About me

Ridham Mahajan

M.Sc. Physics, IIT Mandi · Quantum Technologies · Computational Physics

Recently graduated with an M.Sc. in Physics from IIT Mandi, with hands-on experience in quantum optics, optical instrumentation, experimental physics, and scientific computing. Experienced in Python-based simulations and data analysis, with practical laboratory training in optical measurements, spectroscopy, electronics, and experimental data handling.

Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, India
ridhammahajan3904@gmail.com
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Who I Am

Physics postgraduate from IIT Mandi with experience in quantum communication simulations, semiconductor detector modeling, and computational physics. Skilled in quantum optics, quantum circuits, Python-based scientific computing, and TCAD simulations. Experienced in experimental instrumentation, optics handling, and electronics prototyping. Interested in quantum hardware, superconducting systems, and quantum processor technologies.


Academic Background

July 2024 — May 2026
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi
M.Sc. in Physics
CGPA: 7.3/10
June 2021 — July 2024
Govt. Gandhi Memorial Science College
B.Sc. in Physics
CGPA: 8.19
2010 — 2021
MHAC School
Senior Secondary (Class XII)
94.2%

Professional Journey

Subject Matter Expert
Chegg India
Oct 2022 — Feb 2026

Research & Work

01
Simulation of Coherent One-Way (COW) QKD Protocol
Jan 2026 — May 2026

Simulated the COW QKD protocol using Strawberry Fields Python library under CQST, IIT Mandi. Developed computational models to analyze quantum signal attenuation and evaluated system vulnerability against Beam Splitter and Intercept-Resend attacks.

Advisor: Dr. Amit D. Lad
02
QCD Jet Production in High-Energy e⁺e⁻ Collisions
Oct 2025

Simulated high-energy electron-positron collisions using MadGraph5 to compute LO and NLO QCD cross sections. Performed parton showering and hadronization using Pythia, and analyzed event-level observables using MadAnalysis5.

Instructor: Dr. Prabhakar Palni
03
TCAD Simulation of 4H-SiC LGADs
July 2025 — Dec 2025

Simulated 4H-SiC Low Gain Avalanche Diodes using Silvaco TCAD. Studied epitaxial layer thickness and JTE on gain and breakdown behavior under reverse bias.

Advisor: Dr. Prabhakar Palni
04
Applications of Superconductivity
March 2025

Detailed study on BCS and London theories with applications in quantum computing, particle accelerators, fusion reactors, and magnetic levitation systems.

05
Hankel Function and its Application
November 2024

Solved radial Schrödinger equations using Scilab and studied scattering applications of Hankel functions in quantum mechanics.

06
Study of Crystal Structure and Raman Spectra of V₆O₁₃
August 2023

Investigated strain tensor, Raman spectra, and magnetic properties of Vanadium Oxide using computational crystallographic analysis tools.

Advisor: Dr. Dinesh Jasrotia

Technical Arsenal

Quantum & Electronics
Quantum Optics Quantum Circuits QKD Protocols QRNG Basics
Experimental
XRD Raman Spectroscopy Molecular Spectroscopy Resistivity Measurements Optical Instrument Handling Optical Measurements
Hardware
PCB Prototyping Breadboard Circuit Design Signal Testing
Programming & Simulation
Python (NumPy · Pandas · Matplotlib) 90%
C++ 75%
Qiskit · Strawberry Fields 85%
Silvaco TCAD · MadGraph5 · PYTHIA 80%
Scilab · MadAnalysis5 70%
Software & Tools
Linux Git / GitHub LaTeX Scientific Data Analysis & Visualization
Familiar With
Scilab Scientific Writing Technical Documentation

Certifications & Achievements

G
GATE 2026 — Physics
Qualified
J
IIT JAM 2024 — Physics
Qualified, AIR 573
N
NGPE — State Topper
IAPT
S
J&K Science Talent Scholarship
State Scholarship
A
Indian Academy of Sciences Summer Fellowship
Selected, 2025
I
IYPL 2026 — Final Round Qualifier
IIT Delhi
X
NAEST 2022 — Second Round
IAPT
C
Third Conf. on Hot QCD Matter (Series 3)
IIT Bhilai, 2025
Q
Symposium on Quantum Technologies
IIT Mandi, 2026
M
Mimansa Campus Coordinator
IIT Mandi, 2025
W
Workshop on Quantum Physics
IAPT, 2024
M
Magnetostatics
IIT Kanpur

Volunteering & Clubs

Physics Club, IIT Mandi
Core Member
2025 — 2026
Space Tech & Astronomy Cell (STAC), IIT Mandi
Core Member
2025 — 2026
National Service Scheme (NSS)
Volunteer
2022 — 2024
National Cadet Corps (NCC)
Cadet
2017 — 2019