Bhoj Gautam
Dr. Bhoj Gautam is an assistant professor of Physical Science in the Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Materials Science at Fayetteville State University (FSU). His research interests include solid state physics, material science, and polymer chemistry, with special focus on understanding and controlling optoelectronic properties in conjugated polymers, hybrid perovskite materials and two dimensional MXenes for optoelectronic and spintronic applications. He is very active in professional organizations, community outreach, grant writing and mentoring undergraduate students. He has a strong desire to explore pedagogical practices that work especially for students from under-represented groups.
Research Description
Steady and time resolved photoluminescence on polymer and perovskite materials
Raman spectroscopy of two dimensional MXenes and polymer nanoparticles
Ultrafast pump probe spectroscopy on light harvesting materials
Structure property relationship in conjugated polymers and organic small molecules
Magnetic properties of two dimensional MXenes
Optical and chemical sensors based on conjugated polymers
Semitransparent solar cells and greenhouse effect
Nanoparticle and quantum dot synthesis for biomedical and forensic applications