D. V. Senthilkumar

D. V. Senthilkumar is an Associate Professor of Physics at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research - Thiruvananthapuram (IISER-TVM) in India. He holds a PhD in Theoretical Physics with a specialization in Nonlinear Dynamics from Bharathidasan University, completed in 2008. His academic journey includes postdoctoral research as an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow at the University of Potsdam, Germany (2008-2010), followed by research at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (2010-2013). He served as a Senior Assistant Professor at SASTRA University (2014-2015) before joining IISER-TVM as an Assistant Professor in 2016, where he was promoted to Associate Professor in December 2022.

His research primarily focuses on Nonlinear Dynamics, Chaos Theory, Synchronization phenomena, Time-delay Systems, and Complex Networks. His work explores intricate dynamical behaviors in coupled systems, including chimera states, synchronization transitions, oscillation quenching, and swarmalator dynamics. Recent publications demonstrate his continued exploration of adaptive networks, higher-order interactions, and complex collective behaviors in oscillator systems. His research has significant applications in understanding complex systems across physics, biology, and ecology.

With over 100 peer-reviewed publications including a monograph on 'Dynamics of Nonlinear Time-delay Systems' published by Springer in 2011, his work has garnered over 2300 citations with an h-index of 24. His Google Scholar profile reflects substantial impact in his field, particularly in nonlinear dynamics and complex systems research.

• Alexander von Humboldt Fellow (2008-2010)

Dr. Senthilkumar has mentored numerous researchers and collaborated extensively with leading scientists in nonlinear dynamics, including Jürgen Kurths, M. Lakshmanan, and Wei Zou. His research has been supported by various funding agencies that enable his exploration of complex dynamical phenomena in networked systems.