Events
📸 Sharing a few glimpses from events !
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Lab Visit by Prof. S. N. Piramanayagam
Prof. S. N. Piramanayagam visited the newly established Semiconductor and Nanoelectronics Devices Laboratory at the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, IIT Guwahati. During the visit, he explored the laboratory facilities and interacted with researchers and students working on semiconductor devices and spintronics-related projects. The visit provided an opportunity to discuss the ongoing research activities and future experimental capabilities of the lab, encouraging further development and collaboration in advanced nanoelectronic device research.
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Interaction with Students and Research Discussions
An interactive session was held with Prof. S. N. Piramanayagam, where students and researchers presented their ongoing work and research progress. The session provided an opportunity for detailed discussions on individual research topics, enabling participants to receive valuable feedback and suggestions. Prof. Piramanayagam engaged closely with each presenter, offering constructive insights and recommendations to further strengthen their research directions. The interaction fostered meaningful academic exchange and encouraged deeper exploration of ideas within the field.
Research talk by Prof. Piramanayagam
Prof. S. N. Piramanayagam (Associate Professor, NTU Singapore) delivered an insightful lecture at the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, on the topic “Spintronics Materials for Brain-Inspired Computing”
The talk highlighted the potential of magnetic domain wall–based devices for enabling neuromorphic and energy-efficient computing architectures, offering valuable perspectives on the intersection of magnetism, device physics, and computing technologies. The session prompted engaging discussions among faculty members, researchers, and students, reflecting the strong interest in emerging spintronic approaches to next-generation computing.
The visit and lecture were greatly appreciated, and sincere thanks are extended to Prof. Piramanayagam, the participants, and the organizing team for contributing to a highly engaging and successful academic interaction.
SMS 2026
Members of the MAST Lab, IIT Guwahati participated in the Symposium on Magnetism and Spintronics (SMS 2026), held at IIT Hyderabad from January 21–24, 2026, contributing through poster and research presentations. Atul Kumar Singh presented a poster titled “Epitaxial Mn₃Sn Thin Films Grown via Ru Seed Layer: A Pathway Towards Antiferromagnetic Spintronics Devices,” highlighting advances in antiferromagnetic materials for spintronic applications. Subhankar Das presented “Ferromagnetism in MIST-CVD-Grown Mn-Doped β-Ga₂O₃ Thin Films for Spintronics Applications,” focusing on ferromagnetic oxide semiconductors for device integration. In addition, Subhankar Das presented “Micromagnetics Simulation of Spin Hall Nano-Oscillators for Tunable High-Frequency Operation” on behalf of Debdulal Dey and Atul Kumar Singh presented "Study and Development of a Magnetoresistance Based Sensor for Chirality Detection" on behalf of Md. Waliur Rahman. The participation reflects the group’s active engagement in advancing fundamental and applied research in magnetism and spintronics through national and international platforms.
IIITDM Kancheepuram
Dr. Tanmay Dutta delivered a lecture titled “A Spintronic Take on Neuromorphic Computing” at Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Kancheepuram. The lecture was part of the SPARC Workshop on In-Memory Computing and focused on the role of spintronic phenomena, such as spin-transfer torque (STT), spin–orbit torque (SOT), domain wall motion, and skyrmion-based devices, in enabling next-generation neuromorphic architectures.
The session featured engaging discussions, with participants demonstrating strong interest and insightful questions on emerging spintronic concepts and device technologies. The interaction highlighted the importance of academic exchange in advancing research and fostering collaborative learning in frontier areas of computing and materials science.
IWPSD 2025
The MAST Lab showcased its ongoing research efforts at the International Workshop on the Physics of Semiconductor Devices (IWPSD) 2025, hosted by IIT Roorkee, through invited talks and poster presentations. Prof. Tanmay Dutta delivered a talk titled “Advanced ferrimagnet material systems for enhanced mobility and readout in skyrmion-based synapse,” highlighting recent progress in ferrimagnetic materials for neuromorphic and spintronic applications. In the poster session, Subhankar Das presented “Ru seed layer assisted epitaxial growth of Mn₃Sn thin films for antiferromagnetic spintronics,” while Atul Kumar Singh showcased his work on “Growth Optimization of Mn-doped β-Ga₂O₃ Thin Films by MIST-CVD for Spintronics Applications.” The participation reflects the group’s continued engagement in advancing semiconductor physics and spin-based device technologies.
