About Me
I am Nishi Prabhat Hazarika, an MSc Physics student at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, where I specialize in computational condensed matter physics with a focus on density functional theory (DFT) and topological quantum materials.
Academic Background
Currently pursuing my Master's degree in Physics at IIT Hyderabad, I am deeply engaged in theoretical and computational research. My academic journey has led me to develop expertise in quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and advanced computational methods for studying complex quantum systems.
Research Interests
- Density Functional Theory (DFT): Utilizing first-principles calculations to understand electronic properties of materials
- Topological Quantum Materials: Investigating exotic quantum phases and topological insulators
- Computational Methods: Developing and applying numerical techniques for many-body quantum systems
- Materials Science: Predicting and designing materials with novel properties
Skills & Tools
Computational Tools
- VASP
- Quantum ESPRESSO
- ABINIT
- Wannier90
- Phonopy
Programming
- Python
- Fortran
- MATLAB
- Bash/Shell
- LaTeX
Libraries & Frameworks
- NumPy/SciPy
- Matplotlib
- ASE
- Pymatgen
- TensorFlow
Education
MSc Physics
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
Specialization: Computational Condensed Matter Physics
Research Focus: Density Functional Theory and Topological Quantum Materials
BSc Physics
Cotton University
Achievement: Graduated
Focus Areas: Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics, Mathematical Physics
Research Experience
Research Project: Topological Materials
Supervisor: Prof. V Kanchana, IIT Hyderabad
Computational study of topological quantum materials using first-principles calculations.
Course Project: DFT Calculations
Course: Computational Condensed Matter Physics
Electronic structure calculations of 2D materials using VASP. Investigation of band structure properties and DOS analysis for various transition metal dichalcogenides.