Dr. PRATEEKSHA SHARMA

Photonics & Optical Communication Researcher
Paris, FR.

About

A highly accomplished Ph.D. researcher with five years of postdoctoral experience, specializing in plasmonics, nanophotonics, and graphene photonics. Expertly designs and optimizes advanced photonic devices and waveguide components for optical communication systems, leveraging proficiency in CST, Lumerical, HFSS, and MATLAB. Seeking a challenging role to drive innovation and contribute cutting-edge expertise in photonics and optical communication.

Work

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Haifa, Haifa District, Israel

Summary

Led advanced research projects in plasmonics, nanophotonics, and graphene photonics, focusing on the design and optimization of optical communication components.

Highlights

Designed and optimized advanced plasmonic waveguide components, including bends, y-splitters, and couplers, specifically for LiDAR applications, enhancing system efficiency and performance.

Conducted in-depth investigations into tunable graphene-integrated guided mode resonance active filters and detectors, leveraging electro-optic and thermo-optic effects for novel device development.

Performed comprehensive design and analysis of visible-range graphene-based color filters, contributing to advancements in compact optical filtering technologies and applications.

Investigated coplanar graphene-integrated waveguides and antennas at GHz frequencies, advancing high-frequency device capabilities and integration for next-generation systems.

Education

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacturing
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India

PhD: Electronics & Communication Engineering

Grade: CGPA: 9.5/10

Courses

Thesis Title: Analysis & Design of Hybrid Plasmonic waveguide-based components for optical communication

Punjab Engineering College
Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India

Masters: Electronics

Grade: CGPA: 8/10

Courses

Thesis Title: Analysis of Dispersion Compensation of Optical Fiber using EDFA and Pumping Techniques

Rajasthan Technical University
Kota, Rajasthan, India

Graduation: Electronics & Communication Engineering

Grade: 75.78%

Courses

Projects: Mobile Detector, IR Detector

Awards

Andrew and Erna Finci Viterbi Graduate Fellowship

Awarded By

Technion Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Awarded for outstanding academic achievement and research potential within Electrical & Computer Engineering.

Fine Fellowship for Postdoctoral Research

Awarded By

Technion Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Recognized for exceptional research capabilities and contributions as a postdoctoral researcher.

Best Student Paper Award – PIERS 2017

Awarded By

NTU, Singapore

Awarded for significant contributions and presentation at the Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium (PIERS).

JENESYS Program Selection

Awarded By

Indo-Japan Collaboration

Selected for the Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths (JENESYS) program, fostering international collaboration.

Doctoral Scholarship

Awarded By

Ministry of Human Resource Development, India

Received substantial funding for Ph.D. studies, recognizing academic excellence and research potential.

Post Graduation Scholarship

Awarded By

Ministry of Human Resource Development, India

Awarded for academic merit to support postgraduate studies.

Gargi Award for Academic Excellence

Awarded By

Government of Rajasthan

Honored for outstanding academic performance and excellence by the Government of Rajasthan.

Certificates

INUP Hands-on Training on Nanofabrication

Issued By

IISC Bangalore

INUP Nanotechnology Workshop

Issued By

IIT Bombay

Publications [Top 5]

Electrical detection of graphene plasmons for mid-infrared photodetection and chemical sensing: A computational study

Published by

Appl. Phys. Lett.

Summary

Authored a computational study on the electrical detection of graphene plasmons for mid-infrared photodetection and chemical sensing, published in Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 121, 051103 (2022).

Electrically and Thermally Tunable Graphene/Si Guided Mode Resonance Active Filters

Published by

Graphene Week 2021

Summary

Presented findings on electrically and thermally tunable graphene/Si guided mode resonance active filters at Graphene Week 2021.

Long Range Multilayer Hybrid Plasmonic Waveguide Components

Published by

IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology

Summary

Published research on long-range multilayer hybrid plasmonic waveguide components in IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology, Vol. 18, pp. 940-947 (2019).

All Optical Logic Gates Using Hybrid Metal Insulator Metal Plasmonic Waveguide

Published by

IEEE Photonics Technology Letters

Summary

Co-authored a paper on the development of all-optical logic gates using hybrid metal insulator metal plasmonic waveguides, featured in IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, Vol. 30(10), pp. 959-962 (2018).

Hybrid Plasmonic Waveguides and Bends

Published by

13th International Conference on Fiber Optics and Photonics, OSA

Summary

Presented research on hybrid plasmonic waveguides and bends at the 13th International Conference on Fiber Optics and Photonics.

Skills

Software & Simulation Tools

CST Microwave Studio, Lumerical FDTD, HFSS, Optiwave, Klayout, Python's GDS Helper, MATLAB, Origin, C language.

Research & Technical Expertise

Plasmonics, Nanophotonics, Graphene Photonics, Optical Communication, Waveguide Design, Device Optimization, LiDAR Applications, Electro-optic Effects, Thermo-optic Effects, Color Filter Design, Antenna Design, Computational Modeling, Signal Processing, RF & Microwave Engineering, Technical Review, Academic Leadership, Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Photonics–Electronics Co-Design, Semiconductor Process Familiarity: Lithography.

References

Dr. Ilya Goykhman

Assistant Professor, Institute of Applied Physics, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. Email: ilya.goykhman@mail.huji.ac.il, Phone: +972-778872610

Dr. Dinesh Kumar V.

Professor, ECE Department, IIITDM Jabalpur, India. Email: dineshk@iiitdmj.ac.in, Phone: +91-9425805411

Dr. Manoj Singh Parihar

Assistant Professor, ECE Department, IIITDM Jabalpur, India. Email: mparihar@iiitdmj.ac.in, Phone: +91-7612794467