Dr. S Chand Rakesh Roshan

Dr. S Chand Rakesh Roshan

Assistant Professor

Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies (RGUKT), Basar

Basar, Telangana, India

Ph.D. in Physics (NIT Warangal)
20+ Publications
4 Books Published

About Me

I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies (RGUKT), Basar, where I have been contributing to research and education since October 2010.

My research focuses on computational materials science, particularly investigating thermal transport properties using first-principles calculations. I specialize in studying lattice thermal conductivity, phonon dynamics, and structural phase transitions in various material systems including layered materials, rocksalt compounds, and alkaline-earth chalcogenides.

Research Interests

  • Computational Materials Science using Density Functional Theory (DFT)
  • Lattice Thermal Conductivity and Phonon Transport
  • High-Pressure Physics and Structural Phase Transitions
  • Thermoelectric Materials and Energy Materials
  • Layered Materials (PbClF-type, Bi2O2S) and 2D Materials
  • Alkaline-Earth Chalcogenides and Halides

Key Achievements

  • Editorial Board Member - Nature Portfolio Scientific Reports Journal
  • Young S&T Leader (under 45 years) - ESTIC 2025 by DST, Govt. of India
  • Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert(MIEE) 2024-25, 2025-26
  • LinkedIn Top Voice 2025
  • Recognition & Appreciation from ACS Publications,2025
  • Published20+ peer-reviewed journal articlesin high-impact journals
  • Authored4 bookson computational physics and physics education
  • NASA AMESTeacher Award, consistently guided students to top positions worldwide

Education

Ph.D. in Physics

National Institute of Technology Warangal

February 2024

Research focused on computational physics and materials science

M.Tech in Computational Techniques

University of Hyderabad

August 2010

GPA: 8.88/10.0

M.Sc Physics

Sri Satya Sai Institute of Higher Learning

July 2008

GPA: 4.80/5.0

B.Sc (Hons.) Physics

Sri Satya Sai Institute of Higher Learning

July 2006

GPA: 4.57/5.0

Competitive Examinations

  • GATE - AIR 244
  • JEST - 97.7 Percentile
  • CSIR-NET - Qualified for LS

Experience

Assistant Professor in Physics

Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies (RGUKT), Basar

October 2010 - Present

Teaching undergraduate courses in Physics, conducting research in computational materials science, mentoring students, and leading various administrative and academic initiatives.

Professional Roles & Administrative Positions

SWAYAM - NPTEL Coordinator

Initiated and coordinated the SWAYAM NPTEL activities at the university end including credit transfer and certifications

July 2017 - Till date

NITTTR Remote Centre Coordinator

Initiated and coordinated 05 AICTE STTP's and 01 Refresher Program at RGUKT Basar with NITTTR Chandigarh

July 2022 - Till date

HEAD, Department of Physics

Headed the Department of Physics

Dec 2011 - July 2022

HEAD, University Training and Placements

Led the entire gamut of Placement activities including skill enhancement program linkages

July 2017 - July 2022

Program Advisor, MSLE

Through this collaboration, RGUKT Basar students earned Microsoft certifications free of cost (100's of dollars elsewhere)

2022 - 2023

Convenor, Recruitment Board Panels

Convener of Recruitment Board/Panels for Recruitment of Guest Faculty in the Departments of Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Telugu and English, RGUKT Basar

2018

Convenor, University Committee

Convener for Rules and Regulations Framing commitee for Administrative Positions at University

2018 - 2019

Convenor, Training and Placements Core Committee

July 2017 - July 2022

Co-Convenor, Board of Studies, Dept. of Physics

2018

Coordinator, 1st AICTE Induction Program

2018

Incharge, Associate Dean, Academics

July 2018

Convenor, Guest Faculty and Lab staff Recruitment, Physics

February 2022

SPOC - TCS TAAP and YEP Training Programs

2019 - 2022

SPOC - Life Skills Training Program by Rubicon

2020 - 2022

SPOC - NASSCOM-DXC Training Program

2021 - 2022

SPOC - OPLC, IIT Madras

2021

Research Lab Incharge

2018 - Till date

Established Computational Physics Research Lab

Board of Studies Member

2015 - 2016

Rector Nominee - Sports

2013 - 2014

Associate Editor, University News Letter (Vivekam)

2013

Coordinator, Soft Skills

2013

Research

Computational Materials Science

First-principles calculations using VASP and Quantum ESPRESSO for investigating electronic structure and properties of materials.

