Sandip Trivedi
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Sandip Trivedi is an Indian theoretical physicist working at Tata Institute for Fundamental Research (TIFR) at Mumbai, India. He is well-known for his contributions to string theory
, in particular finding (along with Renata Kallosh
, Andrei Linde
, and Shamit Kachru) the first models of accelerated expansion of the universe in low energy supersymmetric string. His research areas include String Theory, Cosmology and Particle Physics. He is now member of program advisory board of International Center for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS). He is also the recipient of the Infosys Prize
2010 in the category of Physical Sciences.
For an equation in Superstring theory it had been difficult to solve it without introducing unnatural(not observed in nature) massless particles. He constructed certain theoretical methods to overcome this difficulty.
in the Physical Sciences in 2005.
Recipient of the Infosys Prize
2010 in the category of Physical Sciences.
String theory
String theory is an active research framework in particle physics that attempts to reconcile quantum mechanics and general relativity. It is a contender for a theory of everything , a manner of describing the known fundamental forces and matter in a mathematically complete system...
, in particular finding (along with Renata Kallosh
Renata Kallosh
Renata Kallosh is a well-known theoretical physicist. She is a professor at Department of Physics, Stanford University. She is well-known for her contributions to string theory, in particular finding the first models of accelerated expansion of the universe in low energy supersymmetric...
, Andrei Linde
Andrei Linde
Andrei Dmitriyevich Linde is a Russian-American theoretical physicist and professor of Physics at Stanford University. Dr. Linde is best known for his work on the concept of the inflationary universe. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Moscow State University. In 1975, Linde was...
, and Shamit Kachru) the first models of accelerated expansion of the universe in low energy supersymmetric string. His research areas include String Theory, Cosmology and Particle Physics. He is now member of program advisory board of International Center for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS). He is also the recipient of the Infosys Prize
Infosys Prize
The Infosys Prize is an annual award that recognizes outstanding contributions by scientists, researchers, engineers and social scientists in India. By recognizing and rewarding extraordinary accomplishments, the Infosys Prize aims to elevate the prestige of pure and applied sciences research in...
2010 in the category of Physical Sciences.
Education
He completed his master of science (Integrated) in physics from IIT Kanpur in 1985. He was awarded his PhD in 1990 from Caltech, Pasedena, USA . Later he went on to work as a post doctoral research associate at IAS, Princeton till 1992.Research Work
He investigated and solved two of the most outstanding puzzles of Superstring Theory simultaneously: What is the origin of dark energy of the Universe? Why is there no massless scalar particle?For an equation in Superstring theory it had been difficult to solve it without introducing unnatural(not observed in nature) massless particles. He constructed certain theoretical methods to overcome this difficulty.
Awards
He won the prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar AwardShanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award
The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology is awarded annually by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research for notable and outstanding research, applied or fundamental, in biology, chemistry, environmental science, engineering, mathematics, medicine and Physics...
in the Physical Sciences in 2005.
Recipient of the Infosys Prize
Infosys Prize
The Infosys Prize is an annual award that recognizes outstanding contributions by scientists, researchers, engineers and social scientists in India. By recognizing and rewarding extraordinary accomplishments, the Infosys Prize aims to elevate the prestige of pure and applied sciences research in...
2010 in the category of Physical Sciences.