Dr. Anup Debnath | Experimental Physics | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Anup Debnath | Experimental Physics | Editorial Board Member

Pachhunga University College | India

Dr. Anup Debnath is a materials physicist specializing in two-dimensional materials, magnetic nanostructures, transition-metal dichalcogenides, and MXene-based functional systems. His research focuses on understanding growth mechanisms, interfacial charge-transfer phenomena, and structure–property–performance relationships in emerging 2D architectures for electronic, magnetic, and energy-storage applications. He has developed strong expertise in advanced synthesis routes including hydrothermal, solvothermal, reflux, thermolysis, and chemical vapour deposition techniques for preparing high-quality TMDs, non-van der Waals magnets, and MXene derivatives. His experimental strengths extend across a broad spectrum of characterization tools such as XRD, Raman spectroscopy, XPS, TEM, AFM, SQUID magnetometry, PPMS measurements, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and FTIR, complemented by theoretical skills in Rietveld refinement and DFT-based calculations using MAUD and CASTEP. Dr. Debnath’s research contributions include revealing ferromagnetic and ferrimagnetic ordering in chemically synthesized 2D systems, designing MXene-integrated heterostructures, developing high-performance electrocatalysts, and engineering nanomaterials for hydrogen evolution, photothermal conversion, and supercapacitor applications. His publications in leading journals cover diverse topics ranging from magnetic coupling in low-dimensional systems to coercivity enhancement, phase engineering of TMDs, photothermal nanorods, hybrid perovskites, and advanced MXene composites. He has also contributed to conference proceedings and presented widely at national and international scientific platforms, earning recognition for excellence in both poster and oral presentations. His scholarly footprint continues to grow, currently reflected by 228 citations across 205 documents, 19 publications, and an h-index of 7, underscoring his expanding impact in the fields of experimental condensed matter physics and nanomaterials research.

Featured Publications

(2025). Vertically tilted SnS₂ grown on highly conductive Ti₃C₂Tₓ for electrochemical energy storage applications. Journal of Energy Storage.

 

Lucky Saikia | Plasma Physics | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Lucky Saikia | Plasma Physics | Best Researcher Award

Senior Research Fellow at Centre of Plasma Physics – Institute for Plasma Research India.

Lucky Saikia is a passionate research scholar at CPP-IPR, Assam, specializing in plasma physics, with a primary focus on inertial electrostatic confinement fusion (IECF) systems; his work blends experimental plasma diagnostics with numerical simulations, particularly in neutron and x-ray production, and he has authored multiple peer-reviewed articles and conference papers while actively contributing to India’s plasma research community through innovation and academic excellence.

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🎓 Education 

With a consistently strong academic track, Lucky Saikia completed his undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Physics from Gauhati University with distinction, securing First Class Second position in B.Sc. and a high CGPA in M.Sc.; his academic background is further strengthened by skills in simulation, data analysis, and scientific writing, which laid the groundwork for his advanced research in plasma physics and nuclear fusion under his doctoral program at a premier plasma institute.

💼 Experience 

Currently engaged as a Senior Research Fellow, Lucky Saikia has over five years of experience conducting advanced plasma research; his expertise includes IECF device design, plasma diagnostics using Langmuir probes, neutron/x-ray emission studies, simulation with XOOPIC, and fusion confinement modeling; he has also presented at national symposia, contributed to workshops, and participated in multi-institutional collaborations focused on applied nuclear plasma technology and compact fusion systems.

 🏆Awards and Honors

He has earned the Best Oral Presentation Award at PSSI-PSC 2024 and has delivered notable presentations at PLASMA-2021, PLASMA-2022, PLASMA-2023, and PLASMA-2024; his research on ion confinement and neutron enhancement has been recognized for its innovation and practical utility, reflecting his growing impact in the national scientific community and commitment to advancing plasma-based technologies through rigorous experimentation and scientific dissemination.

🔬Research Focus

His core research revolves around the development and optimization of IECF fusion devices, focusing on enhanced neutron and x-ray production using multi-grid electrode configurations, plasma-magnetic field interactions, and confinement techniques; he investigates ion flow dynamics, fusion reaction rates, and diagnostic tool design, applying both experimental techniques and kinetic simulations to enable near-term applications such as non-invasive imaging, material inspection, and elemental analysis using compact plasma sources.

🌟Conclusion

Lucky Saikia is an outstanding early-career researcher whose dedication to plasma physics and fusion research is evident through his publications, awards, and conference presence. His strong academic background, hands-on technical expertise, and contribution to experimental fusion research make him a worthy nominee for the Best Researcher Award. Enhancing his international visibility, pursuing funding opportunities, and engaging in translational or interdisciplinary research will further strengthen his profile in the future. He is a deserving candidate for the recognition.

📝Publications 

Title: Studies on ion flow dynamics in a disk-shaped inertial electrostatic confinement fusion device under the influence of a triple grid arrangement
Year: 2023
Authors: L. Saikia, D. Bhattacharjee, S.R. Mohanty, S. Adhikari
Citations: 4

Title: Improvement in ion confinement time with multigrid configuration in an inertial electrostatic confinement fusion device
Year: 2024
Authors: L. Saikia, S. Adhikari, S.R. Mohanty, D. Bhattacharjee
Citations: 1

Title: Wide range tunability of surface plasmon resonance of nanostructured Ag deposited by off-axis magnetron sputtering
Year: 2022
Authors: D. Barman, L. Saikia, B.K. Sarma
Citations: 1

Title: Role of additional grids on ion flow dynamics of an inertial electrostatic confinement fusion neutron source
Year: 2025
Authors: S.R. Mohanty, L. Saikia, N. Bharali, S. Kalita
Citations: Not available

Title: Study of Ion Density Profile in Compact-IECF Device in the Presence of External Magnetic Field
Year: 2025
Authors: N. Bharali, L. Saikia, S. Kalita, S.R. Mohanty
Citations: Not available

Title: Modeling of Single and Multi-grid IECF Device to Study Plasma Particle Dynamics
Year: 2024
Authors: D. Bhattacharjee, L. Saikia, S.R. Mohanty, S. Adhikari
Citations: Not available

Title: Performance of an inertial electrostatic confinement fusion device having a multi-grid configuration
Year: 2024
Authors: L. Saikia, N. Bharali, S.R. Mohanty, S. Adhikari
Citations: Not available

Title: Role of Multiple Grids on Ion Flow Dynamics of an Inertial Electrostatics Confinement Fusion Neutron Source
Year: 2023
Authors: S. Mohanty, L. Saikia, N. Bharali, S. Kalita
Citations: Not available