SANJAY K. MISHRA
Visiting Scientist
Basic Theory Group
Institute for Plasma Research (IPR)
BHAT, Gandhinagar–382428, INDIA
E mail: nishfeb@gmail.com
Contact: +91 9409 602 381
Date of Birth: May 15, 1982
Active research areas
Plasma physics:
Complex (Dusty) plasmas:
Laser-plasma interaction:
Gravitational waves:
Sheath physics (DC/ RF), Attention to collision-less heating
Fluid/ kinetic modeling of weibel like instabilities (FI / ICF concepts)
(Relevance to running projects)
Basic physics, Kinetics, crystal structures, Soft matters, application to space
and industries, Ionospheric modeling
Specific application to Space Debris removal
Nonlinear propagation of EM waves/ particle heating & acceleration in
plasmas and other nonlinear medium (relativistic/ non-relativistic regime).
Three body system in GTR context.
Remarks
Publications
Conferences/ seminars contributions
Citations
Impact factor (Average)
55 (Journals of International repute)
~ 20 (National & International platforms)
~400 (H-Index: 12, I-10-Index: 18)
~2.4
Academic Appointments
Jan.2012 to Dec.2014
(cont.)
Dec. 2009 to Dec.2011
July 2009 to Dec. 2009
Sept. 2008 to June 2009
Jan 2007 to Aug. 2008
Visiting Scientist
Institute for Plasma Research, BHAT, Gandhinagar, INDIA
Research Associate
Department of Science and Technology (DST)
DST Funded project, Govt. of India @ Lucknow University, INDIA
Senior Research Fellow
Department of Science and Technology (DST)
DST Funded project, Govt. of India @ Lucknow University, INDIA
Project Scientist
Ramanna Fellowship Program
Department of Science and Technology (DST)
DST Funded project, Govt. of India @ Lucknow University, INDIA
Junior Research Fellow
Department of Science and Technology (DST)
DST Funded project, Govt. of India @ Lucknow University, INDIA
Academic Background
Ph. D
Masters (M. Sc.)
Physics, Lucknow University, INDIA.
Awarded: Dec. 2009, Defended: Oct.2009, Submitted: Apr.2009.
Doctoral Thesis: Nonlinear propagation of EM beams in plasma
Advisors: Prof. M. S. Sodha and Prof. P. Tandon.
Qualified - June 2006
(An eligibility test for research/ lectureship in Indian Universities)
Physics, DDU Gorakhpur University, INDIA, 2005.
Bachelor (B. Sc.)
Physics, Mathematics & Chemistry, VBS Purvanchal University, INDIA, 2003
CSIR-NET
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Computational/ Numerical/ Analytical Skills
Physics/ Math’s
Computational
Theoretical/ Mathematical modeling: Complex plasmas, Plasma physics &
NL propagation of EM waves in plasmas/ NL media.
Numerical methods/ Analysis.
Programming language
C/C++
Scientific software
MATHEMATICA, MATLAB, Origin
Platforms
Windows
Conferences and Seminars (contributions)
Sept.15 to Sept.19, 2014
“International Conference on Plasma Physics (ICPP) 2014”, Lisbon, Portugal
Aug.02 to Aug.10, 2014
“40th COSPAR Scientific Assembly, Moscow, Russia
Mar.03 to Mar.07, 2014
“7th International Conference on the Physics of Dusty Plasmas (ICPDP 2014)”
organized by K. Avinash, Delhi University (DU), new Delhi (India).
“High Energy Density Science (HEDS) in Asia” organized by Korea Atomic
Energy Research Institute (KAERI), Busan, South Korea.
“National W orkshop on Plasma Devices Technology” in 2nd PSSI-Plasma
Scholars Colloquium Organized by CEERI, Pilani.
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Laser Driven charge particle acceleration and applications” in IITD, Organized
by Department of Physics, Indian Institute of technology Delhi (IITD), New Deli,
India
“IInternational ITER School 2012”, in Institute for Plasma Research (IPR)
Gandhinagar, India, Organized by ITER India, India
“J
Joint ICTP-IAEA College on Plasma Physics”, in ICTP Trieste, Italy, Organized
by International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy
1st PSSI-Plasma Scholars Colloquium Organized by IPR, Gandhinagar.
