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25th July, 2026, 6:30 AM IST
Dr. Shankar Dutt
Dr. Shankar Dutt
Dr. Shankar Dutt is a Research Fellow at the Research School of Physics, The Australian National University (ANU), Australia, and a distinguished alumnus of Guru Nanak Dev University. He completed his B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics from GNDU, earning University Gold Medals in both degrees. He received the Charpak Scholarship and an International Scholarship from École Polytechnique for research on kHz laser-plasma electron acceleration. He later earned his Ph.D. from ANU, working on functional solid-state nanopore membranes. His research spans nanoscale materials engineering, single-molecule biophysics, and artificial intelligence, focusing on nanopore-based platforms for early disease diagnosis. He has 26 publications, 3 patents, and over AUD $1.5 million in research funding.
25th July, 2026, 6:30 AM IST
Dr. Bharti Arora
Dr. Bharti Arora
Dr. Bharti Arora is an Assistant Professor in the PMSE Department at Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT), Noida, and a distinguished alumna of Guru Nanak Dev University. A GNDU Gold Medalist, she pursued higher studies and research at Panjab University, PRL Ahmedabad, ARIES Nainital, and the University of Liège, Belgium. An active member of the International Astronomical Union and Astronomical Society of India, Dr. Arora contributes to stellar astronomy research and scientific outreach. Her academic journey reflects excellence, dedication, and a strong commitment to advancing astronomy and astrophysics. She continues to inspire students through research, teaching, and science communication.
25th July, 2026, 6:30 AM IST
Dr. Ashutosh Goel
Prof. Dr. Ashutosh Goel, Professor and chair of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, USA. An alumnus of Guru Nanak Dev University, Prof. Goel completed his B.S. (Hons.) and M.S. (Hons.) in Physics from GNDU before earning his European Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Aveiro, Portugal. Today, he is an internationally recognized researcher in glass science, biomaterials, optical fibers, and nuclear waste vitrification, with 100+ research publications, 5,000+ citations, an h-index of 40, and several prestigious international awards.
12th July, 2026, 9:00 AM IST
Mr. Rishabh Nakra
Mr. Rishabh Nakra, science communicator and founder of The Secrets of the Universe, a platform with over 9 million followers worldwide that brings cutting-edge science to a global audience. In this session, he will discuss career opportunities in physics beyond academia and industry, building a successful career in science communication, creating engaging content for YouTube and social media, effective storytelling and audience engagement, and inspiring meaningful public outreach through science.
28th June, 2026, 9:00 AM IST
Mr. Paras Seth
Mr. Paras Seth
Mr. Paras is an experimental quantum physicist specializing in quantum technologies. He earned his B.Sc. and M.Sc. (Hons. School) in Physics from Guru Nanak Dev University and later completed a Master's degree at Université Paris-Saclay. He pursued his Ph.D. at CEA Saclay, focusing on experimental quantum physics. After completing his Ph.D. in 2024, he worked at Quobly on CMOS-based electron spin qubits. He is currently a Senior Quantum Measurement Engineer at C12 Quantum Electronics, working on advanced quantum measurements and quantum device control. His expertise includes quantum transport, cryogenic measurements, RF electronics, and spin-qubit technologies
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14th June, 2026, 9:00 AM IST
Dr. Jasbir Singh Hundal
Dr. Jasbir Singh Hundal
Dr. Jasbir Singh Hundal is a distinguished physicist, educator, and academic leader with more than 34 years of experience in teaching, research, and institution building. He earned his M.Sc. and M.Phil. from Guru Nanak Dev University, a Ph.D. from IIT Roorkee, and completed postdoctoral research at Pennsylvania State University, USA. Throughout his career, he has held key leadership positions, including Professor, Head of Physics, Campus Director, Founder Director, Founder Registrar, and Dean (R&D) at various institutions across Punjab. He played a pivotal role in establishing and expanding major academic and research infrastructures. His research in piezoelectric and pyroelectric composites has produced over 100 publications and guided numerous research scholars.
31st May, 2026, 9:00 AM IST
Dr. Puneet Kaur
Dr. Puneet Kaur is a physicist and materials scientist who earned her B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Physics from Guru Nanak Dev University. Her research has focused on functional oxide materials, luminescence tuning, photocatalysis, and advanced oxide electronics. After working at CSIR–Central Scientific Instruments Organisation, she joined National Cheng Kung University, where she studies oxide thin films, freestanding membranes, and twisted oxide heterostructures. Her work explores moiré superlattices, ferroic phase engineering, and quantum interfacial phenomena. She is also associated with Center of Quantum Frontiers Research and Technology, contributing to research on quantum materials and next-generation functional oxide electronics.
17th May, 2026, 9:00 AM IST
Prof. Ravi Kumar
Prof. Ravi Kumar
Prof. Ravi Kumar is a professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at NIT, Hamirpur. He holds a M.Sc. (Hons) in Physics from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar and PhD from TIFR Mumbai with specialisation in functional Oxide Materials. With over three decades of experience, he has served as a Dean of Research and Consultancy, Dean of Planning and Development, Head of the Centre for Materials Science and Engineering at NIT Hamirpur, Principal of BCET, Gurdaspur and Group-in-charge at IUAC, New Delhi. He has guided 33 PhD scholars, published over 480 research papers and delivered 150 invited talks.
3rd May, 2026, 9:00 AM IST
Mr. Manu Thandra
Mr. Manu Thandra
Mr Manu Thandra is an alumnus of the Department of Physics, Guru Nanak Dev University. He recently retired as a Scientist-H from the Atomic Minerals Directorate, Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. With a vast experience of 36 years in the radiometrics and a trained trainer for security agencies on Radiological emegencies.
19th April, 2026, 9:00 AM (IST)
Mr. Sanjay Sood
Mr. Sanjay Sood
Mr Sanjay Sood as VP of Operations at MoMacMo Limited, a non-profit organisation using geophysics for the greater good. In this role, he advises the President on strategy and partnership across industry, academia and research, while overseeing daily operations and representing the organisation at global events. A geophysicist by background, he brings expertise in seismic processing, recognised for delivering results on time and enabling team success.
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