Thermal Transport

Lattice thermal conductivity in layered materials and compounds, focusing on highly anisotropic materials and ultralow thermal conductivity for thermoelectric applications.

High-Pressure Physics

Structural phase transitions under extreme conditions, investigating anharmonicity and Raman spectra under high pressure.

Educational Technology

Integration of ICT tools in physics education, development of digital learning resources, and training educators on innovative teaching methodologies.

Key Research Contributions

  • Lattice thermal conductivity in layered PbClF-type materials
  • Effect of atomic mass contrast on thermal transport in materials
  • Pressure-induced phase transitions in various compounds
  • Materials design for low thermal conductivity applications
  • Development of computational physics laboratory and resources

Publications

Dr. Roshan has published 20+ peer-reviewed journal articles in high-impact journals with focus on lattice thermal conductivity, materials science, and computational physics.

20+

Journal Articles

4

Books Published

100+

Citations

Journal Publications (20+)

Effect of Atomic Mass Contrast on Lattice Thermal Conductivity: A Case Study for Alkali Halides and Alkaline-Earth Chalcogenides.

S.C.R. Roshan, et al.

ACS Applied Electronic Materials

Anomalous Lattice Thermal Conductivity in Rocksalt IIA–VIA Compounds.

S.C.R. Roshan, et al.

ACS Applied Energy Materials

Anisotropic to Isotropic Nature and Ultralow Out-of-Plane Lattice Thermal Conductivity of Layered PbClF-Type Materials

S.C.R. Roshan, et al.

Inorganic Chemistry

Note: Complete publication list with DOIs available on Google Scholar and ORCID

Books Published (4)

Computational Simulations - A Primer

ISBN: 978-9334283235

April 2025

A comprehensive guide to computational simulations for students and researchers.

Physics in Daily Life

ISBN: 979-8319103819

April 2025

Exploring the physics behind everyday phenomena.

Physics Labs Insights (College Level)

ISBN: 978-1980833321

April 2018

Comprehensive laboratory manual for college-level physics experiments.

A Montecarlo Study On Azimuthal Bistability Of Nematic Liquid Crystals

ISBN: 978-333032092

June 2017

Advanced study on liquid crystal behavior using Monte Carlo methods.

Awards & Recognition

International, National, and State Level Accolades

Editorial Board Member

Nature Portfolio - Scientific Reports Journal

2025

Young S&T Leader (under 45 years)

ESTIC 2025 by DST, Govt. of India

2025

Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert

MIEE 2025-26

2025

ATAL Mentor of Change

ATAL Innovation Mission

2025

Perplexity AI Business Fellow

2025

2025

LinkedIn Top Voice

2025

2025

Recognition & Appreciation from ACS Publications

2025

2025

Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert

MIEE 2024-25

2024

Featured in Leading Professors Magazine

Academicians 2025 - Edition 06

2025

Jury Member

52nd District Level Balvaigyanik Pradarshini (DLBVP)

Dec 2024

Jury Member - State Level

Inspire Awards - MANAK Scheme

Jan 2023

Vice Chancellor Appreciation Award

For Academic Excellence

June 2023

Appreciation Certificate from MHRD

For Hackathon 2022

2022

Judge in Toycathon

2021

2021

Certificate of Appreciation

Leadership in Lifeskills Program

Nov 2022

Certificate of Appreciation

As SWAYAM NPTEL Coordinator

Ongoing

Microsoft Innovative Educator Master Trainer

2020-21

2020

NASA AMES Space Settlement Contest

Guide/Supervisor - 1st/2nd/3rd places worldwide (2013-2018)

2013-2018

Adarsha Acharya Puraskar

National Award

2019

Young Leader in Science Award

HELA 2018

2018

Bharat Excellence Award

2018

2018

NASA AMES Teacher Award

2012

2012

Invited Talks & As a Resource Person

International & National Level Presentations and Expert Lectures

Understanding Heat Transport Suppression in Functional Materials via Ab Initio Calculations

