N. M. Ravindra

N. M. Ravindra is a Professor of Physics at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), with a focus on materials science, solar cell technology, and optical properties. His research spans semiconductor physics, thermoelectrics, and nanotechnology, with a strong emphasis on energy applications.

• Current affiliation: NJIT Department of Physics
• Research areas: Solar energy, graphene quantum dots, thin films, and 3D printing of sensors
• Recent collaborations: Allen Carrado (NJIT), Heinz Palkowski (honorary symposium), and teams in nanomaterials and energy

His work includes opto-electro-thermal simulations of solar cells, doping strategies for graphene quantum dots, and thermochromic polymeric films. Publications highlight interdisciplinary applications in renewable energy, biomedicine, and defense technology.

Key trends in his recent publications (2025–2023):

• 2025: Advances in black silicon, graphene quantum dots, and solar cell efficiency.
• 2024: Focus on composite materials, magnetotactic bacteria, and thin film coatings.
• 2023: Explored metal/polymer systems, nanotechnology in drug delivery, and outdoor PV performance.

Scientific Recognition:

• Highly cited researcher (5,725 citations, h-index 34)
• Contributions to journals like European Physical Journal, Physica Status Solidi, and Nanomaterials and Energy

His collaborations include industrial applications (e.g., 3D-printed sensors, gun propulsion technology) and academic symposiums honoring leaders like Heinz Palkowski. No formal student advising or grant details are listed in the provided text.