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. 🌍🔬

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

  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 🔬, currently working at the State Key Laboratory of Quantum Optics and Quantum Optics Devices at Shanxi University, China 🇨🇳. He obtained his Ph.D. in Physics in 2018 🎓, focusing on continuously tunable single-frequency lasers. With extensive experience in optical engineering and laser technology 💡, he has contributed significantly to high-power, low-noise laser systems. His work has been widely published in top-tier journals 📚, and he actively participates in cutting-edge research projects in quantum optics and laser development.

Professional Profile 

Education & Experience 🎓👨‍🔬

📌 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Physics (2018) – Shanxi University 🏛️
  • M.E. in Optical Engineering (2014) – Shanxi University 📡
  • B.S. in Physics (2012) – Shanxi University ⚛️

📌 Experience:

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

Professional Development 🚀📚

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 🔦. 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 💡. 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 👨‍🏫 and publishing impactful research 📖, he continues to drive innovation in quantum optics and laser engineering.

Research Focus 🔬⚛️

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 🚀. He has contributed to innovations in tunable single-frequency lasers, optimizing their stability and efficiency for practical applications 🏆. 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 📡.

Awards & Honors 🏆🎖️

🏅 National Natural Science Foundation of China Grant Recipient (2022, 2019) 🎓
🏅 Applied Basic Research Program of Shanxi Province Awardee (2019) 🏛️
🏅 Key Project of the Ministry of Science and Technology Contributor (2017) 🔬
🏅 Outstanding Researcher in Quantum Optics Devices, Shanxi University 🏆
🏅 Multiple Publications in Prestigious Optical Journals 📚

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