The Solid State Energy Group, led by Dr. Manisha Samanta at IIT Gandhinagar, explores the chemistry of technologically important inorganic solids for sustainable energy applications. Our research focuses on the synthesis and investigation of metal chalcogenides, silicides, high-entropy materials, and topological quantum materials (TQMs). By understanding their structure–property–activity relationships, we aim to develop advanced functional materials for heterogeneous catalysis toward net-zero emissions and thermoelectric energy conversion.