Amalendu Chandra

Amalendu Chandra is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), specializing in theoretical physical chemistry. He has been with IIT Kanpur since 1993, progressing through the ranks of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor. He also held the Sajani Kumar Roy Memorial Chair Professorship from 2011 to 2014.

Education:

• PhD (1991) from Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore

Research Interests:

Professor Chandra's research focuses on the structure and dynamics of molecular solutions in bulk and confined systems, including:

• Hydrogen bond dynamics in aqueous and associated liquids
• Electrolyte solution behavior and ion effects
• Molecular dynamics at interfaces (solid-liquid, liquid-vapor)
• Supercooled and supercritical fluids
• Proton transport and electron localization in clusters
• First-principles simulations using Car-Parrinello molecular dynamics

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize in Chemical Sciences (2007)
• Fellow, Indian Academy of Sciences (2006)
• Fellow, Indian National Science Academy (2013)
• J. C. Bose National Fellowship (2013)
• Sajani Kumar Roy Memorial Chair Professorship (2011–2014)
• Ramanna Fellowship, DST, Government of India

Professional Experience:

• Postdoctoral Fellow, University of British Columbia (1991–1993)
• Assistant Professor, IIT Kanpur (1993–1999)
• Associate Professor, IIT Kanpur (1999–2001)
• Professor, IIT Kanpur (2001–present)