Professor at Sardar Patel University’s, India
Sunil Chaki is a distinguished professor at Sardar Patel University’s PG Department of Physics and the Associate Director of the Department of Applied and Interdisciplinary Sciences. He pioneered the M.Sc. Applied Physics program and leads several entrepreneurial initiatives at the university. Recognized among the top 2% scientists worldwide by Stanford University in 2023, Dr. Chaki boasts an h-index of 30 on Google Scholar and 28 on Scopus. His research focuses on experimental condensed matter physics, particularly on single crystals and compound semiconductors. He has published over 161 papers and completed six major research projects, mentoring numerous Ph.D. and M.Phil. students.
Professional Profiles
Education
M.Sc. (Physics) 1990 Ph.D. (Physics) 1996
Professional Positions/Responsibilities
Current Roles Professor, PG Department of Physics, Sardar Patel University Associate Director, Department of Applied and Interdisciplinary Sciences, Sardar Patel University Initiated M.Sc. Applied Physics program in June 2018 Coordinator, SPU-SSIP-Navadhara (Student Startup, Innovation & Entrepreneur Cell), Sardar Patel University Director & Founder, Sardar Patel Startup & Entrepreneurship Council (SPSEC), Section – 8 Company of Sardar Patel University Nodal Officer, Entrepreneurship Development Cell, Sardar Patel University
Professional Achievements
Featured in the Stanford University list of top 2% Scientists of the world in October 2023 Google Scholar Citations: h Index: 30 i10 Index: 83 (June 2024) Google Scholar Profile Scopus Citations: h Index: 28 (June 2024) Scopus Profile Fellow of Indian Physical Society Patents: Six filed
Area of Specialization
Growth of single crystals of transition metal chalcogenides Study of compound semiconductors in thin films and nano forms Thermal studies of materials using iso-conversional models
Awards & Recognitions
Teresa Muller Prize for scoring highest marks in Mathematics at Secondary School Examination 1983 CSIR-Senior Research Fellowship 1993-1995 INSA-Visiting Fellowship 1997-1998 Hari Ohm Ashram Prerit Shri Bhaikaka Inter University Smarak Trust Award for best research paper (twice) 2000 & 2010
Research Focuse
Sunil Chaki’s research focuses on experimental condensed matter physics, particularly on the synthesis, growth, and characterization of nanomaterials and thin films. His work includes extensive studies on transition metal chalcogenides, compound semiconductors, and metal oxide nanoparticles. He employs various chemical synthesis techniques, such as chemical bath deposition, dip coating, and wet chemical reduction, to create and analyze materials like SnS, CuS, NiO, and CdSe. Chaki’s investigations into photoluminescence, Raman scattering, and electrical transport properties of these materials contribute significantly to advancements in nanoscience and semiconductor processing, with applications in optoelectronics and material sciences.
Publications
- Flexible photodetector for broadband detection using wurtzite phase CuFeS2 nanoparticles, Publication date: 2024/8/15
- Kinetic study of adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue dye using TiO2 nanoparticles with activated carbon, Publication date: 2024
- CVT grown CuSe single crystals: Unveiling photodetection advancements and thermoelectric promise, Publication date: 2024
- Enhancing thermoelectric behavior of Bismuth Selenide crystal via substitution of Sulfur and Tellurium, Publication date: 2024
- Chemical bath deposited CdTe thin film: Optical, electrical, and photoresponse aspects, Publication date: 2024
- Dielectric performance of nanostructured magnesium oxide and effect of cobalt substitution, Publication date: 2024
- Studies on thermoelectric performance of pristine and Selenium alloyed Bismuth Sulfide crystals grown by vertical Bridgman technique, Publication date: 2024
- Unveiling the optoelectronic characteristics of SnTe thin films: An extensive investigation via structural & photoresponse analysis of drop-cast deposition, Publication date: 2024
- Growth of a CuSbSe 2 single crystal by the Bridgman technique and its utility as a photodetector and thermoelectric material. Publication date: 2024
- Характеристики тонкой пленки нанокристаллического сульфида свинца для фотодетектора видимого света, Publication date: 2023.
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