Md Manan Mujahid | Quantum Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Md Manan Mujahid | Quantum Science | Best Researcher Award

Research Scholar at KCG College of Technology | India

Mohammed Manan Mujahid is a dedicated researcher and academician with over twelve years of professional experience in teaching, research, and training within the fields of Electronics, Communication, and Computer Science Engineering. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Information and Communication Engineering at Anna University, focusing on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and machine learning. He holds multiple postgraduate degrees, including M.Tech in Computer Science and M.Tech in VLSI System Design, and a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering. His research contributions include several publications in reputed international journals covering topics like AES-core development using Verilog, FIR filter realization, FPGA-based CRC architecture design, and VLSI implementations for DWT applications. He has presented his work at national and international conferences, demonstrating expertise in AI, IoT, and digital systems. He has participated in various professional development workshops organized by premier institutions such as the Indian Institutes of Technology, focusing on advanced computing, cloud technologies, and pedagogical innovations. He has also completed certified NPTEL courses in Deep Learning and Internet of Things, strengthening his interdisciplinary knowledge. As a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), he remains actively engaged in academic and technical communities. His professional journey includes serving as Assistant Professor, Department Head, and ICT Faculty across multiple engineering colleges, contributing significantly to curriculum design, research mentorship, and technological innovation in higher education. His work reflects a commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and academic excellence in engineering education and research.

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Featured Publications

  • Walunikar, M., Mujahid, M. M., Ahmed, S. A., & Jadhav, A. (2013). An AES-core development by using Verilog. International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer and Communication Engineering, 1(8).

  • Sarfaraz, S., Mujahid, M. M., & Suresh, P. (2013). Memory-based realization of FIR filter using advanced look-up table approach. International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer and Communication Engineering, 1(8).

  • Murade, R. T., Mujahid, M. M., & Sabir, M. A. M. (2013). The design and implementation of a programmable cyclic redundancy check (CRC) computation circuit architecture using FPGA. International Journal of Science and Modern Engineering, 1(12).

  • Kale, R. U., Mujahid, M. M., & Venkataramana, N. (2013). Implementation of VLSI architecture for lifting scheme-based DWT. International Journal of Science and Modern Engineering, 1(12).

  • Ingale, P. M., Mujahid, M. M., & Ahmed, S. A. (2013). Various correlation properties of orthogonal spreading codes for CDMA technique. International Journal of Engineering Research & Applications, 3(6).

Tikaram Neupane | Materials Physics | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Tikaram Neupane | Materials Physics | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor of Physics at University of North Carolina at Pembroke, United States

Dr. Tikaram Neupane is an Assistant Professor of Physics at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. He specializes in condensed matter and optical physics, with extensive research and teaching experience in nonlinear optics, nanomaterials, and ocean optics. His work spans academia and government-funded research initiatives, with active involvement in scientific leadership and community outreach, particularly in science education and student mentorship.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Condensed Matter and Optical Physics
    Hampton University, VA, USA (2016–2020)
    Dissertation: Third-order Optical Nonlinearity of Tungsten and Molybdenum Disulfide Atomic Layers

  • M.S. in Condensed Matter Physics
    University of Wyoming, WY, USA (2014–2015)

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Earth System Physics
    International Center for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy (2010–2011)
    Project: 2D modeling in mantle convection

Professional Experience 💼

  • Assistant Professor of Physics
    University of North Carolina at Pembroke (2021–present)
    Coordinator of Applied Physics; Director of NC Region 4 Science and Engineering Fair

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate
    University of Southern Mississippi, NASA’s Stennis Space Center (2020–2021)
    Research in ocean optics, ocean color, and remote sensing

  • Graduate and Doctoral Researcher
    Hampton University and University of Wyoming (2014–2020)
    Research in optical properties of nanomaterials and simulation of solar materials

Research Interests 🔬

  • Nonlinear optical properties of nanomaterials (quantum dots, 2D materials)

  • All-optical switching and self-phase modulation

  • Ocean optics and remote sensing

  • Photoluminescence and spectroscopy techniques

  • Density Functional Theory (DFT) simulations for nanomaterials

  • Photonics and optical characterization techniques

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • 2021 – Dean’s Research and Scholarship Fund, UNCP

  • 2022 – NC Collaboratory Research Grant for Historically Minority-Serving Institutions

  • 2023–2025 – PURC (Pembroke Undergraduate Research and Creativity) Center Research Fund

  • Editorial Roles – Guest Editor, Journal of Crystal; Editorial Board Member, Compendium of Optics and Photonics (COP)

  • Leadership Roles – Secretary (2024–2026), ANPA; Chair, 8th ANPA Conference (2025)

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Tikaram Neupane is a dedicated physicist and educator whose contributions span cutting-edge research, undergraduate teaching, and scientific outreach. His focus on nonlinear optics and nanomaterials is complemented by leadership roles in community science initiatives and editorial boards. He brings a dynamic blend of academic excellence, mentorship, and public engagement to the field of physics.

Publications 📚

  • 🧪 Size-dependent Fluorescence Properties of CdSe Quantum Dots
    Solid State Communications, 2025-05
    🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.ssc.2025.115993
    👥 Uma Poudyal, Chandra Mani Adhikari, Nisha H. Makani, Bhoj Raj Gautam, Tikaram Neupane

  • 🌀 Third-Order Optical Nonlinearity of Hexagonal Boron Nitride Atomic Layer (Preprint)
    2024-12-24
    🔗 DOI: 10.20944/preprints202412.2015.v1
    👥 Tikaram Neupane, Uma Poudyal, Bagher Tabibi, Felix Jaetae Seo

  • 💡 Cubic Nonlinearity of Graphene-Oxide Monolayer
    Materials, 2023-10-12
    🔗 DOI: 10.3390/ma16206664
    👥 Tikaram Neupane, Uma Poudyal, Bagher Tabibi, Wan-Joong Kim, Felix Jaetae Seo

  • 🔍 Cubic Nonlinearity of Graphene-Oxide Monolayer (Preprint)
    2023-08-23
    🔗 DOI: 10.20944/preprints202308.1593.v1
    👥 Tikaram Neupane, Uma Poudyal, Bagher Tabibi, Wan-Joong Kim, Felix Jaetae Seo

  • 🧠 Dispersion in Single-Wall Carbon Nanotube Film: An Application of Bogoliubov–Valatin Transformation for Hamiltonian Diagonalization
    Condensed Matter, 2023-06-16
    🔗 DOI: 10.3390/condmat8020053
    👥 Chandra M. Adhikari, Da’Shawn M. Morris, Thomas W. Noonan, Tikaram Neupane, Basu R. Lamichhane, Bhoj R. Gautam

  • 🔮 Spatial Self-Phase Modulation in Graphene-Oxide Monolayer
    Crystals, 2023-02-04
    🔗 DOI: 10.3390/cryst13020271
    👥 Tikaram Neupane, Bagher Tabibi, Wan-Joong Kim, Felix Jaetae Seo

  • 🌈 Spin-Resolved Visible Optical Spectra and Electronic Characteristics of Defect-Mediated Hexagonal Boron Nitride Monolayer
    Crystals, 2022-06-25
    🔗 DOI: 10.3390/cryst12070906
    👥 Sheng Yu, Tikaram Neupane, Bagher Tabibi, Qiliang Li, Felix Seo