Principal Investigator
	Dr. Tanmoy Maiti
	PhD (Pennsylvania State University) Professor, Department of MSE, IIT Kanpur Specialization: Electronic materials and devices, Nano-photonics. Research Interest: Clean Energy, Thermoelectrics, Perovskite Solar Cell, Plasmonics, Oxide Electronics, Pyroelectronics, Ferroelectrics, Semiconductors, Memory Devices Emai-id: tmaiti@iitk.ac.in
Group Members

	Farheen Anjum
	Phd Scholar, MSE, IIT Kanpur (2014). M.Tech, School of Material Science & Techology(SMST), IIT BHU, Varanasi. Research Interest: Thermoelectric materials. Email-id: fahreen@iitk.ac.in

	Tathagata Bhattacharya
	Phd Scholar (Visvesvaraya), M.Tech (Materials Engineering): Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur (Formerly known as Bengal Engineering and Science University), West Bengal, 2015. B.Tech (EE): CEM-Kolaghat (Under Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, Formerly known as West Bengal University of Technology), West Bengal, 2012. Research Interest: Electronic materials and applications, Email-id: btatgat@iitk.ac.in

	Ritwik Banerjee
	Phd Scholar, MSE, IIT Kanpur (2017). B.Tech (Metallurgical and Materials' Engineering): National Institute of Technology, Durgapur(2016). Research Interest: Thermoelectric Material,and High Entropy Alloys. Email-id: ritwikbj@iitk.ac.in

	Subhra Sourav Jana
	Phd scholar (PMRF), MSE, IIT Kanpur (Joined July, 2018) Integrated M.Tech (Ceramic Engineering): National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha, 2018 Research Interest: Processing, properties and application of Electronic Materials. Email-id: jana@iitk.ac.in

	Pragya Dixit
	Phd Scholar, M.Tech (Ceramic Engineering): National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha, 2018. B.Tech (Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering): University Institute of Engineering and Technology, CSJM University Kanpur, 2015. Research Interest: Thermoelectric nanocomposites Email-id: pragyadi@iitk.ac.in

	Sanjukta Mukherjee
	PhD Scholar, M.Tech School of Material Science and Technology (SMST),IIT BHU, 2019 Research Interest: Thermoelectric perovskite materials E-mail: sanjukta@iitk.ac.in

	Shivam Aggarwal
	PhD Scholar (PMRF), MSE, IIT Kanpur (Joined August,2020) M.Sc.: (Physics): CCS University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, 2019 B.Sc.: CCS University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, 2017 Research Interest: Single Crystal Halide Perovskites for Optoelectronics Application Email: shivzagg20@iitk.ac.in

	Kunal Kishore
	PhD Scholar, MSE, IIT Kanpur (Joined August,2021) B.Tech Materials Science and Engineering, 2021, National Institute of Technology Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh Research Interest: Oxide Perovskites for Thermoelectric materials and devices Email: kunalk21@iitk.ac.in

	Vivek Kumar
	PhD Scholar, MSE, IIT Kanpur (Joined: January 2022) Research interests: High entropy oxides, thermoelectric, impedance spectroscopy, dielectric, nanomaterials, Electro ceramics Background: Integrated MTech in nanotechnology, Central University of Jharkhand MTech Thesis: Study of WSe2 based nanocomposite for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution

	Saarthak Shrivastava
	B.S.–M.T. Dual Degree (Joined: June 2018) Chemistry and Materials Science and Engineering, I.I.T. Kanpur Research Interests: Electronic Properties, Oxide Perovskites, Nanomaterials, Electro ceramics, 2-D materials, Thermoelectric and Energy materials

Alumni
	Dr. Sunanda Mitra
	National Post Doctoral Fellow PHD (University of Paris Sud, Paris Saclay, ICMMO,France) Department of MSE M.S.(Nanoscience & Technology), Ecole Polytechnique, France Post-BSc BTech (Radiophysics & Electronics), University of Calcutta, Kolkata BSc (Physics Honours), University of Calcutta, Kolkata Research Interest: Thermoelectric Material, Solid state Physics, Solid state chemistry

	Dr. Avanendra Singh
	National Post Doctoral Fellow PhD (National Institute of Science Education and Research) Research Interest: Advanced Functional nanomaterials for sustainable (2011) energy technologies., Nonlinear Optics, Nano-Photonics. Email-id: avanendr@iitk.ac.in Currently: Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physics, BHU

	Dr. Dhananjay Dey
	National Post Doctoral Fellow PhD (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal) Research Interest: Properties of organic-inorganic hybrid perovskites, Structural phase transition materials, Ferroelectricity, Optoelectronic functional materials Email-id: ddey@iitk.ac.in

