Hi, I am Pratap!

I am a Post-doctoral Researcher at the City College of New York, working in Laboratory for Nano and Micro Photonics (LaNMP) led by Prof. Vinod Menon. My research focuses on light-matter interactions, specifically exploring exciton-polaritons in layered magnetic semiconductors.

Previously, I earned my Ph.D. at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Mumbai under the guidance of Prof. Mandar Deshmukh. My doctoral work centered on the electronic properties of graphene systems, with a particular focus on twisted double bilayer graphene.

Beyond the lab, I love tinkering with software and automating tasks. You can find more on this page.

Growing up in rural West Bengal, India, I developed a deep appreciation for the intersection of nature, society, and science. I am fascinated by the accelerating pace of human history and the dramatic era we live in. As a researcher, I feel privileged to contribute even a small part to the advancement of our collective knowledge.

If you are curious about my musings on life, technology, society, feel free to check out my blog!

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