Curriculum Vitaé

Dr. Pabitra Nath Department of Physics , Napaam 784028, . Email: pnath@tezu,ernet.in. [email protected]. Tel: +91 3712-275575 Fax: +913712267006 Life member of ‘Photonics Society of India

2012- Associate Professor, Department of Physics, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur 784028, India

2010- 2012: Assistant Professor Department of Physics, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur 784028, India

2003-2010: Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Technology, Gauhati University, Assam, India, 781014.

2001-2003: Lecturer, Department of Physics, Jagiroad College, Jagiroad Assam, India.

Higher Education:

PhD: Gauhati University (2006-2009)

M.Sc. Physics: Tezpur University (1998-2000)

B.Sc. Physics. (Hons.): Gauhati University (1994-1997)

Award/ scholarships received

1. BOYSCAST fellowship 2010-11 for pursuing Post-Doctoral Study at the University of Illinois at Urbana, Champaign. USA. 2. J. N. Tata Endowment loan Scholarships 2007 for higher studies in abroad and in India. 3. Amiyabala Devi best young Scientist award 2007 for best research paper presentation at the 5th Conference of Physics Academy of the North East, held at Gauhati University 2007. 4. Qualified for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) 2001by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and University Grant Commission (UGC) . 5. Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineers (GATE) 2000 test in Physics. 6. National Scholarship scheme 1992 under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India at the 10th level exam.

Research Interests:

1. Fiber optic sensors and instrumentation, 2. Photonic crystal structures modeling, 3. Smartphone based bio-sensing instrumentation 4. Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering

List of Publications: (In referred journal)

1. P. Nath, V.Dey, and I. Hussain, “Non-intrusive liquid concentration sensor based on Beer- Lambert principle” (under review) 2. I. Husain, A. Choudhury and P. Nath “Fiber-optic volumetric sensor based on Beer-Lambert principle” IEEE Sensors Journal (in press). 3. P. Nath, R. Biswas and I. Hussain, “Liquid level sensing based on periodic evanescent field

absorption from a multimode optical fiber” (under review). 4. D. Gallegos P. Clark, S. George, P. Nath, and B.T Cunningham “Label-Free Bio-detection using a Smartphone” Lab on a Chip. Vol. 13, pp. 2124-2132, (2013). DOI: 10.1039/C3LC40991K 5. P. Nath. R. Biswas, S. K. Neog and A. Choudhury, “All fiber-optic sensor for monitoring pressure fluctuations in ON/OFF state IEEE Sensors Journal vol.13, no. 4, 1148- 1152.(2013). 6. P Nath , H K singh, D Tiwari and T Basumatary Fiber-optic liquid level sensor based on coupling optical path length variation Review of Scientific Instruments, 83, 055006 (2012). 7. P. Nath and M. Buragohain, “Fiber optic sensor for non-intrusive refractive index measurement of reactive chemical solutions” Pramana-Journal of Physics DOI 10.1007/s12043-012-0343-0. 8. R.Boruah, P.Nath, D.Mohanta, G.A.Ahmed, A.Choudhury, “Photonic properties of butterfly wing infiltrated with Ag-nanoparticles” Nano Science and Nanotechnolgy Letters 3,(4) 1-5, (2011). 9. R.Boruah, P.Nath, D.Mohanta, G.A. Ahmed and A.Choudhury, “ Thickness dependent surface Plasmon resonance (SPR) response”, International Journal of Nanotechnology and Applications, 5(4) 407-412 (2011). 10. P. Nath, “A novel- fiber optic sensor probe with enhanced sensitivity” Current Science.100 (4), 517-519 (2011). 11. P.Nath, “Non-intrusive refrarcometer sensor” Pramana-Journal of Physics 74 (4), 661- 668, (2010). 12. P.Nath, “Angled tip fiber probe as humidity sensor” Sensors and Transducers Journal 116 (5), 131-138 (2010). 13. P.Nath, “Enhanced sensitive fiber optic sensor with double pass evanescent field absorption” Microwave and Optical Technology Letters., 51(12), 3004-3006, (2009). 14. P.Nath, H.K.Singh P Datta, K Ch. Sarma. "All-fiber optic sensor for measurement of liquid refractive index”, Sensors and Actuators: A Physical, 148, 16-18 (2008). 15. P.Nath, P Datta, G Jose, K C. Sarma "Lightwave splitting in two dimensional photonic crystal analogue of directional coupler", Optics Communications. 281, 4784–4787(2008). 16. P.Nath, H.K.Singh P Datta, K Ch. Sarma “Cobalt Chloride doped polymer film for relative humidity measurement” Sensors and Transducers Journal , 91, (4)127-133 (2008). 17. P.Nath, P Datta, K Ch. Sarma “All Fiber optic sensor for liquid level measurement” Microwave and Optical Technology Letters 50 (7) 1982-1984, July (2008)