	Mandvi Saxena
	PhD (2018), M.Tech, Ceramic Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha, India (2013). M.Sc, Physics, Dr B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India (2011). Thesis Title: Environmental-Friendly Double Perovskites for High-Temperature Thermoelectric Power Generation Currently: NPDF in BARC

	Sudha Saini
	Phd, IIT Kanpur (2022), M.Tech, IIT Roorkee (2013). Research Interest: Charge transport mechanism of mixed ionic electronic conductor double perovskite based composites for solid oxide fuel cell application. Email-id: psudha@iitk.ac.in

	Bharadwaj jayam
	B.Tech-M.Tech Dual Degree: Chemical Engineering - Materials Science and Engineering, IIT Kanpur (2022) Research Interest: Perovskites, Nano Materials, Renewable Energy Technologies, Machine Learning Thesis Title: Design Of Novel Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cell by Machine Learning Currently: Data Analyst, Myntra Designs Pvt Ltd, Banglore

	Nimisha Panigrahi
	MTech: Materials science & Engineering, Kanpur (2020-2022) Research Interest: Thermoelectric materials BTech: NIT Rourkela (Ceramic Engineering) BTech Thesis: Synthesis of Magnesium aluminates spinel using sol gel route. Email id: npani20@iitk.ac.in

	Ayan Ganguly
	B.Tech : Ceramic Technology from Govt. College of Engineering and Ceramic Technology, Kolkata B.Tech Thesis: Study of the conversion behavior of sillimanite to mullite at elevated temperature M.Tech: Material Science and Engineering, IIT Kanpur (2021) Area of Interest: Thermoelectric materials Email id: ayang@iitk.ac.in

	Pallob Mondal
	B.Tech: Ceramic Technology, Government College of Engineering & Ceramic Technology (2018) B.Tech. Project Thesis: Characterization & Preparation of Magnesium Aluminate Spinel by solid state solution route. Programme: M.Tech in Materials Science & Engineering (2019 – 2021) Research Interest: Synthesis of 2D Carbide Based Composites, Electrodes for Supercapacitor Applications. E-mail: pallobmo@iitk.ac.in

	Debayan Chatterjee
	M.Tech, MSE, IIT Kanpur (2021) M.Tech Project Report Title: Thermoelectric Performance of Nb-doped SrTiO3 Nanocomposite with Functionalized Graphene B.Tech in ceramic technology from govt. college of engineering & ceramic technology kolkata. B.Tech thesis project- synthesis of cordierite ceramics by sol gel mathod. programme- M.Tech in materials science and engineering(2018-20) Research Interest: Thermoelectric materials,oxide thermoelectrics. Email-id: debayanc@iitk.ac.in

	Prashant Kumar
	B.Tech-M.Tech Dual Degree (2020), Materials Science and Engineering, IIT Kanpur Thesis Title: Development of Lead Free Organometallic Halide Perovskites for Solar Cell Applications Currently: Product Analyst, Vmock Inc., Gurgaon, India

	Lokesh Singh
	B.Tech-M.Tech Dual Degree (2020), Materials Science And Engineering, IIT Kanpur Thesis Title: Design of Novel Thermoelectric Materials Using Machine Learning Currently: Consultant, EXL Services Bengaluru India

	Rajdeep Banik
	M.Tech MSE IIT Kanpur (2020) B.Tech (Metalluargy & Materials Engg.) NIT Durgapur M.Tech Project Report Title: Synthesis and Characterization of Colusites for Thermoelectric Application Currently: Jindal Stainless Ltd.

	Mani Ranjan
	M.Tech MSE IIT Kanpur(2019) B.Tech (Metalluargy & Materials Engg.) NIT Durgapur Thesis Title: Numerical Simulation and Performance Optimization of Thermoelectric Generators Currently: TATA Steel LTD.

	Megha Acharya
	M.Tech, MSE, IIT Kanpur,(2018) B.Tech (Ceramic Engineering), NIT, Rourkela Thesis Title: Environmentally-benign Perovskite Oxides and Nanocomposites for High-Temperature Thermoelectric Power Generation using waste heat Currently: Phd Scholar University of California, Berkeley, USA.

