Surface Dynamics Group @ TIFR Hyderabad

Collision among atoms/molecules with surfaces is of fundamental importance towards understanding chemical reactions occurring on metal surfaces, which forms the basis of our understanding of heterogeneous catalytic chemistry. Chemical reactions on catalytic surfaces are often very complex, and involve several elementary steps such as collision of atom/molecules with the surface, energy dissipation, adsorption, diffusion and so on. Our research work is aimed at understanding these elementary processes at atomic level detail.

Our work involves at looking into these elementary reactive and non-reactive, inelastic scattering processes using state of the art, quantum state resolved molecule – surface scattering experiments. These measurements comprise of a combination of molecular beam techniques, surface science methods and laser spectroscopy based preparation and detection of molecules.

Our work is supported by:

• Intramural funds at TIFR Hyderabad provided by the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, under Project Identification No. RTI 4007
• Scientific and Engineering Research Board, Department of Science and Technology, India
• i-HUB, Quantum Technology Foundation

We strive to maintain a stimulating and inclusive working environment. We welcome interested applicants irrespective of their gender, sexual orientation, religion, caste and physical ability.

Last updated:  Aug 2024