Shovan Dutta

Shovan Dutta is an Associate Professor at the Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bangalore, specializing in theoretical physics with a focus on quantum many-body systems. His research bridges condensed matter physics, quantum optics, and nonlinear dynamics, exploring collective phenomena in quantum gases and open quantum systems.

Education:

• PhD in Physics, Cornell University, 2018
• BE in Engineering, Jadavpur University, 2012

Research Interests:

Dutty employs analytical and numerical methods to study novel quantum states, such as symmetry-protected entanglement and solitonic structures in quantum gases. He investigates how classical phenomena (limit cycles, chaos) manifest in quantum systems and develops computational tools like the Density-Matrix Renormalization Group (DMRG) for continuous systems. His work also explores applications in quantum magnetometry and topological quantum computing.

Key Contributions:

• Proposed protocols for creating anyons in optical cavities and FFLO states in cold Fermi gases.
• Developed a DMRG framework for continuous quantum systems, enabling studies of inhomogeneous and time-dependent dynamics.
• Discovered anti-thermalization effects where cooling one system component causes heating in another.

Awards and Recognition:

• Recipient of the Best Paper Award at the National Students Paper and Circuit Design Contest (NSPCDC) 2011.

Collaborations and Positions:

Prior to RRI, Dutta held roles as a Guest Scientist at the Max Planck Institute (2021–2022) and a Research Associate at the University of Cambridge (2018–2021). He actively mentors undergraduate and masters students through visiting programs and advises PhD candidates at RRI.