Academic Identity
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Orcid Id 0000-0002-5011-4757 -
Scopus Id 6603951670 -
Researcher Id ABE-2913-2020 -
Google Scholar Id UI4FMQ8AAAAJ
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Prof Pankajkumar N Gajjar
- Professor
- Gujarat University
Publications 1991 - 2024
Publications
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233
Journal Articles
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3
Book Chapter
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139
Conference
Proceedings -
18
Book
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11
Editorial
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2
Review
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13
Projects
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15
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2
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4
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180
Citations / H-Index
1921
Citations
20
h-index
2087
Citations
Altmetrics
37
18
41
1989
13
Google Scholar
Expertise
Condensed Matter Physics
Study on Structural, Electronic, Optical, Phonons of bulk, 2D and 1D materials based on Density functional Theory. Empirical and model Pseudopotential based invetigations on metlas, liquid metals, semiconducting materials, alloys and compounds. Nonlinear molecular dynamics siulations for heat conduction in various linear and non linear1D chains. Modelling of thermal devices - Thermal diode, Thermal Transistor
Personal Information
Prof Pankajkumar N Gajjar
Male
Department of Physics, Electronics and Space Science University School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Navrangpura
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India - 380009
Experience
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Professor
Department of Physics, Electronics and Space Science
Gujarat University
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Head
Department of Physics, Electronics and Space Science
Gujarat University
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Reader
Department of Physics
Sardar Patel University
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Lecturer
Department of Physics
Sardar Patel University
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Lecturer
Department of Physics
V. P. & R. P. T. P. Science College, Vallabh Vidyanagar
Qualification
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Ph.D
Sardar Patel University
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M. Phil.
Sardar Patel University
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M. Sc.
Gujarat University
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B. Sc.
Gujarat University
Honours and Awards
2024
Remote Lectures by INSA Teacher Awardees of Indian National Science academy to young students and teachers of schools and colleges in the remote /rural areas 2024-2025
Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi
2024
GSA – Best Science Teacher Award 2024
Gujarat Science Academy
2024
GSA – Dr. A. K. Shah Popular Science Lecture Award 2024
Gujarat Science Academy
2024
Remote Lectures by INSA Teacher Awardees of Indian National Science academy to young students and teachers of schools and colleges in the remote /rural areas 2024-2025
Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi
2024
GSA – Best Science Teacher Award 2024
Gujarat Science Academy
2024
GSA – Dr. A. K. Shah Popular Science Lecture Award 2024
Gujarat Science Academy
2023
GSA – Dr. A. K. Shah Best Research Paper Award in Chemical Sciences – 2023
Gujarat Science Academy
2023
Late Smt. Kalavati Chhabilchandra Hiralal Gange Memorial Science Temper Award 2023
Gujarat Science Academy
2023
Remote Lectures by INSA Teacher Awardees of Indian National Science academy to young students and teachers of schools and colleges in the remote /rural areas 2023-2024
Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi
2022
Remote Lectures by INSA Teacher Awardees of Indian National Science academy to young students and teachers of schools and colleges in the remote /rural areas 2022-2023
Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi
2022
GSA – Dr. A. K. Shah Best Research Paper Award in Chemical Sciences – 2022
Gujarat Science Academy
2021
GSA – Dr. A. K. Shah Best Research Paper Award in Chemical Sciences – 2021
Gujarat Science Academy
2021
GSA – Dr. A. K. Shah Best Research Paper Award in Physical Sciences – 2021
Gujarat Science Academy
2021
GSA – Dr. A. K. Shah Best Research Paper Award in Life Sciences – 2021
Gujarat Science Academy
