Shonak Bansal | Photonics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Shonak Bansal | Photonics | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Chandigarh University, India

Dr. Shonak Bansal is an Associate Professor in the Electronics and Communication Engineering Department at Chandigarh University, Gharuan (Mohali), India. With extensive academic and research experience, his expertise lies in nanophotonics, photodetectors, graphene-based technologies, and solar cells. He has received multiple awards for his research contributions, peer-reviewing activities, and excellence in education.

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. (2021) – Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh
    • Thesis: Design and Simulation of Graphene-based Photodetectors
    • CGPA: 9.5
  • M.Tech. (2010) – Maharishi Markandeshwar Engineering College, Mullana
    • Thesis: Golomb Ruler Sequences Optimization: Soft Computing Approaches
    • CGPA: 9.22
  • B.Tech. (2006) – Haryana Engineering College, Jagadhri, Kurukshetra University
    • Percentage: 76.57% (First Division with Honours)
  • Senior Secondary (2002) – S.D. Senior Secondary School, Jagadhri (75.20%)
  • Matriculation (2000) – D.D. Aggarwal Senior Secondary School, Jagadhri (76.33%)

Professional Experience 💼

  • Chandigarh University, Gharuan (Mohali)
    • Associate Professor (March 2024 – Present)
    • Assistant Professor (October 2020 – March 2024)
  • Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh
    • Assistant Professor (August 2018 – December 2019)
    • Guest Faculty (August 2017 – May 2018)
  • Institute of Science and Technology, Klawad
    • Head of Department (October 2013 – January 2015)
    • Assistant Professor (July 2008 – October 2013)
  • Ganpati Institute of Technology and Management, Bilaspur
    • Lecturer (July 2007 – June 2008)
  • Haryana Engineering College, Jagadhri
    • Lecturer (August 2006 – July 2007)

Research Interests 🔬

  • Nanophotonics
  • Graphene-based photodetectors
  • Mercury-cadmium telluride-based infrared photodetectors
  • ZnO nanowires
  • Solar cells
  • Nature-inspired optimization algorithms

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Judge at National Science Day 2025 (Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Mohali)
  • Best Researcher Award (2023) in Quantum Physics and Quantum Technologies
  • India Top Cited Award (2022) in Materials (Top 1% most-cited papers in IoP journals)
  • Outstanding Reviewer Awards (IoP Nanotechnology – 2020, 2022, 2024)
  • Elsevier Reviewer Recognitions (Multiple journals, 2016–2024)
  • IEEE Conference Reviewer (ICCCIS-2023, WPMC-2024, TEMSCON Asia-Pacific 2024)
  • NSS Program Officer Awards (2023–2025) for leadership in national integration and environmental sustainability
  • Coursera Faculty Excellence Award (2022)

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Shonak Bansal is an accomplished researcher and educator specializing in photodetectors, nanophotonics, and optimization algorithms. His career spans over 18 years, with experience in academic leadership, research, and peer reviewing. Recognized for his contributions to education and research, he continues to inspire students and researchers in the field of electronics and communication engineering.

Publications 📚

1️⃣ Design of an Integrated Model with Temporal Graph Attention and Transformer-Augmented RNNs for Enhanced Anomaly Detection

  • 🖋 Authors: S.B. Veesam, Sai Babu; A.R. Satish, Aravapalli Rama; S. Tupakula, Sreenivasulu; … S.K. Bansal, Shonak K.; M.R. Iqbal Faruque, Mohammad Rashed
  • 📚 Journal: Scientific Reports, 2025
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2️⃣ DSIA U-Net: Deep Shallow Interaction with Attention Mechanism U-Net for Remote Sensing Satellite Images

  • 🖋 Authors: N.S. Jonnala, Naga Surekha; R.C. Bheemana, Renuka Chowdary; K. Prakash, Krishna; … M.R. Iqbal Faruque, Mohammad Rashed; K.S. Al-Mugren, Khouloud Saad
  • 📚 Journal: Scientific Reports, 2025
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3️⃣ Optimizing Dielectric Rod Antenna Performance with Spoof Surface Plasmon Polariton-Based Feeding Method

  • 🖋 Authors: R. Chaparala, Rishitej; S. Imamvali, Shaik; S. Tupakula, Sreenivasulu; … K. Prakash, Krishna; A.F. Alkoradees, Ali Fayez
  • 📚 Journal: Sensors (Switzerland), 2024
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4️⃣ Design Analysis and Performance Enhancement of a 2-Element MIMO Skin-Implantable Antenna for IoT-Based Health Monitoring Devices

  • 🖋 Authors: A. Gupta, Anupma; M. Aljaidi, Mohammad; S.K. Bansal, Shonak K.; … S. Aljohani, Saad; M.K. Singla, Manish Kumar
  • 📚 Journal: PLoS ONE, 2024
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5️⃣ A Simulation Study of Optoelectronic Characteristics of Bilayer Graphene/ZnO Nanowires Heterojunction-Based Photodetector in UV Spectral Region

