Dr Narender Kumar
| Name |
Narender Kumar |
| Address | Cockcroft Institute (A36) Sci -Tech Daresbury University of Liverpool Warrington WA4 4AD, UK |
| Phone | +44 (0) 1925 86 40 14 |
| Fax | +44 (0) 1925 86 42 06 |
| narender.kumar@cockcroft.ac.uk |
Background
Dr Narender Kumar obtained his Master’s degree in Physics from Kurukshetra University, India, in 2009. He commenced his Ph.D. in Accelerator Physics at the Inter-University Accelerator Centre (IUAC) in 2010, where his research focused on the development of a high-flux, low-energy heavy ion beam facility utilizing a 2.45 GHz ECR ion source.
In 2015, Dr Kumar joined the Delhi Light Source (DLS) Project, contributing to the design and optimization of accelerator cavities, beam optics, and initial studies on a superconducting photo-injector. From 2017 onward, as a Research Associate at IUAC, his work involved the development of a compact mass analyzer, advancements in plasma density enhancement techniques, and the design of a 50 keV ion implanter in collaboration with the Central University of Punjab.
Dr Kumar joined the QUASAR Group at the University of Liverpool as a Research Associate in April 2019. In 2023, following an international recruitment process, he secured a permanent position as Research Coordinator within the group.
His research has encompassed optical fiber-based analysis systems, as well as simulation and experimental studies on strongly focused gas jet-based beam monitors and their applications. Currently, he is engaged in developing diagnostic devices for medical and microscopy applications and advancing laser-hybrid accelerators for radiobiological studies.
Additionally, Dr Kumar contributes to beam dynamics and diagnostics for low-energy antimatter physics, the optimization of green photocathodes, and radiation protection strategies for the Future Circular Collider. He is also actively involved in technology transfer initiatives, collaborating with the group’s Business Development Manager. Beyond research, he plays a key role in student supervision and contributes to the expansion of the QUASAR Group’s R&D portfolio.
Research
Photocathodes
Beam dynamics and diagnostics for low energy anti-matter physics
Radiation studies for the FCC