National Institute of Technology Rourkela

राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान राउरकेला

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EXPERTISE INFORMATION

Research Group
  • Functional Material
Areas of Interest
  • Ferroelectrics, Magnetoelectric Multiferroics, Structural Phase Transitions.
  • Ionically Conducting Polymer Electrolytes and Li-ion Rechargeable Batteries.
  • Energy Storage and Energy Harvesting Devices

Dillip Kumar Pradhan
ଦିଲ୍ଲୀପ କୁମାର ପ୍ରଧାନ Professor, Physics and Astronomy

dillippradhan@nitrkl.ac.in

0661 - 246 2729

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PUBLICATIONS

6

SPONSORED PROJECTS

9

DOCTORAL STUDENTS

5

CONTINUING EDUCATION

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Dillip Kumar Pradhan

Professor

Physics and Astronomy

Room Number: MC-203

Department of Physics and Astronomy, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Sundargarh, Odisha, India - 769008

2008

Ph.D.
Experimental Condensed Matter Physics
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India

2001

M.Sc
Physics (Solid State Physics)
Sambalpur University, Sambalpur, Odisha

Teaching Experience
  • Physics,  National Institute Technology, Rourkela,   10 Jul 2008 - Present
Post Doctoral Research Experience
  • Multiferroics, Polymer Electrolyte,  University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA,   01 Nov 2007 - 30 Apr 2008
Laboratory Development
  • Ferroics Laboratory,  National Institute of Technology, Rourkela,   Research Laboratory

Structural phase transitions induced by Swift Heavy ion irradiations in Lead free Ferroelectric Perovskite Oxides. IUAC,NEW DELHI
  • Principal Investigator
  • 36
  • Completed   Sponsored
Development of multiferroic Composites involving magnetic and ferroelectric oxides for magnetoelectric applications SERB
  • Co-Investigator
  • 36
  • Completed   Sponsored
Investigation of the magnetoelectricity in co-doped BifeO3 multiferroics(CRS-M-198) UGC-DAE
  • Principal Investigator
  • 36
  • Completed   Sponsored
Swift Heavy ion irradiated ferro electronic ceramics polymer Nanocomposites for power Nano-electronics IUAC,NEW DELHI
  • Principal Investigator
  • 36
  • Completed   Sponsored
Investigation of multiferroic properties of rare-earth modified Bi1-xRx(Fe1-yMny) 03 (R=Gd,Sm,Dy,Y) Ceramic SERB
  • Principal Investigator
  • 36
  • Completed   Sponsored
Tailoring the multiferroic properties of BiFeo-3 Cobalt doping. DAE
  • Co-Investigator
  • 36
  • Completed   Sponsored

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Total Publications: 121
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K. Bhoi, H. S. Mohanty, A. Barik, A. Sahu, K. Ajay, D. K. Pradhan, and S. Aggarwal,"Structural, magnetic and electrical properties of Mn substituted CoFe2O4", Ceramics International, vol.52, pp.11345–11355, Elsevier, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2026.01.297       Article

U. Vashisht, V. Bhasker, B. A. R, D. K. Pradhan, A. Kumar, and R. Thomas,"Structural and electrical properties of (Ba0.85Ca0.15)(Zr0.1Ti0.9)O3 ceramic and PVDF-TrFE polymer composites", Physica Scripta, vol.101, pp.065914, IOP Publishing, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.1088/1402-4896/ae3f5e       Article

K. Bhoi, A. Barik, H. S. Mohanty, K. Ajay, D. K. Pradhan, and S. Aggarwal,"Investigation of low temperature magneto-caloric, dielectric, and electrical properties of gadolinium (Gd) modified DyMnO3", Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism, vol.39, pp.112, Springer, June 2026, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10948-026-07209-5       Article

S. Mallick, S. Chand, U. Sahoo, S. Swagatika, J. Panda, D. K. Pradhan, and G. Hota,"MIL-53(Fe) MOF-derived a-Fe2O3@Ag2CO3 heterostructure with oxygen vacancy-engineered Ag nanobridges for photocatalytic heavy metal detoxification and degradation of chromophoric pollutants", Surfaces and Interfaces, vol.97, pp.110100, Elsevier, July 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2026.110100       Article

S. Mallick, S. Chand, U. Sahoo, S. Swagatika, J. Panda, D. K. Pradhan, and G. Hota,"MIL-53(Fe) MOF-derived a-Fe2O3@Ag2CO3 heterostructure with oxygen vacancy-engineered Ag nanobridges for photocatalytic heavy metal detoxification and degradation of chromophoric pollutants", Surfaces & interfaces, vol.53, pp.110100, Elsevier 2026, doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2026.110100       Article

