Dr. Satyabrata Patnaik
| Grant Category: | Fulbright-Nehru Senior Research Scholar |
| Field of Specialization: | Materials Science (Energy) |
| Name: | Dr. Satyabrata Patnaik |
| Official Address and Designation: | Associate Professor School of Physical Sciences Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) New Delhi 110 067 |
| Telephone (O): | 91-11-26704783 |
| E-mail: | spatnaik@mail.jnu.ac.in |
| Duration of Grant: | Eight months |
| Project Title: | Synthesis and characterization of nano-scale magneto-electric devices |
| Abstract of Project : | |
| Transition metal oxides exhibit a spectrum of physical properties as a function of external variables such as temperature, magnetic field, electric field, light and pressure. Consequently, they have formed the basis of numerous functional devices. In this context, for my Fulbright- Nehru project, I will study multiferroicity in BiFeO3 and its composite variants. Using off-axis sputtering techniques I propose to grow nano-scale magneto-electric devices whereby magnetism can be controlled by electric field and vice-versa at room temperature. The potential technological applications of such devices include high density non-volatile memory devices, solar photovoltaics and next generation actuators and transducers. | |
| Academic Background : | |||
| Ph.D. | Physics | IIT Kanpur | 2000 |
| M.Tech. | Nuclear Engg. and Tech. | IIT Kanpur | 1993 |
| M.Sc. | Physics | IIT Delhi | 1991 |
| Professional Background : | |||
| Associate Professor | SPS, JNU New Delhi | 2008- till date | |
| Associate Professor | SPS, JNU New Delhi | 2002-2008 | |
