Prof Praveen Kumar is an Associate Professor at Plaksha University. He previously held an Associate Professor position at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata, and completed postdoctoral research as a Marie Curie Fellow at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research. He holds a PhD in Physics from IIT Delhi and an MSc in Physics from the University of Rajasthan.
- New Generation Ideation Award, HPCL, 2024
- Fulbright-Nehru Professional Excellence Fellowship, 2023
- Materials Research Society of India Medal, 2021
- Marie Curie Alumni Association Societal Impact Award, 2019
- Department of Atomic Energy Young Achiever Award, 2019
- BRICS Young Scientist Award, 2017
- INSPIRE Faculty Award, 2014
- Marie Curie Fellowship, 2012
- Gold Medal for academic excellence, University of Rajasthan
Prof Kumar’s current research develops advanced materials and quantum optoelectronic devices for energy harvesting and conversion. His thrust includes single-photon emitters and single-photon avalanche detectors designed to operate in the visible spectrum at room temperature.
Areas of work:
- Quantum materials and devices
- Two-dimensional materials, including TMDCs, MXenes, h-BN, and oxides
- Self-powered and broadband photodetectors
- Spin-manipulated hydrogen generation
- National Quantum Mission effort: developing hexagonal boron nitride and transition metal dichalcogenides using molecular beam epitaxy.
Prof Kumar has authored 102 peer-reviewed publications and contributed to 11 books or book chapters.
Prof Kumar has four patents.