Ashish Kumar Chowdhary | Electronics | Young Scientist Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Ashish Kumar Chowdhary | Electronics | Young Scientist Award

Assistant Professor at IIT Roorkee, India

Dr. Ashish Kumar Chowdhary is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. He earned his PhD from IIT Guwahati, winning the Best PhD Thesis Medal for his research on nanophotonics and metamaterials, focusing on tunable optical devices. With expertise in smart windows and hybrid electronics, Dr. Chowdhary has published extensively in top-tier journals and garnered significant media attention for his work. His post-doctoral research at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, further enhanced his credentials in 6G communication technologies. He is proficient in English, Hindi, and Bengali.

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šŸŽ“ Education

PhD in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from IIT Guwahati (2022) – Best Thesis Medal Winner. MS in Engineering from IIT Guwahati (2020). B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from NIT Durgapur (2015) – Distinction.

šŸ¢ Current Position

  • Assistant Professor at the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, IIT Roorkee.

šŸ”¬ Research Interests

Specializes in Nanophotonics, Metamaterials, and Terahertz Electronics. Focus on designing smart tunable optical devices, including smart windows, radiative cooling systems, and graphene-based devices.

šŸŒ Professional Experience

Post-doctoral Research Fellow at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2022-2023). Teaching Assistant at IIT Guwahati for multiple courses from 2017 to 2022. Worked at Ericsson India as a Solution Integration Engineer (2015-2017).

šŸŒŸ Recognition

  • Featured in over 400 media outlets, including The Hindu and NDTV, for his innovative research contributions.

Publication

  • Design of Electrotunable All-Weather Smart Windows
    • Authors: A.K. Chowdhary, D. Sikdar
    • Published In: Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 222, 110921
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 36

 

  • Polarization-and Angle-Insensitive Ultrawideband Perfect Metamaterial Absorber for Thermophotovoltaics
    • Authors: A.K. Chowdhary, T. Bhowmik, D. Sikdar
    • Published In: JOSA B, 38(2), 327-335
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 31

 

  • Energy-Saving All-Weather Window Based on Selective Filtering of Solar Spectral Radiation
    • Authors: A.K. Chowdhary, T. Bhowmik, J. Gupta, D. Sikdar
    • Published In: Applied Optics, 60(5), 1315-1325
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 20

 

  • Low-Power Design of Electrotunable Color Filters and Optical Switches
    • Authors: A.K. Chowdhary, D. Sikdar
    • Published In: JOSA B, 37(12), 3865-3873
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 14

 

  • Selective Thermal Emitters for High-Performance All-Day Radiative Cooling
    • Authors: A.K. Chowdhary, V.A. Reddy, D. Sikdar
    • Published In: Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 55(8), 085504
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 12

 

  • Grating-Assisted Polarization-Insensitive Dual-Mode Spatial Light Modulator Design Using Epsilon-Near-Zero Material
    • Authors: T. Bhowmik, A.K. Chowdhary, D. Sikdar
    • Published In: IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics, 58(4), 1-8
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 11

 

  • Tunable Terahertz Absorption Modulation in Graphene Nanoribbon-Assisted Dielectric Metamaterial
    • Authors: K.M. Dhriti, A.K. Chowdhary, B.S. Chouhan, D. Sikdar, G. Kumar
    • Published In: Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 55(28), 285101
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 10

 

  • Ultra-Broadband Wide-Angle Metallo-Dielectric Metamaterial Absorber for Solar Energy Harvesting
    • Authors: A.K. Chowdhary, D. Sikdar
    • Published In: 2019 Workshop on Recent Advances in Photonics (WRAP), 1-3
    • Year: 2019
    • Citations: 9

 

  • Thin-Wire Array Based Resonator for Targeted Clinical 1.5 T Magnetic Resonance Imaging
    • Authors: J. Gupta, P. Das, A.K. Chowdhary, R. Bhattacharjee, D. Sikdar
    • Published In: 2022 IEEE Photonics Conference (IPC), 1-2
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 7

 

  • Nanophotonics-Enabled High-Efficiency Selective Solar Absorbers for Waste Heat Management
    • Authors: A.K. Chowdhary, V.A. Reddy, D. Sikdar
    • Published In: IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology, 21, 131-136
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 6

 

  • Polarization-and Angle-Insensitive Tunable Metasurface for Electro-Optic Modulation
    • Authors: T. Bhowmik, A.K. Chowdhary, D. Sikdar
    • Published In: IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, 35(16), 879-882
    • Year: 2023
    • Citations: 5

