ABOUT ME

Dr. Mudasir Younis Sofi completed his Ph.D. in Physics (2025) from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, under the prestigious Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF). His doctoral work focused on first-principles investigations of quantum materials, particularly halide and oxide perovskites, where he explored their electronic structure, spin-dependent properties, lattice dynamics, and transport behaviour for applications in spintronics, thermoelectrics, and optoelectronics. Over the course of his Ph.D., he developed a strong foundation in computational materials science, working with advanced density functional theory methods and related techniques to understand how subtle changes in composition and structure influence material properties. His research contributed to the design of lead-free and environmentally friendly materials, with relevance to energy conversion and next-generation device technologies. He has also worked on understanding key aspects of perovskite-based solar materials and their underlying physics. His work has resulted in multiple SCI-indexed publications in reputed journals, along with recognition such as the Materials Advances Best Paper Prize (2025) and highly downloaded articles. Alongside his research, he was actively involved in teaching and mentoring students as part of the PMRF program. More recently, his research interests have evolved toward topological condensed matter, where he is exploring Berry curvature-driven transport, Rashba-type spin splitting, and the role of symmetry and many-body effects in shaping electronic properties. He is also integrating machine learning approaches with first-principles methods to move toward predictive and data-driven materials design. Beyond research, he values teaching, mentorship, and meaningful engagement with students. Outside academia, he enjoys gardening and cricket, and believes in maintaining a balanced and grounded approach to both scientific and personal life.