Highly motivated Experimental Nuclear Physicist with an M.Sc. in Physics, specializing in medical physics and particle therapy. Proven expertise in advanced detector systems, including BGO and HPGe Clover detectors, coupled with strong proficiency in ROOT and Python for data analysis and Monte Carlo simulations. Passionate about applying nuclear physics principles to innovative medical and space radiation research.
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Postgraduate Research Fellow
Torino, Piedmont, Italy
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Summary
Led calibration and response studies for BGO calorimeters, advancing mass reconstruction and neutron detection strategies for particle therapy applications.
Highlights
Performed comprehensive calibration and response characterization of BGO calorimeters, directly enhancing mass reconstruction and neutron detection for nuclear fragmentation measurements in particle therapy.
Conducted in-depth data analysis, including double-differential cross section measurements, from experimental campaigns at GSI (Germany) and CNAO (Italy), contributing to critical research findings.
Junior Research Fellow
Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India
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Summary
Investigated fusion and breakup dynamics in the ¹¹B + Zr system, extracting residual cross sections and validating results against statistical reaction models.
Highlights
Studied fusion and breakup dynamics in the ¹¹B + Zr system, successfully extracting residual cross sections and validating experimental results against EMPIRE and PACE4 statistical reaction models.
Developed strong foundational expertise in nuclear reaction modeling and uncertainty analysis, directly contributing to understanding fragmentation processes crucial for therapeutic ion beams.
Junior Research Fellow
Santiniketan, West Bengal, India
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Summary
Conducted gamma spectroscopy and lifetime measurements in ⁶⁹Ge, contributing to nuclear structure research.
Highlights
Executed gamma spectroscopy and lifetime measurements in ⁶⁹Ge, providing critical data for nuclear structure characterization.
Actively participated in the INGA Campaign 2023 at VECC, Kolkata, gaining hands-on experience with advanced experimental setups and data acquisition.
M.Sc. Thesis Researcher
Shibpur, West Bengal, India
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Summary
Performed shell model calculations to analyze one- and two-body operators in finite orbital space for advanced nuclear physics research.
Highlights
Conducted detailed shell model calculations, utilizing one- and two-body operators to investigate nuclear structure within finite orbital spaces, contributing to theoretical nuclear physics understanding.
M.Sc. Term Paper Researcher
Shibpur, West Bengal, India
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Summary
Investigated empirical neutron-proton interactions in N = Z nuclei, providing insights into fundamental nuclear forces.
Highlights
Analyzed empirical neutron-proton interactions in N = Z nuclei, contributing to a deeper understanding of fundamental nuclear forces and their implications for nuclear stability.
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M.Sc.
Physics (Nuclear Physics)
Grade: 7.47 / 10 CGPA
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B.Sc.
Physics
Grade: 68.02%
Awarded By
Madhya Pradesh Government
Successfully qualified for the Madhya Pradesh State Eligibility Test, demonstrating expertise in the field.
Awarded By
Indian Institute of Technology
Qualified for the highly competitive Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), demonstrating strong aptitude in engineering and science disciplines.
Awarded By
Indian Institute of Technology
Qualified for the highly competitive Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), demonstrating strong aptitude in engineering and science disciplines.
Awarded By
Maharashtra Government
Successfully qualified for the Maharashtra State Eligibility Test, demonstrating expertise in the field.
Awarded By
Indian Institutes of Technology
Achieved a rank of 1476 in the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM), securing admission to postgraduate programs.
Awarded By
Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT)
Recognized among the top 1% state toppers in the National Graduate Physics Examination (NGPE), highlighting exceptional physics knowledge.
Awarded By
Government of India
Awarded the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship in recognition of outstanding academic performance in secondary school.
Published by
Journal of Instrumentation
Summary
Co-authored a publication detailing the characterization of a permanent magnetic dipolar system for the FOOT experiment, published in the Journal of Instrumentation.
Published by
The European Physical Journal Plus
Summary
Authored a publication on the cross section measurement of residues from ¹¹B reactions on Zr, specifically the production of ⁹⁷Ru, published in The European Physical Journal Plus.
BGO Calorimeters, HPGe Clover Detectors, Scintillator-based Detector Systems, Compton Scattering Setups, PIXI-16 DAQ, SCA/MCA Electronics, Nuclear Fragmentation Measurements, Gamma Spectroscopy, Lifetime Measurement, Particle Therapy.
ROOT, Python, C++, GENIE 2K, MS-Excel, RADWARE, INGASORT, TV (Level Scheme Analysis), LATEX (Scientific Reporting), Data Visualization, Peak Fitting, Energy Response Analysis, Coincidence Matrix Analysis.
Monte Carlo Simulations, EMPIRE, PACE4, NuShellX@MSU, KSHELL, Nuclear Shell Model Calculations, Uncertainty Analysis, Fusion Dynamics, Breakup Dynamics, Cross Section Measurements.
Deputy Spokesperson, FOOT Collaboration, INFN-Torino, Italy | Mail: cerello@to.infn.it | Cell: (+39)3496430389
Assistant Professor, Malda College, Malda, West Bengal, India | Mail: sidyrai@gmail.com | Cell: (+91)9002614191