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Dr.PRASHANT KUMAR

RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences, RMIT University, CSIR National Physical Laboratory of India, Kurukshetra University

ORCID iD 0000-0002-2225-3768
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Dr. Prashant Kumar is a Research Scientist at the Next-Generation Magnet Development Collaboration Unit, Center for Integrative Medical Sciences, Yokohama, Japan. He completed his Joint Cotutelle Ph.D. in Applied Physics /Materials through AcSIR, India, and RMIT University, Australia, with specialization in advanced magnetic nanomaterials, nanocomposites, ferrofluids, spin dynamics, and multifunctional nanostructures. Dr. Kumar possesses more than eight years of research experience in nanotechnology, condensed matter physics, magnetic materials, ferrofluids, thin films, hybrid nanocomposites, and superconducting magnet systems. His current research focuses on the design and development of high-temperature superconducting magnets for next-generation NMR and MRI applications. His broader scientific interests include spintronics, magnetic hyperthermia, energy conversion, EMI shielding, photocatalysis, environmental remediation, and biomedical nanotechnology.
A significant aspect of his research is dedicated to the biomedical applications of magnetic nanomaterials, particularly in magnetic hyperthermia for cancer therapy, targeted drug delivery, bioimaging, and other theranostic applications. His research aims to engineer biocompatible magnetic nanostructures with enhanced stability, controlled magnetic response, and efficient heat-generation capabilities for next-generation biomedical technologies. In addition, his interests extend to multifunctional nanocomposites, magnetic oxides, and smart materials for applications in sensors, energy technologies, environmental remediation, and photonic devices.
Dr. Kumar has published extensively in leading international peer-reviewed journals and actively collaborates with researchers across academia and industry. His research integrates fundamental materials science with applied engineering to develop innovative magnetic nanomaterials that address critical challenges in healthcare, energy, and advanced functional technologies.

Employment

  • RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences Research Scientist
    2025 - Present
  • RMIT University Research Fellow
    2022 - 2024

Education

  • CSIR National Physical Laboratory of India Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
    2019 - 2022
  • CSIR National Physical Laboratory of India Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
    2017 - 2019
  • Kurukshetra University M.SC
    2012 - 2014

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Publications (38)