Dr. Gaurav Jhaa is a theoretical and computational chemist specializing in quantum chemical calculations, materials modeling, and cheminformatics, with a Ph.D. in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry from Pondicherry University under Professor M. M. Balakrishnarajan. He worked on “Exploring the Structure, Stability, and Bandgap in Graphene Oxide: Insights from Chemical Bonding” for his Ph.D. thesis. 

He is currently a postdoctoral scientist at IISER Mohali, working under the guidance of Prof. C. P. Priyakumari. In this role, he is actively involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students and conducting advanced research. Currently, he is working materials design, catalysis, and energy materials, metavalency, catalysis, reaction mechanisms, and a lot more.

In addition to his academic pursuits, he runs a popular YouTube channel, "Quantum Guru Ji," where he shares valuable insights and tutorials on theoretical calculations, further extending his expertise to a broader audience in the field.

Beyond academics, Dr. Jhaa enjoys photography, painting, and adventure activities, which reflect his creative approach to science and life.