Dr. Naveen Kumar Tailor is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur. He joined the department in October 2025. Prior to this, he worked as a Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellow at Northwestern University, USA. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, where he was recognized with the Excellence in Doctoral Research Award. He completed his M.Sc. from the University of Rajasthan.

An experimental physicist with strong theoretical insight, Dr. Tailor is dedicated to developing advanced technologies for societal applications, with a clear vision toward a sustainable and green future. His research spans a broad and impactful range of areas, including X-ray and photodetectors, perovskite and tandem solar cells, building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), indoor photovoltaics, photophysics of emerging materials, single-crystalline semiconductors, and carbon capture technologies, particularly CO2 conversion into value-added fuels.

Dr. Tailor has been honored with several prestigious international fellowships, including the Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Fellowship, JSPS Fellowship, and the Humboldt Fellowship, reflecting his global academic recognition and research excellence.

Beyond research, he is widely known for his passion for teaching and mentoring. He actively encourages students to think critically, build strong fundamental understanding, and cultivate scientific curiosity. He is deeply engaged in outreach activities and is committed to inspiring young minds toward science and innovation. His approachable nature, combined with his enthusiasm for knowledge sharing, makes him highly regarded among students.

Dr. Tailor firmly believes that nothing is impossible with dedication, perseverance, and honest effort, a philosophy that he consistently embodies in both his professional and personal endeavors.