Title: Quantum Tunneling Accretion.
“A
Annual ISRO Respond Meeting”, in PRL Ahmedabad, Organized by Physical
Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad, India
“N
National Conference on Recent Trends in Synthesis and Applications of
Advanced Materials”, in New Delhi, Organized by Delhi Technological University
(DTU), New Delhi, India
“IInternational Conference on Physics of Dusty Plasmas” organized by Max Plank
Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE), Garching, Garmisch – Germany
“IInternational Conference and Humboldt Kolleg” organized by Lucknow
University, Lucknow – India
“N
National Conference of Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award W inners” organized by
Devi Ahillya Viswa Vidyalaya, Indore – India
“P
Polychar 16, W orld Forum on Advanced Materials” organized by Lucknow
University, Lucknow – India.
“S
Self-Focusing W orkshop” organized by Lucknow University, Lucknow – India
Jan.19 to Jan.22, 2014
July 21 to 24, 2013
April 05 to 07, 2013
Dec. 02 to 06, 2012
Oct. 01 to 12, 2012
July 03 to 04, 2012
Feb. 28 to 29, 2012
Dec 05 to 07, 2011
May 15 to 20, 2011
Feb. 24 to 27, 2010
July 17 to 19, 2009
Feb 17 to 21, 2008
Nov 19 to 25, 2007
Jan 08 to 11, 2007
Jun 07 to 18, 2004
“7
7th Planex W orkshop on Planets, Satellites, Asteroids and Comets” organized by
Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad – India
Summer school on “IIntroductory Astronom y, Astrophysics and Atmospheric
Sciences” organized by Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences,
Manora Peak, Naini Tal – India
Posters
Sept.15 to Sept.19, 2014
CV Dr. S. K. Mishra
Presentation on “Nonlinear wave excitation by orbiting charged space debris
object” in International Conference on Plasma Physics (ICPP) 2014”, Lisbon,
Portugal.
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Aug.02 to Aug.10, 2014
Mar.03 to Mar.07, 2014
Apr. 21 to Apr. 24, 2013
Apr. 05 to Apr. 07, 2013
Dec. 02 to Dec. 06, 2012
Oct. 01 to Oct. 12, 2012
Oct. 01 to Oct. 12, 2012
July 03 to July 04, 2012
Dec 05 to Dec 07, 2011
Dec 05 to Dec 07, 2011
May 15 to May 20, 2011
May 15 to May 20, 2011
Feb. 24 to 27, 2010
Feb. 24 to 27, 2010
Presentation on Charging of Space Debris in LEO & GEO region, in 40th
COSPAR Scientific Assembly, Moscow, Russia.
Presentation on Dust particles in a non-Maxwellian Plasma, in 7th International
Conference on the Physics of Dusty Plasmas (ICPDP 2014) Organized by K.
Avinash, DU, India.
Presentation on EM pulse (GP/ DHGP) dynamics in tunnel ionized plasma, in
National Workshop on Plasma Devices Technology in 2nd PSSI-Plasma
Scholars Colloquium Organized by CEERI, Pilani, India.