2021
INSA Teachers Award 2021
Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi
2015
Post Doctoral Work and Research Discussions
Department of Physics, Xiamen University, P. R. China
2009
Post Doctoral Fellowship
Centre for Non linear Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University, HONG KONG
2008
Research interaction Visiting Fellow
National University of Singapore, SINGAPORE
2006
I.A. Patel (Shertha) Visiting Professor/Fellow Programme
Sardar Patel University
2006
Sardar Patel Research Award for best research paper published in the subject of “Physics-Electronics” during the year 2006-2007
Sardar Patel University
2006
Muljibhai Jibhai Patel Research Award for best research papers published in the subject of “Physics-Electronics” during the year 2006-2007
Sardar Patel University
2006
Bharat Jyoti Award
India International Friendship Society, New Delhi
2005
Fellow
Gujarat Science Academy
2000
Hari Ohm Ashram Prerit Shri Bhaikaka Inter - University Smarak Trust prize for the best research paper for the year 1999 - 2000 in subject Physics
Sardar Patel University
1999
Hari Ohm Ashram Prerit Shri Bhaikaka Inter - University Smarak Trust prize for the best research paper for the year 1997 - 98 in subject Physics
Sardar Patel University
1998
INSA Visiting Fellow
Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi
1997
Prof. M. S. Joshi prize for the Ph. D. Thesis
Sardar Patel University
Doctoral Theses Guided
2024
Design of novel nanowires for electronic and optical applications: A first Principles approach
Rishit Satishprakash Shukla, Gujarat University
2024
Hybrid two-dimensional perovskite based solar cells for potential applications: An ab-initio study
Manushi Jitendra Patel, Gujarat University
2024
2D materials for gas sensing and photocatalysis applications: A first principles characterization
Vidit B. Zhala, Gujarat University
2024
Design of novel nanowires for electronic and optical applications: A first Principles approach
Rishit Satishprakash Shukla, Gujarat University
2024
Hybrid two-dimensional perovskite based solar cells for potential applications: An ab-initio study
Manushi Jitendra Patel, Gujarat University
2024
2D materials for gas sensing and photocatalysis applications: A first principles characterization
Vidit B. Zhala, Gujarat University
2023
Ab-initio Simulation of transport Phenomena and Phase Changes in Oxide Based Nuclear Fuel Materials
Shilpa Singh, Gujarat University
2023
Study of Physical properties and ultra high carrier mobility of some two dimensional semiconducting materials
Dhara Raval, Gujarat University
2023
Ab-initio study of two dimensional few monolayers for the application in electronics and optoelectronic devices
Bindiya Babariya, Gujarat University
2022
Pseudopotential approach to the study of lattice mechanical and electronic properties of some simple and non-simple metals
Kamaldeep Bhatia, Gujarat University
2021
Thermal transport in low dimensional graded structures
Tarika K. Patel, Gujarat University
2021
First Principles characterization of metal nanowires for sensing and energy harvesting
Prabal Dev Bhuyan, Gujarat University
2020
Some unresolved problem of mineral luminescence relevant to radiation dosimetry
Haresh Rajpara, Gujarat University
2017
Pseudopotential based investigation of certain electronic and physical properties of some Mg based metallic alloys
Adwait D Mevada, Gujarat University
2017
Computational Study on a Microscopic Model for thermal transistor
Mukesh G. Vachhani, Gujarat University
2016
Study of electronic properties of certain technologically important materials
Jignesh M. Panchal, Gujarat University
2016
Study of some technologically important Invar materials using pseudopotential theory
Nirav Y. Pandya, Gujarat University
2015
Simulation of Thermal diode and thermal transistor
Pragnesh P. Patel, Gujarat University
2013
Study of Heat conduction in One-dimensional Chain of Non-linear Oscillators
Tejal N. Shah, Gujarat University
2006
Electronic Properties of Liquid Alkali Metals, Their Binary and Ternary Alloys by a local Pseudopotential
Sambit R. Mishra, Sardar Patel University
2006
Molecular Dynamics of Sodium Using Linear, Quadratic and Linear plus Quadratic Model Potentials
Vimal N. Patel, Sardar Patel University
2004
Study of Vibrational Dynamics of Binary Metallic Glasses using Pseudopotential Theory
Aditya M. Vohara, Sardar Patel University
2002
Study of Some Metallic Complexes and Related Physical Properties using Pseudopotential Theory
Minal H. Patel, Sardar Patel University
Membership In Professional Bodies
2006
