Complex Quantum Systems Group
Current members
Harikrishnan KJ
PhD Student
Chandrima B. Pushpan
PhD Student
Vimal Sreekanth
PhD Student
Vishnupriya K
PhD Student
Nirupam Sen
PhD Student
Nandu Manoj PK
Masters Student
Former members
- Fathimathu Thasni K K, MSc | 2025-2026
- Jithin G. Krishnan, PhD | 2021-2026
- Aman Tiwari, MSc | 2023-2024 | Next position: PhD at IIT Roorkee
- Nikhil Mesquita, MSc | 2022-2023 | Next position: PhD at RRI Bengaluru
- Amir Hamza, MSc | 2022-2023 | Next position: PhD at IIT Bombay
- Hridya R, MSc | 2020-2021 | Next position: PhD at TIFR Mumbai
- Pram Milan, MSc | 2020-2021 | Next position: PhD at IIT Hyderabad
- Yash Chugh, MSc | 2020-2021
Joining the group
PhD: We are always looking for motivated and skilled candidates from diverse backgrounds to join our group as PhD students. To pursue your PhD with us, you have to hold a MSc/MS degree in Physics, and pass one of the competitive national-level examinations (see IIT Palakkad Research Portal for details). Eligible candidates will have to go through the admission procedure in place, typically including an examination and an interview. If you are interested, please get in touch via email, attaching your CV, prior to applying formally for more information on research topics and availability of positions.
Postdoc: We have a few very competitive post-doc positions at the Department, and we encourage interested postdoctoral candidates to apply for their own funding with us. If you are interested, please contact by sending an email with your CV. Possible funding information can be found below.
- ANRF-National Post-Doctoral Fellowship
- DST Woman Scientist Position
- KSCSTE Women in Science and Technology
MSc Projects: Motivated Students from the MSc Physics program of IIT Palakkad can pursue their third (minor) and fourth (major) semester projects in the group. If you are interested, please contact by sending an email to know more about the available projects.