Assist. Prof. Dr. Banashree Saikia | Sibsagar University, Sivasagar, Assam, India
Dr. Banashree Saikia is a mathematics researcher specializing in plasma physics, nonlinear dynamics, fluid dynamics, MHD, and computational modeling, with significant contributions to the study of wave–particle interactions, plasma instabilities, drift-wave turbulence, and electromagnetic wave behavior in inhomogeneous plasmas. Her research focuses on turbulence-driven wave amplification, ion-acoustic and ion-sound wave instabilities, O-mode and X-mode radiation, and nonlinear modifications in particle distribution functions. She has published impactful journal papers and book chapters on topics such as electrostatic wave amplification, upper-hybrid wave dynamics, Bernstein waves, dusty plasma behavior, and gradient-driven instabilities in magnetized systems. Dr. Saikia has presented her findings at major conferences in nonlinear dynamics, applied mathematics, and plasma physics, contributing to discussions on turbulent plasma processes and theoretical modeling. Her work integrates analytical methods with computational approaches to explore plasma behavior relevant to space, astrophysical, and laboratory environments. She actively participates in professional scientific communities and has attended numerous workshops on plasma physics, astrophysics, mathematical computation, and scientific documentation. In addition to research, she has experience teaching mathematics at undergraduate institutions, supporting academic learning and foundational training in applied mathematics. Her scholarly contributions highlight a strong commitment to advancing the understanding of complex plasma phenomena and promoting interdisciplinary applications within the broader domain of physical sciences.
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Featured Publications
Saikia, B., & Deka, P. N. (2024). Role of ion-acoustic wave energy in enhanced X-mode radiation phenomena in magnetospheric plasma. Journal of the Korean Physical Society.
Saikia, B., & Deka, P. N. (2023). Generation of O-mode in the presence of ion-cyclotron drift wave turbulence in a nonuniform plasma. East European Journal of Physics.
Saikia, B., & Deka, P. N. (2022). Non-linear fluctuating parts of the particle distribution function in the presence of drift wave turbulence in Vlasov plasma. In Nonlinear Dynamics and Applications (pp. 225–231). Springer.