Dr. Abdulla Al Mamon is a theoretical physicist and cosmologist specializing in Gravitation and Cosmology, with research interests spanning dark energy, dark matter, general relativity, modified gravity, scalar-field cosmology, and black-hole physics. He earned his Ph.D. from Visva-Bharati, a Central University and Institution of National Importance, in 2016, with doctoral research focused on theoretical aspects of scalar-field models of dark energy and the accelerated expansion of the Universe.

He currently serves as an Assistant Professor (Stage-II) in the Department of Physics at Vivekananda Satavarshiki Mahavidyalaya (VSM), Jhargram, West Bengal, affiliated with Vidyasagar University, where he has been serving since December 2019. His teaching areas include Mathematical Methods, Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, Classical Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics, and Nuclear Physics.

Before joining VSM, Dr. Al Mamon worked as a National Post-Doctoral Fellow at Jadavpur University, supported by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Government of India. Earlier, he was a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Manipal Centre for Natural Sciences, a Centre of Excellence under the Manipal Academy of Higher Education.

Research Contributions & Expertise

Dr. Al Mamon's research focuses on theoretical modelling and observational investigation of the evolution and dynamics of the Universe. His major research areas include:

• Inflation, Dark Energy and Dark Matter
• Reconstruction and parametrization of dark-energy models
• Holographic and generalized Chaplygin gas models
• Modified theories of gravity and General Relativity
• Observational Cosmology
• Scalar-field cosmology
• Dynamical systems analysis
• Fractal cosmology
• Cosmological thermodynamics and perturbation theory
• Primordial Black Holes (PBHs)

His research frequently combines theoretical models with observational datasets to examine the viability and cosmological implications of different scenarios.

Publications & Scholarly Contributions

At the time of evaluation, Dr. Al Mamon had published 38 research papers in refereed international journals, including 6 single-author publications, along with one peer-reviewed conference proceeding. His publications have appeared in internationally recognized journals such as General Relativity and Gravitation, Physics Letters B, The European Physical Journal C, The European Physical Journal Plus, Physics of the Dark Universe, New Astronomy, International Journal of Modern Physics D, Modern Physics Letters A, Advances in High Energy Physics, Universe, Astrophysics and Space Science, International Journal of Geometric Methods in Modern Physics, Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics, Chinese Journal of Physics, Fortschritte der Physik, Physica Scripta, and Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics.

Professional Recognition & Academic Service

Dr. Al Mamon has been a Life Member of the Indian Association for General Relativity and Gravitation (IAGRG) since 2013. He was also selected as a Category A speaker for the Theoretical Physics Seminar Circuit (TPSC) in 2016. His academic service includes peer review of manuscripts for several international journals published by leading academic publishers, including Springer Nature, Elsevier, IOP Publishing, World Scientific, and Nature Portfolio.

He has been listed among Stanford University and Elsevier’s World’s Top 2% of Scientists for the year 2026.

Fellowships & Awards

His academic career has been supported by competitive research fellowships, including:

• National Post-Doctoral Fellowship, SERB, Government of India – 2017
• Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Manipal Centre for Natural Sciences – 2016
• Maulana Azad National Fellowship, UGC, Government of India – 2012

These fellowships reflect his progression through doctoral and post-doctoral research in theoretical physics and cosmology.

Eligibility for Young Researcher Award 

Dr. Abdulla Al Mamon demonstrates a strong profile for the Young Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels, based on his sustained research contributions in theoretical physics, gravitation, and cosmology. His 38 refereed international journal publications, including several single-author studies, demonstrate independent and collaborative research activity. His work addresses contemporary problems involving dark energy, dark matter, modified gravity, observational cosmology, cosmological thermodynamics, and primordial black holes.

His competitive SERB National Post-Doctoral Fellowship, prior post-doctoral research experience, university-level teaching career, international journal publications, scholarly peer-review activities, and longstanding professional association with the IAGRG further strengthen his academic and research profile. Collectively, these achievements establish Dr. Abdulla Al Mamon as a researcher making sustained contributions to gravitation and cosmology, supporting his eligibility for the Young Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels.