Hummingbird News Desk
GUWAHATI, 20 AUG: Prof. Debabrata Sikdar, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, has been named an Emerging Leader 2023 by the renowned Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter, published by IOP Publishing. This distinguished accolade recognizes early career researchers who demonstrate extraordinary talent and potential in their respective fields.
Prof. Sikdar has been honored for his exceptional contributions to condensed matter physics, particularly in the cutting-edge domains of nanophotonic and metamaterial devices. His research at the Sikdar Nanophotonics and Metamaterials Research Group (SNMG) at IIT Guwahati focuses on developing innovative technologies that promise to revolutionize conventional photonic systems by reducing their size and energy consumption.
The Emerging Leaders designation is awarded through a rigorous selection process by the journal’s Editorial Board. It is reserved for researchers who completed their PhD in 2013 or later and have exhibited exceptional potential in their research endeavors. Prof. Sikdar’s recognition places him among the most promising young researchers in the field of condensed matter physics globally.
Reacting to the honor, Prof. Sikdar expressed his deep appreciation, stating, “I am deeply honored to be recognized as an Emerging Leader 2023. This acknowledgment is a testament to the collective efforts of my research group at IIT Guwahati. Our mission has always been to push the boundaries of nanophotonics and metamaterials. This recognition will not only elevate our global visibility but also accelerate our efforts to translate our research into practical solutions addressing key challenges in photonics. We look forward to leveraging this honor to foster more collaborations and advance our research.”
Prof. Sikdar anticipates that this recognition will significantly boost the visibility of the research being conducted at IIT Guwahati, facilitating national and international collaborations that will drive the development of advanced photonic devices. His team’s groundbreaking work holds the potential to impact various high-tech fields, including high-speed optical communication, 6G, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
The award also serves as a strong motivator for Prof. Sikdar’s team, inspiring them to translate their research from the laboratory to real-world applications. Their recent development of electro-tunable metasurfaces, which allow for dynamic control of light polarization states, exemplifies the innovative approach that could revolutionize polarization control in photonics, enabling versatile applications across various optical systems.
Prof. Sikdar’s recognition as an Emerging Leader 2023 not only highlights the cutting-edge research being conducted at IIT Guwahati but also underscores the institution’s growing influence in the global scientific community.
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