Our Vision

To establish a globally recognized research hub dedicated to advancing next-generation energy and optoelectronic technologies through innovation in materials science, device engineering, and fundamental physics. We envision contributing to a sustainable and energy-secure future by developing high-efficiency solar technologies, clean fuels, and advanced sensing systems that address critical societal and environmental challenges.

Our Mission

Our mission is to conduct high-impact, interdisciplinary research at the interface of materials science, physics, and engineering, with a focus on translating fundamental understanding into practical technologies.

We aim to:

• Develop high-performance photovoltaic and optoelectronic devices, with emphasis on perovskite and tandem technologies

• Advance sustainable energy solutions, including green hydrogen production and carbon capture and conversion

• Design and engineer next-generation detectors and imaging systems for healthcare, security, and environmental monitoring

• Investigate fundamental light–matter interactions and charge transport phenomena using advanced experimental and spectroscopic techniques

• Integrate computational modeling and device simulations to accelerate material discovery and device optimization

• Foster an environment of scientific excellence, innovation, and collaboration, while mentoring students to become skilled researchers and future leaders

Our Philosophy

We strongly believe in bridging the gap between fundamental science and real-world applications. Our approach combines deep scientific inquiry with technology-driven innovation, ensuring that our research not only advances knowledge but also contributes meaningfully to society.

Research Areas

Our research program focuses on the development of next-generation materials and device technologies for sustainable energy, advanced optoelectronics, and fundamental materials science. We integrate experimental investigations with theoretical insights to address critical challenges in efficiency, stability, and scalability.

Solar Energy and Photovoltaics

• Perovskite solar cells (3D, 2D–3D, and tandem architectures)

• Tandem solar cells combining perovskite–silicon and perovskite–CIGS technologies

• Emerging concepts in silicon solar cells

• Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) and Agrivoltaics

• Space photovoltaics for extreme radiation environments

• Solar thermal systems and energy storage integration

X-ray Detectors & Imaging

• Medical diagnostics

• Security scanning and border inspection

• High-energy and hard radiation detection using lead-free halide crystals and semiconductor materials

Photodetectors & IR Imaging

• Broadband photodetectors

• Infrared detectors for imaging, surveillance, and night-vision applications

• Device engineering for high sensitivity, low noise, and faster response

Carbon Capture & CO2 Conversion

• Photo, Electrochemical and PV+EC approach for CO2 reduction

• Conversion of CO2 into value-added fuels and chemicals

• Development of catalysts and interface engineering for higher efficiency

Green Hydrogen Technologies

• Water electrolysis and hydrogen evolution reactions (HER)

• Design of high-performance electrode and catalyst materials

• Scalable electrolyzer development for green hydrogen production

Ultrafast Transient Spectroscopy

• Light–matter interaction dynamics in emerging semiconductor and quantum materials

• Carrier cooling, phonon interactions, defect states, and interfacial kinetics

Fundamental Materials Physics 

Using electrical and optical spectroscopy along with structural correlation studies, we probe:

• Band structure and carrier transport

• Defect dynamics, exciton behavior, and electron-phonon coupling

• Charge recombination and ion migration in halide perovskites and related materials

Computational & Device Simulations

• Solar and optoelectronic device optimization

• Optical modeling, charge transport simulations, and interface engineering

• Predicting material properties and device behavior