Monica Katiyar

Professor Monica Katiyar is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur). With a PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, she has established herself as a leading researcher in organic electronics and thin film technology, holding the prestigious SBI Chair Professor position from 2011-2014.

Her educational background includes a PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1994), an M.Eng. from McMaster University (1989), and a B.Tech. from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (1987), demonstrating her strong foundation in materials science and engineering. Professor Katiyar's research spans fundamental materials science to practical device applications in the field of organic electronics.

Her primary research interests focus on Organic Electronics, with expertise in Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs), Organic Thin Film Transistors, Printable Electronics, Organic Solar Cells, and Thin Film Technology. Her work on Electronic Materials and Devices encompasses advanced characterization and processing techniques that have significantly advanced the development of organic semiconductors and optoelectronic devices, particularly in solution-processed and printable electronics.

Professor Katiyar's publications demonstrate a consistent research trajectory in developing novel fabrication methods and understanding device physics in organic electronics, with publications spanning materials characterization, device simulation, and novel device architectures. Her work bridges the gap between fundamental science and practical applications in flexible and printable electronics.

• 2011-14 SBI Chair Professor, IIT Kanpur
• 2002-03 BOYSCAST Fellowship, DST, Gov. of India
• 2001 INAE Young Engineer Award, Indian National Academy of Engineering
• 2000 Young Scientist Award, Council of Science and Technology, UP
• 1994 Nellie Yeoh Whetten Award, American Vacuum Society

Professor Katiyar has mentored numerous students and researchers in the field of materials science and organic electronics. Her research has been supported by various national funding agencies, contributing significantly to India's capabilities in advanced electronic materials. She maintains active collaborations within India and internationally, advancing the field of organic semiconductors and their applications.

Her laboratory at IIT Kanpur focuses on developing innovative fabrication techniques for organic electronic devices, with particular emphasis on solution-processed methods that enable low-cost manufacturing of flexible electronics. The research program addresses critical challenges in materials development, device architecture, and manufacturing processes for next-generation electronic and optoelectronic applications.