Assist. Prof. Dr. Anupam Kumar | Physics | Best Researcher Award
Gaya College Gaya, Magadh University, India
Author Profile
🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS
Dr. Anupam Kumar began his academic journey in the field of physics, progressing through foundational studies in physical sciences to earn his Master’s and Doctoral degrees from the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad. His early academic exposure to theoretical and applied physics laid the groundwork for his specialized interest in soft condensed matter physics.
🏢 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS
Dr. Kumar’s professional timeline reflects a rich blend of research and academic positions across top institutions:
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Postdoctoral Research Advisor (Oct–Nov 2019): Soft/Bio Matter Physics Lab, Gyeongsang National University, South Korea
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Postdoctoral Researcher (Nov 2019–Feb 2020): Seoul National University, South Korea
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Postdoctoral Fellow (Apr 2021–Nov 2023): Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, China
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Institute Postdoctoral Fellow (Nov 2023–Nov 2024): Department of Physics, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad
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Assistant Professor (Dec 2024–Present): Department of Physics, Gaya College, Magadh University, Bihar
His roles have spanned advising, simulation design, advanced theoretical modeling, and teaching undergraduate and postgraduate physics.
📚 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS IN PHYSICS
Dr. Kumar’s core research area lies in Soft Condensed Matter Physics, with a sharp focus on:
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Equilibrium and Nonequilibrium Statistical Mechanics
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Monte Carlo Simulations and Molecular Modeling
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Glassy Dynamics, Phase Transitions, and Liquid Crystals
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Charged Bio/Soft Materials and Thin Films
He has significantly contributed to the understanding of phase behaviors in soft systems and complex interactions in colloids and glassy materials. His simulations, coded in FORTRAN, are instrumental in elucidating microscopic structural transitions in soft matter systems.
🏅 ACADEMIC CITATIONS, ACCOLADES AND RECOGNITION
Academic Citations & Journals:
Dr. Kumar’s published work spans journals such as:
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Molecular Physics
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European Physical Journal E
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Fluid Phase Equilibria
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AIP Conference Proceedings
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Journal of Physics: Conference Series
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Journal of the Korean Physical Society
Recognitions:
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Reviewer for Physica Scripta and Journal of Physics A
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Reviewer for ECTI-CON 2024
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Awarded Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship by IIT Bombay
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Secured Merit-cum-means Scholarship during M.Sc.
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Cleared Common Eligibility Test for Ph.D. admission in 2014
🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE
Dr. Kumar’s international collaborations underscore his global influence. His work with leading physicists from Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Harbin Institute of Technology addresses critical questions in the physics of glassy dynamics, impacting both fundamental theory and material science applications. His contributions extend to co-authoring multiple publications in high-impact journals like:
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Advanced Science
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Physical Review Letters (Communicated)
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Science Advances (Communicated)
🧭 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS
Dr. Kumar is currently contributing to the statistical field theory of ions and aims to explore the interdisciplinary frontiers of soft matter physics, especially its intersection with biological systems and nanotechnology. His legacy is built on strong theoretical foundations, rigorous simulations, and mentorship of young physicists.
✅CONCLUSION
Dr. Anupam Kumar is a dedicated physicist, researcher, and educator whose career reflects academic depth, cross-continental collaboration, and a passion for advancing soft matter physics. His simulation-driven models and theoretical insights are poised to contribute significantly to material science, biophysics, and statistical mechanics. As an Assistant Professor, he brings a rich blend of international research exposure and academic mentoring to the Indian scientific community.
🔬NOTABLE PUBLICATION:
Freezing transitions in colloidal nanoparticles: Interplay of dispersive and electrostatic interactions in confined two-dimensional systems
Authors: Moushila Bayen*, Anupam Kumar*, Pankaj Mishra
Journal: Fluid Phase Equilibria
Year: 2025
Direct control of defect-driven dynamics in Glass with External Field
Authors: Anupam Kumar, Chi-Hang Lam, Cho-Tung Yip
Journal: Physical Review Letters (Communicated)
Year: 2025
Controlled Generation of Quasivoids and Stringlike Relaxational Motions in Colloidal Glass Formers via Single-Particle Optical Tweezers
Authors: Yi-Di Wang, Chu Xiao, Anupam Kumar, Chun-Sing Lee, King-Cheong Lam, Man-Kin Fung, Chor-Hoi Chan, Yuen-Hong Tsang, Chi-Hang Lam, Cho-Tung Yip
Journal: Physical Review E, Volume 110, 064603
Year: 2024
Pair correlations and freezing transitions in a two-dimensional system of tilted axially symmetric quadrupoles
Authors: Biplab Kumar Mandal, Moushila Bayen, Anupam Kumar, Pankaj Mishra
Journal: Molecular Physics (Communicated)
Year: 2024
Structures and freezing transitions in two-dimensional colloids with tunable repulsive interactions
Authors: Anupam Kumar, Pankaj Mishra
Journal: Fluid Phase Equilibria, Volume 568, 113726
Year: 2023