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Deepa Thakur

Luleå University of Technology, Uppsala universitet, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Sardar Patel University, Mandi

ORCID iD 0000-0001-9736-2988
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I am currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at Uppsala University, Sweden, focusing on chemical passivation and defect control in two-dimensional semiconductors. My research employs gold-assisted exfoliation and advanced spectroscopic techniques—including Raman, photoluminescence (PL), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS)—to enhance the optical and electronic properties of layered materials. I have extensive experience with ultra-high-vacuum systems for thin film fabrication (e-beam evaporation, PVD), cleanroom nanofabrication, and laser-based spectroscopy, and I actively collaborate within international and interdisciplinary research environments.

During my Ph.D. at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, India (2019–2023), my thesis, “Spectroscopic and Microscopic Investigations of CVD-Grown 2D Materials and Heterostructures for Light-Driven Applications,” focused on the growth, defect, and phase engineering of transition metal dichalcogenides (WS₂, WSe₂, MoS₂, and MoTe₂) using chemical vapor deposition (CVD). I investigated atomic-level structures, laser-induced phase transitions, and nanofabricated heterostructures (MoS₂–WS₂ and C–WS₂) for optical and energy-related applications.

My broader research interests include nanoscale material synthesis, surface chemistry, and the photonic behavior of low-dimensional systems. I aim to bridge material design and functional device integration, contributing to advancements in optoelectronics and sustainable energy technologies.

Employment

  • Luleå University of Technology Postdoctoral Researcher
    2026 - Present
  • Uppsala universitet Postdoctoral Researcher
    2024 - 2025
  • Sardar Patel University, Mandi Guest Faculty
    2023 - 2023

Education

  • Indian Institute of Technology Mandi Ph. D. student
    2019 - 2023
  • Indian Institute of Technology Mandi M.Sc.
    2016 - 2018

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