Presentation on Dynamics of DHGP in tunnel ionized plasma, in Laser Driven
charge particle acceleration and applications at IITD, Organized by Department
of Physics, Indian Institute of technology Delhi (IITD), New Delhi, India
Presentation on Modified Theory of Secondary electron Emission from
Spherical particles in International ITER School (IIS) 2012, Organized by ITER
India, India
Presentation on Electron Emission/ Accretion Mechanisms in Dusty Plasmas:
Quantum Effects in Joint ICTP-IAEA College on Plasma Physics, Organized by
International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy
Presentation on Nonlinear Effects in Complex Plasmas in Joint ICTP-IAEA
College on Plasma Physics, Organized by International Centre for Theoretical
Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy
Presentation on Effect of quantum tunnelling accretion on charging of dust
particles in complex plasmas in 1st PSSI Scholars Colloquium, in IPR,
Gandhinagar, Organized by Institute for Plasma Research (IPR), Gandhinagar,
India
Presentation on Quantum Enhancement of Thermionic & Photoelectric
Emission in National Conference on Recent Trends in Synthesis and
Applications of Advanced Materials, in New Delhi, Organized by Delhi
Technological University (DTU), New Delhi, India
Presentation on Nonlinear Effects in Complex Plasmas in National Conference
on Recent Trends in Synthesis and Applications of Advanced Materials, in New
Delhi, Organized by Delhi Technological University (DTU), New Delhi, India
Presentation on Impact of Mie Scattering on Charging of Dust Grains in
International Conference on Physics of Dusty Plasmas, in Garmisch, Organized
by Max Plank Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE), Garching, Germany
Presentation on Charge distribution in Mesospheric Clouds in International
Conference on Physics of Dusty Plasmas, in Garmisch, Organized by Max
Plank Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE), Garching, Germany
Presentation on Generation and accretion of electrons by c ylindrical particles in
complex plasmas in International Conference and Humboldt Kolleg, Organized
by Lucknow University, Lucknow, India
Presentation on Charging of dust grains in an illuminated complex plasmas in
International Conference and Humboldt Kolleg, Organized by Lucknow
University, Lucknow, India.
Talks
May 27, 2014
Mar.03 to Mar.07, 2014
Jan. 19 to Jan. 22, 2014
CV Dr. S. K. Mishra
(i) Lunar sheath formation at moon surface & (ii) Electron Emission
Induced Cooling of Boundary Region in Fusion Devices, Indian Institute of
Technology Delhi (IITD), New Delhi (INDIA)
Electron Emission Induced Cooling of Boundary Region in Fusion Devices
7th International Conference on Physics of Dusty Plasmas (ICPDP 2014)
New Delhi, India.
Stabilization of Beam-Weibel filamentational Instability Via Equilibrium
Density Ripple
High Energy Density Science (HEDS) in Asia
Busan, South Korea.
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July10 to July 26, 2013
Dec.14 to Dec.23, 2012
Dec.12 to Dec.13, 2012
July 10 to Aug. 09, 2012
Feb. 28 to Feb. 29, 2012
Nov. 07 to Nov. 08, 2011
May 21 to May 31, 2011
Jan. 23 to Feb. 02, 2011
Nov. 19 to Nov. 25, 2007
Recent wok & understanding
Complex Plasma Physics (CPP) Group (Visit)
Centre for Energy Studies, IITD, New Delhi, India
Complex Plasma Physics and Applications
Complex Plasma Physics (CPP) Group (Visit)
Centre for Energy Studies, IITD, New Delhi, India
Space, Astrophysical & Industrial Aspects of Complex Plasma Physics
INSA, New Delhi, India
Plasma Waves and Instabilities (Recent work)
Complex Plasma Physics (CPP) Group (Visit)
University of Lucknow, Lucknow, India
Electron Rich Dusty Plasmas
Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad, India
Dust charging in Complex Plasma Kinetics
Institute for Plasma Research (IPR), Gandhinagar, India
Our understanding of Complex Plasma Kinetics
Complex Plasma Group, Max Plank Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics
(MPE), Garching, Germany
Complex plasma kinetics and its applications,
Plasma Acceleration Group, University of Hamburg and Deutsches
Elektronen Synchrotron DESY, Hamburg, Germany
Ring formation in self-focusing of electromagnetic beams in plasmas,
Self-focusing Workshop, University of Lucknow, Lucknow India
International visits
Jan. 19 to Jan. 22, 2014
Oct. 01 to Oct. 12, 2012
May 15 to May 31, 2011
Jan.23 to Feb.02, 2011
High Energy Density Science (HEDS) in Asia
Busan, South Korea.
International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)
Trieste, Italy
Complex Plasma Group
Max Plank Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE),
Garching, Germany
Plasma Acceleration (FLA) Group
University of Hamburg and Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron DESY,
Hamburg, Germany
Research Publications
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M. S. Sodha and S. K. Mishra, Lunar photoelectron sheath and levitation of dust particles, Phys.
