Gourav

Experimental condensed matter physicist with Ph.D. from IISER TVM and hands-on experience in single crystals synthesis and optimization using self flux technique with particular emphasis on 2D superconducting cuprate systems and low dimensional copper oxides. Research focused on in structural, electrical, magnetic, thermal, and compositional characterization using XRD, PPMS, SQUID, SEM/EDAX, TGA and Hall-effect measurements & data analysis using Origin and MATLAB and troubleshooting research instrumentation to restore stable experimental operation.

Ph.D. in Physics at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (2026)

Experimental investigation of superconducting cuprates through single-crystal growth, structural characterization, electrical transport, magnetic measurements, and high-pressure studies.

• Growth and Characterization of high-quality single crystals of cuprate superconducting materials using self-flux growth techniques.
• Investigated the structural and compositional properties of superconducting crystals using PXRD, ScXRD, SEM and EDAX.
• Performed electrical resistivity and magnetic measurements to determine superconducting transition temperatures and characterize field-dependent superconducting behavior.
• Investigated low-temperature penetration-depth behavior using a tunnel-diode oscillator technique.
• Conducted high-pressure electrical transport measurements using a diamond anvil cell at SECUF, IOP CAS, China, at pressures up to approximately 4 GPa.
• Studied superconductivity in quasi-one-dimensional cuprate systems and spin-ladder-related materials, including the evolution of superconducting properties with chemical substitution and doping.
• Collaborated with system engineers to assemble an annealing furnace capable of operating under high oxygen pressures up to 90 bar and temperatures up to 500 K.

Junior Research Fellow at Department of Physics & Astrophysics, University of Delhi

• Analysis of γ-ray spectroscopy and DSAM lifetime measurement data from experiments performed at IUAC, Delhi, using the Indian National Gamma Array (INGA).
• Experienced in C++, CANDLE, ROOT, and REDWARE for large-scale nuclear physics data analysis.

Junior Project Fellow at National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), Delhi

• Compared Physics syllabi across various countries at the Higher Secondary Stage and made significant modifications in the higher secondary Physics Syllabi.
• Prepared a QR-code sheet for the NCERT Physics textbook to provide access to supplementary learning resources.

Junior Project Fellow at National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), Delhi (2016-05 – 2018-03)

• Edited and reviewed scientific content for the Research (Science News) section of the journal.
• Prepared concise summaries (gists) of articles published in the journal from May 2016 to March 2018.
• Edited and managed the journal's editorial page from May 2016 to March 2018.

Ph.D. in Physics – Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (2026)

Bachelor of Education in B.Ed. – Chaudhary Devilal University (2017 – 2019)

Master of Science in Physics – Ramjas College, University of Delhi (2015 – 2017)

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics – Ramjas College, University of Delhi (2012 – 2015)