Prof. Dr. Daniela Dragoman | Plasmonic Sensor Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Daniela Dragoman, University of Bucharest, Romania

Dr. Daniela Dragoman is a distinguished Romanian physicist and University Professor at the University of Bucharest, where she has been a faculty member since 1990 and a Doctoral Supervisor since 2004. With a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Limerick, Ireland, and a Dipl. Physics Eng. degree from the University of Bucharest, her expertise spans guided wave optics, nanostructures, quantum computing, and optoelectronic devices. Dr. Dragoman has served as Director of the Doctoral School of Physics since 2011 and has held prestigious research positions in France and Germany, including as an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow and Directeur de Recherche at LAAS-CNRS. Her teaching portfolio covers both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including courses in nonlinear optics, solar energy materials, and integrated optoelectronics. An accomplished researcher and mentor, she is recognized for her leadership in academic and international research environments.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Prof. Daniela Dragoman

Prof. Daniela Dragoman stands out as a highly accomplished and deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to her long-standing academic excellence, leadership in doctoral education, and influential research in the fields of optoelectronics, nanostructures, and quantum physics.

👩‍🏫 Work Experience

University Professor (Feb 2001–Present) – University of Bucharest, Romania
- 🎓 Director, Doctoral School of Physics (since 2011)
- 👩‍🔬 Doctoral Supervisor (since 2004)
- 📚 MSc Courses: Quantum Computing, Nanostructures, Nonlinear Optics, Solar Energy Materials, etc.
- 🧑‍🏫 BSc Courses: Solid State Physics (English)
Lecturer / Assistant Lecturer (Oct 1990–Jan 2001) – University of Bucharest
- 📘 Courses: Advanced Optoelectronic Devices, Solid State Optoelectronics
Physics Engineer (Oct 1989–Sept 1990) – IRNE, Piteşti
- 🔬 Research in pyroelectric devices
Visiting Professor & Researcher
- 🇫🇷 CNRS, Saint-Etienne (1997, 2000) – Research in optics
- 🇩🇪 Alex. von Humboldt Fellow, Univ. Mannheim (1998–1999, 2001–2002) – Optoelectronics
- 🇫🇷 Directeur de Recherche, LAAS-CNRS, Toulouse (2008–2010) – Nanostructures

🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Physics (1993) – University of Limerick, Ireland 🇮🇪
- 📡 Specialization: Guided wave optics, modeling of fiber couplers
Dipl. Physics Engineer (MSc Equivalent) (1989) – University of Bucharest, Romania 🇷🇴
- 🌌 Focus: Semiconductors, optics, general physics

🏆 Achievements & Honors

🎖 Alex. von Humboldt Fellowship – Prestigious research grant (Germany)
🌍 International recognition in optoelectronics, nanostructures, and quantum physics
🗣 Taught and collaborated in multinational research environments (France, Germany, Ireland)
🧑‍🔬 Directed numerous Ph.D. students and research teams
📘 Contributed significantly to advanced education and curriculum development in quantum and nano sciences

Publication Top Notes:

Field-effect transistors based on nickel oxide doped with nitrogen semiconductor ferroelectrics for ultralow voltage switch (1 μV), low subthreshold swing and memory

Electric-Field-Induced Metal-Insulator Transition for Low-Power and Ultrafast Nanoelectronics

Graphene Monolayer Nanomesh Structures and Their Applications in Electromagnetic Energy Harvesting for Solving the Matching Conundrum of Rectennas

Room-temperature current modulation by an Y junction in graphene/hexagonal boron nitride

Quantum Graphene Asymmetric Devices for Harvesting Electromagnetic Energy

Demonstration of Microwave Harvesting Through Pyroelectricity in Cryogenic Conditions: A Quantum-to-Experimental Approach

Subthreshold slope below 60 mV/decade in graphene transistors induced by channel geometry at the wafer-scale

On the Transmission Line Analogy for Modeling Plasmonic Nanowire Circuits

Dr. Uday Chakravarty, Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology Indore, India

Dr. Uday Chakravarty is an accomplished Assistant Professor at HBNI and a Scientific Officer G at RRCAT Indore, India, specializing in photonics, nanomaterial fabrication, laser-matter interaction, and analytical modeling of opto-thermal processes. He obtained his M.Sc. from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, in 2003 and earned his Ph.D. in Physical Sciences from HBNI in 2014. With extensive experience in plasmonics, solar energy utilization, green energy research, and thermo-plasmonic studies, Dr. Chakravarty has contributed significantly to the fields of laser plasma interactions and advanced material research. He has 20 years of teaching experience at the BARC Training School, RRCAT, mentoring and guiding students in cutting-edge scientific research. His outstanding contributions have been recognized with the BUTI Young Scientist Award, presented by the Buti Foundation and the Plasma Science Society of India. His expertise and impactful research make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award, showcasing his commitment to innovation, scientific excellence, and the advancement of photonics and nanomaterials.

🏆 Achievements & Research Contributions:

Expertise in Photonics, Nanomaterial Fabrication, Laser-Matter Interaction, Plasmonics, Solar Thermal Responsive Materials, and Opto-Thermal Processes

Contributions to Green Energy Research, Solar Energy Utilization, and COVID-19 Dynamics Modeling

Extensive research in Thermo-Plasmonic Studies (experimental & analytical)

🎖️ Awards & Honors:

BUTI Young Scientist Award 🏅 – Plasma Science Society of India, awarded by the Buti Foundation for outstanding contributions to Plasma Science

Dr. Chakravarty’s remarkable contributions to laser-matter interactions, sustainable energy research, and cutting-edge photonics applications make him a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. 🚀

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