Dr. Tarun Yadav

Dr. Tarun Yadav is an accomplished computational physicist whose pioneering research lies at the intersection of quantum chemistry, neurotransmitter biology, and nanoscale materials science. His work investigates how monoamine neurotransmitters interact with quantum metallic clusters, fullerene derivatives, inorganic nanocages, and emerging two-dimensional materials. 

Using advanced Density Functional Theory (DFT), quantum modelling, and molecular dynamics simulations, he studies electronic reorganization, charge-transfer pathways, and molecular recognition mechanisms at biologically relevant interfaces. One of his most visionary contributions is the concept of the Quantum Synapse, where nanoclusters exhibit synapse-like quantum charge oscillations, offering a theoretical basis for future neuromorphic biosensors and molecular-scale neuroelectronics. 

Before joining UPES, Dr. Yadav served as a Chanakya Postdoctoral Fellow at iHub Anubhuti-IIITD Foundation, New Delhi, in collaboration with Banaras Hindu University, and as a UGC D. S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellow at Banaras Hindu University. 

Dr. Yadav is currently serving as Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) of Physics at UPES, Dehradun. He previously worked as a Chanakya Postdoctoral Fellow at iHub Anubhuti-IIITD Foundation, New Delhi, and as Assistant Professor at IES University, Bhopal. 

He completed the prestigious UGC D. S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. He has also served as Visiting Scientist at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata, and earlier at Jadavpur University, Kolkata. 

Quantum Chemical Calculations | Density Functional Theory (DFT) | Biosensors | Neurotransmitter–Nanomaterial Interactions | Quantum Metallic Clusters | Quantum Synapse Modelling | Molecular Docking | Molecular Dynamics Simulations | Targeted Drug Delivery | IR/Raman Spectroscopy | Nanoneuroscience | Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics. 

Dr. Yadav emphasizes conceptual clarity through the integration of theory, computation, and real-world applications. He encourages students to engage with physics through simulation-driven learning, analytical problem-solving, and research-based inquiry. 

His teaching approach seeks to make advanced concepts accessible while cultivating scientific curiosity, computational skills, and interdisciplinary thinking. 

Quantum Mechanics, Spectroscopy, Condensed Matter Physics, Electrodynamics, Mathematical Physics, and Semiconductor Physics. 

Chanakya Postdoctoral Fellowship (2024). 

UGC D. S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship (2020). 

INSA Visiting Scientist Award (2020). 

CSIR-NET All India Rank 34 (2014). 

Dr. Yadav’s research uncovers quantum-level interactions between neurotransmitters and metallic nanoclusters, with implications for ultra-sensitive biosensors, nano-neuroelectronic interfaces, and quantum-assisted diagnostic technologies. His Quantum Synapse studies demonstrate synaptic analogue behaviour in quantum clusters, contributing to the future of neuromorphic systems. 

He has published numerous papers in high-impact journals including ACS Omega, Scientific Reports, Colloids and Surfaces A, Diamond & Related Materials, Fuel, Energy Storage, Chemical Physics Letters, Journal of Molecular Liquids, and Spectrochimica Acta Part A. 

He has also contributed book chapters with leading publishers such as Elsevier, CRC Press, and IOP Publishing, reflecting his continued commitment to interdisciplinary scientific advancement. 

tarun.yadav@ddn.upes.ac.in