “Physics Education and Career Possibilities” has been broadcasted by Prasar Bharti, Doordarshan Kendra, Jaipur on 22.03.2014 in the ‘Vigyan Jagat’ program.
Invited talks/Oral Presentations:
1. The contributory oral talk entitled “Atmospheric pressure glow discharge for microwave invisibility: Experimental steps towards realization” delivered at PSSI National symposium on Plasma Science, December 2005, Cochin India.
2. Invited talk entitled “Aerodynamic applications of Atmospheric pressure glow discharge plasma” delivered at Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore on 8th December 2005.
3. The Plasma Science Seminar entitled “Experimental study of atmospheric pressure glow discharge” presented at Plasma Science Laboratory, Department of Electrical and computer engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA on 29th May 2006.
4. Invited talk entitled “Production and optimization of atmospheric pressure glow discharge for microwave attenuation” delivered at CZ Technologies, Lawrence, Kansas City, USA on 31st May 2006.
5. Invited talk entitled “Studies of Dielectric controlled Atmospheric pressure glow discharge for drag reduction and microwave dissipation” delivered at Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Iowa, Iowa city, USA on 2nd June, 2006.
6. The contributory oral talk entitled “Observation of structures and striations in atmospheric pressure helium surface glow discharge” delivered at IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, ICOPS-2006, Traverse city, Michigan, USA during 04-08 June, 2006.
7. Invited talk entitled “Microwave attenuation in uniform atmospheric pressure glow discharge plasma” delivered at Department of Physics, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, USA on 9th June 2006.
8. Invited talk entitled “Industrial applications of Dielectric Barrier Discharges” delivered at Department of Microwave and Laser engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA on 12th June 2006.
9. Nominated for an ‘Invited talk’ entitled “Non-thermal atmospheric pressure glow discharge plasmas for prospective applications” at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala in PPOMP-2011 on 27th November 2011.
10. The contributory oral talk entitled “Comparative Study of parallel-plate and planar-surface dielectric barrier glow discharge at atmospheric pressure” delivered at National Symposium on Plasma Science and Technology, PLASMA-2011, December 2011, BIT, Patna, India.
11. The contributory oral talk entitled “Dielectric barrier discharge plasma sources for Industrial research and development” delivered at National Conference on Vacuum Electronic Devices and Applications, VEDA-2012, 23rd September 2012, CSIR-CEERI, Pilani, India.
12. The contributory oral talk entitled “Evaluation of dielectric barrier discharge plasma sources for industrial applications” delivered at 103rd Indian Science Congress, University of Mysore, India, 5 January 2016.
13. Invited talk entitled “Patenting in plasma technology: example of plasma TV development in India” delivered at International conference on plasma science, technology and application (ICPSTA-2016), Amity University Lucknow, India, 21 January 2016.
14. Invited talk entitled “Atmospheric Pressure Non-thermal Plasmas for Biomedical Applications” delivered at National conference on Energy for sustainable development, Sagar University, India, 24 March 2017.
15. Invited talk entitled, “Selection of Dielectric Material for Producing Diffuse Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma at Atmospheric Pressure”, delivered at International Conference on Nanotechnology: Idea, Innovations and Initiatives-2017 at IIT, Roorkee, 06 December 2017.
16. Invited talk entitled, “Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma Sources (Tutorial Lecture)” delivered at SERB School on Plasma Devices: Science and Technology at CSIR-CEERI, Pilani, Rajasthan, 12 December 2017.
17. Invited talk entitled, “Stationary and Moving Pattern formation in Surface Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma” delivered at 106th Indian Science Congress, LPU Jalandhar, 5th January 2019.
18. Invited talk entitled, “Atmospheric Pressure Cold Plasma Sources for Biomedical Applications” delivered at 12th International Conference on Plasma Science and Applications (ICPSA-2019), University of Lucknow, 13 November 2019.
19. The contributory oral talk entitled, “Atmospheric Pressure Glow Discharge Plasma Devices for Bio-Medical Applications” at International Conference on Energy & Environment: Challenges and Opportunities for Industries, MNIT Jaipur, 29 December 2019.
20. Invited talk entitled, “Prospects of Plasma Science & Technology” at St. Anselm’s Pink City School, Jaipur, 30 April 2022.
21. The contributory online oral talk entitled, “Design Aspects of Atmospheric Pressure Cold Plasma Device for Societal Applications” at International Conference of Recent Trends in Engineering and Sciences (RTES-2023), 3 May 2023.
22.Invited talk on “Plasma Science & Technology” at Department of Physics, Rajasthan University, Jaipur, 05 December 2024.