Aviral Verma

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Aviral Verma

About

Hi, I am Aviral Verma, currently pursuing an Integrated Master's (B.S + M.S) degree in Physics with a computer science minor from National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneshwar, India. I am currently in final Year (9th Sem) of degree.

I'm interested in pursing doctrate studies in field of theoretical many body physics, exploring how fundamental principles manifest in complex systems. When I'm not doing physics and computations, you can find me binge watching movies or short films. I occasionally play table tennis and cricket.

Research Interest

I am broadly interested in the physics of quantum materials, with a focus on emergent phenomena in strongly correlated and topological systems. I am particularly fascinated by how microscopic interactions can give rise to unconventional phases of matter, non-trivial topology, and protected excitations such as Majorana modes.

During my Master’s research with Dr. Ashis K. Nandy (NISER), I study superconducting hybrid systems and the interplay between unconventional superconductivity and engineered magnetic textures. My current work explores the superconducting diode effect and prospects for field-free diode devices, combining analytical modeling with numerical simulations. I investigate how tuning magnetic textures can enhance diode efficiency.

Looking ahead to my PhD, I aim to expand this foundation toward topological quantum matter and non-equilibrium many-body dynamics. I am interested in theoretically exploring driven and dissipative topological systems, transport signatures of topological order, and routes toward fault-tolerant topological quantum computation grounded in non-Abelian quasiparticles.

Projects

Magnon Visualisation system

Summer Internship • SNBNCBS Kolkata

Worked on developing a software to analyze and visualize magnons.

Magnons LSWT Software Development

Magnon Visualisation System

Worked on developing a software using VISPY and QtPy5 to analyze and visualize magnons on different kinds of lattice systems in 3D visuals based on generalised linear spin wave theory.

Magnons Many body theory

Many body theory • Heisenberg interaction • Dzyaloshinskii - Moriya interaction

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ML-Based Digital Holographic Microscopy

Semester Project • ETH Zurich (Online)

Applied machine learning to track particles in 3D using holographic data for lab-on-chip applications with gold nanorods and thermal control.

Machine Learning Holography U-Net

ML-Based Digital Holographic Microscopy

Developed machine learning solutions for 3D particle tracking in holographic microscopy. Used U-Net and LodeSTAR models to analyze off-axis holographic data from lab-on-chip systems with gold nanorods.

ML Models Holography Data Results Analysis

U-Net • LodeSTAR • DeepTrack • Python • Holography

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Characterising High-Tc Superconductors

Summer Internship • IISER TVM

Worked on YBCO-123 and BSCCO-2212 single crystals, studying their structure and properties using advanced characterization techniques.

Superconductors Crystal Growth XRD

High-Tc Superconductor Characterisation

study of cuprate superconductors including YBCO and BSCCO single crystals. Used self-flux methods for crystal growth. Performed structural characterization using EDAX, powder XRD, and Raman spectroscopy.

Crystal Growth XRD Analysis

Self-Flux Growth • XRD • SEM • TEM • FULLPROF

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Higher Order van Hove Singularities

Reading Internship • Shiv Nadar Institute

Studying higher order van Hove singularities and their connection to flat bands in condensed matter systems.

van Hove Singularities Flat Bands Theory

Higher Order van Hove Singularities

Remote reading internship focused on higher order van Hove singularities and their connection to flat bands. Presented an annual review paper at Dr. Ipsita's research group.

Condensed Matter Theory • Flat Bands • van Hove Singularities

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Electronic Properties of Superconductors

Reading Project • PRL Ahmedabad

Comprehensive study of electronic and thermodynamic properties of superconductors, focusing on fundamental concepts without quantum mechanical complexity.

Superconductivity Theory Thermodynamics

Electronic Properties of Superconductors

Studied fundamental superconductor properties including Meissner effect, London equations, effects of magnetic field and temperature, specific heat, and classification of superconductor types.

📋 Project Report

Theoretical Analysis • Literature Review • Scientific Writing

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Physics of Small World Network - Ising Model

Course Project • P468 Magnetism

Small world network and phase transition in 1D Ising model using random long range interactions.

Ising Model Phase Transitions Networks

Small World Network Ising Model

Investigation of phase transitions in 1D Ising model with random long-range interactions using small world network topology.

Statistical Mechanics • Phase Transitions • Network Theory

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Intrinsic Nonmagnetic φ₀ Josephson Junctions

Course Project • P461 Mesoscopic Systems

Study of MATBG and how to break symmetries to build Josephson junctions in twisted bilayer graphene.

Josephson Junctions MATBG Symmetry Breaking

φ₀ Josephson Junctions in Twisted Bilayer Graphene

Investigation of intrinsic nonmagnetic φ₀ Josephson junctions in magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene (MATBG) and symmetry breaking mechanisms.

Mesoscopic Physics • Twisted Bilayer Graphene • Josephson Effect

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Scattering from External Potential

Many-Body Physics • P460

Studied random impurities in disordered metals using Matsubara Green's functions and Feynman diagrams to understand electron scattering and weak localization.

Many-Body Green's Functions Disorder

Scattering from External Potential

Investigated electron behavior in metals with random impurities. Developed understanding of Matsubara Green's functions, Feynman diagrams, and self-energy concepts. Explored Born approximations and weak localization phenomena.

📄 Project Report

Many-Body Theory

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Quantum Hello World using CIRQ

Computational Physics • P346

Introduction to quantum computing concepts, implementing basic quantum circuits and famous quantum states using Google's CIRQ framework.

Quantum Computing CIRQ Python

Quantum Computing with CIRQ

Introduction to quantum computing fundamentals including entanglement, superposition, and quantum circuit implementation. Studied bipartite and tripartite systems, separability concepts. Successfully implemented famous quantum states including GHZ and W states using Google's CIRQ quantum computing framework.

→ Project Report → CIRQ Code → Quantum Circuits

CIRQ • Entanglement

Writing

Blog posts and articles coming soon...

This space will feature thoughts on physics, research insights, and academic reflections.

Contact

Feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss research, collaborate on projects, or just have a conversation about physics and computation.

Email: aviral.verma@niser.ac.in