Curriculum Vitae

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PROF. Y. S. SHISHODIA

Professor & Academic Advisor | Physicist & Research Scientist
📍 Jaipur, Rajasthan, India | 📧 [yad.shi@gmail.com] | 📞 [hidden] | 🔗 [hidden]

Education

  • Ph.D. (1966–1972) — University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
  • M.Sc. Physics (1964–1966) — University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
  • B.Sc. (1961–1964) — Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics — University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
  • Pre-University (1960–1961) — Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics — University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
  • High School (1955–1960) — SAP High School, Bhawani Mandi, Rajasthan

Academic Appointments

  • Advisor to the University of Technology, Jaipur
  • Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Jagan Nath University, Jaipur
  • Professor and Head, University Science Instrumentation Centre, University of Rajasthan
  • Founder Director, University Computer Centre, University of Rajasthan
  • Principal, University Maharaja College
  • Director, Indira Gandhi Centre for Human Ecology, Environment and Population Studies
  • Member Syndicate, University of Rajasthan
  • Dean Faculty of Science, University of Rajasthan
  • Member Finance Committee, University of Rajasthan
  • Reader in Physics, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong

Research Interests

  • Electron momentum distribution and Fermi surface studies of metals and semi-metals using two-photon annihilation of electron–positron systems
  • Positron lifetime studies in various solids
  • Hyperfine structure and measurement of nuclear moments of neutron-deficient thallium isotopes using focusing atomic beam magnetic resonance
  • Design of system for transport of 600 MeV proton beam of CERN synchrotron to ABMR machine
  • Use of KIM-1, SIM-1, 6809, 6502 microprocessors in development of physics and electronics labs
  • Design and fabrication of a Texas 9995-based single-board microcomputer and Texas BASIC using wirewrap techniques
  • Surface inhomogeneities and characteristics of amorphous solar cells using laser scanning techniques
  • Fabrication of low-energy plasma focus machines for deuterium fusion and neutron emission; design and fabrication of a sequenced nitrogen laser for study of nano-second plasma focus
  • GIS applications for telecommunication networks
  • Power loss reduction in radial distribution electrical systems
  • Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid studies using the Sumudu transform technique
  • Cloud economics

Awards & Honours

  • First Prize, Apparatus Competition, American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT), New York, 1979 — Joint Winner, Open Category
  • Gold Medal, First Position in M.Sc. (Physics) Examination, 1966 — University of Rajasthan
  • Gold Medal, Highest Marks in Third Year TDC Examination — University Maharaja College
  • Gold Medal, Highest Marks in Second Year TDC Examination — University Maharaja College
  • Gold Medal, Highest Marks in RBSE High School Examination (SAP Category) — SAP High School, Bhawani Mandi

Selected Fellowships & Visiting Positions

ProgrammePeriodHost Institution
Senior Research FellowMay–Jun 1988United Nations University / ICTP; University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Fabrication and measurement of deuterium fusion neutrons on a low-energy Plasma Focus machine, brought to Jaipur.
SAREC Fellowship1984–1985Institute of Technology, Uppsala University, Sweden. Designed and fabricated a Texas 9995-based single-board microcomputer and Texas BASIC using wirewrap techniques.
ICTP College on MicroprocessorsSep–Oct 1981ICTP, Trieste, Italy
SIDA Fellowship1972–1973Institute of Physics, Uppsala University, Sweden
CSIR Fellowship1966–1969University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
DAE Scholarship (UG & PG)1963–1966Maharaja College & Dept. of Physics, University of Rajasthan
University Merit Scholarship1964–1966University of Rajasthan

Invited & Plenary Talks

  • Plenary Speaker, International Conference on Physics Education — University of Duisburg, Germany (August 1985)
  • Plenary Speaker, International Conference on Physics Education — Cairo University, Egypt (1987)

Consulting

  • SBBJ (now SBI) — 1992 to 2006: Evaluation, procurement, and implementation of IT infrastructure
  • Bank of Rajasthan — 1993 to 2008: Evaluation, procurement, implementation, and recruitment-related IT activities

Governing Board & Committee Service

  • Member, Governing Board — RAJCOMP (Rajasthan State Agency for Computer Services)
  • Governor Nominee, Board of Management — MLSU, Udaipur
  • Coordinator — DOE ACC for “O” and “A” level courses in Rajasthan
  • Selection Committee Member — Computer subjects, RPSC and several universities

Physics Education Work

Professor Shishodia has been active in the field of physics education since the early 1970s. Under the University Leadership and Centre for Development of Physics Education, he was actively involved in design, development and measurement of innovative experiments in mechanical, electrical and nuclear systems. Notable projects include:

  • Ultra low frequency oscillator
  • Lucite air track
  • Mechanical high Q pendulum systems
  • Novel technique using Lissajou’s figures for study of mechanical resonance

Computer Education & Curriculum Development

As Director of Computer Centre at the University of Rajasthan, Professor Shishodia initiated and sustained Certificate, Post-Graduate Diploma, MCA, MCA(Evening), M.Sc(IT) and B.Sc(Computer Science) courses at the University of Rajasthan and affiliated institutions. He also initiated the Ph.D. program in Computer Science at the university. At Jagan Nath University, where he served as Pro-Vice-Chancellor, he guided research work in computer science, electrical, mechanical and cloud computing.


Doctoral Students Supervised

  • Yogesh K. Vijay — Positron Lifetime Studies in Materials
  • Maya Raghuvanshi — Positron Lifetime Measurements in some Solids
  • Neeraj Bhargava — Computer Based Geographical Information System
  • Vijay Singh Rathore — Challenges, Strategies and Tactics in E-Governance for Development
  • Shakti Singh Parmar — Text to Speech Converter for Brahmi Lipi
  • Deepak Kumar
  • Ramesh Chandra Meena — A Study of Security Risks and Their Minimization in Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
  • Nishtha Keshwani — A Critical Study of Internet Protocols and Routing
  • Meenu Dave — Knowledge Management and Organizational Competencies: A Systematic Study, Analysis and Implications
  • Tanuj Manglani — Reduction of Power Losses in Radial Distribution System by VAr Compensation using Bionic Random Plant Growth Simulation Algorithm
  • M. P. Singh — Efficiency Enhancement of Manufacturing Industries through the Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
  • Mikku Dave — Cloud Economics: Analysis of the underlying Economic Foundation of the Structure of Cloud Computing
  • Sushila Rathore — Study of Newtonian and Non-Newtonian Fluids by Sumudu Transform Techniques