Dipti Gupta

Dipti Gupta is a Professor in the Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), where she has been serving since 2011, progressing from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor and then to Professor in 2021. She leads the Plastic Optoelectronics Lab and is actively engaged in research and academic programs at IIT Bombay.

Her research centers on flexible and stretchable electronics, organic electronic devices for energy and biomedical applications, and printed electronics. Her work integrates materials science with electronic device engineering to develop innovative solutions for robotics, healthcare, and renewable energy. She explores polymer substrates, thin-film transistors, solar cells, and energy storage systems with a focus on mechanical flexibility and performance stability.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend in organic and hybrid electronic devices, particularly in solar cells, thin-film transistors, and flexible memory. Her research emphasizes low-temperature processing, nanomaterial integration, and device stability, contributing significantly to the advancement of printable and wearable electronics.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

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Advising and Grants: She has advised multiple students and researchers involved in her publications. Her research is supported by significant grants from DST-TDB, DST-SERI, INDO-USSTF, Wadhwani Research Center, and IITB Seed Grant, covering projects such as flexible tactile sensors, blood pressure measurement devices, and inkjet-printed solar cells.

Labs and Teams: She leads the Plastic Optoelectronics Lab at IIT Bombay, focusing on the development of plastic-based electronic devices using organic, inorganic, and hybrid materials. The lab fosters interdisciplinary collaboration in materials synthesis, device fabrication, and performance characterization.