  • 🖋 Authors: S.K. Bansal, Shonak K.; A. Gupta, Anupma; M.K. Singla, Manish Kumar; … S. Rathee, Sarita; P.G. Kumar, Parveen G.
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6️⃣ Photo Detection Through Bilayer Graphene/ZnO/Si Dual Heterojunctions Covering the Spectrum from Ultraviolet to Near Infrared

  • 🖋 Authors: S.K. Bansal, Shonak K.; A. Gupta, Anupma; R. Kumar, Ramesh; … P. Saxena, Pranav; J. Sharma, Jyotsna
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Hun-Kook Choi | Laser Optics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hun-Kook Choi | Laser Optics | Best Researcher Award

Post. Doc at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology(GIST), South Korea

Dr. Hun Kook Choi is a dynamic researcher specializing in photonics and laser applications. With expertise in femtosecond laser micromachining, he contributes to innovations in optical devices, fiber sensors, and semiconductor technologies. His collaborative work has been published in leading journals, reflecting his commitment to advancing optical engineering. 🌟🔬📡

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Educational Background 🎓

Dr. Hun Kook Choi earned his Ph.D. in 2017 from the Department of Photonic Engineering at Chosun University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea. His doctoral research focused on “Characterization and Fabrication of Precise Optical Elements Using Hybrid Laser Processing.”

Professional Experience 💼

Dr. Choi is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Optical Application Systems Research Division, Advanced Photonics Research Institute (APRI), Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Republic of Korea. His work involves cutting-edge applications of femtosecond laser systems in fabricating precision optical devices, diffraction optical devices, fiber optic sensors, and semiconductor applications such as bevel etching, DRAM bonding, and Through Glass Via (TGV) processing. His contributions extend to the design and innovation of novel optical and photonic technologies.

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Choi’s research focuses on:

  • Precision optical devices, including micro-lens arrays (MLA)
  • Diffraction optical elements (DOE)
  • Fiber optic sensors like Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBG)
  • Semiconductor applications leveraging femtosecond lasers
  • Advanced laser processing techniques for glass cutting, micro-structuring, and photonic sensor development.

Publications 📚

  1. Ahsan, M.S., Sohn, I.-B., & Choi, H.-K. (2024). Gorilla Glass Cutting Using Femtosecond Laser Pulse Filaments. Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 14(1), 312.
    (Open access)

  2. Ahsan, S., Arafat, A.I., Akter, T., Sohn, I.-B., & Choi, H.-K. (2024). Light Extraction Efficiency Enhancement of White Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) by Micro/Nano-Patterning the Substrate Layer. Defect and Diffusion Forum, 432, 85–106.

  3. Sohn, I.-B., Choi, H.-K., Jung, Y.-J., Oh, M.-K., & Ahsan, M.S. (2023). Measurement of Fine/Ultrafine Dust Using Lenticular Fiber-Based Particulate Measurement Devices. IEEE Sensors Journal, 23(8), 8400–8409.
  4. Lee, C.J., Choi, H.K., Sohn, I.B., & Ha, J.S. (2023). Laser Micro-Structuring of Super-Hydrophobic Surface for Lotus Effect. Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering, 40(4), 291–299.
  5. Adhikary, A., Ahsan, M.S., Hossain, M.B., Choi, H.-K., & Sohn, I.-B. (2022). Light Intensity and Efficiency Enhancement of n-ZnO/NiO/p-GaN Heterojunction-Based White Light-Emitting Diodes Using Micro-Pillar Array. Journal of Optics (India), 51(3), 526–537.
  6. Choi, H.-K., Jung, Y.-J., Yu, B.-A., Kim, J.-Y., & Ahsan, M.S. (2022). Femtosecond-Laser-Assisted Fabrication of Radiation-Resistant Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors. Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 12(2), 886.
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  7. Lim, K.-D., Choi, H.-K., Sohn, I.-B., Lee, B.-H., & Kim, J.-T. (2021). Fabrication of Lensed Optical Fibers for Biosensing Probes Using CO2 and Femtosecond Lasers. Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 11(9), 3738.
    (Open access)

  8. Lee, S.-B., Jung, Y.-J., Choi, H.-K., Sohn, I.-B., & Lee, J.-H. (2021). Hybrid LPG-FBG Based High-Resolution Micro Bending Strain Sensor. Sensors (Switzerland), 21(1), 1–22.
  9. Shikha, Z.A., Nath, S.K.D., Sikder, N., Choi, H.-K., & Ahsan, M.S. (2021). Demonstration of a 4 Gb/s Wavelength Division Multiplexing Based Li-Fi Network. Proceedings of International Conference on Electronics, Communications and Information Technology (ICECIT).
  10. Shikha, Z.A., Nath, S.K.D., Sikder, N., Choi, H.-K., & Ahsan, M.S. (2021). Development of a Time Division Multiplexing Based Li-Fi System for Voice Communication. Proceedings of International Conference on Electronics, Communications and Information Technology (ICECIT).