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Dr. Nayana Devaraj

Research Scientist
  • Qualifications:

    PhD (National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, Physics); MSc (Central University of Kerla, Physics)

  • Research area:

    Computational materials science, Quantum materials, Spintronics, Altermagnetism

Nayana Devaraj serves as a Research Scientist at GSCAR, focusing on the theoretical investigation and computational modeling of functional quantum materials for advanced technological applications. Her research explores the electronic, magnetic, and transport properties of quantum materials and heterostructures using first-principles calculations and quantum transport methods.

Her current work focuses on understanding, predicting, and engineering quantum materials for next-generation quantum devices, with an emphasis on translating fundamental insights into meaningful technological outcomes aligned with GSCAR's long-term vision.

  • Work Experience
  • - Project Scientist, Center for Atomistic Modelling and Materials Design, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras (May 2025–March 2026)
  • - Post-Doctoral Fellow, Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit (SSCU), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru (August 2023–March 2025)
  • - Research Associate, Theoretical Sciences Unit (TSU), Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru (July 2022–April 2023)