Academic Background: 

Embarking on a journey of academic excellence, I earned my Ph.D. from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. Prior to that, I delved into the intricacies of Electronics, specializing in a Master of Science at Jadavpur University. My academic foundation was laid with honors in Physics, graduating from the esteemed University of Calcutta. The roots of my educational journey trace back to West Bengal, where I received my schooling at Barasat Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School and Barasat Govt. High School.

Adding to the laurels, I proudly qualified for CSIR/UGC-NET and GATE in 1990, embodying a commitment to knowledge and academic accomplishment.

Post Doctoral Experiences

Embarking on an enriching academic journey, I immersed myself in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering at the illustrious IIT Kanpur from April 1997 to March 1998. Later, from April 1999 to November 2000, I embraced the vibrant academic atmosphere at Emory University's Department of Physics in the United States, further broadening my horizons and fostering a global perspective.

Research background:

Following the completion of my M.Sc., my academic journey led me to VECC-Calcutta, where I served as a research assistant in the Helium recovery division for a stimulating year. In 1991, I embarked on a research scholar role at IIT-Kanpur in the Nuclear Physics Laboratory, Department of Physics, working alongside Professor R.M. Singru. My focus was on experimental condensed matter physics, employing room and low-temperature Mossbauer spectroscopy to explore diverse materials such as industrial materials, ores, and metallic glasses. The culmination of this research resulted in my Ph.D. thesis, titled "Mossbauer Spectroscopic Study of Some Iron-Based Alloys, Metallic Glasses, and Minerals."

Subsequently, I delved into my first theoretical postdoctoral work in "The Materials and Metallurgical Engineering Department" at IIT-Kanpur under the guidance of Professor Nirupam Chakraborti. Here, I contributed to a DRDO project, focusing on the "Calculation of Ternary Alloys Phase Diagram." Prior to joining BITS-Pilani in December 2000, I further honed my expertise as a postdoctoral fellow in the Physics Department at Emory University, Atlanta, for a compelling couple of years. This diverse journey has enriched my understanding and passion for the intricate realms of materials science and physics.

Residence: 226 Dakshin Marg,
Vidya Bihar, BITS-Pilani,
Pilani-333031