Research Overview
Research & Innovation
From quantum nanoplasmonic waveguides at IIT Delhi to technology licensed under India's National Hydrogen Mission — research that bridges fundamental science with real-world impact across defence, clean energy, and smart manufacturing.
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Research Areas
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Funding Agencies
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Tangible Outcomes
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Int'l Collaborators
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Years Research
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Publications
Research Vision
My research sits at the intersection of nanophotonics, clean energy sensing, and industrial technology transfer. I design and simulate photonic nanostructures that can detect hydrogen at trace levels, develop electro-optic modulators for next-generation communication, and translate these discoveries into working prototypes — from a DRDO-backed Smart Soldier Jacket to a hydrogen-powered e-bike licensed to industry. In parallel, I apply this research culture to India's MSME sector, helping factories adopt Industry 4.0 practices validated through APO Japan case studies spanning 13 countries.
Active Research Areas
Quantum Nanoplasmonic Devices
Design and simulation of 1D/2D waveguide sensors, long-range hybrid plasmonic waveguides, and nanoantenna-based switches for near-field control.
Green Hydrogen Sensing Systems
Palladium-gold nanoshell and Yttrium-hydride on-chip plasmonic sensors for ultra-sensitive detection of hydrogen — enabling safe deployment under India's National Hydrogen Mission.
Electro-Optic Modulators
Broadband modulators and switches based on graphene and phase-change materials embedded in silicon photonic crystal slab waveguides.
PVDF/Fullerene Biosensor Arrays
Piezoelectric polymer-fullerene based sensor arrays for measurement of lung pressure — bridging materials science and biomedical instrumentation.
Industry 4.0 & MSME Digital Transformation
Research and case studies (APO Japan, 13 countries) on smart manufacturing, cobots, IoT, and AI enabling the transformation of Indian MSMEs.
UAV / Drone Technologies
Intelligent quantum UAV farming design with registered industrial design IPR; exploration of drone applications in agriculture and crop health monitoring.
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Tangible Outcomes
Smart Soldier Jacket
DRDOPhotonic interconnects, antennas, optical sensors & on-chips — lighter and cheaper than traditional systems. Co-developed with DRDO.
Digital Spirometer
BiomedicalBiomedical device for lung pressure measurement using PVDF/Fullerene sensor arrays.
Hydrogen Fuelled E-Bike
National Hydrogen MissionTechnology licensed to Commuti Energy, Hyderabad under National Hydrogen Mission. Top 80 IPs in India by DPIIT.
Palladium-Coated Plasmonic Sensor
RSC Advances 2020Highly sensitive hydrogen gas sensor published in RSC Advances (2020) — 10+ citations.