I am a Postdoctoral Associate at Duke University working at the interface of physics and chemistry to develop next-generation quantum materials.
Prior to joining Duke, I earned my PhD at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research-Pune, working on optoelectronic properties of low-dimensional semiconductors.
My research integrates experimental synthesis and characterization with first-principles, density functional theory-based simulations to uncover how composition and structure give rise to emergent physical behavior, particularly in hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites.
A central theme of this work is symmetry breaking: how the loss or manipulation of symmetry elements can generate new quantum phenomena, and how those effects can be understood, controlled, and ultimately harnessed.
Research Identity
Current Focus
Materials development, hybrid perovskites, symmetry breaking, and light-driven quantum phenomena.
How I Work
By combining experiment and theory, I aim to build a coherent picture of structure, dynamics, and emergent functionality across soft semiconductors.
Editorial and Data Work
I serve as an editor for The HybriD3 database and the SpringerMaterials Hybrid Perovskite Data Collection, contributing to the curation and organization of hybrid perovskite materials data.
Current Questions
How theory and experiment can be used synergistically to guide quantum materials development, from chemical design to microscopic interpretation?
How to control lattice dynamics in soft materials for quantum functionality at higher temperatures?
How to use large databases and high-throughput analysis pipelines for quantum material design and property predictions?
Links and Contact
For research-related conversation, collaboration, or questions about current work, email is the best place to start.