Gerard Oscar Rodrigues
New Delhi
Summary
Dynamic scientist with extensive expertise in research and analysis, consistently enhancing scientific knowledge and driving impactful results. Strong commitment to team collaboration and adaptability within fast-paced environments ensures seamless project execution. Proficient in data interpretation, experimental design, and scientific communication, contributing to peer-reviewed publications and significant scientific discoveries. Recognized for reliability and flexibility in addressing evolving project needs while maintaining a focus on excellence.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Visiting Scientist
GSI, Darmstadt, as part of VAJRA Fellowship received from Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)
09.2022
- Longitudinal diagnostic developments for the High Current Injector Programme
Visiting Scientist
FAIR International EMMI Workshop on Plasma Physics, GSI,Darmstadt, Germany
06.2017
Senior Scientist
Inter University Accelerator Centre
09.1991 - Current
- Main responsibility: Installation and Commissioning of the High Current Injector: Beam optimization from the Ion Source, RFQ and DTL Accelerators and delivery of Multiply Charged Ion Beams to the experimental area using Transverse and Longitudinal Beam Diagnostics
- Secondary responsibility: Teaching Accelerator Physics Course Modules for the Ph.D Development Programme (Ion Sources & Plasma Physics related, Ion Beam Optics and Magnet Engineering), Development and Commissioning of Microwave Ion Source and ECR Ion Source based laboratory Facilities and Research using Under-Dense and Over-Dense Plasmas
Visiting Scientist
PANTECHNIK, France and Scientific Magnetics, Caithness ScienceCentre, UK
07.2003 - 12.2003
- Design of 18 GHz High Temperature Superconducting ECR Ion source and testing for designed Field, Cryogenic stability and Final Beam tests.
Visiting Scientist
Kernfysisch Versneller Instituut (KVI)
03.2000 - 01.2001
- Study and Operation of both ECR ion source, ECRIS 3 and ECRIS 4. Tuning, Optimisation and delivering of Beam for Experiments using the AGOR Superconducting Cyclotron
Education
Doctoral Degree - Ph.D Physics
University of Madras
01.2012
Master Degree - M.Sc Physics
University of Madras
04.1988
Bachelor Degree - B.Sc Physics
University of Madras
04.1986
Skills
- Languages: English: Very fluent, French: Basic skills
- Programming: Experience with Fortran, LabVIEW, Windows, Unix, Parallel Computing
- Software: CAD/CAM: Solidworks, Multiphysics: OPERA, COMSOL, CST Microwave Studio PIC: WARP, OPAL Other: IGUN, GIOS, COSY INFINITY, ZGOUBI MS Office, LaTeX
- Additional Qualifications/Skills: Skills developed: teamwork, quickdecision-making, taking responsibility
Affiliations
- Reviewing: Reviewer for NIMA, RSI, NSE, SUST
- Memberships: Life Member of Indian Cryogenic Council, Indian Society for Particle Accelerators
- Committees: Member of Technical Evaluation Committee of Proposal Phase III of Indian beamline at Photon Factory KEK, Japan
- Member of Technical Evaluation Committee for Evaluation of Proposal for the Phase II of DST-RAL UK
- National Advisory Committee, 25th International Workshop on Electron Cyclotron Resonance Ion Sources
- Collaborations: GSI, Darmstadt, Germany
- Development of Longitudinal Beam Diagnostic Devices
Awards
May 2025 Reviewer Certificate in Scientific Reports, July 2020 Visiting Advanced Joint Research (VAJRA) Fellowship (from Science and Engineering Research (SERB)), May 2020 Certificate of Reviewing from Journal of NIM A (in recognition of the review contributed), November 2006 First Prize: Talk on Cryogen free HTS coil based ECR Ion Source, 21st National Symposium on Cryogenics, National Physical Laboratories, New Delhi, India, August 1988 Gold Medalist in Masters Degree in Physics
Timeline
Visiting Scientist
GSI, Darmstadt, as part of VAJRA Fellowship received from Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)
09.2022
Visiting Scientist
FAIR International EMMI Workshop on Plasma Physics, GSI,Darmstadt, Germany
06.2017
Visiting Scientist
PANTECHNIK, France and Scientific Magnetics, Caithness ScienceCentre, UK
07.2003 - 12.2003
Visiting Scientist
Kernfysisch Versneller Instituut (KVI)
03.2000 - 01.2001
Senior Scientist
Inter University Accelerator Centre
09.1991 - Current
Master Degree - M.Sc Physics
University of Madras
Bachelor Degree - B.Sc Physics
University of Madras
Doctoral Degree - Ph.D Physics
University of Madras
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