Sapam Ranjita Chanu

Dr. Sapam Ranjita Chanu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. She holds a PhD from the Indian Institute of Science Bangalore (2014) and specializes in experimental atomic and molecular optical physics and quantum optics. Her research focuses on quantum computation and simulations with cold ions and cold atoms, as well as quantum metrology with single pure states of cold atoms and ions.

Dr. Chanu's research interests span atomic physics, quantum optics, and quantum information science. Her work particularly emphasizes precision measurements with trapped ions, development of optical atomic clocks, and quantum metrology applications. She has made significant contributions to the understanding of magic wavelengths for optical clock transitions in barium ions and techniques for suppressing systematic errors in atomic clocks.

Her publication record demonstrates expertise in cold atom physics, ion trapping, and quantum optics applications. Her recent work shows a strong focus on precision measurement techniques and quantum metrology, with particular emphasis on barium and lutetium ion systems for optical clock applications.

Among her notable achievements are the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship (2016-2018) from the European Union, CSIR-JRF from the Government of India, and GATE Physics qualification. She has received recognition for her research contributions in the field of atomic and optical physics.

Dr. Chanu has supervised several research projects and has been involved in collaborative research with international institutions. Her professional journey includes postdoctoral positions at prestigious institutions including the Center for Quantum Technologies at NUS Singapore, SYRTE-Observatoire de Paris, University of Strathclyde (UK), and UNIST (South Korea), before joining IIT Kanpur as a faculty member.