Dnyaneshwar Bhosale’s Interview

Starting date: 1.11.2023

Nationality : Indian

Implementing Partner : Forschungszentrum Jülich

Few words about you and your research project

I am Dnyaneshwar Bhosale, trained in Solid State Physics with a PhD completed in 2018. I have been engaged in interdisciplinary research across Physics, Chemistry, and Materials Engineering, utilizing neutron and X-ray scattering facilities, as well as materials characterization techniques for solid-state device applications.

My GNeuS project focuses on studying magnetic excitations in RFeO3 systems for spintronics applications. I conduct inelastic neutron scattering measurements on RFeO3 single crystals to investigate the various magnetic interactions within the crystal and perform Hamiltonian modelling to derive essential magnetic interaction parameters.

I will have my industrial secondment at Kiutra GmbH, where I will have opportunity to work in magnetic refrigeration domain and academic secondment will be at ILL, France to learn neutron scattering instrumentation.

What is your background? How have you heard about GNeuS?

During my doctorate, I utilized high-temperature neutron diffraction techniques to investigate ionic conduction pathways in cathode and electrolyte materials for solid oxide fuel cell technology applications.

Additionally, I studied the structural and magnetic properties of various oxide materials.

I have worked at Bhabha Atomic Research centre, Mumbai and at Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India during my doctorate degree.

Further, I have had a postdoctorate experience in magnetic materials at Sungkyunkwan university, South Korea.

Following is some interesting publications utilizing neutron techniques: Link-1 and Link-2.

I learned about the GNeuS project through LinkedIn.

Why did you apply specifically on GNeuS?

My interest in neutron scattering and spin transport materials makes this two-year project highly beneficial for establishing my career in neutron scattering for energy applications.

The GNeuS project will be a great opportunity for me to advance the use of neutrons for energy-saving applications and build my career as a neutron scattering scientist in this domain.

Additionally, the GNeuS program offers flexibility to utilize worldwide neutron scattering facilities and provides opportunities to participate in various training programs and conferences worldwide.

What impacts do you expect from the GNeuS fellowship?

The GNeuS fellowship will significantly enhance my expertise in neutron scattering and its applications in energy-saving technologies. It will provide me with advanced knowledge of magnon-phonon interactions and spin wave behavior in RFeO3 systems. Additionally, the program’s flexibility and access to global neutron scattering facilities will broaden my research capabilities and professional network.

By the end of the fellowship, I aim to deliver:

1. Detailed studies on magnetic excitations and spin wave behavior in RFeO3 systems.
2. Accurate Hamiltonian modeling to derive essential magnetic interaction parameters.

I have planned some dissemination activities, such as submit research findings to peer-reviewed journals, present results at international conferences and workshops and foster partnerships with other researchers and institutions.

My findings will hopefully be used to enhance the use of neutron scattering for developing energy-saving technologies.

In terms of career development, I expect to later establish myself as a neutron scattering scientist with a focus on energy applications.

And from a broader impact point of view, I will contribute to the scientific community by advancing knowledge in neutron scattering and its practical applications in spintronics and energy technologies.