People

Dr. Danveer Singh (Principal Investigator)
Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar

Profile: Dr. Danveer Singh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at IIT Ropar. His research group works at the interface of nanophotonics, plasmonics, metasurfaces, and advanced optical materials, with a strong emphasis on applications in sensing, imaging, and photonic device engineering. His recent projects include the development of temperature-invariant plasmonic Bragg reflectors, reconfigurable terahertz (THz) metasurfaces, and high-index dielectric platforms for mid-infrared (MIR) to infrared (IR) photonics.

Awards and Fellowships:

Recipient of the INSPIRE (SHE) Fellowship for his BS–MS Dual Degree program (2007).

Awarded the INSPIRE (AORC) Fellowship in 2013 for his doctoral research.

Recipient of multiple academic awards and recognitions (see [CV]).

Shivani Semwal (PhD Student)
Born and raised in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, she completed her graduation from Pt. L.M.S. Govt. PG College, Rishikesh, from 2018 to 2021, followed by an M.Sc. in Physics from the same institution from 2021 to 2023. In July 2024, she joined IIT Ropar as a PhD student in Physics, with her research area in Optics and Nanophotonics. Her research interests lie in the field of light-matter interaction.

Urvashi (PhD Student)
Urvashi hails from Karnal, Haryana, where she completed her early education. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from KVA DAV College for Women, Karnal, and her Master’s degree in Physics from Kurukshetra University. Her academic training fostered a strong interest in light–matter interactions, which now forms the foundation of her doctoral research. Her current work focuses on the design and exploration of advanced photonic materials and metasurfaces for next-generation optical applications.

Richa Pal (PhD Student, Joint)

I hold a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Biotechnology from CSJM University, Kanpur. During my Master’s, she worked on plant tissue culture and tissue engineering. She has strong hands-on expertise in DNA/RNA isolation, plant tissue culture, and primer design. Currently, focusing on nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems combined with molecular dynamics simulations to advance targeted therapy. My long-term goal is to develop sustainable and innovative healthcare solutions at the intersection of biotechnology and chemical engineering.

Digambar Mushahary (Master Student)

Digambar Mushahary, is from Kokrajhar, Assam, is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Physics department at IIT Ropar. His interests extend beyond academics to soccer and sports, which he actively enjoys in his leisure time.

Amit Kumar (Master Student)

Amit Kumar obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Physics from H.N.B. Garhwal University, Uttarakhand. He is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Physics at IIT Ropar. His academic journey has nurtured a keen interest in nanophotonics, plasmonics, and advanced optical materials, and he is exploring research opportunities in these areas as part of his master’s training.