Raja Ghosh

Raja Ghosh is an Assistant Professor at North Carolina State University (NC State), leading the Materials Theory Team within the College of Engineering. His research focuses on developing theoretical and computational models to understand quasiparticle dynamics in semiconducting materials, emphasizing spectroscopy and non-adiabatic effects beyond conventional approximations. He holds a Ph.D. from Temple University and completed postdoctoral work at UC San Diego, collaborating with Professors Frank Spano, Alberto Salleo, Christine Luscombe, and Francesco Paesani. His work integrates quantum mechanics, molecular dynamics, and materials design to advance optoelectronic technologies.

Educations

• B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Chemistry (minor in Physics) from IISER Thiruvananthapuram, India
• Ph.D. in Chemistry from Temple University, USA (adviser: Prof. Frank Spano)
• Postdoctoral Research at UC San Diego (adviser: Prof. Francesco Paesani)

Research Interests
His group investigates quasiparticles such as excitons, polarons, and polariton complexes in emerging semiconductors. Key themes include light-matter interactions, multiparticle Holstein formalism, and the design of materials with tailored optoelectronic properties. He emphasizes computationally efficient frameworks that bridge theory with state-of-the-art experiments.

Advising & Collaborations

• Former DMREF-funded collaboration with Stanford University and OIST
• Focus on training the next-generation semiconductor workforce
• Compassion-driven research environment prioritizing mental and physical well-being

Labs & Teams
He leads NC State's Materials Theory Team, leveraging quantum mechanics to explore dual-state systems and semiconductor innovations.