Anjan Kumar Gupta

Professor Anjan Kumar Gupta is a faculty member in the Department of Physics at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. He specializes in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics with a focus on Scanning Tunneling Microscopy and correlated electron systems.

His research interests include:

• Experimental Condensed Matter Physics
• Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM)
• Correlated electron systems
• Manganites and Pnictides
• Graphene and 2D materials

Professor Gupta has developed a variable temperature (5-340 K) Scanning Tunneling Microscope at IIT Kanpur, which has been used to study various correlated systems. His recent publications show a strong focus on condensed matter physics, particularly in the areas of charge ordering, superconductivity, and surface structures of materials. His work often involves advanced microscopy techniques to probe materials at the nanoscale.

His notable awards include:

• P. K. Kelkar Fellowship for three years (Oct 2009)
• Best Presentation Award at Building Futures: First Indo-UK Nanotechnology Workshop (Nov 2006)
• Young Associate, Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore (July 2004)
• Dissertation year fellowship, University of Kentucky, USA (Aug 1997)
• Best M.Sc. (Physics) Experimental Project Award at IIT, Kanpur, India (May 1995)

Professor Gupta has guided undergraduate students in developing innovative instrumentation, including a patented 2D nano-positioner for scanning probe microscopes. His research has significant implications for understanding fundamental physical phenomena in condensed matter systems and developing advanced instrumentation for nanoscale characterization.