Amit Kumar Agarwal

Amit Kumar Agarwal is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. He specializes in condensed matter theory with research interests spanning topological materials, collective excitations, and nanoscale device modeling. His educational background includes a PhD from IISc Bangalore on transport in quantum systems, an MS from IISc, and a B.Sc. in Physics Honors from Delhi University.

Research Focus: Prof. Agarwal investigates electronic structures of topological materials, surface states using ARPES, magneto-transport phenomena, superconductivity, plasmonic excitations (EELS), charge density waves, and nanoscale device physics including negative capacitance FETs and ferroelectric devices. His work bridges fundamental quantum phenomena with potential technological applications in nanoelectronics and photonics.

Publication Trends: Recent articles (2018-2020) demonstrate a focus on Dirac/Weyl semimetals, plasmonic behavior in 2D materials, and topological quantum phenomena. His research consistently combines theoretical modeling with experimental validation techniques like EELS and transport measurements.

Awards & Honors:

• N. S. Satya Murthy Memorial Award in Physics (2016)
• P. K. Kelkar Research Fellowship (2017-2020)
• ICTP Junior Associate (2016-2021)
• NASI-Young Scientist Platinum Jubilee Award (2013)
• INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship (2012-2017)
• Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (2009-2012)
• Kumari L. A. Meera Memorial Medal for best PhD thesis (2010-2011)

He leads the Theory and Simulation Lab at IIT Kanpur's Old Core Labs Building and maintains active collaborations with international research groups in Italy and beyond.