Ravi Pant

Ravi Pant is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (IISER TVM), where he conducts cutting-edge research in photonics and quantum optics. His academic journey began with a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics from the University of Delhi in 1995, followed by an M.Sc. in Physics in 1997, and an M.Tech in Optoelectronics and Optical Communications from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi in 1998. He completed his PhD in Photonics and Quantum Optics from the College of Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona, Tucson in 2009.

• PhD Photonics and Quantum Optics, College of Optical Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson (2009)
• M. Tech. Optoelectronics and Optical Communications, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (1998)
• M. Sc. Physics, University of Delhi (1997)
• B. Sc. (Hons.) Physics, University of Delhi (1995)

Dr. Pant's research focuses on nanophononics, stimulated Brillouin/Raman scattering, opto-mechanical interactions, slow-light phenomena, nonlinear optical devices, and soliton self-frequency shift. His work bridges fundamental physics with practical applications in microwave photonics and optical signal processing. He has made significant contributions to the field of on-chip stimulated Brillouin scattering, with numerous publications in high-impact journals. His research has evolved from fundamental studies of slow-light systems to practical implementations of microwave photonic filters and signal processing devices.

Analysis of Dr. Pant's publication record reveals a strong focus on microwave photonics applications of stimulated Brillouin scattering, with particular emphasis on developing chip-based solutions for RF signal processing. His work demonstrates progression from basic research on slow-light phenomena to practical implementations of narrowband microwave photonic filters, high-rejection notch filters, and frequency combs. A notable trend is his increasing focus on mid-IR photonics (2μm wavelength region) and the development of novel devices using silica nanowires and specialty fibers.

• AUD 370,000 postdoctoral fellowship (Grant DP1096838) from the Australian Research Council (ARC) (2010-2013)
• USD 40,000 AOARD grant (Grant FA23861114030) from the US Air Force (2011-2012) (PIs: Ravi Pant and Benjamin J. Eggleton)

Dr. Pant has received significant research funding to support his work, including a substantial Australian Postdoctoral Fellowship from the ARC and a collaborative grant from the US Air Force. His research group at IISER TVM focuses on developing novel photonic devices for microwave signal processing applications, with particular expertise in stimulated Brillouin scattering phenomena in integrated photonic platforms. The group maintains strong international collaborations, particularly with researchers at the University of Sydney and other institutions involved in the CUDOS (Centre for Ultrahigh bandwidth Devices for Optical Systems) research center.