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Curriculum Vitae
DILIP K. DE
US Citizen
+1-817-659-5468; +18173665521
Academic Qualifications:
Ph.D. Solid State Physics University of Calcutta. 1980
Dissertation: “Studies on paramagnetic properties of crystalline solids of 3d
transition metal group by ESR and allied techniques”.
M.S. Solid State Physics(First Class) IIT, Kharagpur. 1975
Dissertation: “Studies on photovoltaic and phtoconducting properties of
chemically prepared lead sulphide thin films in Visible-IR spectral region”.
BSc. Physics Hons. University of Calcutta. 1972
Career Summary: I have taught graduate and undergraduate level Physics courses at universities in the US and abroad. During my career, I have supervised Ph.D and MS students’ research in several disciplines in Physics, especially in condensed matter physics, renewable energy and applied physics and have published in several international journals (mostly ISI/Thomson Reuter indexed). I have developed curricula that increased enrolment of students in several universities. I have also served in various leadership positions and academic committees that have enhanced the academic environment and opportunities at several universities. I am passionate about (i)teaching and have developed teaching methods that help students understand challenging Physics concepts easily; (ii) developing new theories along with modeling strategies for efficient and cost effective utilization of renewable energy, concentrated photovoltaics, thermionic conversion of solar energy and to obtain clean energy from fossil fuels. I have several US patents in the area of electrical engineering/new materials and some recent inventions in the areas of clean/renewable energy technology are being patented.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Professor of Physics Sept 6 2013 – Sept 5 2017*
Department of Physics, Covenant University
· On approved leave of absence
Editor-in-Chief June 2014 – April 2017 Covenant University Journal of Physical and Life Sciences
Professor of Physics July 2012 – October 2014
Kaduna State University and the University of Jos
Professor of Physics 2010 – 2012
University of Jos, Jos
Visiting Professor of Physics 2009 – 2010
The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
Professor of Physics 2000 – 2009
Federal University of Technology in Yola (FUTY)
Dean of School of Post Graduate Studies(FUTY) 2001 – 2003
Editor-in-Chief, Technology & Development(FUTY) 2001-2006
Professor of Physics 1991 – 1999
Federal University of Technology in Minna
Research Professor of Physics (while on leave) 1996
Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem
Scientific Consultant 1990 – 1991
International Superconductor Corporation, New York
Senior NIH Post-Doctoral Fellow 1987 – 1989
Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Visiting Assistant Professor & Research Engr.
The University of Texas at Arlington, Texas, USA 1980-1987
Teaching Experiences:
Undergraduate Courses: (i) General Physics; (ii) Optics and Spectroscopy; (iii) Nuclear and Particle Physics (iv) Quantum Mechanics; (v) Solid State Physics; (vi) Mathematical Methods and Numerical Analysis; (vii) Vector and integral calculus. (viii) Heat and Thermodynamics; (ix) Computational Physics; (x) Complex variables; (xi) Molecular Physics; (xii) Classical Mechanics; (xiii) Modern Physics; (xiv) Special theory of relativity; (xv) Renewable energy.
Graduate Courses: (i) Solid State Physics; (ii) Magnetic Resonance; (iii) Quantum Mechanics; (iv) Statistical Physics; (v) Semiconductor Physics; (vi) Electronic Energy Bands; (vii) Utilization of Solar Energy; (viii) Crystal symmetry and lattice dynamics; (ix) General Magnetism; (x) Mathematical Methods; (xi) Numerical analysis; (xii)Hydro and solar electricity; (xiii) Biofuels; (xiv) solar thermal; (xv) Solar photovoltaic technology.
Equipment working knowledge: SEM, AFM, STM, XPS, XFS, TEM, Thin films deposition systems- sputtering, vapor, e-beam, electro deposition etc., vacuum pumps, cryo and ion pumps, UV-IR, EPR/ESR, NMR, magnetic susceptibility/anisotropy, Photolithography (mask reduction, photoresist spin coating, thin film deposition, etching etc.); spectrum analyzer, COMPACT, Annealing, EDX, XRD, PLE etc.
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
· Efficiency increase of solar panels using solar concentrator, cooling and dust cleaning procedure. With solar concentrator the output can be increased manifold using much smaller solar panel and thus the soiling & cooling effect on output can be easier to model and handle.
· New Clean Energy Technology- Which can capture cost effectively the industrial emissions using only electrical power and no chemicals/reagent. Upon deep theoretical research together with an engineer we have invented the best cost effective cryogenic technique of separating & capturing each component of the flue gas from coal and natural gas power plants. The technique is expected to be the best answer for mitigating climate change & global warming to have the cleanest coal and natural gas power. A pilot plant project is planned for the best design of the capture plants for Indian thermal plants. A brief summary of the competitiveness of this technology over the existing technology is attached separately.
