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"Physics is the poetry of nature."

About Me

Hello, my name is Bhaskar Barman.

😊 I’m currently a fifth-year Physics major enrolled in the BS-MS Dual Degree program at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata. My academic interests lie broadly in the field of open quantum systems, quantum information theory and Quantum Thermodynamics, with a deep fascination towards how modern Quantum technologies are shaping in.

Over the past few years, I’ve engaged in multiple research projects that allowed me to explore dynamics of Quantum systems using Lindblad master equation, then entanglement dynamics in spin chain, and fluctuation-regulated quantum master equations. These experiences have not only sharpened my mathematical and computational skills but also sparked a long-term interest in quantum thermodynamics and quantum foundations.

Outside of coursework and research, I actively participate in seminars, workshops, and outreach programs related to physics and quantum computing. I have also given talks to promote STEM education and have been involved in organizing events like IBM’s Qiskit Fall Fest to foster a community of learners around quantum technologies.

Beyond academics, I find joy in traveling, trekking, and exploring nature—often capturing moments through photography. These adventures help me stay grounded and bring a sense of balance to my academic life.

I aspire to pursue a research career that allows me to contribute to the understanding of complex quantum systems and devices and its applications to near-term quantum technologies. Overall, I am a dedicated and passionate individual with a strong commitment to advancing my knowledge and making meaningful contributions to the field of Quantum thermodynamics and open Quantum systems .

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Education

IISER KOLKATA

5 Year BS-MS Dual Degree Programme; CGPA: 7.94/10
December 2021 - June 2026 Kalyani,West Bengal,India

Major: Physics
Relevant Coursework:
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  • Quantum Information
  • Condensed matter Physics
  • Quantum Field Theory
  • Quantum Physics‑I,II,III
  • Mathematical Physics
  • Numerical Methods
  • Probability Theory
  • Electronics
  • Electricity and Magnetism
  • Introduction to Python programming
  • Analysis-I,II
  • Introduction to Astrophysics
  • Special Theory of Relativity

Alipurduar High School

Higher Secondary Education; Marks: 95.6/100
Jan 2019 - April 2021 Alipurduar,West Bengal

Tapsikhata High School

Secondary Education; Marks: 96.4/100
Jan 2013 - Jan 2019 Tapsikhata,West Bengal

Experience

Qiskit Fall Fest 2024 – Host

IBM Qiskit x IISER Kolkata
  • Selected as one of the student hosts for Qiskit Fall Fest 2024 at IISER Kolkata.
  • Helped organize and coordinate sessions introducing participants to quantum computing using Qiskit.
  • Facilitated hands-on coding workshops and problem-solving challenges in quantum algorithms and circuits.

Global Quantum and Entrepreneurship Program 2022

WOMANIUM
  • In 2022 summer break I took part in this 2 month long online school where I completed modules: QBronze, QNickel, Quantum Machine Learning, etc.
  • Learned about quantum computing algorithms, encryption, and quantum error correction.
  • Gave a talk on Quantum Computing and its applications at my alma mater to encourage juniors and especially girls in STEM fields.

NIUS Astronomy Camp 2021

HBCSE, TIFR Mumbai

 

  • This is a highly prestigious summer camp in India.I was among 33 students from all over India to be a part of this program.Learned about cosmology, astrophysics, solar physics, exoplanets, and various astronomical phenomena.
  • Gained skills in data processing and image processing at GMRT (Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope).
  • Visited NCRA (National Centre for Radio Astrophysics).

GWOSC Workshop 2023

Gravitational Wave Open Science Center
  • In 2023 May I attended this workshop where I explored the basics of gravitational wave detection.
  • Solved problems related to noise signals.

Projects

MS Thesis project: Measurement induced work extraction from charged batteries – Jun 2025 – April 2026

Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. Guide: Prof. Janine Splettstoesser and Sourin Das, Dr. Henning Kirchberg
• I am looking into how information can act as a resource for enhancing work extraction from charged Quantum batteries even after considering the cost.
• We consider a Q.H.O as a Quantum battery and a T.L.S as a meter. This project entails some simple but beautiful relations of temperature and suitable work extraction regime, time evolution dynamics of the protocol.

Research Project 1: Fluctuation-Regulated Quantum Master Equation – August 2024 – November 2024

IISER Kolkata (Under Prof. Rangeet Bhattacharyya)
• Studied the dynamics of two interacting spin-½ systems using the Fluctuation-Regulated Quantum Master Equation (FRQME).
• Derived dynamical observables under dipolar interaction, capturing both unitary and dissipative effects from first and second-order terms of FRQME.
• Numerical simulations revealed the dissipative nature of the system dynamics and the impact of information loss during interactions.
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Research Project 2: Entanglement Transfer in Spin Chains – January 2025 – April 2025

IISER Kolkata (Under Prof. Rangeet Bhattacharyya)
• Investigated entanglement dynamics in a three-qubit spin chain using QuTiP simulations.
• Analyzed entanglement transfer starting from a Bell state, evolved under Heisenberg-XY and XXZ Hamiltonians.
• Quantified entanglement using concurrence and studied redistribution through unitary evolution and partial tracing.
• Explored the effects of coupling strength, dephasing, and dissipation, highlighting key factors influencing quantum communication and teleportation.
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Open Quantum System Dynamics - June 2024 – Present

IIT Jodhpur
• I did a summer internship under Prof. Subhashis Banarjee on Open quantum systems where I first learnt about Lindblad master equations. Derived explicitly the decay of two-level system and computationally see the Bloch vector evolution of states using ’Mesolver’ of ’Qutip’ module. Then verified the Markovian and non-Markovian nature of the Lindblad master equation. Currently working on Ergotropy.

Hot Electron Relaxation in Metals - June 2024 – July 2024

PRL, Ahmedabad
• I did a summer internship under Prof. Navinder Singh on Hot electron in Metal where we derived net phonon generation rate in metals and then using that relation derived energy transfer rate from electron to phonon in low and high temperature limit.
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Berry Phase and Chern Number - Feb 2024 – May 2024

IISER Kolkata
• I did a Term paper project in 6th semester as a part of Advanced Quantum Mechanics course under the supervision of Prof. Sourin Das on Berry phase, diabolical and Chern number calculation. We calculated ±1, ±2 Chern number and lastly tried to explain the unique pattern of Chern numbers in Fe8 molecule.
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Skills

Languages

c
C
   
python
Python
   
r
R

Libraries

numpy
NumPy
   
pandas
Pandas
   
matplotlib
Matplotlib
   

Journeys & Treks

Year-wise glimpses from my travels, treks, and explorations

2024 (Kerala Visit)

Mandir

Padmanabhaswamy Temple Visit

Varkala Beach

Kovalam Beach – beautiful sunsets

Kasol Trip

Kovalam Beach - group pic

2022

Sikkim Trip

Talk in my alma matter in Quantum Computing in layman's term

Kolkata Visit

Enthusiastic audience

Sikkim Trip

My first talk

2021

Sikkim Trip

Childhood friends

Kolkata Visit

Puja pose

CV

Curriculum Vitae

The above link contains my CV.

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