Suresh Sarkar is a dedicated researcher specializing in the synthesis and application of nanomaterials. He earned his PhD in 2014 from the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata, under the mentorship of Professor Narayan Pradhan, where he made significant contributions to the field through extensive publications. Following his doctoral studies, he pursued postdoctoral research at Vanderbilt University, USA (2014–2016), further deepening his expertise in nanomaterials. He then undertook a second postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA, under Professor Andrew M. Smith, completing it in 2022. Currently, Dr. Sarkar serves as an Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur. His research focuses on the development of advanced functional nanomaterials with applications in photovoltaics, catalysis, and related energy. His work aims to bridge the gap between fundamental nanoscience and real-world technological advancements, contributing to the next generation of high-performance materials.

His research focuses on development of novel functional semiconductor nanomaterials and understand their crystal growth and photo-physical behaviour in solution.

• Surface engineering of quantum dots: Quantum dots are well-known for their quantum confinement and high surface to volume ratio. The surface structure/morphology of quantum dots plays pivotal role in controlling their photo-physical properties and applications in nanotechnology. Our research group focuses on surface engineering of quantum dots for achieving novel functional properties that can enhance their efficiency in nanotechnological applications.
• Transition Metal Ion Doping : Doping semiconductor nanocrystals with transition metal ions unlocks unique properties for optoelectronics. Our research explores optimal host-guest combinations to develop novel functional nanomaterials.
• Anisotropic Semiconductor Nanomaterials : They offer enhanced electron transport, making them ideal for optoelectronics, sensors, and photocatalysis. Our research focuses on designing tunable semiconductor nanocrystals for advanced catalytic applications.
• Heterostructure Nanomaterials: Integrating multiple components in a nanocrystal creates unique properties for applications in photovoltaics and photocatalysis. Our research focuses on synthesizing heterostructured nanomaterials and exploring their functional potential.
• Photovoltaics: Our research explores semiconductor nanomaterials for efficient solar energy conversion. We assess their light absorption potential and develop low-cost photodetectors to evaluate their suitability for next-generation solar cells.
• Photocatalysis: We develop near-infrared absorbing semiconductor nanocrystals for sustainable energy and organic synthesis. Our focus is on utilizing them in single-step reactions to produce commercially valuable compounds.