Moumita Das
Associate Professor
School of Physics and Astronomy
College of Science
585-475-5135
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Moumita Das
Associate Professor
School of Physics and Astronomy
College of Science
Education
BS, MS, Jadavpur University (India); Ph.D., Indian Institute of Science (India)
Bio
I am interested in collective behavior in soft materials, particularly biological systems that involve an interplay between mechanics, (equilibrium or non-equilibrium) statistical mechanics, geometry, and structural properties.
585-475-5135
Currently Teaching
PHYS-415
Advanced Quantum Mechanics
3 Credits
This course is a continued study of the concepts and mathematical structure of quantum mechanics presented in Quantum Mechanics (PHYS-414), with an emphasis on applications to real physical systems. Topics covered include the quantum theory of spin, effect of magnetic fields on spin-1/2 particles, many-particle systems, variational principle, time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theory, absorption and emission of radiation by atoms, quantum theory of scattering, and interpretations and paradoxes of quantum mechanics.
MATH-790
Research & Thesis
0 - 9 Credits
Masters-level research by the candidate on an appropriate topic as arranged between the candidate and the research advisor.
PHYS-214
Modern Physics II
3 Credits
This course is a continuation of a survey of modern physics beyond the topics introduced in Modern Physics I. Central topics include the physics of multi-electron atoms, molecular structure, fundamentals of statistical physics applied to systems of particles, elementary solid-state physics, applications to semiconductor materials and simple devices, and basic elements of nuclear physics.
MTSE-790
Research & Thesis
1 - 9 Credits
Dissertation research by the candidate for an appropriate topic as arranged between the candidate and the research advisor.
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Journal Paper
Das, Moumita, et al. "Chase and Run Dynamics and Molecular Rupture of Interacting Elastic Dimers." arXiv: 1612.09052. (2016): 1-6. Print.
Das, Moumita, et al. "Dynamic Self-Organization of Microwell-Aggregated Cellular Mixtures." Soft Matter 12. (2016): 5739--5746. Print.
Moumita, Das. "Redundancy and Cooperativity in the Mechanics of Compositely Crosslinked Filamentous Networks." PloS one 7. (2012): 35939. Web.
Invited Keynote/Presentation
Das, Moumita. "The Cell Cytoskeleton as a Composite: Mechanics and Force Transmission." Physical Sciences Oncology Center, Johns Hopkins University. Baltimore, Maryland. 27 Feb. 2013. Guest Lecture.
Das, Moumita. "The Cell Cytoskeleton as a Composite: Mechanics and Force Transmission." Materials Research Science and Engineering Center, Brandeis University. Waltham, Massachussetts. 7 Nov. 2013. Guest Lecture.
Das, Moumita. "Mechanics of Composite Cytoskeletal and Extracellular Networks." Syracuse University, Department of Physics. Syracuse, NY. 5 Dec. 2013. Guest Lecture.
Das, Moumita. "Simulation and Modeling of Biopolymer Networks." Physics of Functional Biological Assemblies: Pushing, Pulling and Sensing. Aspen Center for Physics. Aspen, Colorado. 31 May 2013. Lecture.
Shows/Exhibits/Installations
Das, Moumita. Touchy Feely Life of Cells. 16 Nov. 2013. Rochester Museum and Science Center, Rochester, NY. Performance.