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
- Homothetic Killing horizons in generic Vaidya spacetimes. Physical Review D.
- Computational investigation of structural, electronic, thermodynamical and transport properties of YCdPb half-Heusler alloy. Next Materials.
- Synergistic effects of Nd and Gd Co-doping on the ionic conductivity of ceria-based electrolytes for intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells, 2026. Discover Materials.
- Defect-engineered one-dimensional topological photonic crystal for enhanced gas sensing applications. Journal of the Optical Society of America B.
- Dual-mode Q-BIC metasurface supporting Goos–Hänchen shifts for highly sensitive optical biosensing applications. Photonics and Nanostructures: Fundamentals and Applications.
- Editorial – Special issue on integrated photonics and systems. ResearchGate.
- Creatinine detection in artificial urine using perylenediimide probe single split resonator device. Journal of Materials Science Materials in Engineering.
- Perturbative soft graviton theorems in de Sitter spacetime. Journal of High Energy Physics (JHEP).
- 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.
- Supertranslations at spatial and timelike infinities in the first-order formalism. Physical Review D.
- Optoelectronic insights into topological insulator Bi2Se3/Si heterojunction for photocurrent generation. Physica Scripta.
- 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.
- Comparative computational and experimental insights into the structural, electrical, and biological properties of CeO2 fluorite ceramics. Scientific Reports.
- Topological Insulator TlBiSe₂/GaN Vertical Heterojunction Diode for High Responsive Broadband UV to Near-Infrared Photodetector. Journal of Electronic Materials.
- Quantization of topological edge mode in a one-dimensional photonic crystal heterostructure. Journal of the Optical Society of America B.
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.
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