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Sataparba Bhowmik

Sataparba Bhowmik

Research Associate|Optical Science Engineer
Berlin

Summary

Motivated and detail-oriented Researcher with a strong foundation in optical sciences and fiber-optic technologies. Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Optical Sciences at Humboldt University, with hands-on experience in photonic simulations (FEM, FDTD), optical device design, and laboratory instrumentation. Passionate about advancing telecommunication and photonics through research-driven innovation.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Student Research Assistant

Fraunhofer HHI
Berlin
01.2023 - Current
  • Experience with simulation of fiber-optics waveguide devices with algorithm such as Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD), Finite element method (FEM) using software packages as FIMMWAVE and Ansys LUMERICAL.
  • Hands on familiarity with laboratory equipment such as lasers, photodiode detectors, Resonators, oscilloscopes, SEM and AFM.
  • Strong background in Optics. Worked on projects on Spot size Converter and Periodically Poled Lithium Niobate (Master thesis).

Joensuu Summer School on Optics 2021

Institute of Photonics, University of Eastern Finland
Eastern Finland
08.2021 - 08.2021
  • Recieved lectures and hands-on exercises on hyperspectral imaging principles, instrumentation, spectral analysis, and real-world applications.
  • Explored snapshot vs. scanning hyperspectral techniques and their optical implementations.
  • Techniques included data calibration, spectral unmixing, and spectral classification workflows.

Subject Matter Expertise

Diggplus
Kolkata
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Provided in-depth expertise in Physics concepts, theories and applications for academic research.
  • Provided mentorship, training and consulting to student on physics-related topics.

Summer School for IIA

Indian Institute of Astrophysics
Bangalore
07.2021 - 07.2021

Astro Club FC

Fergusson College, Savitribai Phule University
Pune
06.2018 - 04.2019

Education

Master of Science - Optical Sciences

Humboldt University
Berlin, Germany
04.2001 -

Bachelor - Physics

Fergusson College-Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune India
01.2018 - 01.2021

Secondary -

Central Board of Secondary Education
Tripura India
01.2016 - 01.2018

Skills

FDTD: Lumerical FDTD Solutions

FIMMWAVE

L-Edit: Layout mask design

Python

MATLAB

C / C

Wolfram Mathematica

Latex

MS Word, MS Excel

Wafer level electrical testing

Fiber to ship coupling

AFM and SEM microscropy

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 14/07/1999

projects

  • Periodic Poling of x-cut thin film Lithium Niobate (Maters thesis)
  • Spot-size converter for a Mach-Zehnder Modulator (MZM)- emphasizing mode adaptation between fiber and waveguide, yielding high efficiency spot size conversion
  • Building Driver circuit for table top meter length Foucault Pendulum (Bachelors Thesis)

Summer Schools

  • Joensuu Summer School on Optics 2021, Joensuu, Finland, 2021
  • Summer school for IIA, Bengaluru, India, 2021

Soft skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Communication Skills
  • Time Management


Interests

  • Integrated Photonics and Optical Waveguides
  • Nonlinear Optics and Frequency Conversion
  • Dancing
  • Singing
  • Journaling


Timeline

Student Research Assistant

Fraunhofer HHI
01.2023 - Current

Joensuu Summer School on Optics 2021

Institute of Photonics, University of Eastern Finland
08.2021 - 08.2021

Summer School for IIA

Indian Institute of Astrophysics
07.2021 - 07.2021

Subject Matter Expertise

Diggplus
05.2021 - 09.2022

Astro Club FC

Fergusson College, Savitribai Phule University
06.2018 - 04.2019

Bachelor - Physics

Fergusson College-Savitribai Phule Pune University
01.2018 - 01.2021

Secondary -

Central Board of Secondary Education
01.2016 - 01.2018

Master of Science - Optical Sciences

Humboldt University
04.2001 -
Sataparba BhowmikResearch Associate|Optical Science Engineer