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Name Dr. Surajit Ghosh
Designation Professor , Head
Department Name PHYSICS
Office Phone No +91 3222 298-402 / Centrex Extn. 402
Email ID surajit@mail.vidyasagar.ac.in
Fax 03222-275329
Mobile No 9433213750
Personal Website
Address Dak Bunglow Road, Bidhan Nagar, Midnapore, PIN: 721101, India
Educational Qualification
Degree NameInstituteYear of passing/awarded
Doctor of Philosophy in ScienceIndian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS)2005
Master of ScienceVidyasagar University1999
Bachelor of ScienceMidnapore College1997


Career Profile / Teaching Experience
Professor, Department of Physics, Vidyasagar University since May 2020
Associate Professor, Department of Physics, Vidyasagar University since May 2017
Visiting Scientist (BOYSCAST Fellow), Nano Science Technology Center, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA (2009 - 2010)
Assistant Professor, Department of Physics & Technophysics, Vidyasagar University since October 2005
Lecturer, Department of Physics, Sitananda College from May 2005 to October 2005
Junior Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow & Research Associate, Department of Solid State Physics, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Jadavpur, Kolkata - 700032 (2000 - 2005)

Specialization/Research Area
Field of SpecializationResearch Area/ Areas of Interest
Solid State Physics
Materials Science
Nano Photonics
Optoelectronic transport in graphene based nano composite
Relaxation dynamics in disordered materials
Time dependent density function theory

Course/ Subject Taught
Semester I: Classical Mechanics (PHS 101B)
Semester II: Solid State - II (PHS 202A); CBCS (PHS 204); Advance Practical – I (PHS 206)
Semester III: Molecular Spectroscopy and Laser Physics (PHS 302A); Advance Practical - II (PHS 305)
Semester IV: Applied Optics (PHS 403B); Project (PHS 406)

