Mainak Sadhukhan

Mainak Sadhukhan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) since January 2019. His expertise lies in quantum chemistry, noncovalent interactions, and density functional theory, with a focus on developing novel quantum mechanical methods.

Education:

• PhD (2013) - IISER-Kolkata

Research Interests:

His research primarily revolves around understanding and predicting noncovalent interactions using quantum mechanical methods. He employs both analytical and numerical approaches to study these interactions, which are fundamental to life processes. Additionally, he is deeply interested in the time-dependent quantum mechanics of strong field-atom/molecule interactions, particularly in the realm of attosecond physics. Looking ahead, his lab aims to develop methodologies for orbital-free density functional theory (OFDFT) and relativistic density functional theory to enable reaction dynamics simulations.

Publications:

His recent publications span high-impact journals such as Physical Review Letters, Physical Review B, and the International Journal of Quantum Chemistry, focusing on advanced quantum mechanical methods and their applications in chemistry and physics.

Teaching Areas:

• Quantum Chemistry
• Basic Physical Chemistry
• Near Field Microscopy
• Numerical Methods

Labs and Teams:

He leads a research lab at IIT Kanpur dedicated to advancing quantum chemical methods and their applications in understanding complex molecular interactions and dynamics.