Mr. Ankit Gohel | Shielding Materials Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Mr. Ankit Gohel , Government Arts, Commerce and Science College, India

Ankit Gohel is an accomplished physicist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Government Arts and Science College, Patdi, affiliated with Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India. Born on February 12, 1989, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, he holds a Master’s degree in Physics from Gujarat University and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Physics at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. His academic and research journey spans across prestigious institutions such as the Institute for Plasma Research and the Space Applications Centre (ISRO), where he contributed significantly to atmospheric trace gas analysis, solar-induced fluorescence modeling, and aerosol monitoring algorithms. He has authored several peer-reviewed publications in journals such as Current Science, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, and Radiation Physics and Chemistry. His research interests lie in atmospheric remote sensing, radiation shielding materials, laser diagnostics, and environmental monitoring. With extensive experience in advanced software tools like MATLAB, ZEMAX, ENVI, and ArcGIS, Ankit Gohel continues to advance multidisciplinary research at the intersection of physics, space science, and materials engineering.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Dr. Ankit Gohel

Dr. Ankit Gohel is a dedicated and multi-faceted researcher in the field of physics, with a strong emphasis on space science, atmospheric studies, radiation shielding, and laser-plasma diagnostics. His unique combination of academic experience, applied research, and technological development makes him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

📚 Education

• 🎓 Ph.D. in Physics (Pursuing) – Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (2021–present)

• 📘 M.Sc. in Physics – Gujarat University, Ahmedabad (2009–2011)
  Thesis on Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Surface modification

• 📗 B.Sc. in Physics (Mathematics minor) – M.G. Science Institute, Ahmedabad (2006–2009)

• ✅ Gujarat State Eligibility Test (GSET) – Qualified in 2016

🧪 Work Experience

• 👨‍🏫 Assistant Professor – Dept. of Physics, Govt. Arts & Science College, Patdi (Affiliated to Saurashtra University, Rajkot)

• 🔬 Junior Research Fellow – Space Applications Centre (ISRO), Ahmedabad (2015–2018)

  • Satellite data analysis: OCO-2, GOSAT

  • Solar Induced Fluorescence (SIF) modeling

  • Algorithm development for NEMO-AM mission

• 💡 Scientific Assistant – Institute for Plasma Research, Gandhinagar (2011–2015)

  • Laser diagnostics, Thomson scattering systems, spectrometer operations

🏆 Achievements & Recognitions

• ✍️ 7 Peer-reviewed Journal Publications, including in Current Science, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, and Radiation Physics and Chemistry

• 📚 3 Conference Papers/Reports in national and international platforms (PLASMA-2014, ICFP 2022, IOP Series)

• 👨‍💻 Proficient in scientific software: MATLAB, ZEMAX, IDL, ENVI, AutoCAD, ArcGIS

• 🌱 Contributed to ISRO’s satellite missions and high-impact research on carbon dynamics and radiation shielding

🌟 Other Activities & Honors

• 🧠 Participated in Advanced B.Sc. Physics Program at Gujarat Science City

• 🔭 Attendee at seminars organized by PRL, INSA, and IAPT

• 🎓 Active in community and academic development in physics education and public outreach

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