Dr. Subhrangsu Sarkar , University of Fribourg , Switzerland.
Dr. Subhrangsu Sarkar 🎓 is a dedicated physicist and post-doctoral fellow at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland 🇨🇭, working under Prof. Christian Bernhard. With a deep passion for nanoscience and quantum physics, his academic journey spans prestigious institutes like TIFR Mumbai and IIT Delhi 🇮🇳. His research investigates the intricate effects of finite sizes in metal nanoparticles, blending quantum, surface, and lattice deformation phenomena 🔬. An awardee of the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship 🏅, he brings international insight and innovative thinking to condensed matter physics. His pursuits reflect a balance of theoretical understanding and experimental precision ⚛️.
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🎓 Education and Experience
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📍 Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Fribourg, Switzerland (Jul 2018 – Present)
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📍 Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Physics, IISc Bengaluru, India (Feb 2018 – Jun 2018)
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🎓 Ph.D. in Physics, TIFR, Mumbai, India (Aug 2010 – Dec 2017)
(Thesis: Finite size effect in metal nanoparticles)
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🎓 M.Sc. in Physics, IIT Delhi (Aug 2008 – Jul 2010) – CGPA: 7.933
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🎓 B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics, (Aug 2005 – Jul 2008)
Suitabilty Summary
Dr. Subhrangsu Sarkar, currently a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, is a distinguished physicist whose research exemplifies scientific excellence and innovation. His recent publication titled “Composite antiferromagnetic and orbital order with altermagnetic properties at a cuprate/manganite interface” (PNAS Nexus, 2024) is a strong contender for the Best Research Article Award. This pioneering work unravels a novel interplay of composite magnetic and orbital orders, revealing altermagnetic properties at a complex oxide interface—an area at the forefront of condensed matter physics.
Professional Development
Dr. Sarkar’s professional journey is marked by rigorous training and global exposure 🌍. Selected through highly competitive entrance exams like TIFR and JEST, he built a strong foundation in theoretical and experimental physics 🧪. His postdoctoral stints at IISc Bengaluru 🇮🇳 and the University of Fribourg 🇨🇭 have advanced his expertise in condensed matter and nanoscale physics. Collaborating with top researchers and publishing impactful findings, he continues to push the boundaries of material science 🔍. His participation in global scientific communities and commitment to interdisciplinary innovation shape his evolution as a skilled and forward-thinking researcher 🧠✨.
Research Focus
Dr. Sarkar’s research is focused on condensed matter physics, particularly exploring finite size effects in metal nanoparticles 🔬. His work delves into the complex interaction of quantum size, surface energy, and lattice deformation at the nanoscale ⚛️. Through a combination of experimental methods and theoretical analysis, he aims to understand how these effects influence the electronic, magnetic, and structural properties of nanomaterials 🌡️. His current work at the University of Fribourg involves optical spectroscopy and superconductivity studies, contributing to the development of next-generation quantum materials and devices 💡🔧. His research sits at the intersection of physics and nanotechnology 🧿.
Awards and Honors
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🇨🇭 Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship for Post-Doctoral Research (2018) 🏆
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🎓 TIFR Research Fellowship – Selected via national test and interview (Top 50 of 5000) 🧠
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🧪 National Eligibility Test (NET) in Physics, CSIR, Govt. of India (2010) ✅
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📈 Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) in Physics – 97.8 percentile, Top 100 (2010) 📊
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🎯 Joint Admission Test (IIT-JAM) for M.Sc. in Physics – All India Rank 146 (2010) 📘
Publication Top Notes
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☀️ Nanocrystalline Flash Annealed Nickel Oxide for Large Area Perovskite Solar Cells – Advanced Science, 2023
🔗 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202302549 📅 2023 ⚡🔋
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🧪 Long-ranged Cu-based order with dz2d_{z^2}dz2 orbital character at a YBa₂Cu₃O₇/manganite interface – npj Quantum Materials, 2021
🔗 DOI: 10.1038/s41535-021-00311-y 📅 2021 🧲🔬
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🌀 Magnetic field dependence of the copper charge density wave order in a YBa₂Cu₃O₇/Nd₀.₆₅(Ca₀.₇Sr₀.₃)₀.₃₅MnO₃ superlattice – Physical Review B, 2021
🔗 DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevB.104.174513 📅 2021 📡📈
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🔍 Infrared study of the interplay of charge, spin, and lattice excitations in the magnetic topological insulator EuIn₂As₂ – Physical Review B, 2021
🔗 DOI: 10.1103/physrevb.103.245101 📅 2021 🌌🎶
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🔬 Dependence of fast electron characteristics on the thickness of the nanocrystalline film target in intense, ultrashort laser–solid interaction – Applied Physics B, 2020
🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s00340-020-07499-0 📅 2020 💥🧿