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We explore materials and devices across growth, characterization, transport, and theory—linking fundamentals to applications.

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About the Professor

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Prof. Debnarayan Jana’s group explores condensed-matter physics and materials science, spanning thin films, nanostructures, 2D materials, and structure–property relationships with applications in devices and photonics.

Research Areas

Current interests and directions.

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Condensed-Matter Physics

Structure–property relations in functional materials; defects, doping, interfaces.

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2D Materials & Nanostructures

Graphene-like systems; growth, characterization, transport & optics.

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Materials for Devices

Thin films, oxide semiconductors, optoelectronic & photonic applications.

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Theory–Experiment Bridge

Data-driven modeling, DFT-assisted insights, and experimental validation.

Group

People make the lab.

Prof. Debnarayan Jana

Condensed-Matter Physics & Materials Science

Dr. B. Senior

Postdoc

Oxide thin films

C. Student

PhD

2D materials growth

D. Alum

Alumni

Device physics

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Teaching

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PHYS 6xx: Advanced Condensed-Matter

Spring 2025

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PHYS 7xx: Functional Materials

Fall 2024

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Publications

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2009Progress in Materials Science

Role of Defects in Tailoring Structural, Electrical and Optical Properties of ZnO

S. Dutta, S. Chattopadhyay, A. Sarkar, M. Chakrabarti, D. Sanyal, Debnarayan Jana

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2014Journal Example

Optical/electrical behavior in oxide thin films

A. Researcher, Debnarayan Jana

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2018Conference Example

2D materials growth and transport

Debnarayan Jana

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Department of Physics, University of Calcutta
Kolkata, India

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