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Sujit Datta is a Professor of Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, and Biophysics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), where he leads the Datta Lab. Previously, he held positions at Princeton University (2017–2024) and conducted postdoctoral research at Caltech (2013–2017). His research focuses on transport phenomena in soft and living systems, including complex fluids, microbial communities, and porous media. He earned his B.A. and M.S. from the University of Pennsylvania (2008) and Ph.D. in Physics from Harvard University (2013).
Research Interests: Datta’s lab explores transport processes in confined environments, combining microscopy, microfluidics, and computational modeling. Key areas include: (1) Complex Fluids: Rheology of polymers and immiscible fluids in porous media; (2) Hydrogels: Swelling mechanics and environmental applications; (3) Microbial Systems: Bacterial motility and community organization in 3D environments. These studies aim to address challenges in biotechnology, sustainability, and environmental remediation.
Awards & Recognition: Datta has received prestigious awards, including the Arthur B. Metzner Early Career Award (2023), Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award (2022), and Pew Biomedical Scholar designation (2021). His work bridges disciplines, influencing fields from fluid dynamics to microbiology.
Advising & Mentorship: As of 2024, Datta has advised 14 postdocs, 10 graduate students, and nearly 30 undergraduates. Notable advisees include Anna Hancock and Sanjana Kamath. He emphasizes hands-on research opportunities for early-career scholars.
Labs & Teams: The Datta Lab at Caltech develops innovative tools to study microbial behavior and material dynamics. Collaborations span academia and industry, focusing on applications like solar-driven water purification and sustainable hydrogel design.
