Basudeb Dasgupta (physicist) explained

Basudeb Dasgupta
Fields:Physics
Workplaces:Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
International Centre for Theoretical Physics
Ohio State University
Max Planck Institute for Physics
Alma Mater:Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Jadavpur University
Awards:Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology (2022)
ICTP Prize (2019)

Basudeb Dasgupta is an Indian physicist who works on neutrinos and dark matter. He was awarded the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology, the highest science award in India, for the year 2022 in Physical Sciences.[1] [2] He is also a recipient of the ICTP Prize for 2019,[3] awarded by the International Centre for Theoretical Physics.[4] [5]

Dasgupta obtained a Ph.D. (2009) from Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. He then held postdoctoral positions at Max Planck Institute for Physics, Ohio State University, and at International Centre for Theoretical Physics before joining the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Mumbai, where he is currently an Associate Professor.[6] [7]

He was listed as one of Asia's top 100 scientists by Asian Scientist.[8] As a part of the celebration of 75 years of Indian independence, the Government of India published a book featuring Dasgupta as one of the 75 scientists aged under 50 who are "shaping today's India".[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: List of Recipients . Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize (SSB) for Science and Technology 2022 . CSIR Human Resource Development Group, New Delhi.
  2. Web site: Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, DG, CSIR announces Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for S&T 2022 . 23 January 2024 . Press Information Bureau, Government of India.
  3. Web site: ICTP Prize Winners 2019 . The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics.
  4. Web site: 2023-09-15 . From neutrinos and Tb bacteria to quake-resistant buildings: How works of these young scientists have the potential to change the world . 2024-02-06 . The Indian Express . en.
  5. Web site: Basudeb Dasgupta . 2024-02-06 . Asian Scientist Magazine . en-US.
  6. Web site: "Prof. Basudeb Dasgupta's Website" . 23 January 2024.
  7. Web site: Meet the 12 Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar awardees for 2022 . 2024-02-06 . The Week . en.
  8. Web site: The Asian Scientist 100 for the Year 2020 . 23 January 2024 . Asian Scientist 100.
  9. Web site: 75 under 50 scientists shaping India . Vigyan Prasar, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. ISBN 978-81-7480-376-4.