	Vivek Sundaram
	B.Tech-M.Tech Dual Degree (2018), Materials Science And Engineering, IIT Kanpur Thesis Title: Ab-initio study of the effects of octahedral ordering on the thermoelectric properties of double perovskites Currently: Phd Scholar TU Eindhoven Netherland

	Sunita Kumari
	B.Tech-M.Tech Dual Degree (2018), Materials Science And Engineering, IIT Kanpur Thesis Title: Thermoelectric study of Titania based nanocomposites Currently: Michelin India Technology center, Gurgaon

	Siddharth Srivastava
	BT-MT Materials Science And Engineering, IIT Kanpur (2018) Thesis Title: Next-Generation Memory Devices: Topological Insulator Based Plasmonic Lenses & RRAMs Currently: Currently PhD Scholar in University of California Los Angeles (USA)

	Pabitra Mohan Nayak
	M.Tech,MSE, IIT Kanpur (2018) B.Tech,Indira Gandhi Institute Of technology,Sarang,Odisha. Thesis Title: Microstructure, Mechanical and thermoelectric properties of High Entropy Alloys Currently: Research Engineer at Saint-Gobain Research India Pvt. Ltd. Chennai

	Harish Singh
	Intigrated M. Tech in Nanotechnology, Central University of Jharkhand (External), 2017 . Thesis Title:Tailoring Bi doping in CH3NH3PbI3 based organic inorganic hybrid material: A path towards lead free perovskite solar cell. Currently: Currently PhD Scholar in Missouri Institute of Science and Technology (USA)

	Khagesh Tanwar
	Project Engineer Integrated Dual Degree (B.Tech-M.Tech), Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi Research Interest- Thermoelectric Materials, Ferroelectrics, Solid Oxide Fuel Cells. Currently: Phd Scholar Deakin University Australia

	Nirma Kumari
	Dual Degree(BT-MT), Department of Material Science and Engineering, IIT Kanpur (2017). Thesis Title: Environment friendly BaxSr2-xTiCoO6 double perovskites and its composites for high temperature thermoelectric applications. Currently: PHD Scholar, IIT Mumbai

	Priyanshu Jain
	BT-MT (Dual Degree) IIT Kanpur (2017) Thesis Title: Simulation and analytical study of optical complex field in hybrid plasmonic lens Currently: Verification Engineer (OSKI New Delhi)

	Shubham Gautam
	BT-MT(Dual Degree) Materials Science And Engineering, IIT Kanpur (2017) Thesis Title: Spectral analysis of lead free organo-metallic halide based pervoskite solar cell Currently: Junior Manager, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Bhilai, Chhattisgarh

	Vikram Waghmare
	M.Tech, MSE, IIT Kanpur(2016). M.Sc. (Physics), University of Mumbai. Thesis Title: Environmental Friendly Ba_xSr_2-xTiFeO₆ Based Double Perovskites For High Temperature Thermoelectric Power Generation. Currently: Faculty of Physics at IITian's PACE, Mumbai.

	Sandeep Gupta
	BTMT (Dual Degree), IIT Kanpur(2016). Thesis Title: Hybrid Spiral Plasmonic Vortex Lens For Nearfield Optical Enhancement And Nano-Focusing. Currently: Senior Software Engineer, Persistent systems, Hinjewadi campus, Pune.

	Maitrey Verma
	Dual Degree, Department of Material Science and Engineering, IIT Kanpur(2016). Thesis Title: Synthesis and Characterization of Graphene and Graphene Titania Nanocomposite. Currently: Product Manager, Care24, Powai, Mumbai.

	Pinku Roy
	M.Tech, MSE, IIT Kanpur(2016). B.E in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering from Bengal Engineering and Science University(2013). Currently: PhD scholar at University of Buffalo (USA)

	Pritam Dey
	M.Tech, MSE, IIT Kanpur(2016). M.Sc, Applied Chemistry,Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, University of Calcutta, Howrah, WB-711202. Research Interest: Perovskite Solar Cell. Currently: PhD Scholar (Monash University, Australia)

	Shiva Asapu
	BTMT (Dual Degree in Electrical Engineering.), IIT Kanpur(2015). Thesis Title: Electrothermal Numerical modeling Of Hetrogeneous Binary Transition Metal Oxide Based RRAM. Currently: Phd Scholar,University of Massachusetts Amherst,US.

Project Staff
	Abhishek Kumar Singh
	Assitant Project Manager Email id: ksabhi@iitk.ac.in Contact no: 9839043893

News

Our Breakthrough results of ZT>1 in Oxide thermoelectrics got Published in Nano Energy! Congratulations to Megha, Subhra and Mani!
Our Article on High Entropy Perovskites Featured as Cover Page in ACS Sus. Chem. & Engg. Congratulations to the entire team!
Our paper on STN+Graphene Oxide composites got published in Applied Mat. Today. Congratulations to Pritam, Subhra, Farheen and Tathagata!
Our paper on device modeling of TEG got published in Journal of Power Sources. Congratulations to Mani!
PPL Welcomes new PhD Student Shivam and M.Tech student Nimisha!
Congratulations to Monikuntala for getting Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship!
Our Article in Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter Featured as Cover Page. Congratulations to Vivek and Deepankar!

Our paper in Physica Status Solidi B appears as Hot Topics: Magnetic Materials

Our Perovskite Solar Cell Paper published in Chemistry Select is recognized as One of the Top Downloaded Paper and most read article by Wiley.

