ABOUT
Ramya is originally from northern part of India. From an early age, she has exhibited remarkable academic aptitude, consistently excelling in her studies and showcasing a deep passion for learning and innovation. She has qualified for several competitive exams in India such as Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) securing All India Rank- 108, Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM), etc.
She completed her Master’s (2023) and Bachelor’s (2021) degrees in Physics from Banaras Hindu University, India with a master’s thesis on “Optical Spectroscopy of Weyl Semimetal”, where she learned about quantum materials and their intriguing topological properties. This master’s thesis motivated her to pursue research as a career.
After her graduation, she started working in Prof. Shriganesh Prabhu’s lab, FOTON (Fundamental Optics, Terahertz and Optical Nanostructures), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, INDIA. This is where she started her Terahertz journey. Initially, she worked on modelling for the extraction of optical constants from the multilayer thin films from THz-Time Domain Spectroscopy (TDS) Data. She also got involved in experiments where she learned various ultrafast techniques- Optical Pump – Optical/THz Probe, Nearfield, and far-field THz-TDS, etc.
A bit off topic then at Ultrafast, she also worked on “Experimental evidence for wave function collapse” with a Senior Scientist of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai, India. In this project her task was to verify the highly counter-intuitive Fraunhofer Intensity Distribution (FID) predicted by Copenhagen interpreted Quantum Theory (QT). Neither Classical Wave Theory nor the alternate interpretations of QT can explain this FID of an intense spatially filtered light beam in the Modified Young’s Double Slit Experiment setup (MYDSE).
Now being on the cusp of her journey, she is determined to explore the realm of Photonics, Optics and Electromagnetism. Ramya embraces the opportunity to work with distinguished researchers and to contribute to projects at the forefront of photonics research. She is now pursuing a Ph.D. in this area, where she will actively engage in research, discover novel phenomena, and contribute to advancements in the field.
Research project
Interests
Ramya’s research interests are related to Photonics, Non-Linear Optics, Metamaterial, and Electromagnetism.
Outside working hours, she is passionate about exploring new destinations and capturing the beauty of the world through photography. Her interests also include sketching, staying active with badminton, engaging in debates, singing, reading, and developing her skills in coding.