Ram Gopal | Materials Science Excellence | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ram Gopal | Materials Science Excellence | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, India

Summary:

Dr. Ram Gopal is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. He completed his Ph.D. in Physics at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad under the supervision of Prof. Jairam Manam. His research focuses on advanced materials including perovskite solar cells, photodetectors, and luminescent materials. Dr. Gopal has significant expertise in nanomaterials synthesis and characterization, as well as a strong background in laser and photonics. He has also contributed to education through his role as an instructor and teaching assistant in various physics courses.

Professional Profile:

šŸ‘©ā€šŸŽ“Education:

Ph.D. in Physics, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, India (July 2018 – May 2023)

  • Supervisor: Prof. Jairam Manam
  • CGPA: 8.99

M.Sc. in Physics, National Institute of Technology Durgapur, India (2016 – 2018)

  • CGPA: 8.54

B.Sc. in Physics, Patna Science College, Patna, India (2013 – 2016)

  • Percentage: 74.625%

šŸ¢ Professional Experience:

  • Post-Doctoral Fellow, Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam, India (February 2024 – Present)
  • Post-Doctoral Fellow, Technology Innovation and Development Foundation, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam, India (August 2023 – January 2024)
  • Ph.D. Researcher, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, India (August 2018 – May 2023)
    • Supervised by Prof. Jairam Manam
  • M.Sc. Project, National Institute of Technology Durgapur, India (January 2018 – May 2018)
    • Project Title: “Synthesis and Characterization of NdFeO3 Nanoparticles”
    • Supervisor: Prof. Soumen Basu
  • Senior Research Fellow, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, India (July 2020 – May 2023)
  • Junior Research Fellow, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, India (July 2018 – July 2020)

Research Expertise:

  • Perovskite Solar Cells and Photodetectors: Fabrication and performance analysis.
  • Nanomaterials Synthesis: Techniques include wet chemical methods and laser ablation in liquid.
  • Luminescent Materials: Analysis of long-persistent phosphors.
  • Characterization Techniques: Expertise in UV-Visible, Photoluminescence, FTIR, Thermo-luminescence spectroscopy, XRD, XPS, FESEM, HRTEM, and Raman spectroscopy.
  • Computational Tools: Proficient in COMSOL Multiphysics, Fullprof Suite, Origin Pro, Xā€™Pert Highscore Plus, ImageJ, Topas, Vesta, and basic computer applications.

Teaching Experience:

  • Head Instructor and Coordinator for a 600-hour course on solar panel installation at IIT Guwahati, part of the Prime Minister Skill Development Mission of India.
  • Teaching Assistant and Lab Assistant at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, involved in setting up experiments, assisting students, and evaluating tutorials.

Research Interests:

Top Noted Publication:

Enhanced Photoluminescence and Abnormal Temperature-Dependent Photoluminescence Property of SrWOā‚„Ā³āŗ Phosphor by the Incorporation of Liāŗ Ion

  • Authors: R. Gopal, A. Kumar, J. Manam
  • Journal: Materials Chemistry and Physics
  • Volume: 272
  • Article ID: 124960
  • Year: 2021
  • Citations: 40

A Novel Blue Excited White Light Emitting SrWOā‚„Ā³āŗ Phosphor for Single Phase White-LED Applications

  • Authors: R. Gopal, J. Manam
  • Journal: Ceramics International
  • Volume: 48 (20)
  • Pages: 30724-30733
  • Year: 2022
  • Citations: 12

SrWOā‚„Ā³āŗ; An Efficient Green Phosphor for LED and Optical Thermometry Applications

  • Authors: R. Gopal, J. Manam
  • Journal: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics
  • Volume: 33 (27)
  • Pages: 21746-21761
  • Year: 2022
  • Citations: 10

Study of the Up/Down-Conversion Green Luminescence of BaWOā‚„Ā³āŗ Phosphors for Non-Contact Temperature Sensing and Solid-State Lighting Applications

  • Authors: R. Gopal, J. Manam
  • Journal: Applied Physics A
  • Volume: 128 (9)
  • Article ID: 772
  • Year: 2022
  • Citations: 8

The Photoluminescence and Judd-Ofelt Investigations of UV, Near-UV, and Blue Excited Highly Pure Red Emitting BaWOā‚„Ā³āŗ Phosphor for Solid-State Lighting

  • Authors: R. Gopal, J. Manam
  • Journal: Ceramics International
  • Volume: 49 (17)
  • Pages: 28118-28129
  • Year: 2023
  • Citations: 7

Materials Science

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Introduction of Materials Science:

Materials Science is a dynamic and interdisciplinary field at the forefront of scientific research, dedicated to understanding, designing, and manipulating materials to develop innovative solutions for a wide range of applications.

Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology:

Nanomaterials research focuses on the fabrication and characterization of materials at the nanoscale, leading to applications in electronics, medicine, energy storage, and more. It explores the unique properties of materials when engineered at the nanometer level.

Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering:

Biomaterials research is vital for developing materials compatible with biological systems, such as implants, scaffolds, and drug delivery systems. Tissue engineering seeks to create functional biological tissues for regenerative medicine.

Advanced Structural Materials:

This subfield investigates materials with enhanced strength, durability, and lightweight properties, critical for aerospace, automotive, and construction industries. Examples include composites, superalloys, and high-strength ceramics.

Energy Materials:

Research in energy materials aims to develop efficient materials for energy conversion, storage, and transmission. This includes battery technology, solar cells, fuel cells, and materials for sustainable energy sources.

Computational Materials Science:

Computational techniques are employed to model and predict the properties of materials at the atomic and molecular levels. This subtopic accelerates the discovery of new materials and their behavior under different conditions, aiding in materials design.