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Research

Welcome to Prof. Bhaskaran Muralidharan's Computational Nanoelectronics & Quantum Transport Group

Welcome to Prof. Bhaskaran Muralidharan's Computational Nanoelectronics & Quantum Transport (CNQT) Group!

————————Vision:—————————- Our research aims to shape the future of quantum technologies by leveraging computational quantum transport to explore and control the microscopic phenomena that drive next-generation devices. By pushing the boundaries of electron, spin, and energy transport, our work offers profound insights into the design of electronic and spintronic devices, with applications extending from information technology to biological systems. Our research not only meets academic curiosity but also aligns with industrial demand. CNQT offers a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment that blends theory, computation, and practical application. By contributing to various areas (some of them are listed below), we believe that we will be at the heart of developments that promise to reshape industries and technologies across the globe. Current efforts include:

Microscopic Simulation and Modeling of III-V Superlattices for IR Technologies: Semiclassical to Quantum Perspectives

  • “Insights into optical absorption and dark currents of the 6.1 Å type-II superlattice absorbers for MWIR and SWIR applications”, A. Singh, and B. MuralidharanJ. Appl. Phys. 136, 055703, (2024).
  • “Advancing carrier transport models for InAs/GaSb type-II superlattice mid-wavelength infrared photodetectors “, R. Kumar, A. K. Mandia, A. Singh and B.Muralidharan , Phys. Rev. B, 107, 235303, (2023).

Exploring the Quantum Realm: Materials and Systems Modeling

Two-Dimensional Materials and Devices: Graphene, TMDCs, Xenes, and Beyond

  • “Magneto-transport in the monolayer MoS2 material system for high-performance field-effect transistor applications”, A. K. Mandia, R. Kumar, S. C. Lee, S. Bhattacharjee and B. MuralidharanNanotechnology, 35, 305706, (2024).
  • “Density Functional Theory of Straintronics Using the Monolayer-Xene Platform: A Comparative Study”, S. Sahoo, N. A. Koshi, S. C. Lee, S. Bhattacharjee and B. MuralidharanACS Appl. Nano Mater., 7, 2939, (2024).
  • “High-frequency complex impedance analysis of the two-dimensional semiconducting MXene Ti2CO2“, A. K. Mandia, R. Kumar, N. A. Koshi, S-C. Lee, S. Bhattacharjee and B. MuralidharanPhys. Scr., 98, 095955, (2023).

Spintronics for Neuromorphic Computing: Device-Circuit-Network Co-design

  • “Domain wall and magnetic tunnel junction hybrid for on-chip learning in UNet architecture”, V. Vadde, B. Muralidharan and A. Sharma, APL Mach. Learn. 2, 036101, (2024).

Materials for Flexible Electronics: Innovations and Advances

TCAD-Driven Modeling and Design Analysis of Next-Generation Sensors and Detectors

Advanced Logic and Memory Functionalities

  • “Proposal for energy efficient spin transfer torque magnetoresistive random access memory device”, A. Sharma, A. Tulapurkar and B. Muralidharan, J. Appl. Phys., 129, 233901 (2021).
  • “Conductance spectroscopy of Majorana Zero Modes in superconductor-magnetic insulator nanowire hybrid systems”, R. Singh and B. Muralidharan, Comms Physics, 6, 36, (2023).
  • “Supercurrent interference in semiconductor nanowire Josephson junctions”, P. Sriram, S. S. Kalantre, K. Gharavi, J. Baugh, B. Muralidharan, Phys. Rev. B 100, 155431.
  • “Landauer-Büttiker approach for hyperfine mediated electronic transport in the integer quantum Hall regime”, A. Singha, M. H. Fauzi, Y. Hirayama and B. Muralidharan (10.1103/PhysRevB.95.115416).
  • “Landauer-Büttiker approach for hyperfine mediated electronic transport in the integer quantum Hall regime”, A. Singha, M. H. Fauzi, Y. Hirayama and B. MuralidharanPhys. Rev. B, (95), 115416, (2017).
  • “NEMO-3D based atomistic simulation of a double quantum-dot structure for spin-blockaded transport”, B. Muralidharan, H. Ryu, Z. Huang, and G. Klimeck, J. Comp. Elect., (7), 403-406, (2008).

Nanoscale and Spintronic Energy Conversion

  • “Comparative analysis of thermoelectric properties in bulk 2H and monolayer MoS2: a first-principles study at high temperatures”, R. Kumar and B. MuralidharanPhys. Scr., 99, 115944, (2024).