Prof. Sanghamitra Neogi
Education
Ph.D., Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics, Pennsylvania State University, 2011
M.Sc., Physics, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India, 2002
B.Sc., Physics, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India, 2000
Professional Experience
Associate Professor, Ann and H.J. Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences,
University of Colorado Boulder, 2024-Present
Associate Editor, European Physical Journal B: Condensed Matter and Complex Systems, 2021-2023
Program Faculty, Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of Colorado Boulder, 2020-Present
Assistant Professor, Ann and H.J. Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences,
University of Colorado Boulder, 2015-2024
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research,
Mainz, Germany, 2011-2015
Email: sanghamitra.neogi@colorado.edu
Office: AERO 357
Google Scholar
Artem Pimachev
Previous School:
University of Wyoming (Ph.D. in Physics, 2018)
Research Interests:
Computational solid state physics: Novel materials design with DFT for biomedicine and renewable energy; Tunable electronic and magnetic properties of 2D and 3D materials through controlled substituents and defect configurations.
Current Project:
Machine Learning Electronic Transport in Complex Architectures.
Hobbies:
Climbing the 14ers, Kayaking, Teaching, Learning natural and programming languages.
Email: artem.pimachev@colorado.edu
Office: AERO 346
Jason Rivas (Ph.D. Candidate, Materials Science and Engineering Program)
Previous School:
B.S. Physics and Computer Science, Minor in Mathematics
Research Interests:
Most anything in computational sciences as I really enjoy being able to see things we can’t with the naked eye. I come from an electronics and nuclear power background, so I tend to focus my attention on phenomena or applications in these realms. Electricity is weird, particle physics is even weirder; hence, why they’re fun to learn about.
Current Project:
Investigating mechanisms and applications of multicomponent materials through theoretical and computational means.
Hobbies:
Anything from attempting to play the guitar, to painting or water coloring, and learning about things that don’t make sense.
Email: jari8941@colorado.edu
Office: AERO N340
Subrata Pal (Ph.D. Candidate, Chemistry (Physical Chemistry))
Previous School:
M.Sc. in Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
B.Sc. in Chemistry, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, Rahara, India
Research Interests:
Phase transitions explored through density functional theory (DFT) and quantum mechanics
Statistical mechanics approaches to complex systems
Kinetic energy calculations utilizing Green's function methods
Theoretical and practical aspects of topological insulators
Current Project:
Investigating topological insulators with a focus on band structure calculations
Hobbies:
Crafting clay idols (Clay artist)
Watching science fiction movies
Exploring new recipes and experimenting with cooking (recent hobby)
Learning about the history and cultural developments of various countries
Email: Subrata.Pal@Colorado.edu
Office: AERO N340
Dhiman Nandi (Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Chemistry)
Previous School:
M.Sc. in Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
B.Sc. in Chemistry, Ramakrishna Mission Narendrapur, India
Research Interests:
Quantum Materials, Electronic Structure Theory, Charge and Energy Transfer Dynamics, Stochastic Process
Current Project:
Spin Response Dynamics for Understanding the Switching Properties of Colossal Magnetoresistance Materials
Hobbies:
My hobbies include attempting to cook without setting off the fire alarm, hiking until I question my life choices, getting lost while exploring mountains, and solving detective novels faster than the protagonist (at least in my head).
Email: dhiman.nandi@colorado.edu
Office: AERO N340
Aditi Chhangani (B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Class of 2026)
Research Interests:
Enviromental Sustainability in Aerospace, Structure-Property Relationships in Materials, and Radiation effects on Systems and Devices
Current Project:
Exploration of Structure-Property Relationships of Optoelectronic Materials
Hobbies:
I enjoy dancing, sketching, weightlifting, and exploring new coffee spots while perfecting my homebrews.
Email: aditi.chhangani@colorado.edu
Ashley Knight (B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Class of 2026)
Research Interests:
High Temperature materials for hypersonic vehicles, Modeling nanomaterials, Simulating defects, dislocations, and mechanical behavior in materials
Current Project:
Exploration of Structure-Property Relationships of Optoelectronic Materials
Hobbies:
My hobbies are playing sports, baking, hiking, and traveling to new places.
Email: ashley.knight@colorado.edu
Robert Kaplan (B.S. in Aerospace Enginnering, class of 2025)
Dr. Manoj Settipalli (Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, 2023
Currently, Research scientist at AWE Technologies)
Philip Szeremeta (B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Class of 2025)
Gustav Cedergrund (B.S. in Computer Science and Applied Math, class of 2025)
Andrew Sapuppo (B.S. in Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Physics, Class of 2023)
Max Van Sickle (B.S. in Computer Science, class of 2023)
Ethan Olander (B.S. in Computer Science, class of 2023)
Morgan Henderson (M.S. Student, Aerospace Engineering Sciences, Class of 2022)
Ankrit Uprety (B.S. Student, Aerospace Engineering Sciences, Class of 2022)
Quentin Moore (B.S./M.S. Student, Aerospace Engineering Sciences, Class of 2020)
Kyle Li (B.S./M.S. Double Major in Engineering Plus: Aerospace Emphasis and Applied Mathematics, class of 2022, Structural Engineer at Sierra Space (Dreamchaser project))
Riley Hadjis (B.S. Double Major in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Applied Math with a minor in Computer Science, class of 2020)
Paul Salame (B.S./M.S. Student, Mechanical Engineering Major with Computer Science Minor, Class of 2020)
Tyler Sterling (Ph.D. Candidate, Materials Science and Engineering Program)
Dr. Vitaly Proshchenko (Postdoctoral Research Associate;
Technology Development Modeling Engineer, Micron Technology)
Jason Herron (B.S. in Chemical Engineering with Space Minor, 2020)
Dr. Pratik Dholabhai (Postdoctoral Research Associate;
Assistant Professor, School of Physics and Astronomy, Rochester Institute of Technology)
Lee Huynh (B.S./M.S. in Aerospace Engineering Sciences, 2018)