About

• Computational language & coding: Python, Matlab, Matplotlib

• Computational Expertise: Electronic Structure Study in DFT and TD-DFT. Gaussian,

Quantum Espresso, GAMESS, Turbomole, Wien2K, GaussSum,

and  Crystal Structure Prediction: Materials Studio Package.

• Miscellaneous: Academic research, teaching, training, and publishing.

• Language: Strong reading, writing, and speaking competencies in English, Hindi, and Odia.

Dec, 2017 – July, 2023: Ph.D., Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India. 

Thesis: Computational studies of functionalized fullerenes and cyclophanes for hydrogen storage applications.

Ph.D. Supervisor: Prof Sridhar Sahu

Associate Professor

Department of Physics, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad

2014-2016 : M.Sc. Physics, Fakir Mohan University, Odisha, India.

2011-2014 : B.Sc. Physics, Utkal University, Odisha, India.

• Postdoctoral Researcher: The Cyprus Institute. (May 2025 - Present)

• Postdoctoral Researcher: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology (IIT). (Dec 2023 - March 2025)

• Postdoctoral Researcher: Harish-Chandra Research Institute (HRI) Prayagraj. (Aug 2023 - Dec 2023)

• Research Scholar:- Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad · Full-time (Dec 2017 - July 2023· )

• Guest Lecturer in Physics: Government Autonomous College Angul, Angul, Odisha, India (Aug 2016 - Nov 2017) ·

Name: Dr. Rakesh Kumar Sahoo

DOB: June 1994

Gender: Male

Nationality: Indian

Marital status: Married

Language: English, Hindi, Odia