Biman Bagchi (born in 1954) is an Indian biophysical chemist, theoretical chemist and an Amrut Mody Professor at the Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit of the Indian Institute of Science. He is known for his studies on statistical mechanics; particularly in the study of phase transition and nucleation, solvation dynamics, mode-coupling theory of electrolyte transport, dynamics of biological macromolecules (proteins, DNA etc.), protein folding, enzyme kinetics, supercooled liquids and protein hydration layer.
Known for
- Statistical Mechanics
- Solvation Dynamics
- Biological Water
- Mode Coupling Theory
Awards
- 1986 INSA Medal for Young Scientists
- 1990 INSA A. K. Bose Memorial Medal
- 1991 Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize
- 1997 G. D. Birla Award
- 1998 TWAS Prize
- 2002 Indian Institute of Science Alumni Excellence Award
- 2003 Goyal Prize in Chemistry
Fields
- Biophysical Chemistry
- Theoretical Chemistry
- Statistical Mechanics
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