Email: dibyajyoti@iitd.ac.in, dibyajnc@gmail.com
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Dibyajyoti finished his Bachelor's in Science (Chemistry Hons.) from Dept. of Chemistry, Visva Bharati University, Shantiniketan, West Bengal in 2009. Then he joined JNCASR, Bangalore as an Integrated Ph.D. student in the Chemistry and Physics of Materials Unit. He completed his Master's in Science degree in 2012 and joined the Theoretical Sciences Unit of the same institute to undertake his Ph.D. under the supervision of Prof. Swapan K Pati. He completed his Ph.D. in 2016 and moved to the Dept. of Physics and Chemistry, University of Bath, UK as a post-doctoral research associate for 2 years. He worked with Prof. Saiful Islam and Prof. Alison Walker there. Following that, from November 2018 to July 2021, Dibyajyoti was a research associate at Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA. His mentors were Dr. Sergei Tretiak and Dr. Amanda Neukirch. He joined the IIT Delhi as an assistant professor in July 2021. Outside of research, Dibyajyoti enjoys hiking, playing football, and traveling.
PhD Students
Kushal completed his MSc degree in physics from IIT(ISM) Dhanbad in 2021. He has joined the group in December 2021. Kushal plays flute and likes to draw.
E-mail: msz218503@mse.iitd.ac.in
Pabitra finished graduation from OUAT, Bhubaneshwar, and post-graduation from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. He joined the group in December 2021. Apart from research, he likes to play badminton and loves traveling.
E-mail: cyz218649@chemistry.iitd.ac.in
Ankita completed her graduation from Miranda House, University of Delhi, and her master's in chemistry from IIT Roorkee. She has joined the group in December 2022. She enjoys trekking and loves to dance in her free time.
E-mail: cyz228616@chemistry.iitd.ac.in
Nikhil finished graduation from IGU, Haryana and post-graduation from IIT Jodhpur. He joined the group in July 2023. Apart from research, he enjoys playing cricket and tinkering around with computers and other tech.
E-mail: cyz238251@iitd.ac.in
Bhawna did her graduation and post-graduation from Kurukshetra University, Haryana. She joined the group in December 2023. She enjoys photography, playing badminton, and trekking to hilltops during her leisure hours.
E-mail: cyz238631@chemistry.iitd.ac.in
Akanksha has graduated and post-graduated from Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak. She joined the group in December 2023. Apart from research, she likes to travel and explore new places.
E-mail: cyz238641@iitd.ac.in
Jyoti finished her graduation from HNB Garhwal University and post-graduation from IIT Roorkee. She joined the group in July 2024. Apart from research, she likes to read novels.
E-mail: cyz248124@iitd.ac.in
Pooja finished her Bachelors and Masters in Physics from Queen Mary’s College, Chennai in 2020. She worked as a Project Associate in the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department of IIT Madras. She joined the group in July 2024. She likes to watch sports, enjoys road trips and loves the beach and her dogs.
E-mail: msz248337@iitd.ac.in
Sakshi did her graduation from Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak and post-graduation from Deenbandhu Chotu Ram University of Science and Technology, Murthal. She joined the group in Dec 2024. She likes to travel and dance.
E-mail: cyz248634@iitd.ac.in
M.Sc./M.Tech./MSR Project Students
Aashutosh completed his graduation from Hansraj College, Delhi University. He joined the group in July 2024 for his MSc Project. Apart from academics, he is also part of the institute's athletics team.
E-mail: cys237058@iitd.ac.in
Aditya did his graduation from University of Allahabad . He joined the group in July 2025 for his MSc project. Apart from academics, he loves playing cricket and travelling to unexplored places.
E-mail: cys247043@iitd.ac.in
Vaishnavi completed her graduation from J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, Faridabad. She joined the group in July 2025 for her MSc project. Apart from academics, she enjoys travelling and watching movies.
E-mail: cys247021@iitd.ac.in
Alumni Students
Priyanka joined the CDFM group as M.Tech student and did one year project. She completed her M.Tech in solid-state materials at Department of Physics in June 2023. She likes traveling and playing badminton.
Priyanka has joined Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, for her graduate studies.
E-mail: deswalpriyanka10@gmail.com
Lakshya did his SURA project in the summer of 2023.
E-mail : ms1210861@mse.iitd.ac.in
Divya joined the CDFM group for her M.Sc. project in August 2022 and continued for one year. She completed her M.Sc. at Department of Chemistry in June 2023. She likes drawing, listening music, and playing badminton.
Divya has joined Denmark Technological University for her graduate studies.
E-mail: cys217019@chemistry.iitd.ac.in
Sarthak did his SURA project in the summer of 2023.
E-mail: ms1210866@mse.iitd.ac.in
Sarika joined the CDFM group for her M.Sc. project, which lasted one year. She completed her M.Sc. at Department of Chemistry in June 2023. Her interests mostly fluctuate between anime and reading non-fiction novels.
Sarika is currently working as BD and Growth Lead at Buildoor Labs, London.
E-mail: sarikasingh.cv@gmail.com
Gourab joined the CDFM group as M.Tech student and did one year project. He completed his M.Tech in April 2024 from DMSE. Other than research, he enjoys reading fiction.
Gourab has joined 'Advanced Materials' in Bangalore
E-mail: msm222497@mse.iitd.ac.in
Monal finished his graduation from ARSD College Delhi University. He joined the group in August 2023 for his M.Sc. project. Apart from research, his interest lies in watching anime and traveling.
Monal has joined the University of Houston for his graduate studies.
E-mail: cys227012@iitd.ac.in
Baibhav joined the CDFM group for his M.Sc. project in 2023.He has a knack for photography and painting.
Baibhav has joined MDI Gurugram for further studies
E-mail: cys227022@iitd.ac.in
Ram joined the CDFM group for his B.Tech. Project. He completed his B.Tech from the Department of Material Science and Engineering in 2024. He loves to travel, specifically trekking.
Ram has joined Purdue University for his graduate studies.
E-mail : Ram.Eknath.Munde.ms120@mse.iitd.ac.in
Shruti joined the CDFM group for her B.Tech. project. She completed her B.Tech from the Department of Material Science and Engineering in 2024. She has an interest in painting and reading books.
E-mail : ms1200769@iitd.ac.in
Rishabh completed his B.Tech in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering from MNIT Jaipur. He completed his M.Tech in May 2025 from DMSE. Apart from academics, he loves traveling, writing poetry, and playing badminton.
E-mail: msm232288@iitd.ac.in
Krishna pursued his graduation from Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara, Bihar. He completed his M.Sc. project in May 2025. Apart from research, he loves teaching and playing cricket and is curious about other sports, too.
E-mail: cys237075@iitd.ac.in
Alam completed his B.Tech in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering from NIT Durgapur. He completed his project in Jul 2025 as an MSR student. Apart from academics, he's active in sports.
E-mail: msy227594@iitd.ac.in