Hrishit Banerjee

Dr. Hrishit Banerjee is a theoretical physicist working as an Assistant Professor in Physics at the University of Dundee's School of Science and Engineering since January 2024. His academic journey includes a PhD from University of Calcutta, postdoctoral research at CNR Instituto SPIN in Italy, Graz University of Technology, and University of Cambridge.

His educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy from University of Calcutta (awarded March 2019), Master in Science from Jadavpur University (awarded December 2012), and Bachelor of Science from Jadavpur University (awarded December 2010).

Banerjee's research focuses on theoretical methods to study electronic structure of materials using Density Functional Theory, Dynamical Mean Field Theory, and GW Approximation. His primary interests include exotic phenomena in novel materials such as spin crossover polymers, 2D electron gases, magnetism in low-dimensional materials, and energy materials including Li-ion batteries and hybrid perovskite solar cells. He believes energy transition is essential for planetary survival and focuses on degradation mechanisms in energy storage and conversion devices.

His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on battery cathode materials, with particular focus on electronic correlations in layered oxides, oxygen hole formation in nickel-based cathodes, and degradation mechanisms. His work bridges fundamental condensed matter physics with practical energy applications.

• Best Oral Presentation BOSEFEST 2016
• Best Poster at Conference on Physics and Chemistry of Materials: Computation and Experiments, 2014
• Best Poster Presentational BOSEFEST 2014
• Early-Stage Program: Research - Innovation - Training (ESPRIT) Fellowship (December 2023)
• IOP Trusted Reviewer Status (January 2025)

Banerjee teaches Introduction to Programming and Condensed Matter Physics at Dundee, and previously taught Theoretical Techniques at Cambridge. He actively supervises PhD students with projects on battery degradation mechanisms. His external positions include Honorary Research Fellow at University of Birmingham (2024-2027) and Visiting Scientist at University of Cambridge (2024-2025). He participates in public engagement activities like the Dundee Science Festival and serves as a peer reviewer for journals including Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters.