Welcome to the web page of QMM group !
We are a computational condensed matter theory group in the Physics department of IIT Bombay.


Our goal is to understand, predict, and design materials exhibiting unique electronic, magnetic, magnetoelectric, and transport properties, with a focus on those influenced by quantum effects. To achieve this, we employ computational methods based on first-principles density functional theory, complemented by analytical and numerical approaches rooted in model Hamiltonians. Our research spans various material systems, encompassing two-dimensional structures, bulk three-dimensional materials, as well as heterostructures and interfaces.
Recent interest of our group involves:
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Hidden charge and magnetic order
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Non-relativistic spin splitting
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Spin and orbital Hall transport
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Magnetic Skyrmions
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Magnetoelectric effect and multiferroics
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Topological insulators and semimetals
Read more about our work on research page or refer to Google Scholar for a complete list of publications.
Check current openings in our group here.

Sayantika Bhowal, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Physics
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Powai, Mumbai 400076, India
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Assistant Professor - IIT Bombay, Physics department (Jan, 2024 - Present)
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Postdoc - ETH Zurich (Sep., 2020 - Dec., 2023)
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Postdoc - University of Missouri (Sep., 2017 - Aug., 2020)
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PhD - Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (July, 2012 - Aug., 2017)
You can find here more details about my academic background.