Research Groups

Groups listed under different broad themes

Astronomy & Astrophysics

Observational and theoretical astrophysics groups

Dr. Arunima Banerjee
Theoretical astrophysics: galaxy dynamics, galaxy formation and evolution, HI 21cm observations and data-driven methods.
Galactic Dynamics — Dr. Arunima Banerjee
Dr. Jessy Jose
Star & Planet Formation; Multi-wavelength Astronomical Observations and Data Analysis
Observational Astronomy — Dr. Jessy Jose

Atomic & Molecular Physics

Experimental molecular physics and computational studies

Dr. S. Sunil Kumar
Molecular Physics, Ion Trapping and Cooling, Laboratory Astrophysics, Quantum Chemical Calculations
Atomic & Molecular — Dr. S. Sunil Kumar

High Energy Physics

Experimental and theoretical groups working on particle physics and related experiments.

Dr. Chitrasen Jena
QCD Phase Diagram, Quark-Gluon Plasma, (Anti-)Nuclei Production, Physics at EIC, Dark Matter Searches, Detector R&D
High Energy — Dr. Chitrasen Jena
Dr. Nihar Sahoo
QCD and Jet, Quark Gluon Plasma, QCD Phase transition, Physics at EIC, Detector development
High Energy — Dr. Nihar Sahoo

Nonlinear Dynamics & Complex Systems

Theoretical and computational research in complex systems

Dr. Aradhana Singh
Network theory and coupled dynamics with applications to brain networks and real-world complex systems.
Complex Networks — Dr. Aradhana Singh

Photonics

Optoelectronics, ultrafast spectroscopy and device-focused groups.

Dr. Kanagasekaran
Developement of Laser devices, Bio-sensor, x- Ray sensor, Light emitting transistor
Organic Opto-electronics — Dr. Kanagasekaran

Quantum Condensed Matter & Technology

Groups working on quantum materials, many-body quantum systems and quantum algorithms.

Dr. Sambuddha Sanyal
Quantum Matter, Quantum Dynamics, Quantum computing and algorithms for many body systems.
Quantum Matter — Dr. Sambuddha Sanyal
Dr. Sudipta Dutta
Electronic, magnetic and transport properties of low-dimensional and topological quantum materials.
Nanomaterials — Dr. Sudipta Dutta
Dr. Ankur Das
Topological phases, low-dimensional correlated materials and electronic structure theory.
Quantum Theory of Nanomaterials — Dr. Sudipta Dutta

Soft & Active Matter

Experimental and theoretical soft matter groups, microfluidics, active matter and materials by self-assembly.

Dr. Tapan C. Adhyapak
Theory of active systems: motile particles, collective phases and confined active fluids.
Active Matter — Dr. Tapan C. Adhyapak
Dr. Rakesh S. Singh
Phase Transition & Critical Phenomena, Self-Assembly, Machine Learning for Materials Design
Soft Matter Theory — Dr. Rakesh S. Singh
Dr. Ravi Kumar Pujala
Self-assembly, Functional soft materials, Collods, Hydrogels, Nanomaterials & composites
Soft & Active — Dr. Ravi Kumar Pujala
Dr. Dileep Mampallil
Microfluidics, droplet evaporation, liquid-liquid phase separation and applications to biosystems.
Bio.Microfluidics — Dr. Dileep Mampallil