Yashowanta N Mohapatra

Yashowanta N Mohapatra is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. He holds a PhD from IISc Bangalore (1988) and a Five-Year Integrated M.Sc. from BITS Pilani (1981). His research focuses on electronic materials, with specialization in organic semiconductors, quantum dot systems, and carrier transport phenomena.

His research explores fundamental electronic properties of materials, including:

• Charge transport dynamics in organic semiconductors
• Quantum dot-polymer interactions for optoelectronic applications
• Temperature-dependent carrier mobility and diffusion mechanisms
• Capacitive phenomena in semiconductor devices

His recent publications (2011-2013) demonstrate consistent focus on charge transport characterization, semiconductor device physics, and nanomaterial interfaces, with emphasis on experimental validation of theoretical models in organic electronic systems.

Scientific Awards & Honors:

• MRS Medal of MRS Indian Chapter (2007)
• First occupant of Pradeep Sindhu Chair Professor (2006-2009)
• Chair of International Workshop on Physics of Semiconductor Devices (IWPSD 2011)