Debabrata Goswami

Debabrata Goswami is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), specializing in Physical Chemistry with a focus on femtochemistry, coherent control, and ultrafast laser spectroscopy.

Education:

• PhD (1994), Princeton University, USA
• M.Sc. (1988), IIT Kanpur

Research Interests:

His interdisciplinary research integrates chemistry, biology, and materials science to explore laser-matter interactions using shaped femtosecond pulses. Key areas include quantum information processing, nonlinear optics, optical trapping, and biomedical imaging through multiphoton microscopy.

Scientific Awards:

• Swarnajayanti Fellowship (2005–2010)
• Wellcome Trust International Senior Research Fellowship (2004–2010)
• OSA Senior Member (2012–)

Research Group & Collaborations:

He leads the Goswami Group, which focuses on experimental and theoretical aspects of coherent control and femtosecond dynamics. The group collaborates across departments and institutions to develop programmable laser systems for applications in quantum technologies and biomedical diagnostics.