Established in the year 2004 the Femtosecond Laser Lab at the Indian Institute
of Technology, Kanpur primarily focuses on theoretical and experimental
laser-based optical approaches of coherent control of molecular dynamics leading
to vast applications ranging from quantum computing to biological-imaging. We
work at the frontiers of multiple disciples, including femtosecond chemistry,
control dynamics, measurement, information theory, electrical engineering and
cognition. More specifically, we are investigating ultrafast laser pulse shaping
applications in gaseous and liquid phase molecular dynamics, opto-electronics,
biologically relevant multi-photon fluorescence microscopy & optical trapping
and knotting all these odd ends together leading to quantum computing.
What We Do
Pulse shaping
Develop novel expermental tecniques
Probe system dynamics
Investigate quantum communication techniques
Understand colloidal aggregation
Uncover new processes via non-linear techniques
Contact
Physical Address
Department of Chemistry
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, 208016, India
Lab: SL-216.
Tele-Fax: +91-259-7554.
Phone (O): +91-259-7187 || +91-259-7436
Having built from the ground-up, one of the pioneering laser labs in India, the
lab has a host of equipment, both commercial and home grown.
Confocal Microscope
NOPA ring
News
Editorship of ACS Journal of Physical Chemistry Leters
Prof. Goswami has been has been invited to join the Editorial Advisory Board (EAB) of The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters for a term of January 2024 to December 2026.
Invited Lecture
Prof. Goswami delivered an invited lecture at the Biological Physics (iPoLS) seminar at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign entitled “Harnessing ‘shaped’ light for understanding biological applications at the molecular length scale”.
Symposium Lecture
Prof. Goswami delivered an invited talk entitled “Observing and Unraveling Nonlinearities and Dynamics at Nanoscales: Chemistry with Femtosecond Lasers” at the IIT Kanpur-La Trobe University online chemistry symposium representing the IIT Kanpur Department of Chemistry.
The lab celebrates Deepak Kumar who received the best poster presentation award at the conference PHOTONICS 2023 at IISc Bangalore.
Invited Colloquium
Prof. Goswami delivered an invited seminar at the Harish-Chandra Research Institute on “Quantum Manipulation with Laser Precision: Exploring the Frontiers of Coherent Control”.
Prof. Goswami was invited to, and delivered an in-person talk for the Chem/Biochem seminar at the University of Iceland where his talk was entitled: “Steering Molecular Destiny: Exploring the Frontiers of Coherent Control in Chemistry”.
Prof. Goswami delivered an excellent talk entitled “Quantum Information processing with Femtosecond Laser-Induced Control” at the 5th Quantum Optics and Information Meeting. A recording of the same can be viewed here.
Teaching Commendation
Prof. Goswami received a letter of commendation for his course CHM521A: Mathematics for Chemistry during the 2020-21-I semester. Congratulations!
New members!!
Extending a warm welcome to the lab’s newest postdoctoral fellow, Dr. Amit Kumar Mishra, a recipient of an institute fellowship, who has worked on thermal conductivity enhancements, and Sandip Paul, who has joined the PhD program to delve deeper into femtosecond spectroscopy
IoP Instrument Science and Technology Group Committee Chair
First Virtual Physical Chemistry Seminar at Princeton
Due to COVID-19, Prof. Goswami delivered his lecture entitled “Femtosecond Photothermal Spectroscopy for Molecular Recognition” as the first virtual physical chemistry seminar at his alma-mater, Princeton University.
Prof. Goswami and the lab wish the best to the newly minted Dr. Soumendra Nath Bandyopadhyay, who successfully defended his thesis on the Application of Femtosecond Optical Tweezers towards the understanding of complex systems. Dr. Bandyopadhyay has gone on to an assistant professorship.
Student Advisor for IITK OSA chapter
Prof. Goswami has been elected as the student advisor for the IITK student chapter of the OSA.
OSA-SPIE-IEEE Student Chapter lecture
Prof. Goswami delivered a talk on “Spatiotemporal Control with
Femtosecond Shaped pulses for tracking Light Matter Interactions” at the
invitation of the OSA-SPIE-IEEE Student Chapter of the Department of Radio Science of the University of Kolkata.
ICOL-2019
OSI Annual Conference three day conference. Prof. Goswami delivered an invited talk, judged
posters, and chaired a session. Rohit gave an oral presentation from the lab.
The Femtosecond Laser Lab, established in 2004 under the guidance of Prof.
Debabrata Goswami, is a pioneering research facility at the Indian Institute of
Technology Kanpur. It is a nexus for interdisciplinary exploration across
quantum computing, nonlinear optics, and beyond. We are dedicated to cultivating
a diverse, equitable, and inclusive research environment and offer opportunities
for academic growth at various stages.
Academic Opportunities
Masters Students
Eligibility: Open to IITK Master’s students from departments like
Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and CELP, with a
commendable academic record.
Research Focus: Involvement in cutting-edge projects at the intersection
of multiple disciplines.
Application Process: Express interest by forwarding academic credentials
and a brief research interest statement to the PI or use the contact form.
PhD Students
Eligibility: Candidates must have qualified CSIR, GATE, or be current IITK
Master’s students with a strong academic record.
Research Opportunities: Engage in advanced research contributing to the
lab’s innovative endeavors.
Funding: Primarily self-funded through scholarships like CSIR, GATE, etc.
Support available for exploring additional funding avenues.
Application Process: Send a comprehensive CV, a detailed statement of
purpose, and two academic reference letters to the PI or use the contact form.
Postdoctoral Researchers
Eligibility: PhD graduates in relevant fields with a demonstrable record
of high-quality research.
Expectations: Leadership in research projects, mentoring PhD students, and
collaboration in grant writing.
Funding: Self-funded or institute-funded; assistance in applying for
fellowships or grants.
Application Process: Submit a CV, a concise research proposal, and three
references to the PI. Referees will only be contacted after written
communication.
Summer Interns
Opportunity: Open to both national and international students for a
short-term research immersion.
Accommodation: Limited hostel accommodation may be available.
Our DEI Commitment
The Goswami Research Group at IIT Kanpur is resolute in its commitment to
fostering a research milieu characterized by diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We warmly invite candidates from varied backgrounds to contribute to our
collaborative and innovative research landscape.
Contact
For more details and application procedures, please reach out using the contact form.
For comprehensive information on the PhD program’s admission criteria at IIT Kanpur, please refer to the IIT Kanpur official website.
