Dr. Gopal K. Pradhan

Gopal K Pradhan

Associate Professor I

Dr. Gopal K. Pradhan is an Associate Professor of Physics at KIIT School of Applied Sciences, Bhubaneswar. He earned his M.Sc. from Utkal University and Ph.D. from JNCASR, Bangalore. His postdoctoral work includes positions at the University of Texas at Austin, Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris), Luleå University of Technology, and IISc Bangalore. His research focuses on experimental condensed matter physics, using Raman spectroscopy, synchrotron X-ray diffraction, and high-pressure techniques to study low-dimensional and quantum materials, as well as Earth’s deep interior. His work advances understanding of phonons, defects, and energy materials using Raman scattering and related techniques. He actively teaches, mentors students, and contributes to science outreach.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

  • MSc (Physics) – Utkal University
  • PhD – Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bangalore, India
  • Postdoc – Univ. of Texas, Austin, USA | Pierre & Marie Curie University, Paris, France | Lulea University of Technology, Sweden

COURSE EXPERTISE

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Materials Characterisation Techniques
  • Optics & Spectroscopy
  • Physics of Materials

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Raman Spectroscopy, 2-D Materials
  • Phase Transitions
  • High-Pressure Physics
  • High-Pressure Mineral Physics

Professional Membership

Administrative Responsibilities

  • Faculty in Charge – PhD & Projects (School Level Research Enhancement Committee)
  • Faculty in Charge – Raman Spectroscopy Lab
  • Central Research Facility
  • Faculty in Charge – Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy Lab
  • Central Research Facility
  • Faculty in Charge – Light-Matter Interaction
  • Lab Faculty in Charge – International Visiting Faculty Program

Awards

  1. Postdoctoral Fellowship – French National Centre for Scientific Research (2012)
  2. US Department of Energy Postdoctoral Award in 2010.
  3. Postdoctoral Award – European Research Council project at Institut Galilée, Paris Nord (2017) [Didn’t Join]
  4. Visiting Scientist offer from Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue Univ. (2010) [Didn’t Join]
  5. Travel grants from the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Italy (2008), & Institute for Complex Adaptive Matter (I2CAM), USA (2009)

Outreach Activity

  • Delivered Several Popular Science Lectures at various Schools/Colleges/Universities.
  • Acted as a panel member/speaker at the Gyan-Vigyan Program of Doordarshan (Odia) on several occasions discussing various scientific events/phenomena.
  • Conducted International Conference, Workshops, Capacity Building Trainings etc

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Projects & Consultancies

  • DST-SERB Core Research Grant (CRG) [PI] – 59 lakhs
  • DRDO-Aeronautical Research & Development Board(ARDB) Grant [Co-PI] – 28 Lakhs

Patents and Innovations