Dr. Anindita Karmakar
Experimental Nuclear Physicist | TIFR, Mumbai
Welcome! I am passionate about uncovering the mysteries of the atomic nucleus, particularly where fundamental forces collide to create exotic phenomena. My work is dedicated to translating complex gamma-ray data into insights about nuclear structure and dynamics—essentially, peering into the heart of matter to see how it spins, vibrates, and deforms.
Beyond the lab, I am an explorer driven by a deep curiosity about human creativity and history. I seek out new perspectives through photography, studying sculptures and art, and, of course, travelling to explore historical places and world cuisines.
Ph.D. Research Focus
I am an Experimental Nuclear Physicist specializing in nuclear structure and gamma-ray spectroscopy. My work focuses on fundamental questions in Nuclear Physics, particularly investigating octupole correlations (a pear-shaped deformation) and wobbling (an exotic nuclear rotation) in the **A ~ 100** mass region.
(Ph.D. from Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, 2024). Experienced in instrumentation, data analysis (ROOT, RADWARE), and theoretical modeling.
Professional Positions
Postdoctoral Fellow
May 2025 – PresentDepartment of Nuclear and Atomic Physics, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai
Supervisor: Prof. Rudrajyoti Palit. Focused on advanced nuclear structure experiments and data analysis.
Visiting Scholar/Research Fellow
Jan 2025 – May 2025Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai
Worked under the supervision of Prof. Rudrajyoti Palit, conducting nuclear structure studies and experimental data analysis.
Education
Ph.D. in Experimental Nuclear Physics
2019 – 2024Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics & Homi Bhabha National Institute
Dissertation: Nuclear structure studies at high angular momentum (Viva Voce: Oct 21, 2024).
Supervisors: Prof. Sukalyan Chattopadhyay and Dr. Gopal Mukherjee.
Post M.Sc. in Experimental Physics
2019 – 2020Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics
Projects included: 1) Design and fabrication of a large area thin window setup for gas detectors and 2) In search for Multiple 0+ state in 100Ru.
M.Sc. in Physics (Gold Medalist, AIR 10 CSIR-NET JRF)
2017 – 2019Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IITR)
Project: "Study of Spectroscopic factor strengths using Ab Initio approaches".
Internship: "Higgs Detection: A theoretical preview" at Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics.
Selected Publications
Journal Articles (Primary Author/Collaborator)
Thesis Related Proceedings
Collaborative Work Proceedings
A chronological list of schools, workshops, and conferences attended/presented at.
Expertise & Skills
Research Domains
- Nuclear Structure and Gamma-ray Spectroscopy
- Octupole correlations
- Transverse Wobbling in $A \sim 100$ region
- Experimental setup, detector calibration, and data acquisition (VECC, TIFR)
- Ab-initio nuclear model calculations and shell model approaches
Technical & Software Skills
- Data Analysis: ROOT, RADWARE, INGASORT
- Programming: C++, Python, Fortran, $\LaTeX$
- Instrumentation: Handling Clover and LEPS detector arrays
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Awards & Recognition
Hobbies & Personal Interests
Capturing the World: Photography serves as a creative outlet, allowing me to capture the beauty in everyday life and during my travels. My focus tends to be on landscapes, architecture, and capturing candid moments that tell a story.
Exploring India: I enjoy travelling extensively and have visited numerous states and union territories.
*Follow my adventures: @pen_and_penne*
Culinary Exploration: I enjoy exploring different cuisines and documenting food experiences, often combining it with my passion for travel.
*Read my food blog: pennetagon.wordpress.com*