
Dr. Jibon Saikia, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Associate Professor & Head of the Department
Department of Physics
Jagannath Barooah University
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ORCID ID: 0000-0001-9367-9224
Dr. Jibon Saikia holds advanced degrees in Physics from Dibrugarh University, including a M.Sc. in Laser and Nonlinear Optics (1996), M.Phil. in Nonlinear Optics (1997), and Ph.D. in Ring Laser Cavity Design (2003). This progressive specialization in optical physics has established a strong foundation for interdisciplinary research and teaching.
Responsibilities:
Head of the department [from January 2022 till date]
Chairman, Board of Studies, Department of Physics
Adjunct Faculty and Member of Board of Studies, Department of Biotechnology
Member Secretary, Research Advisory Council, Jagannath Barooah College (Autonomous)[2022-2026]
Member, Research Council, Jagannath Barooah College (Autonomous)[2022-till date]
Dean i/c, Research and Development, Jagannath Barooah University[August 2025 to till date]
Director, Research and Development, Jagannath Barooah University[August 2025 to till date]
Teaching Experience
With 20 years of academic experience, Dr. Saikia has served in faculty positions at Jagannath Barooah College(presently upgraded to University), including 14 years as Assistant Professor and 6 years as Associate Professor. Throughout this tenure, he have taught core courses in theoretical and applied physics, including:Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Optics, Laser Physics, Thermal Physics, Condense Matter Physics and Waves and Optics.
Research Interests
Dr. Jibon Saikia's research focus spans multiple domains within optical physics and materials science:
Project Grant: Two projects of amount 4.5 lac and 1.9 lac have been completed during the period of service. The Projects have been granted from UGC and ASTEC.
Ph D Supervisor: Presently supervising six students for Ph D. Four of them are registered. One of them has been submitted his abstract of thesis .
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Awards & Honors
A patent was granted to Rajjul Hussain and Dr.Jibon Saikia for an invention entitled SECURITY WAIST BELT for the term of 20 years from the 9th day of August 2021 in accordance with the provisions of the Patents Act, 1970 (Patent No.: 499856, Application No.: 202131035818, Date of Filing: 09/08/2021). The Patent was granted in January 2024.

EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
Postdoctoral Research Associate, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU), Taipei, Taiwan (2016-2018)
Supervisor: Prof. Fu-Jen Kao, Institute of Biophotonics, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
Area: Optical microscopy and endoscopy
Ph.D. in Physics, Tezpur University, Assam, India (2006-2012)
Thesis Title: Characterization of small particulate matter by using an indigenously designed laser based probe and development of relevant software.
Principal Supervisor: Dr. Gazi A. Ahmed, Department of Physics, Tezpur University, Assam, India
Associate Supervisor: Prof. Amarjyoti Choudhury, Department of Physics, Tezpur University, Assam, India
Master in Physics, Tezpur University, Assam, India (2004-2006)
Thesis Title: Design and fabrication of Microwave Reflection Type Radial Staircase Stub Resonator on LDPE-TiO2 Composite Material Developed.
Supervisor: Prof. Nidhi Saxena Bhattacharyya, Department of Physics, Tezpur University, Assam, India
Bachelor in Physics, Dibrugarh University, Assam, India (2001-2004)
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT
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