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Arun Kumar Sarma

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Dr
Arun Kumar Sarma
NationalityIndian
EducationPhD
Alma materGauhati University IASST
OccupationDirector General NECTAR
OrganizationNorth East Centre for Technology Application and Reach
Known forPlasma Physics
HonoursIndian National Science Academy
Websitehttps://nectar.org.in

Arun Kumar Sarma is the Director General at North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach,[1][2][3] and a former Professor and Dean at Vellore Institute of Technology.

Education and career

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Sarma completed his MSc in Physics from Gauhati University. After completing his undergraduate degree, he received his PhD from the Institute of Advance Study in Science and Technology at Gauhati University. Sarma conducted his post doctoral research at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, Japan, and then worked as a scientist at the Centre of Plasma Physics.

He was an assistant professor in the Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra and a professor and dean at Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University. He then became a professor and dean at Vellore Institute of Technology.

Fellowships

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He was the recipient of many fellowships, including:[citation needed]

Research

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Sarma's research interests lie in plasma physics, thin film coating on metal, semiconductors and textiles.[4] He has a few patents and has published many research papers. He has also collaborated with foreign universities from Austria, France, Japan, Nepal, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "NECTAR". www.nectar.org.in. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  2. ^ admin. "Dr Arun Kumar Sarma appointed DG, NECTAR, New Delhi |". Whispersinthecorridors. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  3. ^ "Dr Sarma appointed DG NECTAR". IndianMandarins. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  4. ^ "North East Centre for Technology Application & Reach (NECTAR) | India Science, Technology & Innovation - ISTI Portal". www.indiascienceandtechnology.gov.in. Retrieved 31 July 2022.