The 2024 BOC Postgraduate Bursary was awarded to Tyndall PhD student Arindam Samanta.
The award was presented to Arindam by Tommy Moore, BOC Gases, and Professor William Scanlon CEO, Tyndall. BOC Gases is the largest supplier of industrial gases, speciality gases and gas equipment in Ireland, and the BOC Postgraduate Bursary is presented annually to outstanding Tyndall students.
Arindam’s research investigates fundamental physics while addressing advanced nanostructured magnetic materials. Particularly, his work focuses on developing high-efficiency, miniaturised magnonic (involving quantised spin waves in magnetic materials) devices using innovative nano-hetero-structured exchange spring (ES)/exchange coupled (EC) systems. These systems are pivotal for achieving cutting-edge magnetic applications. By advancing the understanding of relevant condensed matter physics, nanomagnetism, and materials science, his research aims to enhance the performance and integration of next generation magnonic devices.
One of the potential impacts of Arindam’s research is the development of a novel ultra-compact transmission device known as the Magnon Microwave Antenna (MMA). This innovative antenna can make wireless communication much more efficient by using less energy and reducing signal loss. As a result, we could experience faster and more reliable mobile networks, better internet connectivity, and enhanced communication systems. This technology could significantly improve efficiency, enabling better connectivity and supporting the growth of smart cities and the widespread use of Internet of Things (IoT) applications, which will eventually make our daily lives more connected and convenient.
All Tyndall Masters and PhD students, supervised by Tyndall staff or Tyndall academic members, whose research involves the institute and is beyond their first year of study, are eligible to apply. Applications for the annual BOC Gases Bursary are awarded on the basis of research accomplishments and promise for the future.
Congratulations to Arindam Samanta!
Related Research Publications
Spin Waves in Exchange Spring Nanoheterostructured Amorphous/Nanocrystalline Films, A. Samanta, G. Gubbiotti, S. Roy, Physical Review B, 107, 214449, 2023; DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevB.107.214449
Generation of Microwaves With Tuneable Frequencies in Ultracompact Magnon Microwave Antenna via Phonon-Magnon-Photon Coupling, A. Samanta, S. Roy, IEEE Transaction on Electron Devices, 70 (1), 335-342, 2023; DOI: 10.1109/TED.2022.3221026
