Bhishma Karki | Physics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Bhishma Karki | Physics | Best Researcher Award

Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus | Nepal

Dr. Bhishma Karki is a distinguished physicist and academic leader from Nepal, currently serving as the Executive Chairman of the National Research Council Nepal. He also holds positions as Visiting Professor at the Department of Physics and Research Centre, Tuljaram Chaturchand College, Pune, India, and Visiting Faculty at the Department of Physics, Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu. Dr. Bhishma Karki earned his B.Sc. in Physics from National Multiple College, M.Sc. in Material Science from the University of Pune, and a Ph.D. in Material Science from Tribhuvan University with a thesis on “Photoelectrocatalytic Purification of Water Using Spray-Deposited Zinc Oxide Thin Films.” With over 57 publications in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, his research focuses on surface plasmon resonance sensors, photocatalysis, and material science applications in water purification and cancer detection. He has actively participated in numerous international workshops and conferences across Russia, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Australia, including UNFCCC and UNCBD conferences. Dr. Bhishma Karki serves as Academic Editor or Editorial Board member for journals like PLOS ONE, Frontiers in Oncology, Scientific Reports, and Wiley’s Journal of Sensors. Recognized with Nepal Vidyabhushan “A” award in 2023, he is a life member of multiple technical societies and actively contributes to community development while promoting scientific research and education in Nepal.

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Featured Publications

  • Karki, B., Vasudevan, B., Uniyal, A., Pal, A., & Srivastava, V. (2022). Hemoglobin detection in blood samples using a graphene-based surface plasmon resonance biosensor. Optik, 270, 169947.

  • Karki, B., Uniyal, A., Pal, A., & Srivastava, V. (2022). Advances in surface plasmon resonance–based biosensor technologies for cancer cell detection. International Journal of Optics, 2022(1), 1476254.

  • Karki, B., Pal, A., Singh, Y., & Sharma, S. (2022). Sensitivity enhancement of surface plasmon resonance sensor using 2D material barium titanate and black phosphorus over the bimetallic layer of Au, Ag, and Cu. Optics Communications, 508, 127616.

  • Karki, B., Uniyal, A., Chauhan, B., & Pal, A. (2022). Sensitivity enhancement of a graphene, zinc sulfide-based surface plasmon resonance biosensor with an Ag metal configuration in the visible region. Journal of Computational Electronics, 21(2), 445–452.

  • Karki, B., Sarkar, P., Dhiman, G., Srivastava, G., & Kumar, M. (2024). Platinum diselenide and graphene-based refractive index sensor for cancer detection. Plasmonics, 19(2), 953–962.

Dario Bercioux | Condensed Matter Physics | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Dario Bercioux | Condensed Matter Physics | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Dario Bercioux, Donostia International Physics Center, Spain

Dr. Dario Bercioux is an accomplished physicist specializing in theoretical condensed matter physics and nanoelectronics. Holding a Ph.D. from the University of Naples, he has held various prestigious research positions across Europe, including at the Donostia International Physics Center in Spain and the Dahlem Center for Complex Quantum Systems in Germany. His work focuses on mesoscopic systems and quantum phenomena in nanostructures. Dr. Bercioux is also actively involved in academic leadership and has organized several international physics schools. He contributes significantly to the field through his research, teaching, and mentoring activities. 🌍🔬

 

Publication profile

Education

Dr. Dario Bercioux is currently a Tenured Research Associate at the Donostia International Physics Center in Spain since October 2019, where he leads the Mesoscopic Electrons and Photons System (MEPS) group. He began his career with a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Naples in 2005, focusing on spin-dependent transport in nanostructures. His extensive postdoctoral research includes positions at prestigious institutions such as the University of Freiburg and the University of Regensburg in Germany. Dr. Bercioux has contributed significantly to theoretical condensed matter physics and nanoelectronics, evident from his tenure track roles and leadership in international research projects.

Teaching

Dr. Bercioux has organized and lectured at numerous international physics schools, emphasizing nanophysics and quantum mechanics. He has been involved in teaching advanced topics like nanoelectronics and quantum dynamics at universities in Germany and Italy. His research and teaching activities highlight his commitment to advancing knowledge in theoretical physics, particularly in understanding quantum phenomena in nanostructured materials. Dr. Bercioux continues to mentor and educate future physicists, fostering a deeper understanding of complex quantum systems. 🌌📚

Research Focus

Dr. Dario Bercioux’s research primarily focuses on theoretical condensed matter physics, with a specialization in quantum transport phenomena and topological phases in various materials. His work spans topics such as the Rashba effect in spin-orbit materials, robust zero-energy modes in topological insulators, and engineering topological properties in photonic crystals. Through extensive publications and collaborations, he explores the theoretical underpinnings of quantum networks, electron polarization in topological insulators, and the behavior of Dirac fermions in optical lattices. Dr. Bercioux’s contributions significantly advance our understanding of complex quantum systems and their potential applications in future technologies. 🌌🔬