Amit Agarwal

Prof Amit Agarwal is a faculty member in the Department of Physics at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. He has been honored with the P.K. Kelkar Chair effective from June 15, 2024, for a period of three years.

His research spans cutting-edge areas in physics, including:

• Complex Systems
• Condensed Matter Experiments and Theory
• Ion Beam, Plasma, and Nuclear Solid State Physics
• Photonics and Quantum Technologies
• High Energy Physics

Prof Agarwal has advised recent PhD students such as Harishyam Kumar (Low energy nuclear fusion), Sukhdev Mouraya (Ferrofluid turbulence), and others, contributing to advancements in fundamental and applied physics research.

His leadership role as department head is reflected in his email address (head_phy@iitk.ac.in) and active involvement in academic programs like undergraduate and dual-degree PhD programs.

Notable awards include:

• P.K. Kelkar Chair