Conference/ Symposium /Journal Paper / Books Published
International Publication
TitlePublished inYearPublished by
Electrical Transport Properties and Ultrafast Optical Nonlinearity of rGO-Metal Chalcogenide EnsemblesNanoscale Adv. 02, 1573-15822020Royal Society of Chemistry
Enhance Solar-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Degradation of Norfloxacin Aqueous Solution by RGO Based CdxZn1-xS Alloy Composite with Band-gap TuneabilityChemistrySelect, 5, 54-602020ChemPubSoc Europe and Royal Society of Chemistry
Charge Transfer and Transport Properties above Percolation Threshold in Graphene Induced ZnTTBPc Heterojunction Under Continuous and Ultrafast IrradiationJ. Phys. Chem C, 124, 7039-70472020American Chemical Society
Large Area Thin Film Optoelectronic Device Application of RGO-Cd0.25Zn0.75S Nano CompositeAIP Conf. Proc. 2265, 0304992020American Institute of Physics
Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Tetracycline by RGO-ZnO CompositeAIP Conf. Proc. 2265, 0301342020American Institute of Physics
Synthesis and Characterization of Solution-Processable Cd1-xZnxS Nanorods for Photocatalytic Degradation of TetracyclineJ. Mater. Sci.: Mater. Electron. 31, 12955–129602020Springer US
Organic Heterojunctions of Phthalocyanine-Reduced Graphene Oxide above Percolation Threshold for Photovoltaic ApplicationMater. Chem. Phys. 253, 1234182020Elsevier Science
Sonochemical Functionalization of MoS2 by Zinc Phthalocyanine and its Visible Light Induced Photocatalytic ActivityNew J. Chem. 43, 10118-101252019ChemPubSoc Europe and Royal Society of Chemistry
Observation of Different Charge Transport Processes and Origin of Magnetism in RGO and RGO-ZnSe CompositeJ. Phys. Chem C, 123, 15441-154502019American Chemical Society
ZnTe Dispersed in RGO Matrix: Investigation of Electrical Transport Processes, Magnetic Properties and their Synergistic EffectAppl. Surf. Sci. 493, 279 - 2862019Elsevier Science
Solar Light Responsive Photocatalytic Degradation of Tetracycline by RGO – CdS Nano compositeAIP Conf. Proc. 2115, 0301882019American Institute of Physics
Conductivity Relaxation and Photocurrent Generation in Reduced Graphene Oxide-Poly(9,9'-dioctyl-fluorene-co-bithiophene) Composite with Application in Temperature SensingJ. Appl. Phys. 125, 0851042019American Institute of Physics
Reduced-Graphene-Oxide Zinc-Telluride Composite: Towards Large-Area Optoelectronic and Photocatalytic ApplicationsChemistrySelect, 3, 86372018ChemPubSoc Europe and Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co.
RGO-ZnSe Photocatalyst towards Solar-Light-Assisted Degradation of Tetracycline Antibiotic Water PollutantChemistrySelect, 3, 102142018ChemPubSoc Europe and Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co.
High Photoresponsivity and Light-Induced Carrier Conversion in RGO/TSCuPc Hybrid PhototransistorsJ. Mater. Res. 33, 39992018Materials Research Society and Cambridge University Press
RGO-ZnTe: A Graphene Based Composite for Tetracycline Degradation and Their Synergistic EffectACS Appl. Nano Mater. 1, 31372018American Chemical Society
Synthesis and crystal structure of new copper(II) metal complex: noncovalent interactions and electrical conductance propertiesJ. Mol. Struct. 1152, 962018Elsevier Science
Solar light responsive photocatalytic activity of reduced graphene oxide–zinc selenide nanocompositeJ. Mater. Eng. Perform. 27, 26172018Springer US
Reduced Graphene Oxide - Cadmium Zinc Sulfide Nanocomposite with Controlled Band Gap for Large-Area Thin-Film Optoelectronic Device ApplicationJ. Mater. Eng. Perform. 27, 26292018Springer US
Solution Processable RGO-CdZnS Composite for Solar Light Responsive Photocatalytic Degradation of 4-NitrophenolAIP Conf. Proc. 1832, 0500052017American Institute of Physics
Reduced Graphene Oxide-CdS Nanocomposite with Enhanced Photocatalytic 4-Nitrophenol DegradationAIP Conf. Proc. 1832, 0500772017American Institute of Physics
Synergistic effect of Zinc Selenide - Reduced Graphene Oxide towards enhanced solar-light-responsive photo current generation and photocatalytic 4-Nitrophenol degradationNew J. Chem. 41 , 46622017ChemPubSoc Europe and Royal Society of Chemistry
Reduced Graphene Oxide - Zinc Phthalocyanine Composites as Fascinating Material for Optoelectronic and Photocatalytic ApplicationsChemistrySelect, 2, 32972017ChemPubSoc Europe and Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co.
Reduced Graphene Oxide – Zinc Sulfide Composite for Solar Light Responsive Photo Current Generation and Photocatalytic 4-Nitrophenol ReductionChemistrySelect, 2, 5372017ChemPubSoc Europe and Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co.
Photo Current Generation in RGO - CdS Nanorod Thin Film DeviceAIP Conf. Proc. 1731, 0800522016American Institute of Physics
UV-assisted Synthesis of Reduced Graphene Oxide Zinc Sulfide Composite with Enhanced Photocatalytic ActivityMater. Sci. Eng. B, 204, 82016Elsevier Science
AC Conduction and Time–Temperature Superposition Scaling in a Reduced Graphene Oxide–Zinc Sulfide NanocompositeChem. Phys. Chem. 17, 15182016ChemPubSoc Europe and Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co.
Opto-electronic transport properties of graphene oxide based devicesAIP Conf. Proc. 1665, 1100482015American Institute of Physics
Morphology dependent photoinduced electron transfer from N,N-dimethylaniline to semiconductor cadmium sulphideRSC Adv. 4, 355312014Royal Society of Chemistry
Photocurrent Generation and Conductivity Relaxation in ReducedGraphene Oxide Cd0.75Zn0.25S Nanocomposite and its Photocatalytic ActivityJ. Phys. Chem. C, 118, 282832014American Chemical Society
Evaluation of intramolecular charge transfer state of4-N, N-dimethylamino cinnamaldehyde using time-dependentdensity functional theoryJ. Chem. Sci. 125, 9332013Spinger
One pot synthesis of RGO/PbS nanocomposite and its nearinfrared photoresponse studyAppl. Phys. A, 107, 9952012Spinger
Position dependent photodetector from large area reduced graphene oxide thin filmsAppl. Phys. Lett. 96, 1631092010American Institute of Physics, USA
Simple solvothermal route to synthesize S-doped ZnO nanonails and ZnS/ZnO core/shell nanorodsChem. Phys. Lett. 473, 1022009Elsevier Science
Study of intramolecular charge transfer of Michler’s ketone using time dependent density functional theoryJ. of Mol. Structure: THEOCHEM, 860, 82008Elsevier Science
Electrical conductivity and relaxation in mixed alkali tellurite glassesJ. Chem. Phys. 126, 1845092007American Institute of Physics, USA
Relaxation in mixed alkali fluoride glassesJ. Non-Cryst. Solids, 353, 12872007Elsevier Science
Mixed mobile ion effect and relaxation dynamics in fluoride glassesPhys. Chem. Glasses: Eur. J. Glass Sci. Technol. B, 47, 2062006Society of Glass Technology
Mixed mobile ion effect in fluorozincate glassesJ. Phys: Condens. Matter, 17, 34632005Institute of Physics, UK
Ion dynamics and mixed mobile ion effect in fluoride glassesJ. Appl. Phys. 97, 1235252005American Institute of Physics, USA
Ion dynamics in mixed alkali cadmium fluoride glassesJ. Chem. Phys. 121, 96112004American Institute of Physics, USA
Relaxation dynamics of charge carriers in mixed alkali fluoride glassesJ. Chem. Phys. 119, 91062003American Institute of Physics, USA
Mixed mobile ion effect in fluoride glassesPhys. Rev. B, 66, 1322042002American Physical Society, USA
Electrical conductivity and conductivity relaxation in mixed alkali fluoride glassesSolid State Ionics, 149, 672002Elsevier Science
Conductivity relaxation in mixed alkali fluoride glassesJ. Phys: Condens. Matter, 14, 25312002Institute of Physics, UK