Invited Lecture

World Conference on Hybrid Materials: Micro and Nano Length Scales (WCHM 2026)

International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IIUCNN), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala

March 13 - March 15, 2026

Advancing Science through Simulation - Computational Methods in Materials Science and Physics

Invited Expert Lecture

Refresher Course in Engineering Physics

NITTTR Chandigarh

November 19 - December 2, 2024

The Alchemy of Nanomaterials: Advancing Multifunctional Nanomaterials for Multifaceted Applications

Invited Expert Lecture

AICTE Approved FDP on Nanomaterials, Characterizations and Applications

NITTTR Chandigarh

July 2024

Insights from First Principles Calculations

International Conference on Vienna Ab initio Simulation Package

Contributed Talk

Portugal

February 2024

The Future Illuminated: Exotic Energy Materials Engineered through First Principle Calculations

Invited Expert Lecture

AICTE Approved FDP on Energy Storage Materials and Technology

NITTTR Chandigarh

May 2024

From Bits to Breakthroughs: Computational Simulations in Materials Science

Keynote Speaker

International Conference

NEC, Narasaraopet, Andhra Pradesh

July 19-20, 2024

Second International Conference on Recent Trends on Materials Science Devices

Invited Speaker

Haryana

December 2023

International Workshop on Vienna Ab initio Simulation Package Eco-system

Contributed Talk

Portugal

February 2023

International Conference on Recent Trends on Materials Science Devices 2023 (ICRTMD-2023)

Invited Speaker

Haryana

July 2023

Layered Materials - Properties and Prospects for Potential Applications

Invited Expert Lecture

AICTE Approved FDP on 2D Nanomaterials

NITTTR Chandigarh

October 2022

Design Strategies for Low Thermal Conductivity Materials

Invited Expert Lecture

AICTE Approved FDP on Energy Harvesting Storage Materials

NITTTR Chandigarh

September 2022

National Conference on Physics and Chemistry of Functional Materials 2019

Invited Presentation

GITAM University, Hyderabad

2019

Effective Mentoring under Equity Action Plan

Resource Person

Two Day FDP, TEQIP-III

JNTU Hyderabad

2019

Panel Discussion - IEEE Conference on Technology for Education (T4E2018)

Invited Panel Member

IIT Madras

December 2018

New Frontiers on Multiscale Modelling of Advanced Functional Materials

Resource Person & Invited Talk

Two Week FDP, AICTE Sponsored Faculty Development Programme cum Workshop

NEC Narasaraopeta

November 2017

National Metallurgists Day 2016

Invited Speaker

Department of MME, RGUKT-Basar

2016

Professional Memberships

Society for Atomistic and Continuum Modeling (SACM)

Life Member

Systems Society of India (SSI)

Life Member

Materials Research Society of India (MRSI)

Life Member

The Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)

Life Member

International Association of Engineers (IAENG)

Member

ACS Community Associate

Member

Asian Consortium on Computational Materials Science (ACCMS)

Member

Indian Physics Association (IPA)

Life Member

Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA)

Life Member

Technical Reviewer

Peer Review Activities for Leading Journals

Journal of the American Chemical Society

ACS Publications

Phase Transitions

Taylor & Francis

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

ACS Publications

Physica Scripta

IOP Publishing

IJIDeM by Springer Nature

Springer Nature

ACS Applied Energy Materials

ACS Publications

New Journal of Physics

IOP Publishing

Advances in materials and processing technologies

Taylor & Francis

Materials Today Proceedings

Elsevier

Journal of Physics: Conference Series

IOP Publishing

IEEE Conferences

IEEE

Langmuir Journal

ACS Publications

Certifications

Prezi Certified Educator Trainer

Prezi

Kahoot Gold Certified Teacher of Awesome

Kahoot!

Microsoft Innovative Educator Trainer

Microsoft

Adobe Creative Educator

Adobe

TCS iON Certified Digital Teacher

TCS iON

Skills & Interests

Languages

English Hindi Telugu

Technical Skills

VASP Quantum ESPRESSO DFT Calculations Python Computational Physics Materials Modeling

Interests & Hobbies

Badminton Cricket Music

Contact

Office Address

Department of Physics
Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies
Basar, Telangana, India