Sumit Saxena

Dr. Sumit Saxena is a Professor in the Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science (MEMS) at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), India. He leads the NEMO Laboratory, which focuses on multifaceted research combining experimental and theoretical approaches in materials science and metastructures. His academic affiliations include IIT Bombay, where he has progressed from Assistant Professor (2012) to Associate Professor (2016) and Professor (2021).

His research interests span first-principles calculations of electronic structure, graphene and 2D materials, metamaterial design and fabrication, and novel materials for energy storage. These areas are supported by both computational modeling and experimental synthesis.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend in 2D materials, particularly graphene and its derivatives, with a focus on electronic and structural properties using density functional theory. Additional themes include carbon-based nanostructures, sol-gel synthesis of functional oxides, and even nuclear mass measurements from earlier work. The research bridges fundamental physics with applications in energy and sustainability.

Scientific recognitions include:

• Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (FIMMM), UK
• Fellow of the National Environmental Science Academy (FNESA), India
• Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), London
• Member of the Materials Research Society India (MRSI)

Dr. Saxena supervises multiple PhD and research scholars, particularly in the NEMO Lab and IITB-Monash Research Academy. His research is supported by projects on 2D material synthesis, metamaterial fabrication, and energy storage materials. He holds patents in areas such as achromatic microlenses and carbon-based desalination membranes. He collaborates with researchers at Harvard, UIUC, and Monash University, and is involved in water technology initiatives through WICTRE at IIT Bombay.

He leads the NEMO Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research group working on nano-bio systems, photonics, and environmental applications of nanomaterials. The lab supports graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and project staff working on topics ranging from optical sensors to water purification.