PhD Research Scholar at National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Rourkela, India
Summary:
A dedicated researcher in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics, Ramyaranjan Das has contributed significantly to the field of materials science, particularly in the area of polymer composites and nanotechnology. His research explores the macromolecular and structural characteristics of materials, aiming to improve the sustainability and functionality of fiber-reinforced composites for potential applications in printed circuit boards and engineering applications. Das is recognized for his innovative approach to material synthesis and characterization, utilizing advanced techniques to optimize the properties of natural fiber composites. He has presented his work at several national and international conferences, such as ASMI-2022 and ICSMEA-2024, where he also received the Best Paper Award. In addition to his research, Das is a life member of the Odisha Physical Society, the Indian Association of Physics Teachers, and the Plasma Science Society of India.
Professional Profile:
š©āšEducation:
Ramyaranjan Das is a Ph.D. scholar in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics at NIT Rourkela, where he conducts research under the guidance of Prof. Dillip Kumar Bisoyi. He began his academic journey with a B.Sc. in Physics Honours from Fakir Mohan University, Odisha, graduating with First Class and a 68.16% score. He then pursued an M.Sc. in Physics at Sambalpur University, Odisha, where he specialized in Condensed Matter Physics and attained First Class with a CGPA of 6.933. He qualified for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) in March 2020, which led him to his doctoral studies.
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Dasās research career spans over three years in fields including small-angle X-ray scattering, material science, fiber-reinforced polymer composites, polymer physics, and nanotechnology. He joined NIT Rourkela as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in 2020 and was later promoted to Senior Research Fellow (SRF) in 2022. His responsibilities include serving as a Teaching Assistant, conducting experimental research, and authoring research articles and proposals. His technical skills are extensive, including hands-on expertise with material synthesis, characterization techniques such as X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), and Small-Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS), as well as proficiency in data analysis software like Origin, ImageJ, and MS Office.