Sivasurender Chandran

Sivasurender Chandran is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, specializing in Polymer and Soft Matter Physics. His research focuses on fundamental aspects of polymer behavior, particularly in non-equilibrium states and thin film systems.

Education:

• PhD, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru (2014)
• M.Sc., Anna University, Chennai (2008)
• B.Sc., Muthurangam Government Arts College, Vellore (2006)

Dr. Chandran's research centers on polymer physics with emphasis on non-equilibrium states, thin film behavior, and crystallization kinetics. His work investigates how processing pathways affect molecular-level polymer properties, stress relaxation in polymer films, and cooperative processes in polymer melts. He employs experimental techniques to study fundamental aspects of polymer dynamics and material properties.

His publication record demonstrates expertise in polymer thin films, non-equilibrium states, and material processing. His research shows particular strength in understanding how sample history affects polymer crystallization and how segmental rearrangements influence stress relaxation in nonequilibrated systems. The 2019 paper selected as ACS editor's choice highlights his significant contributions to understanding molecular-level polymer properties.

Dr. Chandran maintains an active research program in polymer physics at IIT Kanpur, where he continues to investigate fundamental questions about polymer behavior in various states and configurations. His work bridges theoretical understanding with practical material science applications.