Congratulations to Lokesh for defending his BT-MT dual degree thesis on Machine Learning based approach for design of novel thermoelectric materials.

Congrats to Prashant for his Masters thesis defense on Lead free organometallic halide perovskites.

PPL Welcomes new PhD students Monikuntala and Sunjukta!

New M.Tech students Pallob, and Ayan joined our group. Welcome to PPL!

PPL Welcomes new PhD student Pragya!

Our Research on Optical Memory published in Scientific Reports (Nature). Congratulations to Siddharth and Priyanshu!

Dr. Maiti featured in Journal of Materials Research special focus issue on 2019 Early Career Scholars in Materials Science published by MRS.
Prof. Maiti received PK Kelker Young Faculty Research Fellowship from IIT Kanpur. Congratulations! (01/2019)
Our paper on Hybrid Plasmonic Lens got accepted in Scientific Reports. Congratulation to Priyanshu!
Our paper on Graphene RRAM got published in Nanotechnology Congrats to Siddhartha, Pritam and Shiva!
Congrats to Mandvi for defending her PhD thesis on Double Perovskite based Thermoelectrics!
New PhD student Subhra joined as PMRF and M.Tech students Rajdeep, Debayan joined our group. Welcome to PPL!
Megha received “Trilok Chandra Goel Memorial Gold Medal” from IITK for the best project contributing to economic growth with sustainable energy. Congratulations to Megha!
Congrats to Megha for getting PhD admission in UC Berkeley!
Congrats to Vivek for PhD admission in TU Eindhoven Netherland!
Congrats to Sunita for getting her job in Michelin India.
Congrats to Pabitra for securing job in Saint-Gobain, India.
Sunita Kumari successfully defended her Masters Thesis on "Thermoelectric Study of Titania based Nanocomposites" Congratulations Sunita! (August 2018).
Megha Acharya successfully defended her Masters Thesis on "Environmentally-benign Perovskite Oxides and Nanocomposites for High- Temperature Thermoelectric Power Generation using waste heat" Congratulations Megha! (July 2018).
Vivek Sundaram successfully defended his Masters Thesis on "Ab-initio study of the effects of octahedral ordering on the thermoelectric properties of double perovskites" Congratulations Vivek! (July 2018).
Siddharth Srivastava successfully defended his Masters Thesis on "Next-Generation Memory Devices: Topological Insulator Based Plasmonic Lenses & RRAMs" Congratulations Siddharth! (July 2018).
Congratulations to Pritam for publication in Chemistry Select on Bi-based halide perovskites for solar cell application
Conrgatulation of Pinku for publication in J. Phys. D: Applied Physics on p-n type conduction switching assisted colossal change in thermopower
Our patent on thermoelectric nano-composites has been filed. Congrats to Pinku and Pritam!
Our paper on RRAM listed as one of the most popular articles in IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, August 2017. !
Congratulations to Khagesh and Mandvi on publication of Sr₂CoMoO₆ double perovskite thermoelectric materials in Journal of Applied Physics !
Congratulations to Mandvi on her publication in Ceramics International !
Congratulations to Shiva for publication of "Multifilamentary Conduction Modeling in Transition Metal Oxide-Based RRAM" in IEEE Transactions On Electron Devices !
Congratulations to Pinku, Vijayeta for publication of "Effect of Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) on the thermoelectric properties of SrTiO₃ :15 at% Nb" in Ceramics International !
Congratulations to Pinku, Vikram and Khagesh on publication of "p-n type switching assisted large change in thermopower in BSTFN double perovskites" in PCCP !
Congratulations to Mandvi on her publication of "Metal-like electrical conductivity observed in La_xSr_2-xTiMoO₆ double perovskites" in Dalton Transaction!
Congratulations to Mandvi on her publication of high temperature thermoelectric properties of Ba-doped Sr₂TiMoO₆ double perovskites in Journal of Alloys and Compounds !
Congratulations to Mandvi on her publication of Sr₂TiMoO₆ double perovskites for high temperature thermoelectric power generation in Scripta Materialia !
Congratulations to Mandvi, Pinku, and other team members on their publication of "Enhanced TE figure-of-merit in environmentally benign Ba_xSr_2-xTiCoO₆ double perovskites" in APL!
Congratulations to Pinku, and Vikram on their publication of "High temp. thermoelectric BSTF double perovskites" in RSC Advances !
Congratulations to Shiva for his publication on Electrothermal numerical modeling of multifilamentary conduction in Ta₂O_5-x/WO_3-x bilayer oxides based RRAM" in Ferroelectrics!
Plasmonics and Perovskites Laboratory (PPL) welcomes B.Tech students Lokesh Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Nishkarsh Agarwal, Abhirup Saha and Kumar Aryan in our group for summer intern'2017.
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