Bangalore Nano 2010 National Award Presented to Prof. Ajay K Sood
Bangalore, 08th December 2010: The 3rd edition of Bangalore Nano organised by The Department of IT, BT and S&T, Government of Karnataka under the guidance of Vision Group on Nanotechnology led by Prof. C.N.R. Rao, FRS, Honorary President, JNCASR was inaugurated at the Lalit Ashok. The focal theme of Bangalore Nano 2010 is “Frontiers of Nanotechnology: Impact on India. This TWO day event is featuring top global intellects, entrepreneurs and organisations in the field of Nanotechnology.
The event started by a traditional inauguration of lighting the lamp by Prof. C.N.R. Rao,FRS National Research Professor; Linus Pauling Research Professor; Honorary President, JNCASR; Chairman, Science Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India; Chairman, Vision Group on Science & Technology and Nanotechnology, Government of Karnataka, followed by Shri. Ashok Kumar C Manoli, IAS - Principal Secretary to Government, Dept. of Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka, Prof. Yoshio Bando, Fellow, National Institute for Material Science (NIMS) & COO - International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), Japan, Prof. Ajay K Sood, President, Indian Academy of science and Institute of Science (IISc) and Mr. Arvind Jannu, IAS - Managing Director, KEONICS and Director IT & BT Government of Karnataka.
Giving the inaugural address Prof. C.N.R. Rao, FRS said, “The Bangalore Nano is a celebration in Nanotechnology. Karnataka has always been a pioneer state and has always led the country in science. He hoped the progress wouldn't slow down. He expressed pleasure and gratitude towards the Chief Minister for encouraging the inception and activities of Vision Group. He also appreciated Mr Manoli's efforts and encouragement in the field. JNCAR and IISc have greatly influenced the development of science in Bangalore. Moreover, Bangalore has the maximum number of Science institutions and scientists in the country. The future of Nano is very important and it is one of the most outstanding scientific fields. Tissue engineering and MRI are some of the important applications to alleviate human suffering, giving hope to scores of people. Nanotech will also create new waves in delivering cancer drugs. Nanotechnology will also find applications in the cosmetics. Electronic prototypes using nano circuits will create a new revolution in the future. There is lots of scope, but proper research is needed. Speaking on his personal experiences, Prof. CNR Rao said that after observing Quantum computing, one of a major developments in Physics, there is more hope today than there was three or five years ago. The success in the lab need to be translated into success in the real world. Government is also investing heavily in science.” He concluded saying “Hemmaya Kannadiga” a proud Kannadiga.
Prof. Ajay K Sood, Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Science (IISc)., observed that Nanotechnology has more scope than other streams of science, but there should be a synergy between the academia and the business to reach the common goals. RICH will provide great opportunities to start ups, which is one of the key features of Bangalore Nano. A new feature has been added from this year on called 'National Lecture Series' to present research papers. Nano for the young is another important feature. Nano is a relatively young field and needs new minds for success, so it is imperative to encourage youngsters. The event has attracted a huge number of registered participants. The response for the poster presentation was overwhelming but could accommodate only 70 posters due to quality control. The program committee and the vision group on Nano are the guiding torch for science and nanotechnology, he concluded.
Accepting the 3rd Bangalore Nano National Award from Prof. CNR Rao, Prof. Ajay K Sood, remarked that it was a very pleasant surprise and privilege to be chosen for the award. He said it was an honour to be given this award. It was a privilege to have been associated with Prof. CNR Rao and the Vision Group. He also thanked all his students profusely on the occasion.
AJAY K. SOOD
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Name : Professor A K Sood
Addess : Department of Physics
Indian Institute of Science
Bangalore-560 012, INDIA
Tele: 91-80-23602238, 22932964
Fax: 91-80-23602602
E.mail : asood@physics.iisc.ernet.in
Born : June 26, 1951
Citizenship : Indian
Education :
B.Sc. Physics, Punjab University, Chandigarh, India, 1971.
M.S. Physics, Punjab University, Chandigarh, India, 1972.
Ph.D. Physics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India 1982.
Post-doctoral: Max Planck Institute fur FKF, Stuttgart, Germany, 1983-1985.
