Mr. Ankur Jyoti Phukon won Young Researcher Award
in the field of Physical Education

BY SCIENTIFIC LAURELS

| Tripura University | INDIA

Mr. Ankur Jyoti Phukon is a UGC-NET qualified Senior Research Fellow currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Physical Education at Tripura University. His academic training integrates mechanical science with applied sports performance, positioning him at the intersection of theory-driven biomechanics and real-world athletic optimization.

Research Specialization & Focus

His core research areas include Sports Biomechanics, performance modeling, and anthropometric profiling, with particular emphasis on sprinting mechanics and long jump performance. His work applies regression modeling, kinematic analysis, and mechanical optimization principles to understand and enhance human movement efficiency in competitive sport. The long-term vision of his research is to develop scalable, data-driven frameworks for talent identification and performance enhancement within modern sport systems.

Publications & Scholarly Output

Mr. Phukon has authored eight scholarly publications, including Scopus-indexed research papers, book chapters, and peer-reviewed conference proceedings. He has contributed chapters to edited volumes on sprint biomechanics and elite long jump performance, reflecting both theoretical depth and applied relevance.

International Recognition & Academic Honors

  • ISBS 2025 International Student Grant Awardee, awarded by the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports, Doha, Qatar (2025), recognizing outstanding international-level biomechanics research.

  • Oral Presenter (Selected) at the 43rd ISBS International Conference, Doha, Qatar (2025).

  • Best Presenter Award at the National Conference HERTSS-2023, Tripura University, for biomechanical analysis of sprinting on curved lanes.

  • Invited Speaker at a national seminar-cum-workshop on sports science, Tripura Sports School.

Conferences & Knowledge Dissemination

He has delivered oral presentations at multiple international and national conferences, covering advanced topics such as long jump approach mechanics, velocity curve modeling, human projectile optimization, and biomechanical gait irregularities, demonstrating interdisciplinary engagement across sports science, statistics, and data modeling.

Professional Certifications

  • ISAK Level 2 Anthropometrist

  • NIS Certified Athletic Coach (Grade A)

Eligibility for Young Researcher Award 

Mr. Ankur Jyoti Phukon is eminently eligible for the Young Researcher Award (Scientific Laurels) based on his outstanding contributions to sports biomechanics and performance science at an early stage of his academic career. As a UGC-NET qualified Senior Research Fellow and Ph.D. scholar at Tripura University, he has demonstrated strong scientific rigor through Scopus-indexed publications, authored book chapters, and multiple peer-reviewed conference presentations. His research has received international recognition, notably the ISBS 2025 International Student Grant awarded by the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports**, along with selection for oral presentation at a premier global biomechanics conference. His work integrates advanced biomechanical modeling, anthropometric analysis, and applied performance optimization, addressing critical challenges in modern sport systems. Supported by national awards, invited lectures, and professional certifications (ISAK Level 2 Anthropometrist and NIS Grade-A Athletic Coach), his profile reflects originality, consistency, and high future research potential, thereby fully satisfying and strongly justifying his eligibility for the Young Researcher Award (Scientific Laurels).