Dr. Kumaresh Halder

Dr. Kumaresh Halder, Ph. D.

Assistant Professor, RERF Group of Institutions

Experience
9 years 2 months
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Ph.D. in Physics from Jadavpur University with 8 years of teaching and 8 years of concurrent independent research experience. Authored 14 peer-reviewed journal publications and 3 book chapters, with an h-index of 10, i10-index of 5, and 121 citations till date. Research interests include ceramic and polymeric composite materials, biomaterials, nanomaterials, carbon and carbon-reinforced materials, and emerging 2D materials. Adept at interdisciplinary collaboration, experimental characterization, and academic mentoring in both undergraduate and postgraduate domains.

Education

  • Ph.D. from Jadavpur University in Physics
  • M.Sc. from West Bengal State University in Electronics
  • B. Sc. (Honours) from University of Calcutta in Electronics

Academic profile

Specialization
Ceramic and Polymeric Composite Materials, Biomaterials, Nanomaterials, Carbon and Carbon-reinforced Materials, and Emerging 2D Materials
Research areas
Research experience in functional ceramic materials, polymer nanocomposites, and carbon-based nanomaterials. Research interests focus on the relationships between composition, microstructure, interfaces, and functional properties of advanced materials for electronic and biomedical applications. Research activities include materials synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation, with emphasis on dielectric materials, composite systems, and graphene-based nanocomposites.
Teaching philosophy
My Teaching Philosophy I believe teaching is more than delivering lectures; it is about inspiring curiosity, building confidence, and making learning meaningful. As a teacher of Physics and Basic Sciences, I try to connect theoretical concepts with real-life examples so that students understand not just what they learn, but why it matters. I encourage students to ask questions, think independently, learn from mistakes, and explore beyond textbooks. I believe every student has a unique learning ability, and my role is to guide, motivate, and create an environment where everyone feels encouraged to grow. Ultimately, I want my students to become not just academically competent, but also curious thinkers, responsible individuals, and lifelong learners. My goal is not just to teach students what to think, but to inspire them to think for themselves.
Courses taught
• Physics- I (BS-PH101/ BS-PH102) Credit 4 • Physics-I Laboratory (BSPH191/BS-PH291) Credit 4 • Electromagnetic Waves (EC-501) Credit 3 • Electromagnetic Wave Laboratory (EC-591) Credit 1 • VLSI Design Automation (PE-EC802C) Credit 3

Research & professional activities

Achievements
Research Publications: Published 13 peer-reviewed research articles in reputed journals. Book Chapters: Contributed 3 book chapters to academic publications. Research Impact: Achieved an h-index of 8 with 141 citations (as per your recorded profile). Patents: Two patent registrations granted in 2026 in the areas of photodetectors and hydrogen-energy-based battery charging systems.
Awards & recognition
Awards, Fellowships & Academic Distinctions 1. UGC Basic Scientific Research (BSR) Fellowship in Science University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India June 2014 – June 2016 Awarded the prestigious UGC-BSR Fellowship in recognition of academic and research merit, supporting doctoral research in Science. 2. Bronze Medal – Department of Electronics Bhairab Ganguly College, University of Calcutta September 2010 Awarded the Bronze Medal for securing 2nd Position in the Department of Electronics, recognising outstanding academic performance.
Certifications
Hands-on Training on Rietveld Refinement of X-Ray Diffraction Data (RRD) (Online), organized by Centre for Advanced Computational Research, Delhi, India.
Professional memberships
1. Life Member, Society for Materials Chemistry (SMC), BARC 2. Life Member, Biomedical Engineering Society of India (BMESI)
Current research projects
Title: Extraction and Characterization of Type I Collagen from Sperata aor Skin for Potential Biomedical Applications The research focuses on exploring fish-derived collagen as a sustainable alternative to mammalian collagen for biomedical applications. It involves the extraction and comprehensive physicochemical characterization of acid-soluble collagen from Sperata aor skin, investigating its molecular structure, microstructural morphology, protein composition, and thermal properties. The study aims to establish its suitability as a potential biomaterial for future applications in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and collagen-based biomaterial development.
Conference participation
1. 1st International Workshop on Nanomaterials (IWoN): Engineering Photon and Phonon Transport, organized by Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India. 14-15 December, 2012 2. International Conference on Applications of Networks, Sensors and Autonomous System Analytics (ICANSASA 2020), organized by JIS College of Engineering, Kalyani, India. 11-12 December, 2020 3. International Conference on Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering (ISMSME 2023), organized by Regent Education and Research Foundation, Kolkata, India 19-20 January, 2023 4. International Conference on Advances in Communication, Medical Electronics and Smart Grid Automation (ACMESGA 2K26), organized by JIS College of Engineering, Kalyani, India. 22-22 April, 2026
Past positions
GUEST LECTURER Department of Electronics (Postgraduate Section) West Bengal State University, Barasat, West Bengal, India Tenure: August 2017 – June 2022 | September 2024 – August 2026

