Manish Verma

Dr. Manish Verma is a Research Fellow in the Computational Quantum Materials group at the Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg, affiliated with the Institute for Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics. He specializes in theoretical studies of quantum materials, with a focus on electronic properties, magnetism, and thermoelectric effects in oxide heterostructures and superlattices. His research leverages computational methods like density functional theory and ab initio calculations to explore phenomena such as 2D electron gases, orbital selectivity, and strain-induced phase transitions.

Key research areas include the design of functionalized 2D materials, defect engineering in perovskite systems, and the interplay between structural and electronic properties in correlated electron systems. Dr. Verma collaborates with the Sangiovanni Group and actively contributes to the Computational Quantum Materials team, advising PhD and Master’s students on theoretical and computational projects.

His publications highlight trends in computational studies of spin-polarized systems, thermoelectric optimization, and the role of surface/interface physics in emerging materials. Recent work emphasizes strain-tuned superlattices, oxygen vacancy effects, and the development of novel oxide-based heterostructures for energy and spintronic applications.