Amal Medhi

Dr. Amal Medhi is an Associate Professor at the School of Physics, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (IISER TVM). His research focuses on theoretical condensed matter physics with emphasis on topological insulators, fractional quantum Hall states, ultracold atomic gases, tensor product states of quantum matter, and strongly correlated electron systems.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics (Theory), Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (2005-2010)
  • M.Sc. in Physics, Gauhati University (2002-2004)
  • B.Sc. in Physics, Cotton College (1999-2002)

His research addresses fundamental questions about quantum phases and transitions in low-dimensional systems. Key areas include edge states in topological insulators, superfluid phases in optical lattices, and interlayer coupling effects in bilayer systems.

Recent studies show his work spans 2D materials, quantum magnetism, superconductivity, and strongly correlated systems, with methodological expertise in variational Monte Carlo and continuum theory approaches.

• Awards:
  • Centenary Postdoctoral Fellowship (2010, IISc Bangalore)
  • Senior Research Fellowship (2004, CSIR)
  • Junior Research Fellowship (NET) (2002, CSIR)

He has taught foundational courses like PHY 111: Mechanics and maintains active research collaborations.