My areas of Research
Nonlinear Optics
Nano Particles and Nano clusters
Intense laser field interactions

RESEARCH
Investigation of the optical nonlinearity of organics, organometallics, and nanomaterials employing the techniques of Degenerate Four wave mixing (DFWM), Z-scan, and femtosecond pump-probe spectroscopy
Study and design of efficient optical limiters based on nonlinear optical scattering and photoanisotropy
Optical characterization of dyes used in medical diagnosis (concentration dependent absorption cross section spectra, fluorescence quantum distributions, quantum yields and polarization, aggregation)
Two-photon and excited state absorption in laser dyes and biological chromophores using photo-acoustic spectroscopy and two-photon fluorescence
Stimulated Raman and Brillouin scattering from weakly absorbing media
Indigenous fabrication of a Solar Drier for the solar heat processing of Spices

MEMBERSHIP AND OFFICES HELD IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Life member, Indian Physics Association
Life member, Indian Laser Association
Life Member, Vice President (2006-2007), Photonics Society of India