Professor at Delhi Technological University, India
Prof. Ravindra Kumar Sinha is a distinguished physicist specializing in fiber optics and photonics. He earned his M.Sc. in Physics from IIT Kharagpur (1984) and a Ph.D. in Optical Communication from IIT Delhi (1990). With vast academic experience, he has held key roles at IISc Bangalore, BITS Pilani, NIT Hamirpur, DTU Delhi, and served as Vice-Chancellor of Gautam Buddha University. He has also directed CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh, CSIR-CEERI Pilani, and CSIR-IMTECH Chandigarh. A Fulbright Scholar, Prof. Sinha has 402+ research papers, 16 books, 6 patents, and has mentored 21 Ph.D. scholars. His research focuses on nano-photonics, optical devices, and fiber optics for telecom & sensing applications. 🌍🔬
Professional Profile
Education & Experience 🎓📚
✅ M.Sc. in Physics – IIT Kharagpur, India (1984)
✅ Ph.D. in Fiber Optics & Optical Communication – IIT Delhi, India (1990)
✅ Research Positions at IISc Bangalore (1991), BITS Pilani (1992-94), NIT Hamirpur (1994-98)
✅ Professor of Applied Physics at Delhi Technological University (DTU), since 2002
✅ Vice-Chancellor – Gautam Buddha University, Noida (2022-2025)
✅ Director of CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh (2015-2020)
✅ Director (Additional Charge) – CSIR-CEERI Pilani & CSIR-IMTECH Chandigarh
✅ Dean (Academic & R&D), Head of Applied Physics Dept. – DTU Delhi
✅ Visiting Scientist & Fellowships – Stanford, MIT, Harvard, Hokkaido Univ., EPFL Switzerland, UK, Taiwan, Brazil, Japan, Italy
Professional Development 🚀🔍
Prof. Sinha has been at the forefront of optical and photonic research, leading 22+ government & private R&D projects. He has supervised the development of autonomous vehicles and played a pivotal role in technology transfer of 39 innovations to industries. As Director of CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh, he spearheaded 50+ MoUs for industrial-academic collaboration. A Fulbright-Nehru Fellow, he has engaged in global research exchanges, including Japan, Switzerland, Taiwan, the UK, and the USA. His contributions extend to developing knowledge & innovation parks, nurturing student-led innovations, and advancing telecom and defense technologies. 🌎🔬
Research Focus 🔬📡
Prof. Sinha’s research primarily revolves around fiber optics and photonics, with expertise in:
📌 Nano-Photonic Devices for telecom and sensing applications
📌 Photonic Crystal Waveguides & Devices 📡
📌 Multicore Photonic Crystal Fibers for high-speed optical communication 🌍
📌 Optoelectronic & Telecom-Grade Optical Fibers 🛰️
📌 Unmanned & Autonomous Vehicles 🏎️
📌 Technology Transfer & Innovation in Optical Sensing 🏭
📌 Commercialization of Fiber Optic Technologies for defense & industry 🔧
Awards & Honors 🏆🎖️
🏅 Research Excellence Award (DTU) – 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
🏅 Gold-Skoch Award (2020) for Defense Technology
🏅 CSIR-Technology Award (2018)
🏅 IETE Biman Behari Sen Memorial Award (2012) for Telecom Optics
🏅 Emerging Optoelectronics Technology Award (2006) – CEOT-IETE
🏅 S.K. Mitra Memorial Award (2002) for Best Research in Nanophotonics
🏅 Swarna Jayanti Puraskar (Gold Medal) – National Academy of Sciences (2001)🏅 Reliance Technology Award (2010), SPIE (2014), OSI (2014) – Best Research Paper
🏅 Fellow of SPIE, IETE, Optical Society of India & IEEE Photonics Society
🏅 Ranked among the Top 2% Scientists Worldwide in Optoelectronics & Photonics 🌍💡
Publication Top Notes
- “Design of wide bandwidth metamaterial for biosensor and wireless application”
Journal: Physica Scripta
Publication Date: March 1, 2025
DOI: 10.1088/1402-4896/adadad
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“Design and analysis of a far-infrared metamaterial perfect absorber with sensing applications”
Journal: Applied Optics
Publication Date: December 10, 2024
DOI: 10.1364/AO.538864
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“Chiral perovskite based metasurface for linear and circular dichroism”
Journal: Journal of Optics
Publication Date: December 1, 2024
DOI: 10.1088/2040-8986/ad80a7
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“Pressure-dependent bandgap characteristics in photonic crystals with sensing applications”
Journal: Journal of Optics
Publication Date: August 1, 2024
DOI: 10.1088/2040-8986/ad5b73
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“Modelling and design of human eye inspired concentric cylindrical metalens”
Journal: Optics Communications
Publication Date: August 2024
DOI: 10.1016/j.optcom.2024.130627