Dr. Kousik Bera | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Kousik Bera | Editorial Board Member

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | India

Kousik Bera is an emerging researcher in optical physics and advanced materials science, with an h-index of 4, 11 research documents, and 48 citations across 44 citing works. He earned his research training at premier Indian institutions, focusing extensively on Raman spectroscopy, thermal transport in two-dimensional materials, nonlinear optics, and quantum photonics. His experience spans studies on hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), GaN nanowall networks, Heusler alloys, Pd–Ag nanostructures, and entangled photon generation using PPKTP crystals. He has contributed to prestigious journals such as Optics Communications, Physical Review B, Journal of Applied Physics, Applied Physics Letters, Optical Materials, and Nanotechnology. His research interests include 2D materials, ultrafast laser–matter interactions, spectroscopy-driven materials characterization, superconductivity, and quantum-enhanced optical systems. Bera’s work integrates experimental materials science with quantum photonic applications, highlighting his interdisciplinary expertise. His contributions have supported advancements in thermal conductivity engineering, strain analysis, nonlinear optical behavior, and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS). He has collaborated with multiple national and international research groups, extending the impact of his work across several domains of condensed matter physics. With a steadily growing publication record and diversified research output, he continues to advance innovative spectroscopic and nanomaterial-based methodologies.

Profiles : Google Scholar | Scopus Orcid

Featured Publications

Bera, K., Dubey, P. K., Kumar, A., & Jha, M. (2025). Bright source of degenerate polarization-entangled photons using type-0 PPKTP crystal: Effects of accidental coincidences. Optics Communications, 132401. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optcom.2025.132401

Bera, K., Moram, S. S. B., Banerjee, D., Lahiri, J., & Rao Soma, V. (2024). Surface enhanced Raman scattering-based sensing and ultrafast nonlinear optical properties of silver-hexagonal boron nitride nanocomposites achieved by femtosecond laser ablation. Optical Materials, 157, 116393. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2024.116393

Das, N. M., Chauhan, A., Bharati, M. S. S., Bera, K., et al. (2024). Nanostructured bi-metallic Pd–Ag alloy films for surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy-based sensing application. Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A, 42(5). https://doi.org/10.1116/6.0003748

Bera, K., Chugh, D., Bandopadhyay, A., Tan, H. H., Roy, A., & Jagadish, C. (2023). Decoupling the roles of defects/impurities and wrinkles in thermal conductivity of wafer-scale hBN films. Journal of Applied Physics, 134(15). https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0168186

Rahaman, A., Paramanik, T., Pal, B., Pal, R., Maji, P., Bera, K., et al. (2023). Surface-phase superconductivity in a Mg-deficient V-doped MgTi₂O₄ spinel. Physical Review B, 107(24), 245124. https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevb.107.245124

Mr. Abdul Majeed | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Abdul Majeed | Best Researcher Award

University of Malakand | Pakistan

Dr. Abdul Majeed is a researcher at the Department of Physics, University of Malakand, specializing in quantum optics, quantum computation, mathematical physics, and plasmonics. His Google Scholar profile records an h-index of 3 with 30 citations across 11 documents. His research explores the coherent control of structured light, soliton dynamics, exceptional surfaces, tunneling effects, and Goos–Hänchen shifts in multi-level atomic and chiral media. He has co-authored several recent papers in leading journals such as Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, Applied Physics B, AIMS Mathematics, Scientific Reports, and Advanced Theory and Simulations, focusing on the theoretical modeling and manipulation of nonlinear optical and quantum phenomena. Dr. Majeed’s academic background includes studies in physics and applied mathematics, and he has experience in both research and teaching within higher education. His work demonstrates a strong grasp of light–matter interactions, plasmonic behavior, and quantum control mechanisms, contributing to the advancement of quantum photonics and optical communication technologies. Although major awards are not yet documented, his growing publication record and international collaborations highlight his emerging status as a promising physicist in theoretical and computational optics. In summary, Dr. Majeed’s contributions are expanding the understanding of quantum coherence and structured-light manipulation in complex media.

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Featured Publications

Ullah, I., Majeed, A., & Ali, A., Khan, Z. A. (2025). Reflection and transmission solitons via high magneto optical medium. Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, 191, 115881.

Khan, Z. A., Majeed, A., Ullah, I., & Ali, A. (2025). Coherent generation of superluminal and subluminal propagation of structured light in five level atomic medium. Applied Physics B, 131(2), 30.

Ullah, I., Majeed, A., Dalam, M. E. E., Almazah, M. M. A., & Ali, A. (2025). Coherent manipulation of tunneling and super Gaussian based Goos–Hänchen shift in five level chiral atomic medium. Applied Physics A, 131(2), 89.

Emam, W., Majeed, A., Ali, Z., Ali, A., & Pamucar, D. (2025). Periodic dark and bright optical soliton dynamics in atomic medium governed by control fields of Milnor polynomial and super-Gaussian beam. International Journal of Theoretical Physics, 64(5), 141.

