IIT Guwahati faculty member named ‘Emerging Leader 2023’ for research in nanophotonics and metamaterials

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaAugust 20, 2024

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati’s Prof Debabrata Sikdar, Assistant Professor, Dept of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, has been named an ‘Emerging Leader 2023’ by the prestigious Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter, published by IOP Publishing.

The Emerging Leaders designation is awarded based on a rigorous selection process by the journal’s Editorial Board and is reserved for researchers who completed their PhD in 2013 or later and have demonstrated exceptional potential in their research.

This accolade recognizes early career researchers who exhibit exceptional talent and promise in their respective fields.

Prof Sikdar has been honoured for his remarkable contributions to condensed matter physics, particularly in the areas of nanophotonic and metamaterial devices.

In response to his recognition, Prof Debabrata Sikdar remarked, “I am deeply honoured to be recognized as an Emerging Leader 2023. This acknowledgement 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 honour to foster more collaborations and advance our research.”

Sikdar anticipates that this recognition will enhance the visibility of research conducted by his team at IIT Guwahati and facilitate further national and international collaborations. This will advance the development of sophisticated photonic devices and contribute to groundbreaking applications in high-speed optical communication, 6G, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Additionally, the award serves as a significant motivator for Prof Sikdar’s team, encouraging them to transition their research from the laboratory to real-world applications. Their recent work on electro-tunable metasurfaces, which allows for dynamic control of light polarization states, exemplifies their innovative approach, and promises to revolutionize polarization control in photonics, enabling versatile applications across various optical systems.