01/15/2026

Registration closes 01/15/2026
Mentor Based

III–V Semiconductor Nanowires: VLS Growth, Nanowire Lasers & Photovoltaics

Grow, Guide, and Harvest Light — The Science of III-V Nanowires.

  • Mode: Virtual / Online
  • Type: Mentor Based
  • Level: Advanced
  • Duration: 3 Days (60-90 Minutes each day)
  • Starts: 15 January 2026
  • Time: 5:30 IST

About This Course

Discover how III-V semiconductor nanowires are reshaping the landscape of optoelectronics and photovoltaics. This mentor-guided workshop provides a comprehensive understanding of Vapor–Liquid–Solid (VLS) nanowire growth, nanowire-based lasing, and high-efficiency solar cell design.

Participants will explore how nanoscale geometry, band structure, and quantum confinement enable tunable optical and electronic properties. Through real-world case studies, they will learn how nanowire lasers and solar cells achieve superior performance through light confinement, heterostructure engineering, and efficient carrier transport.

Designed for students, researchers, and engineers in nanotechnology, materials science, and optoelectronics, this program bridges fundamental principles with device-level innovations driving next-generation photonic and energy technologies.

Workshop Structure

Day 1 – III-V Nanowire Basics & VLS Growth

  • Introduction to III-V semiconductors (GaAs, InP, GaN, etc.)
  • Nanowire geometry and quantum confinement effects
  • Vapor–Liquid–Solid (VLS) growth mechanism
  • Catalyst selection, supersaturation, and growth direction control
  • Diameter, length, and crystal phase tuning (ZB vs WZ)

Day 2 – Optical Properties & Nanowire Lasers

  • Optical modes, resonances, and waveguiding in nanowires
  • Gain, feedback, and threshold behavior in nanowire lasers
  • Core–shell and axial heterostructures for lasing
  • Examples of room-temperature nanowire lasers
  • Integration with photonic and on-chip optical systems

Day 3 – Nanowire Solar Cells & Photovoltaics

  • Light absorption and trapping in nanowire arrays
  • Axial and radial p–n junction architectures
  • Surface recombination and passivation strategies
  • Device efficiency, limitations, and real-world performance
  • Tandem and multi-junction nanowire-based solar technologies

Who Should Enrol?

  • UG/PG students in Physics, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, or Electrical Engineering
  • Researchers and academicians working on photonics, semiconductors, or solar cells
  • Industry professionals focused on nanofabrication and advanced energy materials
  • Enthusiasts seeking to understand nanowire device innovation and integration

Important Dates

Registration Ends

01/12/2026
IST 4 PM

Workshop Dates

01/15/2026 – 01/17/2026
IST 5:30

Workshop Outcomes

  • Understand VLS growth dynamics and control parameters for III-V nanowires.
  • Analyze quantum confinement and optical properties in nanoscale geometries.
  • Design nanowire lasers with optimized gain and emission characteristics.
  • Evaluate nanowire-based photovoltaic structures for enhanced light absorption.
  • Gain insight into integration strategies for optoelectronic and energy devices.

Meet Your Mentor(s)

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Prof. Kumud Malhotra

Professor & Dean

Prof. Kumud Malhotra, Dean of the University Institute of Physical and Life Sciences with 30 years of experience is an academician and administrator and has attained the highest echelons in the educational sector by managing senior positions, like Director, Dean, Managing Editor, or Editor-in-Chief . . . for content development and journal publication. She completed her Ph. D on “Genetic Epidemiology of Malaria in Some Population Groups of Delhi and Tribal Groups of Tarai Region of Nainital District” and Post Doctorate from Delhi University as an ICMR and UGC fellow.
Her expertise domains are Biotechnology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, Forensic  Science, Molecular Biology, and its allied areas. She has obtained Certifications in the areas of Genetic Engineering, Molecular Biology, Microarrays, Proteomics, and Parasitology from IGIB, NICD, MRC, and Delhi University. Down the lane, her achievements and accolades are the best employee and faculty while working at Bioinformatics Institute of India and RNB GLOBAL University as a Dean and other prestigious awards. Her contribution to the establishment of the School of Basic and Applied Sciences and Agricultural Sciences along with the approval from ICAR at the new University RNBGLOBAL
University was acknowledged by the Management.
Apart from teaching and academics her experience in content development and e-learning for various renowned universities and organizations like Banasthali Vidyapith, GOLS Academy, Biionline, etc. is an added credential of hers. Dr. Kumud Malhotra has been a Resource Person in Course Development Committees (for graduate and post-graduate programs) for Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Jamia Hamdard along with other credits like Member of various committees like Academic Council, BOS, Research Committee, etc. for the IGNOU, IAMR. She has demonstrated caliber as a resourceful Technical Collaborator for the conduction of the Workshop on Bioinformatics at
Bundelkhand University and in Engineering College in Durg, Chhattisgarh with an appreciation letter from the university.
She is a member of the editorial board of various journals and has presented Papers at International Conferences on Genetics, Parasitology, Clinical Trials, Pharmacovigilance, Biotechnology, etc. Dr. Malhotra has delivered keynote addresses at CII, International Conferences, and member of various professional bodies Genetics Society, Indian Science Congress, International Society for Malariology and Parasitology, IAA, SBTI, etc. She has guided many students for Ph.D. and internships and got the projects from ICMR.

Fee Structure

Student Fee

₹1999 | $65

Ph.D. Scholar / Researcher Fee

₹2999 | $75

Academician / Faculty Fee

₹3999 | $85

Industry Professional Fee

₹5999 | $105

What You’ll Gain

  • Live & recorded sessions
  • e-Certificate upon completion
  • Post-workshop query support
  • Hands-on learning experience

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