Dr. Jena’s research covers a wide range of topics in nano-structured materials, condensed matter Physics, and materials Science. These include structure and properties of metals, semiconductors, superconductors, alloys, liquid metals, point and complex defects, surfaces, thin films, atomic clusters, and cluster assembled materials. His current research is focused on three major areas: Structure and properties of nano-clusters and cluster assembled materials (0 D), nanotubes and nanowires (1D) and mono- and multi layered materials (2D) with emphasis on energy storage; electronic, magnetic, and optical properties. Dr. Jena is the author of nearly 525 papers including 12 edited books. He has given over 425 invited talks in international conferences and academic institutions in 29 countries around the world and has organized 50 international conferences. He has received over $12.5 million dollars of funding from federal agencies such as the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, National Science Foundation, and NASA.