Ravindra Kumar Sinha | Photonics | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Ravindra Kumar Sinha | Photonics | Best Researcher Award

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. πŸŒπŸ”¬

Professional Profile

Education & Experience πŸŽ“πŸ“š

βœ… M.Sc. in Physics – IIT Kharagpur, India (1984)
βœ… Ph.D. in Fiber Optics & Optical Communication – IIT Delhi, India (1990)
βœ… Research Positions at IISc Bangalore (1991), BITS Pilani (1992-94), NIT Hamirpur (1994-98)
βœ… Professor of Applied Physics at Delhi Technological University (DTU), since 2002
βœ… Vice-Chancellor – Gautam Buddha University, Noida (2022-2025)
βœ… Director of CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh (2015-2020)
βœ… Director (Additional Charge) – CSIR-CEERI Pilani & CSIR-IMTECH Chandigarh
βœ… Dean (Academic & R&D), Head of Applied Physics Dept. – DTU Delhi
βœ… Visiting Scientist & Fellowships – Stanford, MIT, Harvard, Hokkaido Univ., EPFL Switzerland, UK, Taiwan, Brazil, Japan, Italy

Professional Development πŸš€πŸ”

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. πŸŒŽπŸ”¬

Research Focus πŸ”¬πŸ“‘

Prof. Sinha’s research primarily revolves around fiber optics and photonics, with expertise in:
πŸ“Œ Nano-Photonic Devices for telecom and sensing applications
πŸ“Œ Photonic Crystal Waveguides & Devices πŸ“‘
πŸ“Œ Multicore Photonic Crystal Fibers for high-speed optical communication 🌍
πŸ“Œ Optoelectronic & Telecom-Grade Optical Fibers πŸ›°οΈ
πŸ“Œ Unmanned & Autonomous Vehicles 🏎️
πŸ“Œ Technology Transfer & Innovation in Optical Sensing 🏭
πŸ“Œ Commercialization of Fiber Optic Technologies for defense & industry πŸ”§

Awards & Honors πŸ†πŸŽ–οΈ

πŸ… Research Excellence Award (DTU) – 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
πŸ… Gold-Skoch Award (2020) for Defense Technology
πŸ… CSIR-Technology Award (2018)
πŸ… IETE Biman Behari Sen Memorial Award (2012) for Telecom Optics
πŸ… Emerging Optoelectronics Technology Award (2006) – CEOT-IETE
πŸ… S.K. Mitra Memorial Award (2002) for Best Research in Nanophotonics
πŸ… Swarna Jayanti Puraskar (Gold Medal) – National Academy of Sciences (2001)πŸ… Reliance Technology Award (2010), SPIE (2014), OSI (2014) – Best Research Paper
πŸ… Fellow of SPIE, IETE, Optical Society of India & IEEE Photonics Society
πŸ… Ranked among the Top 2% Scientists Worldwide in Optoelectronics & Photonics πŸŒπŸ’‘

Publication Top Notes

  1. “Design of wide bandwidth metamaterial for biosensor and wireless application”
    Journal: Physica Scripta
    Publication Date: March 1, 2025
    DOI: 10.1088/1402-4896/adadad

  2. “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

  3. “Chiral perovskite based metasurface for linear and circular dichroism”
    Journal: Journal of Optics
    Publication Date: December 1, 2024
    DOI: 10.1088/2040-8986/ad80a7

  4. “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

  5. “Modelling and design of human eye inspired concentric cylindrical metalens”
    Journal: Optics Communications
    Publication Date: August 2024
    DOI: 10.1016/j.optcom.2024.130627

Pixian Jin | Laser technology | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pixian Jin | Laser technology | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Shanxi University, China

Pixian Jin is a dedicated researcher in quantum optics and laser technology πŸ”¬, currently working at the State Key Laboratory of Quantum Optics and Quantum Optics Devices at Shanxi University, China πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³. He obtained his Ph.D. in Physics in 2018 πŸŽ“, focusing on continuously tunable single-frequency lasers. With extensive experience in optical engineering and laser technology πŸ’‘, he has contributed significantly to high-power, low-noise laser systems. His work has been widely published in top-tier journals πŸ“š, and he actively participates in cutting-edge research projects in quantum optics and laser development.

Professional ProfileΒ 

Education & Experience πŸŽ“πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬

πŸ“Œ Education:

  • Ph.D. in Physics (2018) – Shanxi University πŸ›οΈ
  • M.E. in Optical Engineering (2014) – Shanxi University πŸ“‘
  • B.S. in Physics (2012) – Shanxi University βš›οΈ

πŸ“Œ Experience:

  • 2018–Present: Researcher, Quantum Optics & Laser Devices, Shanxi University πŸ”¬
  • Research Focus: All-solid-state laser technology, single-frequency lasers, quantum optics devices πŸ’‘

Professional Development πŸš€πŸ“š

Pixian Jin has played a crucial role in advancing laser technology and quantum optics. His research on high-power, single-frequency lasers has led to significant improvements in laser stability and tunability πŸ”¦. He has worked on projects funded by China’s National Natural Science Foundation and the Ministry of Science and Technology, focusing on cutting-edge optical technologies πŸ’‘. His expertise extends to solid-state lasers, nonlinear optics, and frequency tuning mechanisms, contributing to the development of advanced laser systems. Through collaborations with leading scientists πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« and publishing impactful research πŸ“–, he continues to drive innovation in quantum optics and laser engineering.

Research Focus πŸ”¬βš›οΈ

Pixian Jin’s research revolves around laser technology and quantum optics devices. His work includes developing all-solid-state continuous-wave single-frequency lasers, focusing on high-power and low-intensity noise performance πŸš€. He has contributed to innovations in tunable single-frequency lasers, optimizing their stability and efficiency for practical applications πŸ†. His research also delves into frequency-tunable Ti:sapphire lasers, laser noise reduction, and nonlinear optics. With numerous publications and collaborations, his contributions advance the precision and efficiency of quantum and optical laser systems 🌟. His expertise is shaping the future of quantum optics and photonics applications πŸ“‘.

Awards & Honors πŸ†πŸŽ–οΈ

πŸ… National Natural Science Foundation of China Grant Recipient (2022, 2019) πŸŽ“
πŸ… Applied Basic Research Program of Shanxi Province Awardee (2019) πŸ›οΈ
πŸ… Key Project of the Ministry of Science and Technology Contributor (2017) πŸ”¬
πŸ… Outstanding Researcher in Quantum Optics Devices, Shanxi University πŸ†
πŸ… Multiple Publications in Prestigious Optical Journals πŸ“š

Publication Top Notes

  1. Title: Performance Improvement of Single-Frequency CW Laser Using a Temperature Controller Based on Machine Learning

  2. Title: Low-intensity-noise single-frequency CW 1080 nm laser by employing a laser crystal with the small stimulated-emission cross section

  3. Title: Modulation-Noise-Free Continuously Tunable Single-Frequency CW Ti:Sapphire Laser With Intracavity-Locked Birefringent Etalon

  4. Title: Direct generation of a stable multi-beam pulsed 355 nm UV laser based on a micro-lens array

  5. Title: Realization of a continuous-wave single-frequency tunable Nd:CYA laser