National Publication
TitlePublished inYearPublished by
Mixed mobile ion effect in fluorozirconate glassesSolid State Phys. 46, 3332003Allied Publisher, India


Other Publication


Books Published

Ph. D. Thesis Guidence
Ongoing / Submitted Ph. D. Thesis
Scholar NameThesis TitleCo SupervisorStatusComplete in Year
Susanta GhoshMolybdenum disulfide based photocatalysts for the degradation of water pollutants Ongoing 
Sayani KarSolar light responsive photocurrent generation in reduced graphene oxide and molybdenum sulfide based composite materials Ongoing 


Awarded Ph. D. Thesis
Scholar NameThesis TitleCo SupervisorStatusComplete in Year
Sk IbrahimPhoto current generation and photocatalytic activity of some solution processable RGO and MoS2 based composite materialsDr. Tanusri PalAwarded2021
Koushik ChakrabortyReduced graphene oxide based nano composite materials for optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications Awarded2018
Sankalpita ChakrabortySynthesis and Optical study of Semiconducting Quantum DotsDr. Kuntal ChatterjeeAwarded2015

Project Work

Ongoing Project Works
Project titleWorked asFunding AgencyAmount in Rs.Duration in yearsPeriod
Year to Year
Status
Solar Light Responsive Photocurrent Generation in Reduced Graphene Oxide and Molybdenum Sulfide Based MaterialsP.ICSIR, Govt. of India19000003 year20172020