Gujarat University teachers Association (GUTA)
Member (Since 2006)
1994
Sardar Patel University Teachers Association - (SPUTA)
Member (1994-2005)
1989
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Physical Society, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar
Member (1989-2005)
2006
Gujarat University teachers Association (GUTA)
Member (Since 2006)
1994
Sardar Patel University Teachers Association - (SPUTA)
Member (1994-2005)
1989
Physical Society, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar
Member (1989-2005)
Materials Research Society of India
Life Member
Indian Association of Physics Teachers
Life Member
International Disordered Systems Associates Society
Life Member
Indian Physics Association
Life Member
Physics Alumina Association, Sardar Patel University
Life Member
Membership In Committees
2021
Senate
Member
2019
Academic Council
Member (For Three Years)
2019
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Faculty of Science
Dean (For Three Yeas)
2021
Senate
Member
2019
Academic Council
Member (For Three Years)
2019
Faculty of Science
Dean (For Three Yeas)
2019
Exicutive Council
Member (For Three Years)
2019
Senate Member
Member (For Three Years)
2018
Board of Studies in Physics
Member (For Three Years 2018-2021)
2017
Board of Studies in Physics, Hemchandrachary North Gujarat University, Patan
Co-opted Member (For Three Years 2017-2020)
2017
Academic Council, Central University of Gujarat
Member (For Three Years 2017-2019)
2016
Academic Council
Member (For Three Years)
2015
Academic Council
Member
2015
Board of Studies in Physics
Chairman (For Three Years 2015-2018)
2014
Academic Council
Member
2014
Board of Studies in Physics, Hemchandrachary North Gujarat University, Patan
Co-opted Member (For Three Years 2014-2017)
2013
Academic Council
Member
2013
Adhoc Board of Studies in M. Sc. Electronic, Hemchandrachary North Gujarat University, Patan
Member (For Three Years 2013-2016)
2012
Academic Council
Member
2012
Board of Studies in Physics
Chairman (For Three Years 2012-2015)
2012
Adhoc Board of Studies in Space Science and its Applications
Member (For Three Years)
2012
Adhoc Board of Studies in B. Sc. Fire
Convener (For Three Years)
2011
Board of Studies in Physics, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar
Co-opted Member (For Three Years 2011-2014)
2011
Faculty of Sciences, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar
Member (For Three Years 2011-2014)
2011
Board of Studies in Physics, Hemchandrachary North Gujarat University, Patan
Co-opted Member (For Three Years 2011-2014)
2011
Board of Studies in Applied Physics Faculty of Technology & Engineering, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara
Expert Member (For Three Years 2011-2014)
2011
Committee of the Courses in Physics, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur
Member (For Three Years 2011-2014)
2009
Board of Studies in Physics
Member (For Three Years 2009-2012)
2009
Adhoc Board of Studies in Space Science and its Applications
Member (For Three Years)
2009
Adhoc Board of Studies in B. Sc. Fire
Member (For Three Years)
2008
Board of Studies in Physics, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar
Co-opted Member (For Three Years 2008-2011)
2008
Faculty of Sciences, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar
Member (For Three Years 2008-2011)
2008
Board of Studies in Physics, Hemchandrachary North Gujarat University, Patan
Co-opted Member (For Three Years 2008-2011)
2008
Board of Studies in Physics & Meteorology, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara
Expert Member (For Three Years 2008-2011)
2008
Faculty of Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara
Co-opted Member (For Three Years 2008-2011)
2007
Adhoc Board of Studies in Space Science and its Applications
Member (For Three Years)
2007
Adhoc Board of Studies in B. Sc. Fire
Member (For Three Years)
2005
Faculty of Science
Member (2005 onwards till date)
2005
Board of Studies in Physics Hemchandrachary North Gujarat University, Patan
Co-opted Member (For Three Years 2005-2008)
2005
Faculty of Science, Hemchandrachary North Gujarat University, Patan
Member (For Three Years 2005-2008)
2000
Board of Studies in Physics, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar
Member (For Three Years 2002-2005)
1999
Board of Studies in Physics, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar
Member (For Three Years 1999-2002)
1996
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Board of Studies in Physics, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar
Member (For Three Years 1996-1999)
