Hello, I'm Debika
Welcome to my webpage
Research Group
Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics at University of Hyderabad,
under the guidance of Prof. Ashok Chatterjee (Senior Professor)
Research Topic
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Electron-phonon interaction; formation of Polaron and Bipolaron
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Holstein-Hubbard (HH) Model
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Quantum dots
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SDW-CDW Phase Transition
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The localization-delocalization transition of Polaron, Self-trapping transition
Educational Information
Scholarship & Fellowship
Doctor of Philosophy
PhD in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics, 2017-Present
School of Physics, University of Hyderabad
Masters in Science
M.Sc. in Physics, 2014-2016
West Bengal State University
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INSPIRE Scholarship during B.Sc. & M.Sc. (2011 to 2016)
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INSPIRE Fellowship (2017-2022), for
securing 1st Rank in M.Sc. in Physics
National Level Examination
Bachelor in Science
B.Sc (Honours) in Physics, 2011-2014
Bidhannagar College (Govt.)
Affiliated to West Bengal State University
XII-th Board Exam
West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education, 2011
X-th Board Exam
West Bengal Board of Secondary Education, 2009
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UGC-NET (JRF) in 2017, AIR 74
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Qualified GATE in 2018, AIR 987
Awards and Recognition
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Secured 1st Class 1st Rank in Physics at college in B.Sc.
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Gold Medalist (Secured 1st Class 1st Rank in Physics at University in M.Sc.)
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Best Oral Presentation Award at IEM, Kolkata, in Sprctrum-2020 conference
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Best Oral Presentation Award at SVNIT, Surat, in ICPS-2021 conference
Computational Expertise
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MATLAB
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Mathematica
Languages Known
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English
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Hindi
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Bengali
Teaching Assistant (TA) Experience
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Jan’18 - June’18: Quantum Theory of Solids (M.Sc. 4th Sem)
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July’18 - Dec’18: Electromagnetic Theory – I (M.Sc. 1st Sem)
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Jan’19 - June’19: Advanced Quantum Mechanics (M.Sc. 4th Sem & PhD Course Work, dual course)
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July’19 - Dec’19: Quantum Mechanics (M.Sc 1st Sem)
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July’19 - Dec’19:Electromagnetic Theory – I (M.Sc 1st Sem)
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Jan’20-June’20: Electromagnetic Theory – II (M.Sc 2nd Sem)
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Oct’20-Feb’21: Advanced Quantum Mechanics (PhD course work)
Publications
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"A semi exact solution for a metallic phase in a Holstein-Hubbard chain at half filling with Gaussian anharmonic phonons", Debika Debnath, M. Zahid Malik & Ashok Chatterjee, Scientific Reports 11(1), 1-14 (2021)
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"Role of Rashba Spin-orbit Interaction on Polaron Zeeman Effect in a Two-dimensional Quantum Dot with Parabolic Confinement", Kuntal Bhattacharyya, Debika Debnath, Ashok Chatterjee, Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 166745 (2020)
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"Crystal growth kinetics of ultra-thin ZrO2 film on Si by Differential Scanning Calorimetry", Abdul Faruque, Debika Debnath, Bimalesh Giri, Supratic Chakraborty, Journal of Crystal Growth, 459, 38-42 (2017)
Conferences Attended
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2019: Pressing for Progress, An IPA National Conference towards Gender Equity in Physics, at University of Hyderabad
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2017: National Conference on “Physics at Small Scale and Advanced Materials”, organized by School of Physics, University of Hyderabad
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2016: National Seminar on “Modern Trends in Condensed Matter Physics” (MTCMP 2016), at S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, organised by department of Physics, West Bengal State University
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2012: UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Recent Advances in the Frontiers of Physics”, organized by department of Physics, Bidhannagar College, Saltlake, Kolkata, West Bengal
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2010: DST-INSPIRE Internship Science Camp, 2010 on “Science Beyond School-A Future Perspective”, organized by University of Kalyani, West Bengal
School Attended
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2018: Summer School on “Collective Behaviour in Quantum Matter”, organized by ICTP, Trieste
Oral Presentation
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2021: ICPS-2021, at SVNIT Surat, on "Transition from Large Polaron to Small Polaron at Anti-adiabatic limit".
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2020: Q-MAT: 2020, 3rd Annual Conference of Quantum Condensed Matter, organised at S.N.Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences on "Metallicity at the Cross-over Region of the Spin Density Wave and the Charge Density Wave"
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2020: CMPA 2020, 8th National Conference on Condensed Matter Physics and Applications, organised by Department of Physics, Manipal Institute of Technology, India, on "Metallicity at the cross-over region of the SDW & CDW"
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2020: 3rd International Students Conference on Current Advancement in Science and Technology, at IEM Kolkata, on "Metallicity at the Cross-over Region of the SDW & CDW in one-dimensional Holstein-Hubbard model with Gaussian Phonon Anharmonicy".