A. Thomas

A. Thomas is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, specializing in strong light-matter coupling and Mueller polarimetry. His research explores quantum interactions between molecules/materials and confined electromagnetic fields, modifying chemical properties and reaction dynamics.

Research Focus:

• Strong light-matter coupling in chemical systems
• Chiroptical property analysis via Mueller polarimetry
• Vacuum field-induced reaction landscape modifications
• Quantum-enhanced biocatalysis (enzyme activity via vibrational coupling)
• Trap state dynamics in quantum dots

Recent Publications (2016-2020) demonstrate expertise in hybrid quantum systems, with applications in physical chemistry, nanochemistry, and catalysis. Highlights include 'Hot Paper' designations in Angewandte Chemie, and features in Science, ACS Central Science, and Chemistry World.

Scientific Awards:

• Angewandte Chemie 'Hot Paper' (2016, 2020)
• Science Translational Medicine blog feature (2016)
• ACS Central Science highlight (2019)
• Chemistry World recognition (2019)
• Phys.org coverage (2019)
• CNRS INC feature (2019)
• Angewandte Chemie 'Very Important Paper' (2019)