Prof. Prasanta Chatterjee is a distinguished Professor of Mathematics at Visva-Bharati University, India, specializing in Applied Mathematics, Nonlinear Dynamics, Plasma Physics, and Differential Equations. With over 217 research papers, 4302 citations, and an h-index of 37, he is a leading researcher in mathematical physics. He has authored 7 textbooks, 2 poetry books, and popular science articles, blending academia with creative expression.
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Strengths for the Awards✨
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Academic and Professional Excellence:
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Over 25 years of dedicated service at Visva-Bharati, progressing from Lecturer to Professor.
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Held key academic positions, including Head of Department and Professor-in-Charge, Centre for Mathematics Education, showing leadership and administrative capabilities.
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Outstanding Research Output:
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217 journal publications, with a strong citation record (H-index: 37, i10-index: 122, 4302 citations) indicating sustained and impactful contributions.
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Successfully completed major funded research projects totaling over ₹2 crore, including cutting-edge studies in nonlinear and computational mathematics and plasma physics.
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International collaborations through postdoctoral and visiting scientist positions in South Korea, Malaysia, and Bangladesh.
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Diverse Scholarly Contributions:
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Authored 7 textbooks in advanced mathematics and plasma physics, contributing significantly to both undergraduate and postgraduate education.
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Wrote popular science articles in national magazines and even published poetry books, showcasing his outreach beyond conventional academic boundaries.
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Active participation in international conferences, contributing to global academic discourse.
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Subject Expertise and Innovation:
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Recognized authority in nonlinear dynamics, applied mathematics, and plasma physics—areas central to modern physical sciences and engineering applications.
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Demonstrated innovation in modeling, wave interaction studies, and chaos theory.
Education 🎓
- B.Sc. (1988) – Bankura Christian College, Burdwan University
- M.Sc. (1991) – IIT Kharagpur
- Ph.D. (1996) – ISI Kolkata & Jadavpur University
Experience 💼
- Professor (2009–Present), Head of Department (2015–2017), Visva-Bharati
- Associate Professor (2006–2008), Reader (2002–2005), Visva-Bharati
- Scientist B, DRDO, Pune (1995–1997)
- Visiting Scientist at POSTECH (South Korea), University of Malaya (Malaysia), and East West University (Bangladesh).
Research Interests On Mathematics 🔍
- Nonlinear Waves & Solitons in Plasma Physics
- Quantum & Dusty Plasmas
- Chaos Synchronization
- Mathematical Modeling in Astrophysics & Biology
Awards & Honors
- Visiting Scientist Fellowships (South Korea, Malaysia, Bangladesh)
- Coordinator of major research projects (e.g., Nonlinear and Computational Mathematics, ₹1.39 Crore grant).
Publications 📜
1. Title: Bifurcations of dust ion acoustic travelling waves in a magnetized dusty plasma with a q-nonextensive electron velocity distribution
Authors: U Kumar Samanta, A Saha, P Chatterjee
Year: 2013
Citations: 141
2. Title: Head-on collision of ion acoustic solitary waves in an electron-positron-ion plasma with superthermal electrons
Authors: P Chatterjee, K Roy, SV Muniandy, CS Wong, B Sahu
Year: 2010
Citations: 141
3. Title: Ion-acoustic shocks in quantum electron-positron-ion plasmas
Authors: K Roy, AP Misra, P Chatterjee
Year: 2008
Citations: 127
4. Title: Bifurcations of nonlinear ion acoustic travelling waves in the frame of a Zakharov-Kuznetsov equation in magnetized plasma with a kappa distributed electron
Authors: U Kumar Samanta, A Saha, P Chatterjee
Year: 2013
Citations: 99
5. Title: The effect of q-distributed electrons on the head-on collision of ion acoustic solitary waves
Authors: UN Ghosh, P Chatterjee, R Roychoudhury
Year: 2012
Citations: 91
6. Title: Solitonic, periodic, quasiperiodic and chaotic structures of dust ion acoustic waves in nonextensive dusty plasmas
Authors: A Saha, P Chatterjee
Year: 2015
Citations: 86
7. Title: Dynamic behavior of ion acoustic waves in electron-positron-ion magnetoplasmas with superthermal electrons and positrons
Authors: A Saha, N Pal, P Chatterjee
Year: 2014
Citations: 83
8. Title: Head-on collision of dust acoustic solitary waves in a four-component dusty plasma with nonthermal ions
Authors: UN Ghosh, K Roy, P Chatterjee
Year: 2011
Citations: 73
9. Title: Dust ion acoustic travelling waves in the framework of a modified Kadomtsev-Petviashvili equation in a magnetized dusty plasma with superthermal electrons
Authors: A Saha, P Chatterjee
Year: 2014
Citations: 70
10. Title: Analytical electron acoustic solitary wave solution for the forced KdV equation in superthermal plasmas
Authors: R Ali, A Saha, P Chatterjee
Year: 2017
Citations: 66
Conclusion 🌟
Prof. Chatterjee’s interdisciplinary work bridges mathematics, physics, and education. His contributions to nonlinear wave theory and plasma dynamics are internationally recognized, while his textbooks and outreach efforts inspire future scientists. A true polymath, he also excels in poetry and science communication.
