ABOUT

I study the atomic nuclei and their properties, which sit at the heart of every atom. The visible universe is composed of these nuclei and their atom, and I ponder on ways to explain their behaviour and phenomena. More specifically, I have focussed on several areas of Nuclear Although, I am trained as a nuclear theorist, I have also forayed into experimental investigations of nuclei leading to observation of new features like shape mixing and band crossing in magnetic rotational bands. Few of my contributions outlined below have been covered in the two articles in the prestigious Reviews of Modern Physics, now standard references in the field. 

Being a professor at one of the most prestigious institutes in India, the IIT Roorkee, previously the University of Roorkee, I had the opportunity to teach a wide range of courses from undergraduate to graduate level students. This included courses in General Physics, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Specialized courses in Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Reactor Physics, Group Theory and Angular Momentum algebra, Classical Physics, Quantum Physics etc. I held teaching assignments at other places also like the Kuwait University, the University of Yangon, Amity University. 

I had the wonderful opportunity of guiding some very bright Ph.D. students, who worked in a variety of areas, giving me challenges and learning in different fields. It has been an enriching journey with them. I also had the pleasure of working with many senior as well as younger faculty across the globe. I often travelled to different places providing me ample experience in physics as well as life. 

At present, I continue to work from home, travelling quite frequently to keep many collaborations alive and working.