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Work History
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Research And Professional Experience
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Abhay Jith

Abhay Jith

Kochi

Summary

Committed Ph.D. Research Scholar at Cochin University of Science and Technology, specialising in digital holography and optical systems. Expertly developed cutting-edge holographic setups and mentored postgraduate research, demonstrating exceptional leadership and technical expertise. Proficient in MATLAB and LabVIEW, with a solid history of presenting at esteemed conferences.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Ph.D. Research Scholar

Cochin University of Science and Technology
Kochi
11.2015 - Current
  • Conducted research in digital and analog holography
  • Developed digital holographic setup for stress analysis in photopolymers, pipes, and various materials.
  • Presented papers and posters at national and international conferences.
  • Received INSPIRE Fellowship from Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Research Fellow

Light Logics Holography and Optics
Trivandrum
  • Designed and fabricated holographic cameras and photonic structures.
  • Gained experience with various lasers, including He-Ne, DPSS, diode, Nd:YAG, and Ruby.
  • Collaborated with prominent holographers such as Prof. Martin Richardson and Sergio Oliveria.
  • Conducted experiments utilizing holographic techniques and advanced optical systems.
  • Guided postgraduate students in executing independent research projects.

Online Physics Tutor

  • Facilitated one-on-one and group sessions for high school (+1/+2) students.
  • Conducted interactive tutoring sessions to clarify physics concepts.
  • Emphasized conceptual clarity and visualization to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Connected theoretical concepts with practical applications for improved understanding.

Education

Ph.D. in Instrumentation - Digital Holography

Cochin University of Science And Technology
Kochi
02.2026

Integrated M.Sc. - Physics

University of Hyderabad
Gachibowli
07-2014

Skills

  • Digital holography
  • HOE recording
  • Optical systems
  • Interferometry techniques
  • Physics tutoring
  • LabVIEW programming
  • MATLAB development
  • Microsoft Office proficiency

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Malayalam
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Japanese
Elementary (A2)
A2

Awards

  • Inspire Scholarship, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
  • Inspire Fellowship, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
  • Best Poster Award, Indo-French Workshop on Functional Materials for Emerging Applications (IFWFEA 2025), MGU, and University of Technology of Troyes
  • Best Innovator Award, Young Entrepreneurs' Summit (YES 2014), Government of Kerala
  • Multiple university-level awards in flute performance; performed as part of the CUSAT cultural fest theme song
  • Multiple school-level awards for music, arts, and science exhibitions

Extracurricular Activities

Active performer in university music events; trained flautist with live performances on All India Radio and university concerts.

Elected as Research Scholar's Representative, Main campus, Cochin University of Science and Technology,

Publications And Patent

  • Digital Holographic Method to Study Stress Formation in Photopolymer During Live Recording of Holograms., Abhay Jith et al.
  • A Holographic Color Camera for Recording Artifacts, Abhay Jith et al.
  • Scalable Digital Holography Apparatus and Method for Precision Non-Destructive Testing., Provisional Patent

Research And Professional Experience

  • Ph.D. Research scholar, 08/11/15-Present, Department of Instrumentation, CUSAT, research in digital holography and optical metrology, developed a digital holographic setup for studying stress in photopolymers, pipes, and other materials, presented multiple papers and posters at national and international conferences, recipient of INSPIRE Fellowship, Department of Science and Technology
  • Research Fellow, 01/08/14-07/011/15, Light Logics Holography and Optics, Trivandrum, Kerala, Worked on design and fabrication of holographic cameras and photonic structures., Experience with lasers (He-Ne, DPSS, Diode, Nd:YAG, Ruby) and holographic recording materials.

Timeline

Ph.D. Research Scholar

Cochin University of Science and Technology
11.2015 - Current

Research Fellow

Light Logics Holography and Optics

Online Physics Tutor

Ph.D. in Instrumentation - Digital Holography

Cochin University of Science And Technology

Integrated M.Sc. - Physics

University of Hyderabad
Abhay Jith