About - AMR Group

AMRG Lab Image The Advanced Materials Research Lab/Group (AMRL) has been active since the inception of the Computational Nanoscience and Technology Laboratory (CNTL) at ABV-IIITM, established in August 2008 through the Faculty Initiation Grant. The group focuses on theoretical computation of phase transitions, electronic, structural, elastic, optical, and transport properties of bulk and nanomaterials. It also engages in experimental synthesis and characterization of composite nanowires for various electronics applications.

The lab has access to a rich suite of computational tools like VASP, WIEN2K, SIESTA, Quantum ESPRESSO, QuantumATK, Gaussian09, SIMON, NANODCAL, RESCUE, and Materials Studio. With national and international collaborations, AMRG is rapidly advancing in materials modeling.

In alignment with CNTL's vision, AMRG focuses on applying cutting-edge theoretical and computational techniques to real-world challenges in IT materials and devices. The research spans from condensed matter and nanophysics to simulations of soft and biological matter.

Over its 18-year journey, CNTL has adopted a multiscale approach to materials research—from atomic to macroscopic levels—alongside development in algorithms, grid computing, and visualization. An additional focus includes nano-safety and material-related risk management for industries.

Current Areas of Research

Gas/Chemical/Biosensors
Organic and Inorganic Single Electron Transistors
CNT and Graphene Based FETs
Supercapacitors and Batteries
II-VI, III-V and Elemental Nanowires
Synthesis and Characterization of Nanomaterials
Spintronics and Interconnects
Bio-Nano Research
Nanogenerators
Drug Designing and Delivery
Hydrogen Storage
CO2 Conversion

People @ AMRG

Chief Mentor

Dr. Anurag Srivastava
Professor
Mentor - Advanced Materials Research Group (AMRG), CNT Lab
Dean Alumni and External Relations
More Details: http://profanurag.in

Post-Doctoral Researchers

	Dr. Md. Shahzad Khan Duration: October 2015 to March 2018 Current Position: Assistant Professor, Galgotia's University, Delhi Project: Engineering Electronic and Quantum Transport Properties of 2D Materials (CSIR, Govt. of India) Areas of Interest: 2D/1D Materials, Energy Storage, Sensors
	Dr. Sukhbeer Singh Duration: May 2019 to November 2021 Current Position: PDF, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland Project: Ab-initio Study of Zn(Cd)-VI Nanowires (DST, Govt. of India) Areas of Interest: 2D/1D Materials, Energy Storage, Sensors

