Dr. Naveen Kumar Tailor is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur (IITJ), where he joined in October 2025. Before taking up this position, he served as a Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Fellow at Northwestern University, Evanston, USA, working with renowned materials scientist Prof. Mercouri Kanatzidis on cutting-edge research in energy materials and semiconductor devices.

Dr. Tailor earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, where his research was recognized with the Excellence in Doctoral Research Award in 2023. His academic journey began with an M.Sc. in Physics from the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, in 2017.

Dr. Tailor has authored over 55 journal publications and holds two granted patents. One of his notable research outcomes has been highlighted by Nature India, reflecting the societal and scientific relevance of his work. He has been honored with several prestigious international fellowships, including the Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Fellowship, the JSPS Fellowship (Japan), and the Humboldt Fellowship (Germany). He is serving as a reviewer in various scientific journals.

He is widely recognized for his collaborative research approach, academic excellence, and active engagement in leadership and extracurricular activities, reflecting his commitment to impactful science and societal development.

We are a young and dynamic research team working at the forefront of experimental physics. Driven by curiosity and sustained by creativity, our group is committed to advancing scientific knowledge while developing novel technologies that address societal needs. We believe that research is most impactful when it bridges fundamental science with practical applications, especially in areas that contribute to sustainability and a cleaner energy future.

Our work combines laboratory experimentation, device engineering, spectroscopy, and computational tools to explore materials, interfaces, and energy conversion mechanisms. With a strong interdisciplinary approach, we aim to create solutions that support global energy demands, healthcare advancements, environmental protection, and next-generation optoelectronic technologies.

Our Major Research Areas

Solar Energy and Photovoltaics

• Perovskite solar cells (3D, 2D–3D, and tandem architectures)
• Tandem solar cells combining perovskite–silicon and perovskite–CIGS technologies
• Emerging concepts in silicon solar cells
• Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) and Agrivoltaics
• Space photovoltaics for extreme radiation environments
• Solar thermal systems and energy storage integration

X-ray Detectors & Imaging

• Medical diagnostics
• Security scanning and border inspection
• High-energy and hard radiation detection using lead-free halide crystals and semiconductor materials

Photodetectors & IR Imaging

• Broadband photodetectors
• Infrared detectors for imaging, surveillance, and night-vision applications
• Device engineering for high sensitivity, low noise, and faster response

Carbon Capture & CO₂ Conversion

• Photo-catalytic and photo-electrochemical CO₂ reduction
• Conversion of CO₂ into value-added fuels and chemicals
• Development of catalysts and interface engineering for higher efficiency

Green Hydrogen Technologies

• Water electrolysis and hydrogen evolution reactions (HER)
• Design of high-performance electrode and catalyst materials
• Scalable electrolyzer development for green hydrogen production

Ultrafast Transient Spectroscopy

• Light–matter interaction dynamics in emerging semiconductor and quantum materials
• Carrier cooling, phonon interactions, defect states, and interfacial kinetics

Fundamental Materials Physics: Using electrical and optical spectroscopy along with structural correlation studies, we probe:

• Band structure and carrier transport
• Defect dynamics, exciton behavior, and electron-phonon coupling
• Charge recombination and ion migration in halide perovskites and related materials

Computational & Device Simulations

• Solar and optoelectronic device optimization
• Optical modeling, charge transport simulations, and interface engineering
• Predicting material properties and device behavior

We warmly welcome dedicated, motivated, and enthusiastic students to become part of our research group. Our group offers a collaborative environment where students can develop strong scientific skills, gain hands-on laboratory experience, and contribute to impactful research aimed at solving real-world challenges. If you are interested in joining us, please reach out with your latest CV/resume, along with a brief statement of your research interests.

We look forward to working with passionate minds and nurturing future researchers!