Student Supervision
Research mentoring and academic guidance (2014-2023)
Supervision Overview
| Student | Level | Period | Research Area | Outcome |
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Ahmed Rizwan
PhD Thesis
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PhD | 2014-2021 | Holographic Superconductor - AdS/CFT Correspondence | PhD Completed |
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Rajani K V
PhD Thesis
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PhD | Completed | Theoretical Physics | PhD Completed |
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Safir T K
PhD Thesis
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PhD | Completed | Theoretical Physics | PhD Completed |
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Ananthram Bhat
PhD (Transferred)
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PhD | 2017-2020 | Machine Learning Applications | Guide Change |
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Bharti Meena
M.Sc. Project
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M.Sc. | 2022-23 | Circuit Simulation Using QuTiP | Project Completed |
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Hrushikesh Gawali
M.Sc. Project
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M.Sc. | 2022-23 | Virtual Qubits and Quantum Thermal Machines | Project Completed |
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Vishnu Murlidhar
M.Sc. Project
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M.Sc. | 2022-23 | Variational Quantum Eigensolver | International Application |
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Shweta Dadhwal
M.Sc. Project
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M.Sc. | 2021-22 | Quantum Random Walk | Project Completed |
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Sumukha Srinivasa Adiga
M.Sc. Project
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M.Sc. | 2021-22 | Research Project | No Final Report |
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Anand Menon
M.Sc. Project
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M.Sc. | 2020-21 | Electron Acceleration in Curved Spacetime | Project Completed |
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Devadharshini S
M.Sc. Project
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M.Sc. | 2020-21 | Spinorial Formulations in Loop Quantum Gravity | European Applications |
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Rakshit Gharat
M.Sc. Project
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M.Sc. | 2020-21 | CFT, Information Loss Paradox and String Theory | Project Completed |
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Shreya Pandey
M.Sc. Project
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M.Sc. | 2020-21 | Quantum Field Theory and Chaotic Systems | Project Completed |
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Soumya Sarkar
M.Sc. Project
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M.Sc. | 2020-21 | Tensor Networks and Quantum Error Correction | Research Excellence |
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Ananthu Krishnan
M.Sc. Project
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M.Sc. | 2019-20 | SN Luminosity Evolution on Λ & H₀ Measurements | Project Completed |
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Anasuya Nair
M.Sc. Project
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M.Sc. | 2019-20 | Conformal Field Theory Approach to Critical Systems | Project Completed |
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Aswanth Krishnan
M.Sc. Project
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M.Sc. | 2019-20 | Quantum Error Correcting Codes | Industry Placement |
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Manas Bora
M.Sc. Project
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M.Sc. | 2019-20 | Semiclassical Gravity Theory and Quantum Fluctuations | Project Completed |
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Divyashree
External Project
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External | 2018-19 | Neutrino Oscillations and Fermionic Fields | 15+ Applications |
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Keerthana Ullody
M.Sc. Project
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M.Sc. | 2018-19 | Thermodynamics of Black Holes in AdS Spacetime | Project Completed |
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Arya Antherjanam
M.Sc. Project
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M.Sc. | 2017-18 | Phases of Hubbard and Sachdev-Ye-Kitaev Model | Project Completed |
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Karthik Suresh
M.Sc. Project
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M.Sc. | 2017-18 | Conductance in Mesoscopic System by Green's Functions | Wuppertal Application |
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Nrusingha Prasad
M.Sc. Project
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M.Sc. | 2017-18 | Green's Functions for Square Lattice | Project Completed |
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Bhavana Nadig
Summer Research
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External | 2017 | Summer Research Project | Certificate Awarded |
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Shalmali Sudhindra
External Project
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External | 2017 | Alva's College Collaboration | Project Completed |
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Merin Joseph
M.Sc. Project
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M.Sc. | 2016-17 | Dynamics of Non-Integrable Systems | EPSRC Applications |
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Rajashree Kamat
BTech Final Year
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External | 2016-17 | VIT University Collaboration | External Project |
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Shwetha B
M.Sc. Project
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M.Sc. | 2015-16 | Relativistic Velocity Addition Law | Project Completed |
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Vinayak Garg
B.Sc. Project
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External | 2015-16 | Monte Carlo Simulations - Ising Model | Project Completed |
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Sreedevi Varma
M.Sc. Project
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M.Sc. | 2015-16 | Alcubierre Drive: ADM Formalism | Cambridge Applications |
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Neel Kumar
Summer Research
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External | 2016 | Classical/Quantum Mechanics, Python Programming | VIT Summer Program |
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Rajeev N
Unofficial Mentoring
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M.Sc. | 2014-16 | International PhD Applications Support | Unofficial Mentoring |
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Priyamedha
M.Sc. Project
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M.Sc. | 2014-15 | Electrodynamics of Cavity Resonators | Project Completed |
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Sarath E
M.Sc. Project
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M.Sc. | 2014-15 | Perturbation Theory and Relativistic Correction | Project Completed |
Research Excellence
Systematic mentoring program spanning theoretical physics, quantum computation, and advanced mathematical methods.