Plasmas (2014). (IF: 2.4) (Accepted)
S. K. Mishra, K. Avinash and Predhiman Kaw, Electron emission induced cooling of boundary region in
fusion devices, Jour. Plasma Phys. (2014). (IF: 1.08) (Accepted)
S. Sharma, S. K. Mishra and Predhiman Kaw, Observations of transient electric fields in PIC simulation
of capacitively coupled discharges, Phys. Plasmas 21, 073511 (2014). (IF: 2.4)
S. K. Mishra and Shikha Misra, Statistical charge distribution over dust particles in a non-Maxwellian
Lorentzian Plasmas, Phys. Plasmas. 21, 073706 (2014). (IF: 2.4)
S. K. Mishra and M. S. Sodha, Kinetics of wet Sodium vapor complex plasma. Phys. Plasmas 21,
043703 (2014). (IF: 2.4)
S. K. Mishra, Shikha Misra and M. S. Sodha, Kinetics of dust particles around SOL in fusion devices,
PPCF 56, 055005 (2014). (IF: 2.4).
Shikha Misra, S. K. Mishra, M. S. Sodha and V. K. Tripathi, Effect of Electron-Ion Recombination on
Self-focusing/ defocusing of Laser Pulse in Tunnel Ionized Plasmas, Laser & Particle Beams 32, 21
(2014). (IF: 3.65)
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A. Sharma, Z. Tibai, J. Hebling and S. K. Mishra, Spatiotemporal focusing dynamics in plasmas at X-ray
wavelength, Phys. Plasmas. 21, 033103 (2014). (IF: 2.4)
S. K. Mishra, Predhiman Kaw, A. Das, S. Sengupta and G. Ravinadra Kumar, Stabilization of Beam
Weibel Instability by Equilibrium Density Ripple, Phys. Plasmas. 21, 012108 (2014). (IF: 2.4)
Shikha Misra, S. K. Mishra and M. S. Sodha, Kinetics of complex plasma with liquid droplets, Phys.
Plasmas. 20, 123701 (2013). (IF: 2.4)
Shikha Misra, S. K. Mishra and M. S. Sodha, self-focusing of a Gaussian EM beam in a Multi-ion
plasma, Phys. Plasmas. 20, 103105 (2013). (IF: 2.4)
S. K. Mishra, Shikha Misra and M. S. Sodha, Charging of dust particles in a Non-Maxwellian Lorentzian
Plasma, EPJ-D 67, 210 (2013). (IF: 1.6)
S. K. Mishra and A. Sharma, Spatiotemporal evolution of ponderomotive electron heating in axially
inhomogeneous collisionless plasma, Phys. Plasmas 20, 073109 (2013). (IF: 2.4)
A. Sharma, Shikha Misra, S. K. Mishra and I. Kourakis, Beam profile dynamics of dark hollow Gaussian
laser pulses in relativistic plasma, Phys. Rev. E. 87, 063111 (2013). (IF: 2.3)
Shikha Misra and S. K. Mishra, Charging kinetics of dust in interplanetary space plasma, MNRAS 432,
2985 (2013). (IF: 5.52)
S. K. Mishra, Shikha Misra and M. S. Sodha, Charging and de-charging of dust particles in bulk region of
an RF discharge plasma, Phys. Plasmas 20, 033705 (2013). (IF: 2.4)
S. K. Mishra and M. S. Sodha, Kinetic theory of nonlinear transport phenomena in complex plasmas,
Phys. Plasmas. 20, 033701 (2013). (IF: 2.4)
A. Sharma, M. S. Sodha, Shikha Misra and S. K. Mishra, Thermal de-focusing of intense dark hollow
Gaussian laser beams in atmosphere, Laser & particle Beams. 31, 403 (2013) (IF: 3.65)
Shikha Misra, S. K. Mishra and M. S. Sodha, Modified theory of Secondary Electron Emission from
spherical particles, Phys. Plasmas. 20, 013702 (2013). (IF: 2.4)
S. K. Mishra, M. S. Sodha and S. Srivastava, Temperature of the interstellar Warm ionized region,
Astrophysics & Space Science 344, 193 (2013). (IF: 1.7)
M. P. Verma, S. K. Mishra and M. S. Sodha, Effect of inter grain attractive potential on lattice dynamics
in complex plasmas, J. Plasma Phys. 79, 55 (2013). (IF: 1.08)
S. K. Mishra, M. S. Sodha and Shikha Misra, Quantum effects in electron emission from and accretion
on negatively charged spherical particles in a complex plasma, Phys. Plasmas. 19, 073705 (2012). (IF:
2.4)
Shikha Misra, S. K. Mishra and M. S. Sodha, Effect of quantum tunneling accretion on charging of dust
particles in complex plasmas, Phys. Plasmas. 19, 043702 (2012). (IF: 2.4)
Shikha Misra, S. K. Mishra and M. S. Sodha, Charging of ice grains in Saturn E ring: theory and
observations, MNRAS. 423, 176 (2012) (IF: 5.52)
S. K. Agarwal, Shikha Misra, S. K. Mishra and M. S. Sodha, Quantum enhancement of thermionic and
photoelectric electron emission from negatively charged metallic Surfaces, Can. J. Phys. 90, 265 (2012).
