Uddipan Banik

Uddipan Banik is a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in the Department of Astrophysical Sciences at Princeton University and a Member (Postdoctoral Fellow) in the School of Natural Sciences at the Institute for Advanced Study, specializing in theoretical astrophysics.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Astrophysics, Yale University
• BSc in Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK)

His research focuses on galactic dynamics and dark matter, developing perturbative and non-perturbative theories for collisionless systems like galaxies and dark matter halos. He investigates dynamical friction, relaxation processes (phase mixing, Landau damping, resonant relaxation), and gravitational encounters to constrain dark matter properties (cold, warm, self-interacting, or fuzzy) at galactic scales.

His recent publications (2021-2022) reveal a cohesive focus on gravitational dynamics in galactic systems, spanning theoretical models for core-stalling phenomena, energy transfer in galaxy interactions, and black hole lensing effects. These works integrate astrophysics, gravitational theory, and computational methods to address fundamental questions in galaxy evolution.

His notable scientific awards include:

• Tinsley Prize (2021) from Yale University
• General Proficiency Medal (2017) from IIT Kanpur
• Academic Excellence Awards (2014-15, 2015-16) from IIT Kanpur
• INSPIRE Fellowship from the Government of India

As a postdoctoral researcher, Banik has not yet advised students, and no grant information is provided in the source text. His work remains centered on theoretical advancements in astrophysical dynamics without mention of dedicated labs or research teams.