Professional Experience :
7/94- Present Professor
Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
12/98 – 3/08 Chairman
Division of Physical and Mathematical Sciences,
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
7/88- 7/94 Associate Professor
Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Science,
Bangalore. India
1993- Present Honorary Professor
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore, India
8/73 – 7/88 Scientist
Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam, India
Honours and Recognitions:
(a) Fellowships of Academies
1) Fellow of Indian Academy of Sciences (FASc) (1991)
2) President, Indian Academy of Sciences (2010-2012)
3) Fellow of Indian National Science Academy (FNA) (1996)
4) Vice President, Indian National Science Academy (2008-2010)
5) Fellow of Third World Academy of Sciences (FTWAS) (2002)
6) Fellow of The National Academy of Sciences, India (FNASc) (1995)
7) Member, The Asia-Pacific Academy of Materials (2008)
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(b) Awards:
1) Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award in Physical Sciences (1990)(Highest prize of the Government of India for Scientists below age of 45 yrs)
2) Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Award in Physics (2000)
3) G.D. Birla Science Award (2000) )(Given annually by a major national foundation to a scientist below the age of 50 yrs, choosen amongst all areas of science and engineering)
4) FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) Award in Physical Sciences (1999-2000)
5) The Homi Jehangir Bhabha Medal of Indian National Science Academy(2002)
6) Materials Research Society (India) Medal (2000)
7) Millennium Gold Medal of Indian Science Congress (2000)
8) IISc Alumni Award for Excellence in Research for Science (2003)
9) M.N. Saha Birth Centenary Award (Indian Science Congress) (2003-2004)
10) Sir C.V. Raman Award: Physical Sciences (Hari Om Ashram Trust/University Grants Commission) (2003)
11) Goyal Prize in Physics (2003)
12) DAE Raja Ramanna Award of Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (2005)
13) National Award in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (Department of Science and Technology., Government of India), ( 2006)
14) Lifetime achievement award of Punjab University, Chandigarh (2006)
15) Bhatnagar Fellowship of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (2007)
16) Vigyan Ratan Award of Punjab University, Chandigarh (2010).
(c) Award Lectures:
1) Platinum Jubilee Lecture of Indian Science Congress (1998)
2) Prof. K. Rangadhama Rao Memorial Award Lecture of Indian National Science Academy (2000)
3) Brahm Prakash Memorial Lecture of Indian Institute of Metals, Kalpakkam Chapter (2003)
4) J.W. McBain Award Lecture of National Chemical Laboratory - Pune (2004)
5) A.V. Rama Rao Award Lecture of Indian Association of Cultivation of Science, Kolkatta (2004)
6) Platinum Jubilee Lecture of Indian Science Congress (2008)
7) Prof. Meghnad Saha Memorial Lecture Award of The National Academy of Sciences, India (2009).
(d) Others:
1) Executive Editor, Solid State Communications, Elsevier
2) Associate Member of International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy (1995-2001)
3) Member, International Steering Committee of Raman Spectroscopy (1994-1999)
Ajay K Sood
Patents :
1) Carbon Nanotubes flow sensor and energy conversion device (2001). (Patent with Mr. Shankar Ghosh) – US. Patent No. 6,718, 834 (granted on 13-4-2004).
2) Method for measurements of Gas Flow Velocity, method for energy conversion using gas flow over solid material, and device thereof. (Patent applied with S. Ghosh) US Patent no. 7,302.845B2, (dt. Dec.4, 2007). Patent filed in 7 countries.
3) Accelerometer based on Nanotubes. A. K. Sood, Anindya Das and Shankar Ghosh. Indian patent filed. (Application No. 663/CHE/2005)
4) Vibration Sensor based on Nanotubes. A.K. Sood, Anindya Das and Shankar Ghosh. Indian patent filed. (Application No. 664/CHE/2005)
5) An ultra-sensitive assay for detection and Quantification of a substance. A. K. Sood and Ajay Singh Negi. Indian Patent. (Application No. 1324/CHE/2005). International PCT Application no. PCT/IN 2006/000369.
6) Ge-Te-Si Glasses for phase change random access memory (PC RAM) applications, K.K. Singh, N.M. Krishna, O. Nalamasu, S. Asokan, M. Anbarasu, A.K. Sood and S. Prusty, International PCT filed.
Publications :
Research Papers in Journals (published + submitted)...................... 270
Scientific Reviews ...................... 6
Chapters contributed to books ...................... 8
Research Activities :
1. Hard Condensed Matter :
Raman Scattering : Nanotubes, Graphene, Fullerenes, strongly electron correlated oxides, Geometrically spin frustrated pyrochlores, Semiconductor superlattices, Raman scattering under ultra high pressures using diamond anvil cell.
Time resolved spectroscopy : Photon Control of ionic motion using femtosecond lasers : squeezed phonons and coherent phonons, Nonlinear optical properties.
Brillouin Scattering : Semiconductors, Manganites, CDW systems, Geometrically spin frustrated Pyrochlores, Nanotubes.
Transport : Fluid flow induced voltage generation in Nanotubes and semiconductors, Nanotube and graphene based field effect transistors.
II. Soft Condensed Matter :
Colloids and surfactant based systems, complexes of DNA with surfactants.
Experimental studies : Dynamic light scattering, Digital optical microscopy, Coherent x-ray and small angle x-ray scattering, x-ray fluorescence correlation spectroscopy, colloids under electric field, Linear and nonlinear rheology and rheo-optics.
Theoretical studies : Density functional theory and computer simulations.
Ajay K Sood
Teaching Experience
20 years; teaching courses for Graduate Physics students.
Total graduate students advised since 1988: 22
Ph.D. degree awarded so far : 12, working towards Ph.D. : 10, M.S. degree : 9
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