(IF: 0.9)
Shikha Misra, S. K. Mishra and M. S. Sodha, Charge Distribution in Mesospheric Clouds, AIP Conf.
Proc.1397, 417-418 (2011).
S. K. Mishra, Shikha Misra and M. S. Sodha, Impact of Mie Scattering on Charging of Dust Grains, AIP
Conf. Proc.1397, 415-416 (2011).
S. K. Mishra, Shikha Misra and M. S. Sodha, Charge distribution over dust particles in a flowing plasma,
Phys. Plasmas 18, 103708 (2011). (IF: 2.4)
M. S. Sodha, Shikha Misra, S. K. Mishra and Amrit Dixit, Kinetics of polar mesospheric plasma layers:
Comparison of theoretical results with observations, Phys. Plasmas 18, 083708 (2011). (IF: 2.4)
M. S. Sodha and S. K. Mishra, Validity of Saha’s equation of thermal ionization for negatively charged
spherical particles in dust clouds in thermal equilibrium, Phys. Plasmas 18, 044502 (2011). (IF: 2.4)
S. K. Mishra, Shikha Misra and M. S. Sodha, Self-focusing of a Gaussian electromagnetic beam in a
complex plasma, Phys. Plasmas 18, 043702 (2011). (IF: 2.4)
M. S. Sodha, S. K. Mishra and Shikha Misra, Nonlinear dependence of the complex plasma parameters
on applied electric field, Phys. Plasmas 18, 023701 (2011). (IF: 2.4)
M. S. Sodha, S. K. Mishra and Shikha Misra, Kinetics of complex plasmas having dust of different
materials with corresponding size distribution, IEEE Trans. Plasma Sci.39, 1141 (2011). (IF: 1.04)
M. S. Sodha, S. Srivastava and S. K. Mishra, Role of the image force in the charging of dust grains in
complex plasmas, J. Plasma Phys. 77, Pg.529 (2011). (IF: 1.08).
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M. S. Sodha, S. K. Mishra and Shikha Misra, Kinetics of illuminated complex plasmas considering Mie
scattering by spherical dust particles with a size distribution, Jour. Appl. Phys. 109, 013303 (2011). (IF:
2.31) [A brief press release on work by AIP Journal Editors indicating its relevance to science
community].
M. S. Sodha, S. K. Mishra and Shikha Misra, Statistical Mechanics of distribution of charge on particles
in complex plasmas, Phys. Scripta 83, 015502 (2011). (IF: 1.08)
M. S. Sodha, Shikha Misra and S. K. Mishra, Kinetics of complex plasmas having spherical dust
particles with a size distribution, Phys. Plasmas. 17, 113705 (2010) (IF: 2.4)
M. S. Sodha, S. K. Mishra, Shikha Misra and S. Srivastava, Fluctuation of Charge on dust particles in a
complex plasma, Phys. Plasmas 17, 073705 (2010). (IF: 2.4)
M. S. Sodha, S. K. Mishra and Shikha Misra, Role of tunneling accretion on negatively charged dust
particles, Physics Letters A. 374, 3376 (2010). (IF: 2.2)
M. S. Sodha, Shikha Misra and S. K. Mishra, Kinetics of Cometary plasma, Plasma Source Science and
Technology 19, 045022 (2010) (IF: 2.685).