Article published: 1. Authors: P.Nath, G. Jose , Photonic crystal : A new horizon to all optical integrated devices. PRAJNA: A journal of the Gauhati University teachers Association, 15 , 75-81 (2005)

Proceedings publication: 1. P.Nath, M. Buragohain, S. N Sarkar, P.Datta,‘All fiber optic confocal microscope with submicron depth resolution” Optical fibers and Sensors for Medical diagnostics and treatment applications IX, BiOS SPIE Photonics West 24-29 January 2009, San Jose, CA United states. 2. R. Saikia, M Buragohain, P Datta, P. Nath, KBarua “Fiber-Optic pH Sensor Based on SPR of Silver Nanostructured Film AIP Conf. Proc. -- June 29, 2009 -- Volume 1147, pp. 249- 255,TRANSPORT AND OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF NANOMATERIALS: Proceedings of the International Conference—ICTOPON-2009; doi:10.1063/1.3183440. 3. P Nath, A.K.Kalita,K.C. Sarma P.Datta, ‘High dynamic range relative humidity sensor’ 5th Conference of Physics Academy of the North-East , Gauhati University pp 47 1-2 March 20073. 4. P.Nath, J P Narzary, M H Sodial, J C Nath, K C. Sarma , P Datta , ‘Multi probe fiber optic relative humidity sensor based on enhanced evanescent wave absorption’ 8th international conference on Optoelectronic, Photonics and Fiber optics, University of Hyderabaad, India 2006. 5. P.Nath, A.K.Kalita, H.K.Singh, M.Das, D., D. Chakder, P.Datta, Intensity modulated fiber optic sensor for milligram weight pressure measurement. 11th National seminars on Physics and technology of sensors, University of Pune 27feb 1st March 2006. 6. P.Nath, A.K.Kalita, K.C.Sarma, P.Datta, ‘Intensity modulated fiber optic sensor for micrometer displacement measurement’ 50th Annual Technical Session and national conference of Assam Science society, Abstract vol. pp 180 (2005)

On-going Project work: 1. “Design consideration of metal nanostructures for getting extremely enhanced SERS signal” approved by Department of Science and Technology (DST), New Delhi under Start-up Research Grant for Young Scientist 2013-16. (PI) 2. Development of optical fibre based multiplex sensor network system for landslide monitoring and implementation” funded by CSIR under Network project (Project amount Rs. 1.3 crore) period of 2012-17 (Co-PI) 3. Fiber optic sensors system and design” funded by Tezpur University under start-up research grant (Project amount : Rs. 1.2 lac)

Project work completed:

1. “Real-time sugar concentration monitoring adapting multimode fiber optic sensor” University Grant Commission (UGC), New Delhi 2008.

2. “Simulation study of Light wave propagation through 2 Dimensional Photonic crystal optical filters using FEMLAB (COMSOL multi physics ) software”. University Grant Commission (UGC), India 2006 .

Other responsibilities:

1. Acted as Consultant for Quiet Wing Technologies Inc, Kirkland, Washington, USA on “Design and development of fiber optic fuel level sensing gauge” with effect from 1st November 2009 to 31st May 2010. Peer reviewer of following journals 1. Optical Engineering (SPIE ) 2. Photonics Technology Letters (IEEE) 3. Journal of Sensors (IEEE)