Research Areas

  • The research ecosystem at IIIT Allahabad is driven by a distinguished group of faculty whose interdisciplinary expertise shapes cutting-edge innovation across computational sciences, condensed matter physics, materials science, photonics, and theoretical high-energy physics. Their work spans a wide spectrum—from the fundamental understanding of physical laws and mathematical formulations to the design of next-generation electronic, optical, and energy devices. Together, they lead impactful research groups, mentor scholars, and collaborate nationally and internationally to address emerging scientific and technological challenges.

Publications

  • Solanki, D.N., Chattopadhyay, P. and Bhattacharjee, S., 2025. Perturbative soft graviton theorems in de Sitter spacetime. (Accepted-JHEP).
  • Gupta, V.K., Kumar, R. and Kumar, U., 2025. Unraveling the multifunctional capabilities of MnCoSb half-Heusler alloy: A computational exploration of structural, mechanical, optical, and thermoelectric properties. Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, p.113071.
  • Solanki, D.N. and Bhattacharjee, S., 2025. Supertranslations at spatial and timelike infinities in the first-order formalism. Physical Review D, 111(2), p.024033.
  • Gautam, V., Gautam, S., Kushvaha, S.S. and Kumar, P., 2025. Optoelectronic insights into topological insulator Bi2Se3/Si heterojunction for photocurrent generation. Physica Scripta, 100(8), p.085908.
  • Singh, R., Kumar, R., Panigrahi, B., Haldar, A. and Kumar, P., 2025. Magnetic field-driven charge carrier dynamics and time-reversal symmetry breaking in individual TI/FM heterostructures (Bi2Se3/Ni80Fe20/p-Si, Bi2Te2Se/Ni80Fe20/p-Si, and TlBiSe2/Ni80Fe20/p-Si) via pump-probe spectroscopy. Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 200, p.112594.
  • Kumar, R., Gupta, V.K., Khosya, M., Singh, S. and Kumar, U., 2025. Comparative computational and experimental insights into the structural, electrical, and biological properties of CeO2 fluorite ceramics. Scientific Reports, 15(1), p.19269.
  • Maurya, G.K., Gautam, V., Ahmad, F., Singh, R., Verma, S., Kandpal, K., Kumar, R., Kumar, M., Tiwari, A. and Kumar, P., 2024. Topological Insulator TlBiSe₂/GaN Vertical Heterojunction Diode for High Responsive Broadband UV to Near-Infrared Photodetector. Journal of Electronic Materials, 53(3), pp.1561–1576.
  • Singh, A., Tiwari, A., Shahrukh, Kumar, N. and Kumar, P., 2024. Quantization of topological edge mode in a one-dimensional photonic crystal heterostructure. Journal of the Optical Society of America B, 41(10), pp.2373–2380.

Projects

  • A study of black hole horizons with (semi) analytic approaches, MATRICS; SERB-DST 2023-2026
  • Spintronic Devices based on hybrid materials; CST-UP 2022-2025
  • Near horizon structure of black holes; SERB-DST ECR award, 2018-2022 (completed)
  • Development of novel and cost-effective layered perovskite oxide ceramics for wireless communication applications; SERB-DST 2022-2025 (Completed)
  • Experimental and Ab-initio study of doping effect on physical properties of semi-conducting materials; IIITA 2017-2020 (Completed)
  • Model and Design of a Condensation Potable Water Device using Peltier Module; IIITA 2017-2020 (Completed)

Patents

  • The design titled “A Compact Solar Cell Unit with Harda Fruit Natural Dye for Enhanced Photovoltaic Performance” Class 13-04 of the Indian Design Rules (Design Registration : India).
  • A Solid Biopolymer Nanocomposite Electrolyte and Its Method of Preparation,” Application No. 202411088298 A, has been published as an Indian Patent Application.

M.Tech Admission

  • To be announced soon