M. S. Sodha, S. K. Mishra, Shikha Misra and S. Srivastava, Hysteresis in photoelectric charging of dust
particles in a complex plasma, Phys. Plasmas. 17, 053706 (2010) (IF: 2.4)
M. S. Sodha, Shikha Misra, S. K. Mishra and S. Srivastava, Growth of embryonic dust particles in a
complex plasma, J. Appl. Phys. 107, 103307 (2010). (IF: 2.31)
M. S. Sodha, Shikha Misra and S. K. Mishra, Charging of dust particles in an illuminated open complex
plasma, Phys. Plasmas, 16, 123705 (2009); Errata 17, 049902 (2010). (IF: 2.4)
M. S. Sodha, S. K. Mishra and Shikha Misra, Generation and accretion of electrons in complex plasmas
with cylindrical particles, Phys. Plasmas, 16, 123701 (2009). (IF: 2.4)
M. S. Sodha, A. Dixit, Sweta Srivastava, S. K. Mishra, M. P. Verma and L. Bhasin, Charge distribution of
particles in an irradiated dust cloud, Plasma Sources Science and Technology, 19, 015006 (2010). (IF:
2.685)
M. S. Sodha, Shikha Misra and S. K. Mishra, Growth of a ring ripple on a Gaussian electromagnetic
beam in a plasma with relativistic-ponderomotive nonlinearity, Laser & Particle Beams 27, 689 (2009).
(IF: 3.65)
Shikha Misra and S. K. Mishra, Focusing of dark hollow Gaussian electromagnetic beam in a plasma
with relativistic-ponderomotive regime, Progress in Electromagnetic Research (PIER), 16, 291 (2009).
(IF: 4.735)
Shikha Misra and S. K. Mishra, Focusing of a ring ripple on a Gaussian electromagnetic beam in a
magnetoplasma; J. Plasma Phys. 75, 545 (2009). (IF: 1.08)
M. S. Sodha, S. K. Mishra and Shikha Misra, Focusing of dark hollow Gaussian electromagnetic beam in
a magnetoplasma; J. Plasma Phys. 75, 731 (2009). (IF: 1.08)
Shikha Misra and S. K. Mishra, Ring formation of electromagnetic beams propagating in a
magnetoplasma; J. Plasma Phys. 75, 769 (2009). (IF: 1.08)
M. S. Sodha, S. K. Mishra and Shikha Misra, Focusing of dark hollow Gaussian beams in a plasma;
Laser & particle beams 27, 57 (2009). (IF: 3.65)
M. S. Sodha, S. K. Mishra and S. K. Agarwal, Nonlinear propagation, Self modulation and Faraday
rotation of electromagnetic beams in the ionosphere; IEEE Trans. Plasma Sci. 37, 375 (2009). (IF: 1.04)
Shikha Misra and S. K. Mishra, On focusing of a ring ripple on a Gaussian electromagnetic beam in a
plasma, Phys. Plasmas 15, 092307 (2008) (IF: 2.437).
M. S. Sodha, S. K. Mishra and S. K. Agarwal, Self-focusing and cross focusing of Gaussian
electromagnetic beams in fully ionized Collisional magnetoplasma, Phys. Plasmas 14, 112302 (2007).
(IF: 2.4)
M. Faisal, S. K. Mishra, M. P. Verma and M. S. Sodha, Ring formation in self-focusing of
electromagnetic beams in plasmas; Phys. Plasmas 14, 103103 (2007). (IF: 2.4)
*(IF: Impact Factor)
Communicated
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Shikha Misra, S. K. Mishra and M. S. Sodha, Secondary electron emission from cylindrical particles,
Can. J. Physics.
S. K. Mishra and A. Sharma, Spatio-temporal pulse dynamics in inhomogeneous plasma. Phys.
Plasmas.
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S. Sharma, S. K. Mishra, P. K. Kaw & M. M. Turner, Effect of mass and charge of ionic species on
spatio-temporal evolution of transient electric field in CCP discharges, Phys. Plasmas.
S. Sharma, S. K. Mishra, P. K. Kaw, A. Das, M. M. Turner & N. Sirse, Sheath heating in CCP discharges
via non-sinusoidal current driven sources, Phys. Plasmas-Letters.
