Radheshyam Rai is a Professor at the School of Physics and Material Science, Shoolini University. His journey in academia and research has taken him across various prestigious institutions nationally and internationally. He has served as an investigator on projects funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), and the Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). He has contributed significantly to several national and international research endeavours.
His academic journey includes roles as a Senior Research Fellow at the National Physical Laboratory and as a Young Scientist and Visiting Scientist at the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi. Additionally, he has conducted post-doctoral research at Aveiro University, Portugal, and the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics. Prof Rai has also enriched his research experiences as a visiting scientist at Leeds University, UK.
His research contributions are extensive and impactful, with over 120 publications, 2 books, 7 book chapters, and 7 patents to his credit. His work spans various topics within materials science, nanotechnology, and new energy harvesting materials. His expertise lies in developing innovative solutions to address pressing challenges in these fields.
Prof Rai's dedication to excellence in research has earned him recognition and accolades throughout his career. He was recently awarded the prestigious INSA Visiting Scientist fellowship, highlighting his contributions to advancing scientific knowledge.
In addition to his research endeavours, Prof Rai is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of scientists. He has served as a mentor in the CSIR Summer Research Program, guiding aspiring researchers in their academic pursuits.
Prof Radheshyam Rai brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the academic community at Shoolini University.
Publication
- Exploring the structural and electrical trends in Mo2+ substituted Ba0. 7Gd0. 3MoxF12-xO19 Hexaferrite,” Ceramics International 50 (2), 2909-2920, 2024.
- Impedance spectroscopic study of temperature and frequency dependent conduction behaviour of xBa (Zr0. 2Ti0. 8) O3-(1-x)(Ba0. 7Ca0. 3) TiO3, x= 0.50, 0.55, 0.70, 0.85 ceramic,” Ceramics International 50 (1), 1263-1274, 2024.
- Optimization of MPB for Sn Substituted Lead Bismuth Zirconate Titanate Thin Films by the Electromechanical Behavior Related to Energy Storage Capacity,” Ferroelectrics Letters Section 50 (4-6), 83-90, 2023.
- Insights on structural and magnetic properties of BaZr0.15Ti0.85O3- NiFe2O4 lead-free multiferroics by the solid-state reaction method,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 34 (33), 2193, 2023.
- Trends in piezoelectric nanomaterials towards green energy scavenging nanodevices,” Materials Today Sustainability, 100583, 2023.
- Structural and dielectric investigation of thermal treated TiO2/ZrO2 composite thin films grown by chemical beam vapor deposition,” Thin Solid Films 778, 139883, 2023.
- Investigation of Structural and Dielectric Behavior of Ba0.7Gd0.3MoxFe12-xO19 (Where x = 0.02) Hexaferrite Ceramics,”Ferroelectrics Letters Section 50 (1-3), 41-48, 2023.