Assist. Prof. Dr Tikaram Neupane | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award
Assist. Prof. Dr. Tikaram Neupane is a physicist specializing in nonlinear optics and nanomaterials, focusing on tungsten and molybdenum disulfide atomic layers. 🔬✨ He holds a Ph.D. in Condensed Matter and Optical Physics and has secured research grants from NASA, DoD, and academic institutions. 💼📚 Dr. Neupane excels in advanced laser techniques, spectroscopy, microscopy, and computational modeling (DFT). 💻🔭 He actively leads scientific fairs, organizes conferences, and serves on editorial boards. 🏆📊 With numerous publications and awards, including a UNESCO fellowship, he combines research excellence with strong community engagement and mentorship. 🌟👨🏫
Assist. Prof. Dr Tikaram Neupane, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, United States
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Education 🎓
Dr. Tikaram Neupane earned his Ph.D. in Condensed Matter and Optical Physics from Hampton University (2016–2020), focusing on third-order optical nonlinearity of tungsten and molybdenum disulfide atomic layers. 🎓🔬 Prior to that, he completed an MS in Condensed Matter Physics at the University of Wyoming (2014–2015), deepening his expertise in advanced physics topics. 📚⚛️ He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Earth System Physics from the International Center for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy (2010–2011), where he worked on 2D modeling of mantle convection, exploring viscosity effects and multi-scale processes. 🌍🌀
Experience
Dr. Tikaram Neupane completed his Ph.D. at Hampton University (2016–2020), studying nonlinear absorption/refraction, quantum dots, and all-optical switching in nanomaterials. 🔬✨ During his graduate work at the University of Wyoming, he assisted in solar cell efficiency characterization and perovskite optical simulations. ☀️💻 Since 2021, he has been Assistant Professor of Physics at UNC Pembroke, coordinating Applied Physics and recruiting students through regional science fairs. 🎓📚 He was a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Southern Mississippi (2020–2021), focusing on ocean optics, color, and remote sensing with NASA’s Stennis Space Center. 🌊🚀
Grants and Awards 🏅
Assist. Prof. Dr. Tikaram Neupane is an award-winning physicist specializing in nonlinear optics and nanomaterials. 🏅🔬 He secured prestigious research grants including the Dean’s Research Fund (2021), NC Collaboratory HMSI Award (2022), and PURC Center funding (2023–2025). 💼📊 His honors include the Best Presentation Award at ICNST 2019, NASA & DoD-funded research assistantships (2016–2020), and a UNESCO Fellowship at ICTP, Italy (2010–2011). 🌍🎓 Supported early by Tribhuvan University free-ship (2006–2008), he also held a Graduate Assistantship at the University of Wyoming (2014–2015). His work reflects sustained excellence in physics research and innovation. ✨🔭
Book Chapter 📖
Assist. Prof. Dr. Tikaram Neupane is a co-author of the 2024 book chapter in “Advanced Graphene and Graphene Oxide Materials,” published by MDPI. 📖🧑🔬 His expertise lies in condensed matter physics and nonlinear optics of nanomaterials like tungsten and molybdenum disulfide. ⚛️✨ Dr. Neupane combines advanced laser techniques, spectroscopy, and computational modeling to explore cutting-edge material properties. 💡🔬 His scholarly contributions extend beyond research articles to impactful academic publishing, reflecting his leadership in nanomaterials science. 🌍📚 He is dedicated to advancing knowledge in 2D materials and their innovative applications. 🚀🔗
Technical Skills 🖥️
Expert in advanced laser systems including pico- and nano-second lasers (Shunami, Spectra-Physics, Continuum) and CW lasers (Diode, Ar, He-Ne, He-Cd). ⚡🔆 Skilled in nonlinear optics techniques like Z-scan, I-scan, spatial self-phase modulation, and four-wave mixing. 🌀✨ Proficient in Density Functional Theory (DFT) for electronic and optical property calculations of nanomaterials. 💻📊 Experienced in spectroscopy (Raman, UV-Vis, photoluminescence) and microscopy (optical, XRD, AFM, TEM). 🔍📈 Adept with data acquisition tools and optics instrumentation. Software skills include MATLAB, Origin, VASP, and Quantum Espresso. 💾🖥️
Research Focus 🔍
Dr. Tikaram Neupane’s research focuses on nonlinear optical properties of 2D nanomaterials such as graphene oxide, CdSe quantum dots, and hexagonal boron nitride. 📈🧪 His work explores third-order nonlinearity, self-phase modulation, and spin-resolved optical behavior using cutting-edge techniques like Z-scan and DFT simulations. 🔍💡 He investigates quantum optical effects for photonics and optoelectronics, pushing frontiers in nanophotonics, quantum materials, and ultrafast spectroscopy. ⚛️📡 Dr. Neupane’s contributions offer critical insights into the development of next-gen devices for optical communication, sensing, and quantum information technologies. 🚀📱🌐
Publications 📚
Size-dependent fluorescence properties of CdSe quantum dots
👥 Authors: Uma Poudyal, Chandra Mani Adhikari, Nisha H. Makani, Bhoj Raj Gautam, Tikaram Neupane
📘 Journal: Solid State Communications (2025)
Third-Order Optical Nonlinearity of Hexagonal Boron Nitride Atomic Layer
👥 Authors: Tikaram Neupane, Uma Poudyal, Bagher Tabibi, Felix Jaetae Seo
📘 Preprint: Preprints.org (2024)
Cubic Nonlinearity of Graphene-Oxide Monolayer
👥 Authors: Tikaram Neupane, Uma Poudyal, Bagher Tabibi, Wan-Joong Kim, Felix Jaetae Seo
📘 Journal: Materials (2023)
Dispersion in Single-Wall Carbon Nanotube Film: An Application of Bogoliubov–Valatin Transformation for Hamiltonian Diagonalization
👥 Authors: Chandra M. Adhikari, Da’Shawn M. Morris, Thomas W. Noonan, Tikaram Neupane, Basu R. Lamichhane, Bhoj R. Gautam
📘 Journal: Condensed Matter (2023)
Spatial Self-Phase Modulation in Graphene-Oxide Monolayer
👥 Authors: Tikaram Neupane, Bagher Tabibi, Wan-Joong Kim, Felix Jaetae Seo
📘 Journal: Crystals (2023)
Spin-Resolved Visible Optical Spectra and Electronic Characteristics of Defect-Mediated Hexagonal Boron Nitride Monolayer
👥 Authors: Sheng Yu, Tikaram Neupane, Bagher Tabibi, Qiliang Li, Felix Seo
📘 Journal: Crystals (2022)