Amit Dongol
Education
PhD, Physics, March 2014, Department of Physics, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, PFF, (Preparation for Future Faculty), Dec 2013, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
MSc, Physics, 2005, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
BSc, Physics, 2001, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, PFF, (Preparation for Future Faculty), Dec 2013, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
MSc, Physics, 2005, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
BSc, Physics, 2001, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
Experimental & Research Skill
Optical Spectroscopy, Degenerate Four Wave Mixing Process, Heterodyne Four Wave Mixing, Optical Coherence Imaging, Expert hands in femto-second lasers (Tsunami laser, 15-100 fs lasers)
Experience
| Institution & Position | Courses |
| University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio McMiken College of Arts and Sciences Department of Physics Teaching Assistant-Spring 2011 (present) | General Physics Laboratory II & College Physics Laboratory II |
| University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio McMiken College of Arts and Sciences Department of Physics Grader (Winter Quarter 2011) | General Physics I & Solid State Physics I (Grad) |
| University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio McMiken College of Arts and Sciences Department of Physics Teaching Assistant (2009 –2010) | College Physics Laboratory II, General Physics Laboratory II & III and General Physics Recitation I & II |
| University of Cincinnati Department of Chemistry Teaching Assistant (2008) | Chemistry Laboratory I |
| Tribhuvan University Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal Central Department of Physics Part-time Teaching Assistant (2005) | Plasma Physics (Grad.) |
| Amrit Science College Kathmandu, Nepal Department of Physics Part-time Teacher (2005) | Solid State Physics (BS) |
Publications & Presentatons
Research Paper
- “Real-time contrast-enhanced holographic imaging using phase coherent photo refractive quantum wells”, A. Dongol, J. Thompson, Heidrun Schmitzer, D. Tierney and H.P. Wagner, Optics Express 23 (10): 12795 May 2015
- “Real-time single-shot three-dimensional and contrast-enhanced optical coherence imaging using phase coherent photorefractive quantum wells”, A. Kabir, A. Dongol, X. Wang and H. P. Wagner, Applied Physics Letters, 97, 251116 (2010)
Conference Proceedings & Abstract
- "Electron transfer and capture dynamics in ZnSe quantum wells grown on GaAs" A. Dongol and H.P. Wagner, AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 1566, Issue 1, p.478-479 (2013)
- "Contrast-enhanced holography using phase coherent photorefractive quantum wells" A. Dongol, A. Kabir, X. Wang, H. Schmitzer, D. Tierney and H. P. Wagner, Proc. of the Topical Meeting "Photorefractive Materials, Effects, and Devices, Control of Light and Matter" in Ensada (Mexico), October 13-15, 2011.
- "Transfer and capture of electrons in ZnSe quantum wells grown of GaAs", Abstracts of the Int. Conference on Fundamental Optical Processes in SEmiconductors (FOPS), Lake Janaluska, North Carolina, 2011.
Oral Presentations
- “Electron transfer and relaxation dynamics in heterovalent ZnSe/GaAs quantum well structures”, APS March Meeting 2011, Dallas, TX, USA.
- “Characterization of quantum wells using non-linear optical process”, Brown Bag Lunch Seminar, Nov 19, 2010, Department of Physics, University of Cincinnati, OH, USA.
- “Real-time 3D holographic imaging using phase coherent photorefractive quantum wells”, APS March Meeting 2010, Portland, OR, USA.
Poster Presentations
- “Investigation into the mechanical properties of fibrinogen using molecular simulations”, APS Regional Meeting 2008, Dayton, OH, USA.
- “Investigation into the mechanical properties of fibrinogen using molecular simulations”, OESPER Symposium 2008, Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, OH, USA.
- “National symposium on plasma physics and material science Jan 27 - 28, 2006”, Kathmandu University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
University-wide Service & Leadership
At University of Cincinnati
- Nepali Student Association at University of Cincinnati, Vice-President, (2011-2013)
- Graduate Student Association Physics, University of Cincinnati, Member, (2010 - 2011)
- Nepali Student Association at University of Cincinnati, Secretary, (2007- 2011)
- Southwest Ohio District Science & Engineering Expo (SEE), University of Cincinnati, Judge, 2011
- Southwest Ohio District Science & Engineering Expo (SEE), University of Cincinnati, Judge, 2010
Grants
Awards & Scholarship
- University Research Council, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Awards & Scholarship
- University Graduate Scholarship, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA (2007 - Present)
- Mary J Hanna Fellowship, 2012-2013 academic year, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
- Henry Law Research Fellowship, Summer 2011, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
- First prize winner in physics departmental poster competition, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA (2011).
- Best poster in Engineering & Physical Sciences, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA (2011).
- Mary J Hanna Fellowship, Summer 2010 University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA (2010).
- Outstanding Department Scholarship, Central Department of Physics, Tribhuvan University, Nepal (2002)
Training & Workshop
Summer School Program
- Institute for Plasma Research, Gandhinagar Gujarat, India (06/1/2005 to 07/15/2005)
Low cost experiments in plasma physics
- Kathmandu University, Kathmandu, Nepal (01/26/2005 to 01/27/2005)
Membership
American Physics Society - Student Member
Nepal Physical Society - Life Member
Plasma Science Society of India (PSSI) - Life Member
Nepal Physical Society - Life Member
Plasma Science Society of India (PSSI) - Life Member