34th National Conference Condensed Matter Days-2026 (CMDAYS-2026) Physics and Astronomy (Conference)
International School on Fundamental Crystallography and Workshop on Rietveld Refinement Analysis (ISFC-2026) Physics and Astronomy (Workshop)
School on Fundamental Crystallography and Workshop on Rietveld Refinement Analysis (SFCWRRA-2023) Physics and Astronomy (Workshop)
International School on Fundamental Crystallography and Workshop on Structural Phase Transitions Physics and Astronomy (Short-term Course)
Characterization Techniques for Multifunctional Materials Physics and Astronomy (Short-term Course)

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics {Theory}
  • Crystal Symmetry and Crystal Physics {Theory}
  • Electrodynamics {Theory}
  • Electromagnetic and Quantum Physics {Theory}
  • Experimental Techniques in Physics {Theory}
  • Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics {Theory}
  • Introduction to Spectroscopy {Theory}
  • Physics - I {Theory}
  • Physics - II {Theory}
  • Physics I {Theory}
  • Physics of Semiconducting Materials {Theory}
  • Polymer Physics {Theory}
  • Structural Analysis of Advanced Materials {Theory}
  • Thermal and Statistical Physics {Theory}
  • Waves and Optics {Theory}
  • Waves and Oscillations {Theory}
  • Advanced Characterization Techniques Laboratory {Practical}
  • Condensed Matter Physics Laboratory {Practical}
  • General Physics Laboratory {Practical}
  • Physics Laboratory {Practical}
  • Properties of Matter Laboratory {Practical}
  • Solid State Physics Laboratory {Practical}
  • Thermal Laboratory {Practical}
  • Thermal Physics Laboratory {Practical}
  • Waves and Optics Laboratory {Practical}

Ph.D. Students [9]
Investigation of Structural Phase Transitions in K0.5Na0.5NbO3 Based Ferroelectric Systems due to Chemical Modifications
Satyaranjan Sahoo
Enrolled: Jul 2016
Graduated :  Dec 2024
Supervisor
Investigations of Crystal Structure, Dielectric, Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Properties of (1-x) Ba(Zr0.2Ti0.8)O3-x (Ba0.7Ca0.3)TiO3 Ferroelectric Ceramics and its Composites with Ferroelectric Polymer
Smaranika Dash
Enrolled: Jan 2015
Graduated :  Nov 2022
Supervisor
Investigations of Phase Transitions and Magneto-Electric Properties in Single Phase and Composite Multiferroic Systems
Krishnamayee Bhoi
Enrolled: Jul 2015
Graduated :  Nov 2022
Supervisor
Structural, Vibrational, Dielectric, Ferroelectric and Electrical Properties of (1-x) Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3 – x BaTiO3 Solid Solutions and the Effect of Ion Irradiations on Functional Properties of Ferroelectric Ceramic-Polymer Composites
Hari Sankar Mohanty
Enrolled: Apr 2014
Graduated :  Jul 2021
Supervisor
Study of Relaxation Dynamics and Ion Conduction Mechanism of Composite Polymer Electrolyte and Gel Polymer Electrolyte
Tapabrata Dam
Enrolled: Jul 2011
Graduated :  Mar 2017
Supervisor
Multiferroic Oxides
Satya Narayan Tripathy
Enrolled: Jul 2009
Graduated :  Jun 2015
Supervisor
Studies of Structural Phase Transition due to Chemical Modification in K0.5Na0.5NbO3 lead-free ferroectric Peroskite Oxides
Abhisikta Sahu
Enrolled: Sep 2020
Continuing
Supervisor
EXPERIMENTAL CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS
Abhash Patra
Enrolled: Jul 2025
Continuing
Supervisor
Experimental condensed matter physics
Subhashree Naik
Enrolled: Jul 2026
Continuing
Supervisor

Awards And Honours
  • Top 2% of the most Influential Scientist by Stanford University list for the year, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.,   2025
  • Materials Research Society of India (MRSI) Medal for the year 2025,   2025
  • Member, Commission of Mathematical and Theoretical Crystallography, International Union of Crystallography since September, 2023,   2023
  • Consultant, Commission of Mathematical and Theoretical Crystallography, International Union of Crystallography September, 2017 to August, 2023.,   2017
  • Orissa Physical Society Young Scientist Award for the year 2012,   2012
Memberships / Fellowships
  • Life Member, Electron Microscope Society of India (EMSI),   2026
  • Life Member, Society for Materials Chemistry (SMC),   2025
  • Life Member, Materials Research Society of India (MRSI),   2024
  • Life Member, Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT),   2024
  • Life Member, Neutron Scattering Society of India (NSSI),   2024
  • Life Member, Indian Crystallographic Association (ICA),   2024
  • Patron Member, Orissa Physical Society (OPS).,   2010

  • President SAC - Student Activity Center