GOVT. COLLEGE MADAPPALLY, VADAKARA | INDIA
Sajitha N. M. is an Assistant Professor of Physics at Government College, Madappally, with 7 years of teaching experience. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Nonlinear Physics, with a focus on nematicons—a type of solitary wave in nonlinear optical systems. Her expertise lies in the interplay of potentials, thermal effects, and diffractive radiation in uniaxial nematic liquid crystals (NLCs). Sajitha is passionate about advancing scientific research and has contributed significantly to the field through her publications and conference presentations.
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Early Academic Pursuits 🎓
Sajitha’s academic journey began at the University of Calicut, where she completed her B.Sc. in Physics with exceptional marks (96.7%). She continued her education with an M.Sc. in Physics, graduating with First Class honors. She further pursued a Bachelor of Education in Physical Science from the same university. Her academic excellence is evident in her achievements, including NET (UGC-JRF) qualification with an outstanding rank of 62/449 in Physical Science.
Professional Endeavors 🔬
Sajitha has been an Assistant Professor at Government College, Madappally for the past seven years. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to not only teaching but also actively engaging in research. She has presented her work at several international conferences and is involved in cutting-edge research in Nonlinear Physics, particularly in the study of nematicons.
Contributions and Research Focus 🔍
Sajitha’s research focuses on nonlinear optics and nematicons, particularly their propagation, thermal response, and interactions with potentials. She has explored the generation of higher harmonics of nematicons under various conditions, such as parabolic potentials and periodic potentials. Her research also investigates the thermal response of single-peak and multi-peak nematicons, making significant strides in understanding thermal dynamics in nonlinear optical systems.
Impact and Influence 🌍
Sajitha’s work is beginning to make an impact on the field of Nonlinear Physics and optics. Her 5 published papers and 3 conference presentations in the last three years demonstrate her growing influence in the research community. By focusing on nematicons, she has contributed valuable insights into the stability, formation, and thermal response of these optical structures, which are pivotal in fields like photonics and material science.
Research Skills 🔧
Sajitha has demonstrated a strong command of theoretical physics, particularly in the domain of nonlinear optics. Her expertise extends to mathematical modeling, simulation techniques, and the analysis of complex systems like nematicons in different potential fields. Her ability to apply nonlinear dynamics principles to real-world problems in materials science and photonics is a testament to her research skills.
Teaching Experience 📚
With 7 years of teaching experience, Sajitha has been a dedicated educator, imparting physics knowledge to students at the undergraduate level. Her role as an Assistant Professor at Government College Madappally has allowed her to inspire and guide students in understanding the fundamentals of physics while also encouraging them to pursue research in emerging areas such as nonlinear physics.
Legacy and Future Contributions 🔮
Sajitha N. M.’s research legacy is still unfolding, and her contributions to the study of nematicons and nonlinear optics are likely to have a lasting impact on optical science and photonics. Moving forward, her focus on thermal dynamics, solitary waves, and nonlinear effects positions her as a promising researcher in the nonlinear physics community. As she continues to publish and present her findings, Sajitha will likely shape the future direction of research in nonlinear optics and quantum technologies.
Publications Top Notes
- Thermal response of nematicons in a parabolic potential
Authors: Sajitha, N.M., Suneera, T.P.
Journal: Physica Scripta
Year: 2024
- The formation and stability of single-peak and multi-peak gap nematicons in a periodic potential
Authors: Nari Mangalath, S., Tharammel Puthenpeedikakkal, S.
Journal: Liquid Crystals
Year: 2024
- Thermal response of single-peak and double-peak nematicons
Authors: Sajitha, N.M., Suneera, T.P.
Journal: European Physical Journal Plus
Year: 2023
- The effect of parabolic potential on the generation of higher harmonics of nematicons
Authors: Sajitha, N.M., Suneera, T.P.
Journal: Physica Scripta
Year: 2023
- Interplay between diffractive radiation shed and damping coefficient on nematicon propagation
Authors: Sajitha, N.M., Suneera, T.P.
Journal: Journal of Modern Optics
Year: 2022