Curriculum Vitae
Hemant Verma, M.Sc. Physics
Email: verma.12@alumni.iitj.ac.in
Phone: (+886) 908 363 245
Education
Ph.D. candidate
Research Centre for Applied Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan
2021-Present
M.Sc. in Physics
Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur, India
2019-2021
B.Sc. in PCM
University of Rajasthan, India
2016-2019
Research Experience
Ph.D. candidate
Research Centre for Applied Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan
2021-Present
- Investigating hot carrier dynamics in plasmonic transition metal nitrides through integrated experimental and theoretical approaches
- Enhancing the long-term stability of perovskite solar cells, contributing to next-generation sustainable energy solutions
- Developing innovative and efficient nanoparticle synthesis methods, including advanced grinding and dispersion techniques
- Specializing in high-precision thin-film deposition using both solution processing and vapor deposition techniques to ensure optimal material interfaces
Master student
IIT Jodhpur
2019-2021
- Researched photocatalytic performance of 2D transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) for efficient hydrogen production through water splitting (2020-21)
- Optimized organo-halide perovskite thin films for enhanced optoelectronic performance and stability (2019-20)
Technical Skills
Fabrication of Optoelectronic Devices
- Expert in fabricating advanced perovskite single junction and heterojunction devices, silicon/perovskite tandem architectures, and bifacial perovskite solar cells (PSCs)
Thin-film Fabrication
- Proficient in advanced thin-film vapor deposition techniques including Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)
- Skilled in multiple solution-processable thin-film deposition methods including spin coating, spray coating, dip coating, blade coating, and transfer printing techniques
X-ray/UV Photoelectron Spectroscopy
Licensed user for X-ray/UV photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS and UPS)
- Extensive experience in conducting surface and depth profile elemental analysis of 3D/2D inorganic and organic heterostructure thin films
- Advanced expertise in electronic work function analysis through ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy (UPS) measurements
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Licensed user for Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
- Extensive hands-on experience in characterizing and investigating various inorganic 2D and 3D materials for advanced optoelectronic applications
Atomic Force Microscopy
Licensed user for Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
- Collaborated with multiple research laboratories to analyze material surface properties and morphology using advanced AFM techniques
- Developed specialized AFM methodologies for solar cell applications, yielding valuable insights for performance optimization
Spectroscopy and Microscopy
Experienced user in UV-Visible Spectroscopy and optical microscopy
- Analyzed absorption spectra of polymers and fullerenes to investigate molecular stacking in bulk heterojunction thin films for organic and perovskite solar cell applications
- Characterized optical properties of perovskite solar cells and various selective transport layers to optimize device performance
Photoluminescence Spectroscopy
Experienced user for PL measurements
- Specialized in analyzing charge transport layer efficiency through photoluminescence intensity quenching techniques
Controlled Environment Processing
Experienced user of glovebox systems
- Proficient in fabricating and handling sensitive perovskite devices in controlled argon and nitrogen environments
Computational Materials Science
Quantum Espresso, VASP, JDFTX
Expert in ab initio simulations for optoelectronic properties
- Modeling electron-phonon coupling and hot carrier dynamics in transition metal nitrides for advanced optoelectronic applications
- Conducting comprehensive analyses of photocatalytic performance in Janus TMD monolayers through band structure calculations, energy level alignment, total/joint density of states (TDOS/JDOS), and charge transfer dynamics
Fellowships and Grants
TIGP (Taiwan International Graduate Program) Fellowship
Highly competitive interdisciplinary research program supporting outstanding international Ph.D. students
2021
Inspire Scholarship
Prestigious award granted to the top 1% of students in HSC board examinations for exceptional academic performance
2016
Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship for Academic Excellence
Merit-based scholarship awarded by the Government of Rajasthan, India, recognizing outstanding academic achievements
2023
Leadership & Mentorship
- Mentored undergraduate interns and master's students in conducting advanced dynamics experiments and data analysis
- Provided comprehensive training to graduate students on sophisticated characterization tools including XPS, UPS, AFM, SEM, and XRD