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Manu Bajpai

Scientific Officer - G

Mr. Manu Bajpai is a senior physicist at the Institute for Plasma Research (IPR) with over 25 years of experience in experimental plasma physics. Since June 2024, he has served as the Section Head of the Outreach Science Section (OSS), where he leads the development of advanced scientific demonstrations and academic mentorship programs.

Academic Foundation & International Research

A graduate in Physics from IIT Kanpur (1997), Mr. Bajpai joined IPR as a technical trainee the same year. His career is distinguished by pioneering work in specialized areas of physics, including:

Antimatter & Non-neutral Plasmas: Extensive research on Electron-Positron Plasmas, conducted in collaboration with experts from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and Swansea University.

SMARTEX-C Project: For several years, he led the project on pure electron plasma (SMARTEX-C). His team, in collaboration with BARC-Vishakhapatnam, achieved a landmark milestone by extending plasma shots from 100 milliseconds to over 100 seconds.

Magnetic & Particle Physics: Specialized expertise in Beam Steering Dipole Magnets, Charged Particle Traps, and the gravitational and electromagnetic interactions of antimatter.

Mentorship & Outreach Leadership Mr. Bajpai joined the Outreach Division in December 2023, bringing a deep commitment to nurturing young talent.

Academic Project Coordination: For many years, he has spearheaded the selection and guidance of college students pursuing curriculum-based academic projects at IPR, bridging the gap between university education and high-level research.

Strategic Oversight: As the Head of the Outreach Science Section, he oversees the technical accuracy of the division's 27+ plasma exhibits and ensures that the scientific content delivered during academic visits meets the highest rigorous standards.

Research Interests

His ongoing interests include fundamental plasma diagnostics, the physics of non-neutral plasmas, and the design of innovative experimental setups to demonstrate complex physical phenomena to the public.

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