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Surajit Sen is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York, within the College of Arts and Sciences. His research spans nonlinear dynamics, non-equilibrium statistical physics, and sociophysics, with applications ranging from granular materials to social systems.
His educational background includes a BSc (Honors) in Physics from Presidency College, University of Calcutta (1983) and a PhD in Physics from the University of Georgia (1990). He completed postdoctoral work at the University of Minnesota and Michigan State University before joining the University at Buffalo in 1994.
Sen's research focuses on nonlinear dynamical systems and non-equilibrium processes. Key areas include granular chains, solitary waves, and their applications in shock mitigation and energy harvesting. More recently, he has expanded into sociophysics, studying epidemics, animal societies, and social sustainability. His work often bridges physics with real-world problems, such as landmine detection and pandemic modeling.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on granular materials and solitary wave dynamics, with increasing interdisciplinary work in sociophysics and epidemic modeling. His research demonstrates a consistent thread of applying fundamental physics to complex systems, both natural and social.
His notable awards include:
- Fulbright-Nehru Fellow (2017-2018)
- Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (2012)
- Fellow of the American Physical Society (2008)
- Jefferson Science Fellow (2020)
- SUNY Chancellor’s First Patent Award (2003)
Sen has held significant advisory roles, including as a Jefferson Science Fellow at the National Academy of Sciences and a Senior Science Advisor at USAID. His grant history includes Fulbright and Jefferson Science Fellowships, supporting international collaboration and applied research in developing regions.
He leads the Statistical and Nonlinear Physics Lecture Series and has been involved in campus-wide initiatives such as the Future Cities Project at IIT Jodhpur during his visiting professorship.