· Materials for high quality cost effective, energy efficient solid state natural white lighting. My Ph.D student and I have invented a new phosphor that gives the best natural white light to date in terms of chromaticity coordinates and color temperatures over broad band optical excitation. My focus is to come up with prototype working models of natural white light sources using LED that would ensure high energy saving and cost effectiveness. My plan is to use concentrated photovoltaic so that using a small solar panel and a parabolic concentrator and such energy efficient natural white LED{when finally produced [by my plan of research], we should be able to light a house at night without electricity from the main grid. Such lighting system would reduce stress on thermal power generation and hence promote clean air/ environment.
· Modeling thermionic emission from nano-materials and solar thermionic power conversion with emitter of nano-materials. Our theoretical work shows that solar energy can be converted to electrical power with 50% efficiency using thermionic energy converter (TEC) with emitters of graphene and collectors of carbon nanotube, if we can tackle space charge problem using new innovations and by keeping the collector temperature around 800 K with emitter temperature above 3000 K. Work function engineering is going to play an important role in this thermionic solar energy conversion. My focus is to work on overcoming the associated theoretical and practical challenges and come up with a working solar TEC, using emitters of graphene and carbon nano tube.
· Carbon capture and climate mitigation- In this area I am particularly working on patent application of cryogenic capture of industrial toxic emissions and capturing CO2 from coal and natural gas fired power plants to ensure clean energy environment using no external cryogen and chemical reagents. This is a revolutionary invention I have made along with an engineer. I am currently making efforts to come up with prototype working equipment that can freeze all the emissions into frozen solids using only a small percentage of output power. The frozen solids (CO2,SO2, NOx etc.) have tremendous industrial applications including future low cost refrigeration and air cooling systems, wildfire fighting systems.
· Cost effective and energy efficient applications of renewable and conventional energy sources and energy storage devices.
· Phase Transition and Jahn-Teller Effect in crystalline materials containing 3d transition metal ions, by EPR and allied techniques. Experimental and theoretical studies of effects of impurities on phase transition of solids. EPR and magnetic studies of effect of Jahn-Teller ions in properties of colossal magneto resistance (CMR) materials and multi-ferroic materials.
· High Q and off resonance rejection, low insertion loss, Planar film YIG microwave resonators, notch filters, low phase noise wide band microwave oscillators. This is an area of research there is a great possibility of combining high Tc superconducting materials and YIG technology for advanced microwave devices.
Curriculum Development: I developed & implemented B.S, M.S. & Ph.D degree programs in Physics in several Universities. These include:
· Undergraduate Courses: Physics with electronics, Energy Physics, Industrial physics.
· Graduate Courses: Medical Physics, Solid State Physics with Electronics; Energy Physics.
With the introduction of above courses, the undergraduate enrolment in Physics increased from 15 to 100 and the postgraduate enrolment increased from nil to 30 within two years in Federal University of Technology, Yola, Adamawa State. I have taught most of the courses on above subjects. The numbers continued to increase thereafter. I have reviewed curriculum for undergraduate & post graduate programs in Physics in five Universities over a period of 24 years. The review was required for accreditation of the academic programs every three years by national University Commission, Nigeria.
THESIS SUPERVISION
I have supervised seven Masters and ten PhD students on various projects such as the energy dynamics of solar power conversions with metallic and nano emitters, MRI applications in blood flow estimation, nano-particle size effects on band gap, dependence of surface tension & viscosity coefficients of solution on solute concentrations, EPR studies of effect of 3d transition ion Jahn-Teller and non-Jahn-Teller impurities in phase transition of crystalline solids, electron-lattice non-equilibrium temperatures with nano and femto second pulsed laser pulses in metallic and semiconducting thin films etc.. I worked on applications of high-Tc superconductor that resulted in three US patents. I have also supervised about 100 undergraduate students' projects. My experience in the academia has allowed me help hundreds of students over the years and to develop a unique and effective approach to teaching.
PhD Students supervised (as sole supervisor) and their employments
I have supervised 10 PhD students on various projects such as the Energy dynamics of solar power conversions with metallic and nano emitters, MRI applications in blood flow estimation, nano-particle size effects on band gap, dependence of surface tension & viscosity coefficients of solution on solute concentrations, EPR studies of effect of 3d transition ion Jahn-Teller and non-Jahn-Teller impurities in phase transition of crystalline solids and electron-lattice non-equilibrium temperatures with nano and femto second pulsed laser pulses. I worked on applications of high-Tc superconductor that resulted in three US patents. I have also supervised 7 Masters and about 100 undergraduate students' projects.