S.K. Karkari, H. Kabariya, S. Gandhi, D. Patel, C. Soneji, K. Soneji and S. K. Mishra, The role of
conducting end plate on the equilibrium properties of magnetized plasma column sustained by directcurrent cylindrical magnetron source. Plasma Sources Science & Technology.
Shikha Misra, S. K. Mishra and P. Brijesh, Coaxial Propagation of Laguerre Gaussian (LG) and
Gaussian beams in a plasma, Laser & Particle Beams.
A. Sen, S. Tiwari, S. K. Mishra and Predhiman Kaw, Nonlinear wave excitation by orbiting charged
space debris object, Advances in Space Research.
In progress
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A. Sen, S. Tiwari, S. K. Mishra, Predhiman Kaw and A. Surja Sharma, Charging of Space Debris in the
LEO and GEO regions, COSPAR Meet. (In preparation)
Shikha Misra and S. K. Mishra, Charge distribution in afterglow plasmas, Phys. Plasmas (In preparation)
Shikha Misra and S. K. Mishra, Ionospheric modification via dust insertion, Phys. Plasmas (In
preparation)
S. K. Mishra, K. Avinash and Predhiman Kaw, Cooling of boundary region in fusion devices via
thermionic emission, PRL (In preparation)
Plasma in strong coupling regime: strong coupling of ions.
Probe collection in magnetized plasmas: cylindrical & spherical probes.
Debris removal from LEO/ GEO region: Role of charged objects & plasma collective effects.
Electron emission from coated surfaces: Quantum mechanical approach.
A new concept of charging: charge exchange phenomena between dust & neutrals.
Relevance of my research experience to the host group/ Institution
The work so far is primarily based on physics principles/ basic concepts and analytical/ numerical modelling;
following skills/ strengths may be of interest to the group/ institution
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Experience in theoretical/ analytical modelling of the physical systems.
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Understanding of basic charging processes in dusty plasmas, specifically particle emission/ accretion
mechanisms.
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Pioneering work in the understanding of Complex plasma kinetics.
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Familiarity with transport mechanisms in plasmas.
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Understanding in linear/ nonlinear interaction processes in plasmas.
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Familiarity in application of electromagnetic theory, particularly the parabolic equation, commonly
applicable in theoretical/ numerical modelling.
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Comfortable with numerical computations.
Academic/ Personal References
Prof. Predhiman K. Kaw
Group leader
Institute for Plasma Research (IPR).
Gandhinagar – 382428, INDIA
Phone: +91-79-23962049, +91 9825069415
E-Mail: kaw@ipr.res.in,
predh@yahoo.com
Prof. K. Avinash
Department of Physics,
University of Delhi, New Delhi.
Phone: +91 9718 328154
E-Mail: ak0005@uah.edu
CV Dr. S. K. Mishra
Prof. Abhijit Sen
Chandrasekhar Chair ,
Institute for Plasma Research (IPR).
Gandhinagar – 382428, INDIA
Phone: +91-79-23962048
E-Mail: senabhijit@gmail.com
Prof. M. S. Sodha, F.N.A.
Thesis Advisor, Visiting Professor,
Centre for Energy Studies (CES),
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD)
New Delhi - 110016 (INDIA)
Phone: +91 9839 705081
E-Mail: msodha@rediffmail.com
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Prof. Amita Das
Institute for Plasma Research (IPR).
Gandhinagar – 382428, INDIA
Phone: 91-79-23962060
E-Mail: amita@ipr.res.in, amitadas3@yahoo.com
Dr. Ashutosh Sharma
Visiting Scientist
Institute of Physics, University of Pecs, Hungary,
Phone: +36-705353011
E-Mail: a_physics2001@yahoo.com
Personal Information
Date of Birth/ Nationality
Gender/ Marital Status
Language
Parents
May 15, 1982/ Indian
Male/ Single
Hindi & English
Permanent Address
Communication Address
Naukapura Colony, Lanka, Ghazipur-233001, U.P. (India)
CV Dr. S. K. Mishra
Shri Gorakh Nath Mishra and Shrimati Madhuri Mishra
Institute for Plasma Research (IPR), BHAT,
Gandhinagar – 382428, Gujrat (India)
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