Bharath Manchikodi
Assistant Professor
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Dr. Bharath Manchikodi is an Assistant Professor at RV University. He earned his Ph.D. in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics from IIT Mandi in 2024, following a Five-Year Integrated M.Sc. in Physics from the University of Mysore. His primary research focuses on condensed matter physics, specifically investigating barium bismuthate-based superconductors using X-ray diffraction, photoelectron spectroscopy, and density functional theory calculations. His ongoing projects span cutting-edge fields, including exploring quantum implementations of non-transitive games and interaction-free measurements. Furthermore, he is actively engaged in computational and quantum materials physics, researching thermoelectric material discovery via machine learning and developing simulations for attosecond physics and high-harmonic generation.
He has an extensive publication record covering a wide array of advanced physics topics. His published work explores quantum information processing through games like Rock-Paper-Scissors-Lizard-Spock and gate-based approaches to time domain interference. In the realm of condensed matter and atomic physics, his research addresses nondipole photoelectron angular distributions, the pseudogap and lattice strain in barium bismuthate superconductors, and the interplay of lattice effects, magnetism, and electronic structures in various alloys and perovskite materials.
Beyond his primary research, Dr. Manchikodi possesses robust computational expertise. He is highly proficient in multiple programming languages, including C++, Python, Julia, and bash. He is an active contributor to the open-source software community, having developed and maintained several projects such as the DesQ desktop environment, the DFL suite, and the NewBreeze file manager. He is currently developing an Offline ML-powered Smart Research Assistant powered by rust.
This manuscript presents a gate-based quantum circuit model of the Elitzur-Vaidman bomb tester for interaction-free measurement. It evaluates quantum efficiency and detection probabilities under realistic circuit noise conditions, contributing to interaction-free quantum imaging protocols. Accepted for Publication in AVS Quantum Science
This work formulates a gate-based quantum circuit model to analyze time-domain interference phenomena. By utilizing quantum logic gates, the study provides an algorithmic framework for mapping phase and temporal interference dynamics, advancing quantum optical circuit design and information processing.
This study demonstrates the quantum implementation of non-transitive games using Grover’s search algorithm. It explores how quantum superposition and entanglement alter optimal decision-making strategies and game outcomes, offering new perspectives on quantum game theory and decision protocol design.
This paper presents a generalized theoretical framework for computing photoelectron angular distributions beyond the electric dipole approximation. It accounts for arbitrary light polarization states, offering precise analytical tools for understanding high-energy photoionization dynamics and attosecond electron emission processes.
This investigation explores how lattice distortions influence magnetic phase transitions and charge transport in cobaltate perovskites. By examining structural modifications alongside electrical and magnetic properties, the study provides insights into spin-state transitions and electron-phonon coupling mechanisms.
Focusing on bismuthate superconductors, this paper examines electronic density of states features and pseudogap behavior using photoemission spectroscopy and transport measurements. The results clarify how chemical substitution suppresses localized states and influences the onset of high-TcTc superconductivity.
This work details how structural distortions and lattice strain govern the ground-state electronic and magnetic configurations of half-doped ruthenates. It emphasizes the competition between itinerant magnetism and charge localization driven by electron-lattice interactions.
Utilizing X-ray diffraction and electronic spectroscopy, this study highlights structural lattice strain as an essential prerequisite for superconductivity in doped barium bismuthates. The findings connect microscopic lattice anomalies directly to the electron pairing mechanism.
This study investigates the impact of Yttrium doping on the optical absorption bandgap and valence band electronic structure of parent BaBiO3. Through spectroscopic characterization and band calculations, it details chemical tuning strategies for oxide semiconductor systems.
This research investigates phase separation, structural transitions, and core-level binding energy shifts in rare-earth GdCu intermetallic alloys. It analyzes chemical potential variations and strain-dominated phase behavior using high-resolution photoelectron spectroscopy.
Focusing on the parent bismuthate compound, this paper details how breathing and tilting distortions of BiO6 octahedra induce charge disproportionation and an insulating gap, establishing foundational structural mechanisms for doped oxide systems.
Quantum Circuit Models & Time-Domain Interference: Expanding gate-based quantum circuit architectures to model multi-path temporal interference, probing generalized complementarity relations, and evaluating coherence and entanglement on quantum hardware.
Quantum Game Theory & Multi-Agent Systems: Extending non-transitive quantum game models to multi-player settings, developing strategic variants of the CHSH game, and investigating algorithms beyond Grover's search for complex game-theoretic optimization.
AI-Driven Discovery of Quantum Materials: Applying physics-informed machine learning—specifically graph neural networks constrained by crystal symmetry and electronic structure—to accelerate thermoelectric material discovery alongside DFT validation.
Quantum Foundations & Quantum Gravity: Exploring multi-time theories and extending time-domain interference formalisms to relativistic settings to investigate foundational questions surrounding quantum gravity.
Interdisciplinary Quantum Leadership (CoRQS): Spearheading the establishment of the Collaborative Research in Quantum Sciences (CoRQS) Center of Excellence at RVU to bridge quantum information, materials science, sensing, and life sciences in alignment with India’s National Quantum Mission.
Curriculum Integration & Student Mentorship: Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students across the Quantum Technology and Astrophysics streams through projects in quantum circuit simulation, nonlocality, and machine learning applications for astronomical data analysis.
Research Interests
Quantum Circuit Models for Time-Domain Interference, Quantum Game Theory and Algorithmic Foundations, AI-Driven Discovery of Quantum Materials, Quantum Foundations and Quantum Gravity
GATE Physics All India Rank 532
Secured an All India Rank of 532 in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) in Physics, placing in the 94.63 percentile.
Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET)
Successfully cleared the Karnataka State Eligibility Test for lecturership in Physics in the very first attempt.
Bharath Manchikodi
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Ph.D.School of Computer Science and Engineering
School of Pure and Applied Sciences
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