ICANN '25
The MAST Lab had a strong presence at International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology (ICANN) 2025, with multiple contributions highlighting recent progress. Sriram K and Subhankar Das presented their work titled “Epitaxial growth of seed Ru-assisted Mn₃Sn thin films: A strain-controlled pathway to piezomagnetism.” Debdulal Dey and Parabi Datta presented “Micromagnetics Simulation of Spin Hall Nano-Oscillators for Tunable High-Frequency Operation,” focusing on simulation-driven optimization of spintronic oscillators. Md. Waliur Rahman presented his research on “Study and Development of Chirality Selective Spintronic Thin Films and Active Devices for Biochemical-Electronic Interface Applications.” Atul Kumar Singh presented “Ferromagnetism in MIST-CVD-grown Mn-doped β-Ga₂O₃ thin films for spintronics applications.” The participation highlights the group’s continued efforts toward advancing materials, modeling, and device concepts for next-generation spintronic technologies.
RIC'25
Members of the MAST Lab actively participated in the Research Industry Conclave (RIC) 2025, presenting their latest research in spintronics and advanced materials. Md. Waliur Rahman presented his work on chirality-selective spintronic thin films and active devices based on the Chirality-Induced Spin Selectivity (CISS) effect for biochemical–electronic interface applications. Atul Kumar Singh presented "MIST-CVD Synthesis of Mn:β-Ga₂O₃: A Pathway to Ferromagnetic Semiconductor Devices” and received the Best Poster Award for his contribution. Swastik Dhar presented his work on optimization of WSe₂ thin films for spintronics applications, which was recognized under the 'Innovative Category' by the EEE Department.
SPARC-sponsored workshop
Dr. Tanmay Datta had a wonderful experience delivering a talk last week at the two-day SPARC-sponsored workshop on "Role of AI & Software in Transforming Education", held at National Institute of Technology Silchar from 22nd to 23rd July 2025.
It was an engaging platform to exchange ideas on how AI can meaningfully impact the education and research ecosystem, especially in the Indian context.
Grateful to have shared the stage and some great conversations with Prof. Hari Garg (National University of Singapore), Dr. Ranjay Hazra, and Dr. Shivendra Kumar Pandey — thank you for the warm hospitality and the invite. It was truly a memorable visit, both intellectually and personally.
Research Talk by Dr. Naveen Sisodia
We were delighted to host Dr. Naveen Sisodia from IIT Gandhinagar for a thought-provoking talk on "Magnetic Skyrmions for Memory and Computing Applications"
Held on 14th July in Department of EEE at IIT Guwahati supported by the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES) Guwahati chapter.
Dr. Sisodia shared exciting insights into skyrmion-based devices and their promise for next-generation memory and logic applications. The session was followed by a stimulating research discussion with our team.
Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Naveen for visiting us, sharing his expertise, and engaging in such meaningful discussions and visiting Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati.
GIAN
🎓 GIAN Course on Spintronics Memory- Physics and Technology – Successfully Concluded at Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati!
Over the past two weeks, we had the pleasure of hosting an intensive and enriching GIAN course on Spintronics and Memory Technologies, led by Prof. S.N. Piramanayagam (NTU, Singapore). The course brought together 41 participants from across the nation, delivering 24+ hours of lectures and 20+ hours of tutorials with hands-on simulations using MuMax3.
💡 Course Highlights:
✅ Fundamentals to emerging technologies in spintronics
✅ Memory devices: MRAM, domain-wall-based logic, neuromorphic computing
✅ Rigorous tutorials and real-world simulation exercises
✅ Research presentations and poster sessions
📊 Feedback Snapshot (Average Ratings):
⭐ Course Instructors: 4.8
⭐ Course Content: 4.8
⭐ Tutorials/Hands-on Sessions: 4.6
⭐ Acoustics & Facilities: 4.7
⭐ Overall Experience: 4.8
💬 What participants said:
“Prof. was very kind and humble… It was a great experience of learning in this field.”
“Explained spintronics in a very simple way and enlightened us.”
“Highly informed, soft spoken, and easy to approach for questions.”
“The course was very beneficial… It covered a range of topics and gave industry insights.”
“Encouraged us to think practically. Enhanced my interest in spintronics.”
Research talk by Prof. Piramanayagam
We thank Prof. Piramanayagam, all participants, and the organizing team for making this course a grand success. The enthusiasm and engagement truly reflect the growing interest in spintronics research in India.
We were honored to host Prof S.N. Piramanayagam (Associate Professor, NTU Singapore) at the Departmentof Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, where he delivered an enlightening talk on
"Brain-Inspired Computing Using Magnetic Domain Wall Devices."
The session offered deep insights into the potential of magnetic domain walls in advancing neuromorphic and energy-efficient computing architectures. Prof. Piramanayagam’s perspective on merging physics with computing was both inspiring and thought-provoking, sparking engaging discussions among faculty, researchers, and students. We’re grateful for his visit and for sharing his expertise.