Completed Project Works
Project titleWorked asFunding AgencyAmount in Rs.Duration in yearsPeriod
Year to Year
Status
Synthesis and Characterization of Different Reduced Graphene Oxide Based Composite as Light Harvesting MaterialsP.IUGC-Innovative (Vidyasagar University)100002 year20152017
Development of Graphene-Quantum Dot Nano Composites for Optoelectronic Applications.P.IDST, Govt. of India19440003 year20122015

Membership of Learned Society 
American Physical Society
Life Member: Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science
Life Member: Indian Association of Physics Teachers

Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended/Organised

Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended

Title of the Seminar/Conference/WorkshopYearRoleHeld at and Organiser
APS March Meeting, Portland, Oregon, USA from March 15 to 19, 20102010Presented a paper entitled "Photoresponse in reduced graphene oxide thin film"American Physical Society
The 13th International Conference on vibration at surfaces (VAS 13), Orlando 32826, Florida, USA, from March 10 to 13, 20102010Presented a paper entitled "Position dependent photocurrent generation in large area reduced graphene oxide thin film"Department of Physics, University of Central Florida
Nano Florida 2009, Orlando 32826, Florida, USA, from September 25 to 27, 20092009ParticipatedNano Science Technology Center, University of Central Florida
XV International Symposium on Non-Oxide and New Optical Glasses, Bangalore, INDIA, from April 10 to 14, 20062006Presented a paper entitled "Dynamics of charge carriers in alkali fluoride glasses"Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Science
Glass & Optical Materials Division Fall 2004 Meeting Incorporating the XIVth International Symposium on Non-Oxide and Novel Optical Glasses, Radisson Resort at the Port, Cocoa Beach, Florida, USA, from November 7 to 12, 20042004Presented a paper entitled "Mixed mobile ion effect in fluoride glasses"American Ceramic Society
India and Abroad – III: A Conference in Condensed Matter Physics, Kolkata, India from January 2 to 4, 20032004Presented a paper entitled " Mixed mobile ion effect in fluoride glasses: Dependence on the dimensionality of the diffusion pathways"S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Science


Conference /Seminar/Workshop Organised

Title of the Conference/Seminar/WorkshopYearRole in the EventFunding Agency
Physics of Novel Functional Materials (PNFM 2020)2020Joint ConvenerSNBNCBS, DST, CSIR
Expanding Horizon in Physics (EHP- 2019)2019Joint ConvenerSNBNCBS, DST, UGC
Science of Materials: Challenges and Prospects (SMCP- 2018)2018Joint ConvenerSNBNCBS, DST, UGC
Two opposite ends of Dimensions (NATD-2017)2017Joint ConvenerSNBNCBS, UGC
Theory and Application of Advance Materials (TAAM 2016)2016Joint ConvenerSNBNCBS, UGC-SAP, DST, CSIR
Physics of Low Dimensional Structures (PLDS 2015)2015Joint SecretarySNBNCBS, UGC-SAP, DST, CSIR
Physics of Advanced Optical Materials and Photonics (PAOMP 2014)2014Joint SecretarySNBNCBS, UGC-SAP, DST
Electron Dynamics in Magnetic Materials (EDMM - 2013)2013Joint SecretarySNBNCBS, UGC-SAP, DST
Physics of Quantum and Nano Systems (PQNS-2012)2012Joint ConvenerSNBNCBS
Recent Trends on Novel Materials (RTNM-11)2011Joint ConvenerUGC-SAP
Quantum Perspective of Advanced Materials (QPAM-11)2011Joint ConvenerSNBNCBS & UGC-SAP
World Year of Physics 2005: Journey With a Glorious Past2005TreasurerVidyasagar University

Awards
Award NameAwarded ByYear
Fellow of West Bengal Academy of Science and Technology (FAScT)West Bengal Academy of Science and Technology (WAST)2019
Visiting ScientistNanoScience Technology Center, University of Central Florida2009
BOYSCAST Fellow AwardDST, Govt. of India2008
Research Associate FellowshipIACS2005
Foreign Travel GrantCSIR, Govt. of India2004
Foreign Travel GrantDST, Govt. of India2004
Senior Research FellowshipIACS2002
Junior Research FellowshipIACS2000

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