About Me
I am a Ph.D. candidate in Physical & Materials Chemistry at the University of Notre Dame, working under the guidance of Professor Gregory Hartland. My research investigates nanoscale light–matter interactions using single-particle optical spectroscopy, with the goal of establishing fundamental design principles for next-generation optoelectronic devices. I currently study exciton–plasmon coupling in metal–semiconductor hybrid nanostructures using a custom-built Fourier-space optical imaging setup, complemented by electromagnetic simulations in COMSOL Multiphysics. Before starting my Ph.D., I earned my B.S. and M.S. in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune, Maharashtra, India, where I completed my master’s project under the mentorship of Professor Angshuman Nag. At IISER Pune, my research focused on luminescent halide perovskites, from short-wave infrared (SWIR) emitting double perovskites to the structure and exciton dynamics of layered hybrid perovskites.
🎓 Education
| Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Notre Dame (2024–2029, expected) | Advisor: Prof. Gregory Hartland |
| M.S., Chemistry, IISER Pune (2023–2024) | Advisor: Prof. Angshuman Nag |
| B.S., Chemistry, IISER Pune (2019–2023) | Advisor: Prof. Pramod Pillai |
🔬 Research Interests
- Exciton–plasmon coupling in hybrid nanostructures
- Single-particle optical spectroscopy and Microscopy
- Ultrafast spectroscopy studies of single nanostructures
- Electromagnetic simulations of light–matter interactions (COMSOL Multiphysics)
- Luminescent halide perovskites for optoelectronic devices
🌱 Outside the Lab
When I’m not in the lab, you’ll find me juggling, bowling, or working out at the gym. I also enjoy reading books on psychology and personal development, watching documentaries, vibe coding, and photography.
📫 Contact:
- Email: ashingot@nd.edu
- Office: 159 Stepan Chemistry, University of Notre Dame
- GitHub: ajinkya-ss