International Impact
Comprehensive application support for prestigious institutions worldwide with strong focus on European and North American PhD programs.
Research Evolution
Progressive development from classical physics foundations to cutting-edge quantum computation research.
Research Evolution
Foundation Phase (2014-2016)
Electromagnetic Theory & Classical Mechanics
Initial systematic mentoring with focus on electromagnetic cavity resonators and perturbation theory.
- Priyamedha: Electrodynamics of Cavity Resonators
- Sarath E: Relativistic Corrections & Perturbation Theory
- First documentation of structured supervision
Computational Physics & Cosmology
Expansion to Monte Carlo methods, theoretical cosmology, and international collaborations.
- Sreedevi Varma: Alcubierre Drive ADM Formalism
- Vinayak Garg: Monte Carlo Ising Model Simulations
- First VIT summer research program (Neel Kumar)
Advanced Theory (2017-2019)
Many-Body Quantum Theory
Transition to advanced quantum field theory and Green's functions methods.
- Arya Antherjanam: Hubbard & Sachdev-Ye-Kitaev Models
- Karthik Suresh: Non-Equilibrium Green's Functions
- Peak diversity with 8 students in single year
Particle Physics & Black Hole Thermodynamics
Advanced theoretical physics with strong international placement support.
- Divyashree: Neutrino Oscillations (Applied to 15+ institutions)
- Keerthana Ullody: Black Holes in AdS Spacetime
- Systematic international PhD application support
Quantum Era (2020-2023)
Quantum Information & Error Correction
Focus shift to quantum computation and advanced quantum technologies.
- Soumya Sarkar: Tensor Networks & Quantum Error Correction
- Devadharshini S: Loop Quantum Gravity (European applications)
- European PhD application support partnerships established
Quantum Algorithms & Circuit Simulation
Cutting-edge quantum computation with industry-relevant applications.
- Vishnu Murlidhar: Variational Quantum Eigensolver
- Bharti Meena: Circuit Simulation Using QuTiP
- Quantum thermal machines and virtual qubits research
Notable Projects
Quantum Error Correcting Codes
Investigation of quantum error correction protocols and their implementation in quantum computing systems.
Variational Quantum Eigensolver
Implementation and analysis of VQE algorithms for quantum chemistry applications.
Tensor Networks and Quantum Error Correction
Advanced study of tensor network methods for quantum many-body systems and error correction.
Alcubierre Drive: ADM Formalism
Theoretical analysis of faster-than-light travel using general relativistic frameworks.
Spinorial Formulations in Loop Quantum Gravity
Advanced mathematical formulations connecting scattering amplitudes and quantum gravity.
Quantum Random Walks
Study of quantum random walk algorithms and their applications in quantum computation.
Student Achievements
International PhD Placements
| Student | Project Year | Research Area | PhD Institution | Status |
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Divyashree
M.Sc. Project
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2018-19 | Neutrino Oscillations & Fermionic Fields | Applied to AEI MPG, NIKHEF, Copenhagen, Melbourne, Swinburne | 15+ Applications |
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Devadharshini S
IISER Collaboration
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2020-21 | Loop Quantum Gravity & Scattering Amplitudes | Applied to ETH Zurich, Copenhagen, Trinity Dublin, RWTH Aachen | European Applications |
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Sreedevi Varma
M.Sc. Project
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2015-16 | Alcubierre Drive & General Relativity | Applied to Cambridge, Edinburgh, Kings College London | Applications Supported |
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Merin Joseph
M.Sc. Project
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2016-17 | Chaotic Dynamics & Rigid Body Mechanics | EPSRC Fellowship Programs | International Programs |
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Karthik Suresh
M.Sc. Project
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2017-18 | Mesoscopic Systems & Green's Functions | Applied to University of Wuppertal | Application Supported |
PhD Success Rate: 75%
3 of 4 PhD students successfully completed their doctoral programs with strong research outcomes.
International Application Support
Comprehensive PhD application support to top European institutions including ETH Zurich, Copenhagen, and AEI Max Planck.
Quantum Computing Impact
Leading research in quantum error correction, tensor networks, and quantum algorithms.
Research Collaborations
External partnerships with VIT University, IISER, and international research institutions.
Research Areas
Quantum Computation
Quantum algorithms, error correction, quantum information theory
8 projectsGeneral Relativity
Cosmology, black holes, holographic duality, spacetime physics
6 projectsQuantum Field Theory
Conformal field theory, many-body systems, quantum phase transitions
7 projectsComputational Physics
Monte Carlo methods, numerical simulations, algorithm development
5 projectsMathematical Physics
Green's functions, special functions, advanced mathematical methods
4 projectsParticle Physics
Neutrino physics, particle interactions, detector physics
3 projectsDocumentation
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