1. B. O. Awojoyogbe (Feb. 1997) , Federal University of Technology, Minna
· Ph.D Thesis Title: “Studies on application of NMR/MRI techniques in non-invasive estimation of blood flow rates and associated rf power deposition in human tissues”
· Employment: After Ph.D degree: Lecturer 1- Federal University of Technology, Minna. Currently an internationally renowned Professor in the topics of his Ph.D.
2. F. A. Oguama (February 1997), Federal University of Technology, Minna
· Ph.D Thesis Title: EPR studies on the effect of magnetic Jahn-Teller and non Jahn-Teller impurities on solid state phase transitions”.
· Employment after Ph.D: Lecturer 1- Federal University of Technology, Minna. Now in New Jersey Institute of Technology
3. J. Benson Yerima (August 2007) Federal University of Technology, Yola
· Ph.D thesis Title: EPR studies of effect of impurities (magnetic, diamagnetic, Jahn-Teller impurities) in phase transition of crystalline solids.
· Employment after Ph.D: Senior Lecturer in Federal University of Technology, Yola. Now a Professor
4. Ishaya Tumba (August 2007) Federal University of Technology, Yola
· Ph.D Thesis Title: Design, construction and performance evaluation of an instructional robot (in the area of robotic education.
· Employment after Ph.D: Promoted to Associate Professor in Federal University of Technology, Yola. Now a Professor.
5. Emmanuel O. Odoh (April 2008) Federal University of Technology, Yola
· Ph.D Thesis Title: “Studies of application of nuclear magnetic resonance in estimation of human blood flow and associated rf power deposition in human tissues”.
· Employment after Ph.D: Senior lecturer in Federal University of Technology, Yola. Now An Associate Professor
6. Eugene Nusongong (August 2007) Federal University of Technology, Yola
· Ph.D Thesis Title: “Studies on non-equilibrium electron-lattice temperatures in metallic and semi conducting thin films of with nano-second and femto-second pulsed LASER irradiations”.
· Employment after Ph.D: Lecturer I in Nasarawa State University, Nigeria.
7. A. B. Dikko (Co-Advisor J. B. Yerima) (July 2014) Federal University of Technology, Yola.
· Ph.D Thesis title: Studies on change of physical properties of liquids with soluble impurities and temperature and development of new analytical technique.
· Employment after Ph.D: Senior lecturer (Federal University of Technology, Yola)
8. Ahemen Ikorya (July 2014) (Co Advisor: Osita Meludu) Federal University of Technology, Yola
· Ph.D Thesis title: Studies on quantum dot nano-phosphors for enhancing the efficiencies and colour spectrum of LED lighting.
· Employment after Ph.D: Senior Lecturer in Federal University of Agriculture, Benue State, Nigeria.
· Serving as Post-doctoral fellow in 1 Department of Physics, University of the Free State-QwaQwa Campus, Private Bag X13, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866 South Africa.
9. Olukunle C. Olawole (July 2013 – present). Covenant University, Nigeria
Ph.D thesis title “Energy dynamics of solar thermoelectronic energy conversion
using electron emitters of metals and nano-materials”. The student is writing his
Ph.D thesis.
10.Joel Emmanuel (July 2013 –Present) Co-supervisor. Covenant University, Nigeria
Ph.D thesis on “Ground water development in Nigeria”.
· Proposal to Carry out Groundwater Potential Assessment of Canaan Land/Covenant University Community Using Geophysical Techniques
He has finished the thesis writing which I am going through for corrections.
PhD Thesis Examination:
Served in many Ph.D examination board committees (i) One in Jadavpur University, Calcutta, India; (ii) 7 in Federal University of Technology, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria; (iii) Two in Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria;
(iv) Four in Covenant University, Ogun State, Nigeria; (v) One from University of Jos;
Assessment of Academic Staffs: Assessed many academic staffs for promotion to higher ranks (Associate Professor & Professor) for several Universities.
LEADERSHIP ROLE AND INITIATIVES
During my career as a professor, I led in a number of administrative roles and undertook research and collaborative initiatives which enhanced the academic and professional environment at several universities. These have included:
Federal University of Technology, Yola
· Dean of Post Graduate School (2001-2003): Formulated & implemented the rules & regulations of post graduate studies by chairing a board comprised of Deans of schools, selected representatives from seven schools. Through innovative approach cleared the bottleneck and backlog of graduation and graduated the first two batches of post graduate students. Drafted the first prospectus and formats of degree certificates of the University. I provided the leadership for mounting Masters and Ph.D programs in nearly 30 departments of the school and increased the enrolment by 1200% within a span of three years.