Dr. Ayon Das Mahapatra | Nanoscience | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ayon Das Mahapatra, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel.

Dr. Ayon Das Mahapatra is a leading figure in the field of nanoscience, recognized for his exceptional research and groundbreaking contributions. Honored with the Best Researcher Award, Ayon’s work focuses on advancing the understanding and applications of nanomaterials and nanotechnology. His innovative research has significantly impacted various scientific and industrial domains, setting new benchmarks in nanoscience. Ayon’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of knowledge continues to inspire and drive progress in the field.

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Education

Ayon Das Mahapatra completed his PhD in Physics at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (Jadavpur University) in 2022, where he achieved an impressive 80.5%. Prior to that, he earned a Postgraduate degree in Physics from Midnapore College (Vidyasagar University) with First Class honors, scoring 74.42% in 2015. He also holds an undergraduate degree in Physics (Honors) from the same institution, graduating with First Class distinction and a 70.13% in 2013. Ayon’s foundational education includes Higher Secondary and Secondary certifications from Ramakrishna Mission Vidyabhaban, Midnapore, where he excelled with First Division marks of 80.20% and 84.75%, respectively.

Ayon Das Mahapatra is currently serving as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Institute of Chemistry, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, since 2023. Prior to this role, he was a Research Associate in Instrumentation and Applied Physics at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, from 2022 to 2023. His earlier experiences include working as a Project Intern at Surendranath Evening College, Kolkata (2021-2022), and conducting research as a Scholar at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata, where he focused on metal oxide and sulfide nanostructure-based thin films for high-performance UV to NIR photodetector applications (2015-2021). Additionally, Ayon has contributed as a Mentor and Resource Person in scientific workshops at the IAPT-Midnapore College Centre for Scientific Culture (2014-2015). His academic projects include a Master’s Project on reduced graphene oxide-zinc phthalocyanine nanocomposites (2014-2015) and a Bachelor’s Project on solar cell studies (2012-2013) at Midnapore College, Vidyasagar University.

Research, Innovations

Dr. Ayon Das Mahapatra is a prominent researcher in the field of nanoscience, with a focus on advanced semiconductor devices such as self-powered photodetectors, light-induced supercapacitors, bolometers, and gas sensors. Although he has not completed or initiated any consultancy or industry-sponsored projects, Dr. Mahapatra’s scholarly work is widely recognized, evidenced by a citation index of 296 across Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, and the Indian Citation Index. He has published 16 journals in SCI and SCIE indexed publications and 13 in Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed indexed journals. His research has achieved a cumulative impact factor of 56.3 over the past three years, and he holds an H-index of 10. Dr. Mahapatra has presented at four conferences and has been invited as a speaker/resource person once. He is involved in one editorial role and has contributed to nine collaborative research activities. Despite having no patents, books, or organized research conferences/workshops, he has received two awards and recognitions for his work. Dr. Mahapatra is an active member of two professional bodies and has visited one country for research purposes, reflecting his global engagement in advancing nanoscience.

Achievements and Membership

Dr. Ayon Das Mahapatra is a distinguished researcher in nanoscience, currently holding the prestigious Valazzi Pikovski Postdoctoral Fellowship at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, starting in 2024. He was also awarded the Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship at the same institution in 2023. Dr. Mahapatra received the Young Researcher Award from the Institute of Scholars, India, in 2021, recognizing his exceptional contributions to the field. His earlier accolades include Junior and Senior Research Fellowships at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science from 2015 to 2021. He achieved an impressive All India Rank of 148 with a score of 583 in the GATE exam in 2015. Dr. Mahapatra is an active member of the Materials Research Society of India and the Institute of Scholars (India), reflecting his ongoing engagement with the scientific community.