Prof DD Sarma

Prof D.D. Sarma
File:D.D. Sarma.jpg Prof D.D. Sarma
Born	Bengaluru, Karnataka, India - 560012
Occupation	Honorary Professor
Awards	Distinguished Alumnus Award; H K Firodia Award; National Research Award
Academic background
Education	Ph.D; M. Sc. (Integrated)
Alma mater	Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore; Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

Prof D.D. Sarma is an Indian honorary professoresearcher specialising in Multidisciplinary Engineering, particularly in Strongly correlated electron systems; Semiconducting nanoparticles; Conducting polymers. He holds a position at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bengaluru Urban. He holds a Ph.D from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and He has made enduring contributions to his field through decades of dedicated research, teaching, and academic leadership.

Early Life and Education

Prof D.D. Sarma was born in 1955 and is associated with Bengaluru, Karnataka, India - 560012. Even as a young student, he showed exceptional intellectual curiosity, particularly in the sciences, which would eventually define his professional trajectory. He invested deeply in his academic training, earning advanced degrees that equipped him with the theoretical grounding and methodological expertise central to his later research. He holds a Ph.D from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (1982), and a M. Sc. (Integrated) from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (1977). Armed with these qualifications, he was well-prepared to make meaningful contributions to his chosen field.

Academic Career

He served as Honorary Professor in the Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bengaluru Urban (2021–present). As Professor in the Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore, he made significant contributions (1999–2021). He held the position of Associate Professor in the Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore (1993–1999). He was appointed Assistant Professor in the Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore, a role he fulfilled with distinction (1989–1993).

He has also distinguished himself as an inspiring teacher and mentor. Countless students have benefitted from his guidance, and his pedagogical contributions have helped raise the academic standards of his institution.

Research Contributions

He has staked out a distinctive research territory within Multidisciplinary Engineering, concentrating especially on Strongly correlated electron systems; Semiconducting nanoparticles; Conducting polymers. His work in this area has opened new avenues of inquiry and generated findings of considerable scientific significance.

His research trajectory has been marked by productive collaborations with institutions across Indiabroad. He has attracted research funding from major national agencies and has engaged with industry to ensure that his findings have tangible practical value.

Publications

Prof D.D. Sarma has authored and co-authored around 111 research papers, disseminated through peer-reviewed journals and prestigious academic forums. His work has garnered over 23159 citations, reflecting the widespread influence and impact of his research within the academic community. The h-index of 78 attributed to his body of work underscores the enduring relevance and quality of his research contributions.

A complete list of his publications is available on his official Vidwan profile: Prof D.D. Sarma – Vidwan Profile.

Awards and Honours

Prof D.D. Sarma's contributions to his field have been acknowledged through a series of prestigious awards and fellowships, including:

- The Distinguished Alumnus Award presented by IIT Kanpur - The H K Firodia Award bestowed by H K Firodia foundation - National Research Award – Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation

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External Links

Prof D.D. Sarma – Official Vidwan Profile

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