Additional information

Skills
Simulation and Analytical Software: PSpice, OriginPro, GNU 8085 Simulator, MATLAB, GNU Octave, FullProf, LAMMPS Characterization Units and Instruments Operated: • X-ray Powder Diffractometer of D8, Bruker AXS, Wis-consin, USA • FTIR spectroscopy (FTIR-8400S, Shima-dzu) • LCR meter (HP Model 4274 A, Hewlett-Packard, USA) • DTA-TGA (DTG- 60H, Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) pvt. Ltd., Singapore).
Languages known
Bengali (Native), Hindi (National) and English (Working Proficiency).
Hobbies & interests
RESEARCH INTERESTS 1. Functional Ceramic and Electronic Materials 2. Polymer Nanocomposites and Composite Materials 3. Carbon and Carbon-Based Nanomaterials 4. Structure–Property Relationships in Advanced Materials 5. Materials Design for Electronic and Biomedical Applications

Publications (12)

  1. Reduced activation energy of iron and copper ion doped mullite which can be used as a substrate in electronic industry. — Roy, D., Halder, K., Paul, B. K., Bhattacharya, A., Das, S., & Nandy, P. — Journal of Surface Engineered Materials and Advanced Technology — 2013 — https://doi.org/10.4236/jsemat.2013.33A003 — https://doi.org/10.4236/jsemat.2013.33A003
  2. Study of densification of sol–gel derived mullite due to excess iron, nickel and copper ions. — Roy, D., Halder, K., Paul, B. K., Bagchi, B., Bhattacharya, A., Das, S., & Nandy, P. — Ceramics – Silikáty — 2013 — —
  3. Abrupt change of dielectric properties in mullite due to titanium and strontium incorporation by sol–gel method. — Paul, B. K., Halder, K., Roy, D., Bagchi, B., Bhattacharya, A., & Das, S. — Journal of Advanced Ceramics — 2014 — https://doi.org/10.1007/s40145-014-0119-8 — https://doi.org/10.1007/s40145-014-0119-8
  4. Dielectric switching above a critical frequency occurred in iron mullite composites used as an electronic substrate. — Paul, B. K., Halder, K., Roy, D., Bagchi, B., Bhattacharya, A., & Das, S. — Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics — 2014 — https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-014-2291-6 — https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-014-2291-6
  5. Copper ion doped mullite composite in poly(vinylidene fluoride) matrix: Effect on microstructure, phase behavior and electrical properties. — Halder, K., Paul, B. K., Bagchi, B., Bhattacharya, A., & Das, S. — Journal of Research Updates in Polymer Science — 2014 — https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-5995.2014.03.03.3 — https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-5995.2014.03.03.3
  6. High-K tungsten–mullite composite for electronic industrial application: Synthesis and study of its microstructure, phase behavior and electrical properties. — Halder, K., Paul, B. K., Roy, D., Bhattacharya, A., & Das, S. — Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics — 2015 — https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-014-2521-y — https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-014-2521-y
  7. A comparative study between electrical properties of bulk and synthesized nanomaterial of zinc sulphide. — Ganguly, S., Halder, K., Haque, N. A., Das, S., & Dastidar, S. G. — American Journal of Research Communication — 2015 — — https://www.usa-journals.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Ganguly_Vol33.pdf
  8. A comparative electrical study of nano-crystalline mullite with low dielectric loss due to incorporation of tungsten and molybdenum ion: Their uses in electronic industries. — Halder, K., Roy, D., & Das, S. (2015). — Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics — 2015 — https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-015-3139-4 — https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-015-3139-4
  9. Influence of nickel ion doped mullite composite on electrical properties, phase behavior and microstructure of poly(vinylidene fluoride) matrix. — Halder, K., Paul, B. K., Bhattacharya, A., & Das, S. (2016). — Journal of Polymer Research — 2016 — https://doi.org/10.1007/s10965-016-1027-0 — https://doi.org/10.1007/s10965-016-1027-0
  10. Constitutive modelling of human cornea through fractional calculus approach. — Mandal, D., Chattopadhyay, H., & Halder, K. — Physics of Fluids — 2023 — https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0138730 — https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0138730
  11. Development of silica–collagen hybrid as corneal substitute through sol–gel route. — Mandal, D., Chattopadhyay, H., & Halder, K. — BioNanoScience — 2023 — https://doi.org/10.1007/s12668-023-01146-6 — https://doi.org/10.1007/s12668-023-01146-6
  12. Nanomaterials in medical imaging: Breakthroughs, challenges, and prospects. — Mandal, D., Halder, K., & Bag, S. — Trends in Biomaterials & Artificial Organs — 2025 — https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17462012 — https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17462012
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