Computational Soft Matter Group
Our group uses molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo simulations, and machine-learning-accelerated methods to study phase-ordering kinetics, wetting phenomena, granular physics, and soft condensed matter systems. We combine high-performance computing (HPC) with analytical theory to uncover universal principles governing complex fluids and amorphous materials.
PhD RESEARCH SCHOLARS (CURRENT)
Vijay Yadav
P21PH205 · Joined December 2021
PhD Scholar
M.Sc. Physics — NIT Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Research Topics
- Machine Learning Accelerated Simulations
- Charge Regulation in Colloidal Suspensions
- GPU Programming and Surrogate Modelling
Tools & Software
PythonMojoGPU ProgrammingCLAMMPSOVITOPyTorch
Kartika Karal
P23PH0006 · Joined 2023
PhD Scholar
M.Sc. Physics — Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Research Topics
- Granular materials and sandpile physics
- DEM simulations of granular piles
- Force chains and stress distribution
- Angle of repose and pile stability
Tools & Software
PythonC/C++BashLAMMPS/LIGGGHTSOVITOParaViewNumPyMatplotlib
Pallvi Pandey
P24PH0006 · Joined Jul 2024
PhD Scholar
M.Sc. Physics — D.A.V. College, Ambala, Haryana
Research Topics
- Kinetics of Phase Separation on patterned substrates
Tools & Software
FortranPythonLAMMPSOVITO
Krishna Kumar Godara
P24PH0201 · Joined Jan 2025
PhD Scholar
M.Sc. Physics — Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer
Research Topics
- Granular Materials & Sandpile Dynamics
Tools & Software
PythonCHTMLLAMMPSOVITOGROMACS
Priya Bishnoi
P25PH0010 · Joined Jul 2025
PhD Scholar
M.Sc. Physics — S.S. Jain Subodh P.G. (Autonomous) College, Jaipur
Research Topics
- Computational soft matter
- Molecular Dynamics Simulations
Tools & Software
PythonQuantum ESPRESSOLAMMPSOVITOGROMACS
UG/PG PROJECT STUDENTS & SUMMER INTERNS (CURRENT)
Subhasish Kumar Mahato
May 2026
Summer Intern
BIT Mesra, Ranchi
G. Harshit
June 2026
Summer Intern
IISER Trirupati
PROJECT STAFF
PhD AWARDED
Syed Shuja Hasan Zaidi
P19PH007 · Joined 2019
PhD Awarded — June 2025
M.Sc. Physics — Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
Postdoctoral Researcher, Jozef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Research Topics
- Kinetics of Phase Transitions in Binary Fluid Mixtures at Wetting Surfaces
- Computational Biophysics (Jointly with Prof. Santosh Mogurampelly & Prof. Ananya Debnath)
Tools & Software
FortranC++MATLABShell/awkGROMACSLAMMPSOVITOVMD
Hema Teherpuria
P20PH009 · Joined 2020
PhD Awarded — June 2026
M.Sc. Physics — Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, Haryana
Postdoctoral Researcher, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India.
Research Topics
- Lithium-ion battery ion transport mechanism
- Kinetics of surface-directed phase separation
Co-supervised Prof. Santosh Mogurampelly
Tools & Software
FortranMATLABShell/awkGROMACSLAMMPSOVITOVMD
FORMER MEMBERS (UG/PG)
Harikishan
M24PM2007 · AY 2025–26
M.Sc. Student
Project
- Role of Temperature Quench of Phase Separation Kinetics of Mixture Near Surface
Rakesh Prajapati
M23PM2005 · AY 2024–25
M.Sc. Student
Project
- Simulation of Frictional Sandpile
Chaitanya Shinde
22085 · AY 2024–25
Summer Intern
BS - MS, IISER Bhopal
Project
- Molecular Simulation of Amorphous Materials
Ayanava De
M21PH004 · AY 2022–23
M.Sc. Student
Project
- Monte Carlo Investigation of Wetting Kinetics of Potential-dependent and Diffusive Growth Regimes
Mohd Afsar
M21PH036 · AY 2022–23
M.Sc. Student
Project
- Investigation of Stress-Strain Behavior in Kob-Anderson Binary Lennard-Jones Glasses in Athermal Quasi-static Limit
Chandan Kumar
M20PH002 · AY 2021–22
M.Sc. Student
Project
- Computer Simulation of Granular Media
Piush Uniyal
M20PH012 · AY 2021–22
M.Sc. Student
Project
- Computer Simulation of Binary Fluid Mixtures
Manisha
M19PH018 · AY 2020–21
M.Sc. Student
Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany
Project
- M.Sc. Thesis: A Molecular Dynamics Study of Surface-Directed Spinodal Decomposition on Chemically Patterned Substrates