Ph.D. Scholars

	Yatendra Dhakad Duration: 2024-. Current Position: Research Scholar, ABV-IIITM Gwlior Broad Area of Thesis : H2 Conversion Area of Interest : Hydrogen Storage
	Rahul Kumar Jha Duration: 2024-. Current Position: Project Fellow, PAVITRAM Project Broad Area of Thesis : Supercapacitors Area of Interest : Energy Devices
	Vandana Tyagi Duration: 2023-. Current Position: Research Scholar, ABV-IIITM Gwlior Broad Area of Thesis : Nano BioSensors Area of Interest : Biological Sensor
	Prakash Yadav Duration: 2022-. Current Position: Research Scholar, ABV-IIITM Gwlior Broad Area of Thesis : Energy Devices Area of Interest : Triboelectric Materials and Devices
	Pooja Sharma Duration: 2021-. Current Position: Research Scholar, Amity University Gwalior Broad Area of Thesis : Polymer Based Sensor Area of Interest : Drug Detection
	Swati Sharma Duration: 2021-. Current Position: Research Scholar, Amity University Gwalior Broad Area of Thesis : Polymer Based Sensor Area of Interest : Drug Detection
	Sushmita Dandeliya Duration: 2015 to 2019. Current Position: Assistant Professor, IIIT, Nagpur Broad Area of Thesis : CNT based transistors and sensors Area of Interest : 2D/1D-Materials, Sensors, Nano-Electronics.
	Boddepalli SanthiBhushan Duration: 2016 to 2019. Current Position: Assistant Professor, IIITA, Pryagraj Thesis Title: Aromatic Materials for Supercapacitor Electrodes and Single Electron Devices. Area of Interest :Energy storage, Organic Electronics, Compound Nanowire Devices. Personal Website: www.bsbhushan.com
	Anu Jointly with Dr. Md. Shahid Khan of JMI Delhi) Duration: 2015 to 2021. Current Position: PDF, JMI, Delhi Broad Area of Thesis : Metal-Complex Single Electron Transistors Area of Interest :Organic Electronics
	Monika Srivastava Duration: 2018 to 2023. Current Position: Researcher, Warsaw, Poland Broad Area of Thesis : Nanomaterials for water pollutant detection and filtering. Area of Interest : 2D/1D nanostructures, Sensors
	Tarni Prasad Yadav Duration: 2017 to 2023. Current Position: Assistant Professor, Tribhuvan University, Nepal Broad Area of Thesis : DFT Study of Copper Oxide Nanostructures Area of Interest : 1D and 2D Nanostructures
	Sonal Agrawal Duration: 2018 to 2023. Current Position: PDF, Bangalore Broad Area of Thesis : Nano-Electronics: Area of Interest :Interconnects, Sensors
	Kumar Gaurav Duration: 2019 to 2023. Current Position: Assistant Professor, MITS Gwalior Broad Area of Thesis : Nano-Electronics: Area of Interest :Spintronics, SET based Sensors
	Neha Tyagi (Awarded from IIITM Gwalior) Duration: 2009 to 2013. Current Position: Assistant Professor, Amity University Lucknow Thesis Title: Ab-initio Study of Structural and Electronic Properties of IV and III-V Nanowires / Nanocrystals Area of Interest :Nanowires, Nanocrystals, Phase Transitions, Ab-initio
	Rishikesh Padegaonkar (Awarded from MPBOU) Current Position: Principal, Bright Riders School, P.O 39665, MBZ City Mussafah, Abu Dhabi Thesis Title:High Pressure Phase Transitions & Elastic Properties of Earth Oxides Area of Interest : High Pressure, Earth Oxides
	J. Durga Prasad Rao (Awarded from MPBOU) Current Position: Addl.Director Shri Shankaracharya MahaVidyalaya, Bhilai Thesis Title:Performance Evaluation of ICT Enabled Models Area of Interest : E-Governance, E-Education
	Prateek Vajpayee (Awarded from IIITM, Gwalior) Current Position: Sr. Lecturer , Department of Elec & Tel. Engg, Govt. Women's Poly., Bhopal Thesis Title: Some Novel SuperMOS Structures And Their Applications In Scaled-down CMOS Analog Design. Area of Interest : Analog Design, MOS
	Bhoopendra Dhar Diwan (Awarded from MPBOU) Current Position: Lecturer, Physics, Govt. Boys, Hr. Sec. School, Lodam Thesis Title: Phase Transitions & Elastic Properties of Mixed Refractory Compounds Area of Interest :Carbides, Nitrides, Semiconductors, Phase Transitions, High Pressure

Visiting Ph.D. Scholars

	Rayees Bhat Host Institution: Galgotia University, Mathura. Area of Interest : Nano-Medicine, Nano-Bio, Drug Delivery.
	Archana Sharma Host Institution: Jamia Milia Islamia (Central University), New Delhi. Area of Interest : 2D-TMDs, Hydrogen Storage.

Interns

	Anshika Gupta Discipline: BTech-ECE Parent Institution: Banasthali Vidyapeeth Area: Nano-BioElectronics
	Shruti Nagor Discipline: BTech-ECE Parent Institution: Banasthali Vidyapeeth Area: Nano-BioElectronics
	Ritika Discipline: BTech-ECE Parent Institution: Banasthali Vidyapeeth Area: Nano-BioElectronics
	Astha Discipline: BTech-ECE Parent Institution: MITS Gwalior Area: Nano-BioElectronics
	Renu Bala Discipline: M.Sc. (Physics) Parent Institution: Guru Ghasidas Central University-Bilaspur Area: Graphene Oxide

Visit us at: AMRG Lab, 114, Department of Engineering Sciences, E-Block, First Floor, ABV-IIITM Campus, Morena Link Raod, Gwalior (M.P.) 474010 India

Or Write to: amrl.iiitmg@gmail.com / profanurag@gmail.com / anurags@iiitm.ac.in

Connect at: +91-751-2449826 (Off.) | +91-751-2922133 (Lab.)

For more information about the group please visit: http://profanurag.in

About ABV-IIITM

Atal Bihari Vajpayee - Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management (ABV-IIITM), an Institute of National Importance and an apex IT and Management Institute, established by the ministry of HRD, Government of India in 1997 situated at Gwalior - Morena Link Road. ABV-IIITM Gwalior is the foremost institution providing Technical and Managerial Education in the areas of Information Technology and Management, in India. Besides the IT and Management, the institute has given full freedom to other disciplines like Applied sciences and humanities and progressing on the concept of interdisciplinary R & D and developing the internationally competent and skilled workforce for the society.

For more details visit http://www.iiitm.ac.in/