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Puskar R. Chapagain

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Assoc. Prof. of Physics

Also affiliated: Texas Christian University (2012–2026)

4 h-index 18 pubs 107 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Puskar R. Chapagain's research centers on the synthesis, characterization, and application of nanomaterials, with a particular focus on their optoelectronic and magnetic properties. His work includes investigations into tunable surface plasmon resonance of gold nanorods, the longitudinal assembly of gold nanorods on various templates for optoelectronic devices, and the magnetic properties of aluminum oxide nanopowder reinforced with carbon nanotubes. Chapagain has also studied the optoelectronic surface-related properties of diamond thin films and the transient surface photovoltage of porous silicon. His research extends to the in situ transmission electron microscopy of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Chapagain has collaborated with researchers from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He has published 17 papers, with 108 citations, and holds an h-index of 4.

Metrics

  • h-index: 4
  • Publications: 18
  • Citations: 107

Positions

  • Assoc. Prof. of Physics 2022–present
    Southern Arkansas University Engineering and Physics ORCID
  • Assist. Prof. Physics 2016–2022
    Southern Arkansas University Engineering and Physics ORCID

Selected Publications

  • Magnetic Transition in Nickel-Catalyzed Carbon Nanotube-Alumina Composite (2026)
    SSRN Electronic Journal DOI OpenAlex
  • Effect of nitrogen atmosphere and vacuum conditions on charge dynamics in mesoscale porous silicon (2026)
    Journal of Applied Physics DOI OpenAlex
  • Can AI Solve Physics Problems? Evaluating Efficacy of AI Models in Solving Higher Secondary Physics Exam Problems: A Comparative Study (2024)
    Journal of Nepal Physical Society 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Longitudinal Assembly of Gold Nanorods on Various Templates for Optoelectronics (2023)
    IntechOpen eBooks 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Does Peer-Assisted Instruction for Physics Help Improve Student Learning? (2022)
    Journal of Nepal Physical Society 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Potassium-Ion Based Solid-State Batteries (2022)
    ACS symposium series 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Tuning the Surface Plasmon Resonance of Gold Dumbbell Nanorods (2021)
    ACS Omega 25 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Enhanced magnetic properties of aluminum oxide nanopowder reinforced with carbon nanotubes (2020)
    Journal of Nanoparticle Research 9 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • In situ transmission electron microscopy observations of rechargeable lithium ion batteries (2018)
    Nano Energy 57 citations DOI OpenAlex

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