 

  • Infrared-Blocking Plasmonic Meta-Glass for Energy-Saving Passive Windows
    • Authors: A.K. Chowdhary, T. Bhowmik, D. Sikdar
    • Published In: Optics Letters, 47(9), 2242-2245
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 5

 

 

Soumya Rai | 2D materials | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Soumya Rai | 2D materials | Best Researcher Award

 

Ms at Netaji Subhas University of Technology India

I am currently pursuing my M.Sc in Physics at Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Delhi, focusing on 2D materials and PEC photodetectors under the guidance of Prof. Ranjana Jha. Passionate about material science, I am committed to advancing research in optoelectronic applications, aiming to push the boundaries of scientific innovation.

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šŸŽ“ Education

B.Sc. (Hons) Physics Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, New Delhi CGPA: 8.77. M.Sc. Physics Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Delhi 2022-2024 Dissertation on 2D materials and PEC photodetectors under Prof. Ranjana Jha’s guidance. XII (CBSE) Modern Convent School, New Delhi PCM, 95.2% Second position in school. X (CBSE) Modern Convent School, New Delhi CGPA: 10 First position in school

šŸ”¬Research Interests

Material Science/Nano Science, Synthesis and Characterization of 2D Materials, Electrochemical Analysis of thin films for PEC Photodetectors and Hydrogen Evolution Reaction, Study on Transition Metal Oxides and Chalcogenides Nanocomposites

šŸŒProfessional Skills

English (Expert), Hindi (Native), French (Intermediate), Characterization techniques: XRD, UV, FESEM, TEM, FTIR, Electrochemical Analysis: Impedance Spectroscopy, Cyclic volt

Publications Top NotesšŸ“

 

  • Title: Hydrothermal synthesis and characterization of selenium-doped MoS2 for enhanced optoelectronic properties
    Authors: S Rai, S Shreya, P Phogat, R Jha, S Singh
    Year: 2024
    Journal: MATEC Web of Conferences
    Volume: 393
    Article Number: 01008

 

  • Title: Wide absorption spectrum and rapid response time of PEC photodetectors based on MoS2ā€“Se nanocomposites
    Authors: S Rai, Shreya, P Phogat, R Jha, S Singh
    Year: 2024
    Journal: Chemical Engineering Communications
    Pages: 1-16

 

Christopher Boafo | Technology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Christopher Boafo | Technology | Best Researcher Award

Christopher Boafo is a researcher at Leipzig University’s International SEPT Competence Centre, based in Leipzig, Germany. He holds a PhD in Management Science and an MBA in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Development, both from Leipzig University, along with a BA in Publishing Management from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. His expertise spans quantitative and qualitative methodologies, university-business linkages, and SME internationalization. Christopher has received notable awards including the ACCESS Scholarship Grant for PhD Studies and the DAAD Carlo-Schmid Fellowship at UN Volunteers Headquarters.

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šŸŽ“Education:

  • PhD in Management Science, Leipzig University
  • MBA in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Development, Leipzig University
  • BA in Publishing Management, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana

šŸ“ŠSpecializations: Quantitative & qualitative methodologies, university-business linkages, SME internationalization.

Professional Experience:

  • Current: Researcher at International SEPT Competence Center, Leipzig University
  • Previous roles include international consultancy and UN volunteer work

šŸŽ“Teaching Activities:

  • Lecturer at SEPT MBA Unit, Leipzig University, focusing on Entrepreneurship and SME Internationalization

šŸ…Awards:

  • ACCESS Scholarship Grant for PhD Studies
  • DAAD Carlo-Schmid Fellowship at UN Volunteers Headquarters

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

 

  • Knowledge Transfer From Business Schools to Firms Through Academics: An AMO Perspective in an Emerging Economy
    • Journal: Thunderbird International Business Review
    • Year: 2024 (Article in Press)
    • Access: Open access

 

  • International entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan Africa: interfirm coordination and local economy dynamics in the informal economy
    • Journal: Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 30
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 587ā€“620
    • Citations: 3

 

  • Understanding internationalisation of informal African firms through a network perspective
    • Journal: International Small Business Journal: Researching Entrepreneurship
    • Year: 2022
    • Volume: 40
    • Issue: 5
    • Pages: 618ā€“649
    • Access: Open access
    • Citations: 10

 

