Ankur Rastogi
About Ankur Rastogi
Ankur Rastogi is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, specializing in interface physics and functional materials. He has a diverse background in research, having worked at prestigious institutions in India and the Netherlands, and possesses extensive experience in micro- and nano-scale device structuring and advanced measurement techniques.
Current Position at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Ankur Rastogi is currently employed as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to various research initiatives in the field of physics and materials science. His work focuses on advanced materials and their applications, particularly in energy-related technologies.
Previous Research Experience
Prior to his current role, Ankur Rastogi gained extensive research experience at several prestigious institutions. He worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Twente in the Netherlands from 2014 to 2015. He also served as a Research Associate at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur for a brief period in 2014, and as a Research Scholar at the same institution from 2007 to 2014.
Educational Background
Ankur Rastogi completed his Bachelor’s degree in Physics at Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University from 2002 to 2005. He then pursued a Master’s degree in Physics at the same university from 2005 to 2007. Following this, he obtained a Doctorate in Philosophy from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, where he studied from 2007 to 2012.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Ankur Rastogi possesses a range of technical skills in the field of physics and materials science. He has experience in structuring devices at the micro- and nano-scale using photolithographic techniques. His expertise includes conducting low temperature magnetic force microscopy measurements and low temperature electrical and magnetic transport measurements. He is also proficient in growing epitaxial thin films and hetero-structures using pulsed-laser-deposition.
Research Focus and Specialization
Ankur Rastogi specializes in the study of interface physics and field effects in functional materials. His research emphasizes the applications of these materials in energy technologies. He has hands-on experience working in clean room facilities and utilizing specialized scanning probe microscopy and scanning magnetic microscopy techniques, which are critical for his research in advanced materials.