Prathamesh K. Deshmukh
PhD Scholar, Condensed Matter Physics
Profile
Doctoral researcher with expertise in the synthesis of multiferroic composites and low-temperature characterization. Experienced in bridging experimental physics with software engineering through the development of lab automation tools to streamline measurement workflows.
Education
PhD in Physics (2022 - Present)
UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, Mumbai
M.Sc in Physics (2019 - 2021)
Fergusson College, Savitribai Phule Pune University
B.Sc in Physics, Math, & Comp. App. (2016 - 2019)
Shri Shivaji Science College, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University
Research Experience
PhD Research on Multiferroic Composites at the Materials Physics Lab
Focused on the synthesis and characterization of multiferroic materials, exploring magnetoelectric coupling using techniques like neutron diffraction and dielectric spectroscopy.
M.Sc Project
"Review on Earth abundant electrocatalytic bifunctional materials for energy conversion and storage applications."
Publications
For a detailed list of publications, please see the Research Page.
Skills
Experimental Techniques
Neutron & X-Ray Diffraction, Dielectric Spectroscopy, Magnetometry (VSM), UV-Vis Spectroscopy, Sol-Gel Synthesis.
Programming & Automation
Python (PyVISA, PyMeasure, NumPy, Pandas), Instrument Control (Keithley, Lakeshore, Keysight). See my computational projects, including the PICA automation suite.
Analysis & Simulation
MATLAB, COMSOL, DFT, Origin, FullProf Suite, Git.
Awards & Recognition
Associated with the SERB-CRG Project Grant (ANRF, DST, Govt. of India).
Ranked 3rd in Class during M.Sc 2nd Year Physics.
Awarded 2nd Rank in a seminar competition at Technotsav-2019.
Qualified the SPPU Ph.D. Entrance Examination.