  • Informal born regional enterprises in Ghana: an extension of internationalisation theories
    • Journal: International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business
    • Year: 2022
    • Volume: 47
    • Issue: 4
    • Pages: 450ā€“493
    • Citations: 0

S.UMAMAHESWARI | Electronics | Best Innovation Award

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Ā Dr. S.UMAMAHESWARI | Electronics | Best Innovation Award

Ā Dr. SRM Institute of Science and Technology, India

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ”¬Driven by a passion for Electronics and Communication Engineering, I have steadily advanced my academic journey, culminating in a Ph.D. from Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore. Prior to this, I completed an M.Tech from PRIST University and a B.E. from A.V.C College of Engineering. With over 6 years of academic experience, I currently serve as an Assistant Professor at SRM IST, Kattankulathur. My research focus includes image processing, with my doctoral thesis exploring QR code-based image steganography. I am a proud member of esteemed professional organizations and have garnered several honors and awards for my contributions to the field. šŸŒŸ

 

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Education šŸŽ“

Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering Institution: Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore Year: Jan 2016. M.Tech in Communication Systems Institution: PRIST University, Thanjavur Year: May 2013 B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering Institution: A.V.C College of Engineering (Anna University) Year: May 2011.

Thesis Title šŸ“

  • Field: Image Processing
  • Title: QR code based Image Steganography approaches using Frequency domain and Optimization Techniques
  • Guide Name: Dr. D. JUDE HEMANTH
  • Duration: From [Start Date] to [End Date]
  • FT/PT: [Full-Time/Part-Time]

Academic Experience šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«

  • Institution: SRM IST, Kattankulathur
    • Title: Assistant Professor
    • From: August 1, 2016
    • To: Till Date (April 2024)
    • FT/PT: Full-Time
  • Institution: A.V.C College of Engineering
    • Title: Assistant Professor
    • From: August 1, 2011
    • To: December 31, 2012
    • FT/PT: Full-Time

Honors and Awards šŸ†

  • Second Prize
    • Nature: Paper presentation on “Brain Computer Interface”
    • Event: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College, Pondicherry, 2010.
  • First Prize
    • Nature: Paper presentation on ā€œVoice operated intelligent Wheel chairā€
    • Event: Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering, Chennai, 2010.
  • Second Prize
    • Nature: Paper presentation on ā€œSpeak Upā€
    • Event: Cauvery Engineering College, Trichy, 2010.
  • Second Prize
    • Nature: Paper presentation on “Automatic level crossing gatesā€
    • Event: Arasu Engineering College, Kombakonam, 2009.
  • Second Prize
    • Nature: Paper presentation on ā€œVoice operated intelligent Wheel chairā€
    • Event: Periyar Maniammai University, Thanjavur, 2009.

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  • Frequency domain QR code based image steganography using Fresnelet transform
    • Authors: S. Uma Maheswari, D. Jude Hemanth
    • Journal: International Journal of Electronics and Communication
    • Year: 2015
    • Volume: 69
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 539-544
    • Citations: 63*

 

  • Performance enhanced Image Steganography Systems using Transforms and Optimization Techniques
    • Authors: SU Maheswari, DJ Hemanth
    • Journal: International Journal of Multimedia tools and Applications
    • Year: 2017
    • Volume: 1
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 1-22
    • Citations: 37

 

  • Application of Genetic Algorithm and Particle Swarm Optimization techniques for improved image steganography systems
    • Authors: DJ Hemanth, S Umamaheswari, DE Popescu, A Naaji
    • Journal: Open Physics
    • Year: 2016
    • Volume: 14
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 452-462
    • Citations: 15

 

  • Different methodology for image steganography-based data hiding: review paper
    • Authors: SU Maheswari, DJ Hemanth
    • Journal: Int. J. Information and Communication Technology
    • Year: 2015
    • Volume: 7
    • Issue: 4
    • Pages: 521-536
    • Citations: 9

 

  • Discrete ripplet transform based image steganography system for imaging applications
    • Authors: SU Maheswari, DJ Hemanth
    • Journal: Int. J. Reasoning-based Intelligent Systems
    • Year: 2015
    • Volume: 7
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 130-135
    • Citations: 2

 

  • A hybrid edge detector and ridgelet transform based steganography technique for imaging applications
    • Authors: SU Maheswari, DJ Hemanth
    • Journal: Defense Science Journal
    • Year: 2015
    • Volume: 65
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 214-219