Welcome to the NanoPlasmonics Research Group at IIT Gandhinagar. We explore the rich interplay between photons and nanomaterials to design efficient photocatalytic and optoelectronic systems. Our research primarily focuses on metallic nanoparticle-based photocatalysts that harness hot carriers and photothermal effects generated during plasmon decay to drive energy-relevant chemical transformations. Our recent investigations extend to quantum dots and perovskite nanocrystals, where we probe the influence of surface chemical ligands on exciton relaxation and charge separation dynamics at the single-particle level.

We invite highly motivated Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers interested in plasmonics, photonics, photocatalysis, and single-particle spectroscopy to join our team. PhD students can join our group through the institute’s regular Ph.D. selection process. Research associate and postdoctoral positions are advertised on our website as they become available. We also encourage and support applications for competitive individual fellowships. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Saumyakanti Khatua.