Majeed, A., Ullah, I., Alduais, F. S., Al Bossly, A., Bossly, R., & Ali, A. (2025). Investigation of rotary photon drag of generated structured light in a five level atomic medium. Advanced Theory and Simulations, 8(5), 2401307.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ying Tang | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ying Tang | Best Researcher Award

Shenzhen Technology University | China

Dr. Ying Tang is an Assistant Professor at Shenzhen Technology University in the College of Integrated Circuits and Optoelectronic Chips, appointed in March 2024. She earned her Ph.D. in Opto-electronics Information Science and Engineering from South China University of Technology in 2022 and conducted research at the National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures and the Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures. Her research expertise spans semiconductor optics, single-particle spectroscopy, ultrafast spectroscopy, exciton dynamics, and quantum photonics, with particular focus on perovskite and CdSe/CdS nanocrystals. Dr. Tang has authored 10 high-impact publications with over 526 citations and an h-index of 9, addressing topics such as exciton fine structures, multiexciton emission, electric-field modulation, and low-threshold lasing in nanostructures. Her contributions advance the understanding and control of optical properties in nanoscale materials, bridging fundamental physics with practical optoelectronic applications. She is recognized for pioneering studies in quantum photonics and high-performance nanomaterials, establishing herself as an emerging leader in the field.

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Featured Publications

Tang, Y., Qin, Q., Yang, H., Feng, S., Zhang, C., Zhang, J., Xiao, M., & Wang, X. (2022). Electrical control of biexciton Auger recombination in single CdSe/CdS nanocrystals. Nanoscale.

Zhang, L., Yang, H., Tang, Y., Xiang, W., Wang, C., Xu, T., Wang, X., Xiao, M., & Zhang, J. (2022). High-performance CdSe/CdS@ZnO quantum dots enabled by ZnO sol as surface ligands: A novel strategy for improved optical properties and stability. Chemical Engineering Journal.

Tang, Y., Yin, C., Jing, Q., Zhang, C., Yu, Z.-G., Lu, Z., Xiao, M., & Wang, X. (2022). Quantized exciton motion and fine energy-level structure of a single perovskite nanowire. Nano Letters.

Hu, J., Bi, C., Zhang, X., Lu, Y., Zhou, W., Zheng, Z., Tang, Y., Lu, F., Yao, Z., & Tian, B. (2022). Yellow-light emitted single halide CsPbI3 nanowire. Applied Materials Today.

Yang, H., Zhang, L., Tang, Y., Xiang, W., Wang, X., Xiao, M., Cui, Y., & Zhang, J. (2021). Enhanced multiexciton emission property in gradient alloy core/shell CdZnSeS/ZnS quantum dots: Balance between surface passivation and strain-induced lattice defect. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C.

Dr. Kousik Bera | Best Paper Award

Dr. Kousik Bera | Best Paper Award

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | India

Dr. Kousik Bera is a research scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, specializing in condensed matter physics, quantum materials, and spectroscopic techniques. He has authored 11 peer-reviewed publications, achieving over 45 citations with an h-index of 4, reflecting the quality and influence of his research. His work integrates Raman spectroscopy, ultrafast nonlinear optics, and quantum photonics to address key challenges in material science and quantum technology. Dr. Bera’s studies on wafer-scale hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) films have provided critical insights into the role of defects, wrinkles, and impurities in thermal transport, with implications for next-generation nanoelectronic devices. He has also contributed to the development of polarization-entangled photon sources using type-0 PPKTP crystals, advancing quantum communication and cryptography. His collaborative publications in Physical Review B, Journal of Applied Physics, Nanotechnology, Optical Materials, and Optics Communications highlight his multidisciplinary approach. With strong expertise in 2D materials, superconductivity, and quantum criticality, Dr. Bera’s research is paving the way for breakthroughs in photonic devices and quantum technologies. His academic productivity and impactful contributions make him a promising candidate for recognition and awards in physics and materials research.

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Featured Publications

Bright source of degenerate polarization-entangled photons using type-0 PPKTP crystal: Effects of accidental coincidences
Optics Communications, 2025 – Demonstrated a high-brightness entangled photon source, relevant for quantum communication and cryptography.

Surface-enhanced Raman scattering-based sensing and ultrafast nonlinear optical properties of silver–hexagonal boron nitride nanocomposites achieved by femtosecond laser ablation
Optical Materials, 2024 – Reported novel nanocomposites with enhanced SERS activity and nonlinear optical response for sensing applications.

Nanostructured bi-metallic Pd–Ag alloy films for surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy-based sensing application
Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A, 2024 – Developed bimetallic alloy films for ultrasensitive SERS-based detection.

Decoupling the roles of defects/impurities and wrinkles in thermal conductivity of wafer-scale hBN films
Journal of Applied Physics, 2023 – Provided critical insights into thermal transport mechanisms in large-area hBN films.

Surface-phase superconductivity in a Mg-deficient V-doped MgTi₂O₄ spinel
Physical Review B, 2023 – Investigated unconventional superconductivity and surface effects in spinel oxides.