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FMD Lab at a Glance
'Atom to Device'
Functional Materials & Devices Laboratory is based in the School Of Physics, IISER Thiruvananthapuram (IISER TVM), India. Our research is strategically focused on three main research themes: New Functional Materials, Device Applications, and Sustainability. The group and the institute are home to a wide range of nanoscale materials growth and nanofabrication equipment as well as a diverse suite of magnetic, electronic, and structural characterization techniques. Our present research encompasses fundamental research in materials engineering, spintronics, ion-tronics, and Quantum Materials.
PhD Vacancies
We have 2 PhD positions in the following areas: Quantum Materials, and Spintronics
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale (or first-class equivalent) or first class in Master’s program in a relevant discipline as declared by the respective University.
(BE/BTech degree in relevant specialization is admissible for select areas of research.
The candidate must have CSIR-UGC/UGC-NET JRF/GATE/JEST rank or CGPA 8+ IISERs/IITs/IISc.
Contact Dr. Tuhin Maity for more details
Post Doctoral Vacancies
Post Doctoral Fellowship
DST National Postdoctoral Fellowship in Nano Science and Technology
We invite applications for the DST-Nano Mission Postdoctoral Fellowship.
Eligibility:
Ph.D. in Science/Engineering or Ph.D. thesis submitted.
Area of research: Quantum Materials, Spintronics and Neuromorphic Memory
Under 40 years of age
Strong academic record with publications in the area.
Award Details:
Monthly stipend: ₹60,000 + HRA
Research grant: ₹2,00,000/year
Tenure: Up to 2 years (extendable to 3 years)
₹45,000/month + HRA for candidates awaiting Ph.D. award
Email me (tuhin@iisertvm.ac.in) for more details.
02.02.2025: PhD student, Manisha Bansal, has successfully completed her thesis and joined the University of Cambridge as a Postdoctoral Researcher. During her 4 years of PhD, she published over 10 papers (PRB, PRL, Adv Mater) and won six poster awards—a testament to her dedication and hard work. Wishing her the very best for this exciting new chapter!
19.12.2024: Group Christmas celebration
31.10.2024: Group Diwali celebration
22.10.2024: PhD student, Manisha Bansal, received the Best Poster Award. in the International Workshop on “Materials and Devices for Post-CMOS Computing,” held at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, and co-organized by the University of Cambridge and INST.
22.10.2024: We participated in the International Workshop on “Materials and Devices for Post-CMOS Computing,” held at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with leading researchers from around the world, including my mentor Prof Judith Driscoll.
30.09.2024: Group trip to Varkala, a small beach town near our institue.
05.09.2024: Dr. Tuhin Maity has been appointed to the Early Career Editorial Advisory Board of APL Electronic Devices, one of the AIP journals.
26.07.2024: We had the pleasure of hosting Prof. S. N. Piramanayagam (Prem), IEEE Magnetics Society Distinguished Lecturer for 2024, from Nanyang Technological University Singapore. His talk on ‘Brain-Inspired Computing Using Magnetic Domain Wall Devices’ was truly interesting. We enjoyed his stay, and our students had great research discussions with him on spintronics and memory technology.
01.07.2024: Wasim Akram, PhD student of our lab, attended the 22nd International Conference on Magnetism (ICM2024) in Bologna, Italy, June 30 – July 5, 2024. Presented his work on Magneto Caloric Materials and enjoying his first european visit.
24.06.2024: The group welcomes Atif Jan, a visiting PhD student from the University of Cambridge, UK. Atif is working on ferroelectric memories under Dr Giuliana Di Martino. His visit is part of Royal Society International Exchange project between Dr Tuhin Maity and Dr Giuliana Di Martino.
13.06.2024: Riya Pathak has been selected for the IEEE Magnetics Society Summer School (Fully funded) in Taipei, Taiwan, (June 9-14, 2024). She presented her interesting research on thin film Quantum Materials with Quantum Spin Liquid (QSL). She enjoyed her first international visit!
20.03.2024: Manisha Bansal presented our work (Talk and poster) in DPG Meeting of the Condensed Matter Section in Berlin-Germany on March, 17.-22., 2024. Glad to showcase our works on new nanoscale materials for energy efficient memory and caloric applications to international community.
21.01.2024: Congratulations to PhD student Manisha Bansal for winning presentation award once again, 3 rd time in a row.
20.01.2024: New paper published in Advanced Physics Research where we show how to vertically shift a magnetic hysteresis loop. The technique can be used for next generation spintronics devices.
14.12.2023: Tuhin attended the MRSI AGM 2023 conference at IIT BHU in Varanasi and gave an invited talk.
07.12.2023: Tuhin attended RAM-90 conference to felicitate Professor C N R Rao, Bharat Ratna on his 90th year and 70 years of research. Opportunities to meet eminent scientists and scholars across the globe. Spent wonderful time with Prof Judith Driscoll and many other young colleagues.
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