Sharad Mahatara uses computational methods based on density functional theory to study the advanced functionalities of the materials. During his doctoral work, he has studied the perovskite oxide interfaces, which have potential for hosting high-mobility two-dimensional electron gas. At NREL, Sharad is working on the two projects:  magnetic nitrides and nitride interfaces for neutron detections. 
 
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Research Interests

Nitrides interfaces 

Magnetic nitrides

Perovskite oxides interfaces 

Education

Ph.D., Physics, New Mexico State University

M.S., Physics, Central Michigan University

B.S., Physics, Tribhuvan University

Professional Experience

Preparing Future Faculty, New Mexico State University (2022–2023)

Research Assistant, New Mexico State University (2020–2022) 

Lead Teaching Assistant, New Mexico State University (2019–2020) 

Associations and Memberships

 Member, American Physical Society