Sanjeev Gautam

Assistant Professor @ Panjab University, Chandigarh

About

As an Assistant Professor at Panjab University, I lead teaching and research in Physics and Materials Science, with a strong focus on developing advanced research infrastructure and mentoring the next generation of scientists. With over 200 peer-reviewed publications, 5000+ citations, and an h-index of 35, I have actively contributed to the global materials science community, and holds top 2% scientists position in Materials Science (Stanford Published). My academic journey includes supervising 7 PhD and 40 master’s students, guiding them through innovative research in Condensed Matter Physics and Synchrotron Radiation Studies. I bring over 8 years of postdoctoral research experience from the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), where I worked extensively on advanced functional materials using synchrotron-based techniques. In parallel to my academic commitments, I serve as an Editor for top-tier journals including Scientific Reports (Springer Nature), Materials Science & Engineering (Wiley), and Materials Letters & Materials Letters: X (Elsevier)—ensuring quality and integrity in scientific publishing. Currently pursuing an Executive MBA, I aim to bridge the gap between technological innovation and industrial transformation. My vision is to align cutting-edge research with strategic policy and business practices, enabling India’s emergence as a global leader in quantum technologies, energy materials, and sustainable innovation. Let’s connect and collaborate to drive science with impact.

Country

India

City

Chandigarh

Industry

Higher Education

Skill

Thin-Film Deposition & Process Engineering (PVD/Sputtering/PLD), Spintronics & Nano-Device Prototyping, Advanced Materials Characterization (XRD, XPS, AFM/TEM; synchrotron), R&D Leadership & Technology Commercialization (lab-to-market, IP), Technical Project Management & Industry Collaboration, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Electronics, Condensed Matter Physics, Higher Education Teaching, University Lecturing, Educational Technology, Teacher Training, Research , Nanotechnology, Characterization, Thin Films, Physics, Research, Materials Science

Experience

Assistant Professor

Panjab University, Chandigarh

2014-6 - Present · 12 yrs 4 mos

Chandigarh, India

My responsibilities includes teaching Physics to Chemical Engineers, and developing various research and development facilities in the University.

Technical Director cum founder

Advanced Functional Material Private Limited

2025-8 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

Chandigarh, India

As the Technical Director & Co-Founder of Advanced Functional Material Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (AFMTech), I lead innovation at the intersection of condensed matter physics, materials science, and advanced device engineering. With over 200 publications, 5000+ citations, and deep expertise in thin films, spintronics, synchrotron radiation, and nanomaterials, my focus is on building sustainable pathways from lab research to scalable technologies. At AFMTech, we specialize in: Manufacturing: Thin films, 2D/van der Waals heterostructures, sputtering targets, and high-purity nanomaterials. Device Prototyping: Spintronic memory, neuromorphic logic, and quantum information components. Services & Consultancy: Thin-film deposition, characterization, synchrotron-based analysis, and AI/ML platforms for materials discovery. I combine academic leadership (Assistant Professor at Panjab University, Editorial roles at Elsevier, Wiley & Springer) with entrepreneurship (DPIIT-recognized startup, MSME/UDYAM registered). My mission is to accelerate India’s transition toward next-generation quantum, energy, and AI-driven materials technologies, while training the next wave of researchers and entrepreneurs.

Editorial Board Member

Springer Nature

2021-4 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

India

Scientific Reports

Editorial Board

Elsevier - Materials Letters and Materials Letters :X

2021-6 - Present · 5 yrs 4 mos

United Kingdom

Postdoctoral Research Associate

KIST(Korea Institute of Science and Technology)

2010-8 - 2014-6 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea

Working in Material science for designing the methods of analysis of nano-materials through synchrotron radiations at PLS, S. Korea.

Postdoctoral Researcher

KIST(Korea Institute of Science and Technology)

2008-1 - 2010-8 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea

Worked as a scientist to study the different ways of investigating the nano particle structure using synchrotron radiations. This institute uses Pohang Light Source built inside the Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH). Pohang Accelerator lab (PAL) has storage energy 2.5 GeV with a maximum current of 200mA. I had an experience of working for NEXAFS (7B1) and EXAFS experiments (3C1, 5A1, 7C1, 2A, and 10B1) and HFXRD (10C1).

System Manager (Grid Computing)

Department of Science and Technology

2000-1 - 2008-1 · 8 yrs 1 mo

Chandigarh Area, India

I was working here as system manager for installing and implementing Clusters with the WLCG Grid, CERN, Geneva. I was sys admin at Tier-3 center of WLCG Grid responsible for all managements at this end. Linux scripting for system administration and C++ and ForTran programing for simulations codes writing and rebuilding.

Research Fellow

Panjab University, Chandigarh

1995-3 - 2000-2 · 5 yrs

Chandigarh Area, India

Working on amorphous chalcogenides, their characterstics and doping effects with Ag on bulk materials.

Education

Panjab University, Chandigarh

Finance and Financial Management Services

2024-8 - 2026-7 · 2 yrs

Panjab University

Physics : Condensed Matter and grid computing

1995 - 2007 · 12 yrs

Panjab University

Physics

1992 - 1994 · 2 yrs

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