Trinanjan Datta
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Science and Mathematics
Department of Physics and Biophysics
Bio
Dr. Trinanjan Datta is a Professor of Physics in The Department of Physis and Biophysics at Augusta University. He obtained his PhD from Purdue University (2007) in theoretical condensed matter physics. His research interests include theoretical and computational studies of magnetic systems. As a theoretical condensed matter physicist he uses theoretical and computational tools to investigate magnetic properties of magnetic models and compounds. He investigates spectroscopic (RIXS, Raman, INS, and transport) properties of magnon, multi-magnon, and topological magnon excitations in quantum magnets. He also has research interest on classical Monte Carlo simulation of non-equilibrium behavior in magnetic systems.
Education
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Ph.D., Physics
Purdue University, 2007
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MS, Physics
Indian Institute of Technology, 2001
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BS, Physics
University of Calcutta, 1999
Awards & Honors
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2017 College of Science and Mathematics Exemplary Teaching Award
Augusta University, 2017
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2016 College of Science and Mathematics Excellence in Research Award
Augusta University, 2016
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University System of Georgia Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Fellow
University System of Georgia, 2016
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College of Science Mathematics Outstanding Faculty Award
Georgia Regents University, 2015
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Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP) Scholar Award
University of California Santa Barbara, 2012
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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PHYS 2211
Principles of Physics I
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PHYS 4950
Selected Topics
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PHYS 4990
Undergrad Research
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PHYS 3990
Undergraduate Research
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PHYS 1111L
Intro to Physics I Lab
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PHYS 3250
Theoretical Mechanics
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PHSC 1011
Physical Science
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CURS 2990
Undergrad Research I
Teaching Interests
Algebra and Calculus based Introductory Physics
Physical Science (in class and online)
Theoretical Mechanics
Thermal Physics
Solid State Physics
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Detecting Crystallographic Lattice Chirality using Resonant Inelastic
X-ray Scattering, 2018
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Indirect K-edge bimagnon resonant inelastic x-ray scattering spectrum of α-FeTe, 2017
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Magnon-phonon coupling effects on the indirect K-edge resonant inelastic x-ray scattering spectrum of a two-dimensional Heisenberg antiferromagnet, 2017
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Spin and quadrupolar orders in the spin-1 bilinear-biquadratic model for iron-based superconductors, 2016
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Signatures of indirect K-edge resonant inelastic x-ray scattering on magnetic excitations in triangular lattice antiferromagnet, 2015
Journal Article, Professional Journal
Research Interests
Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
Theory and Simulation of Magnetic Materials
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Biophysics
Department Service
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Physics Assessment Committee
2017 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Public Relations and Seminars
2017 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Undergraduate research committee
2017 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Materials Research Seminar Series
2014 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
College Service
University Service
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Curriculum and Academic Policies Committee
2017 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Augusta University Board of Directors
2016 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Phi Kappa Phi Student Research and Fine Arts Conference
2017 - 2018
Role: Committee Chair
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University Software Services Committee
2017 - 2017
Role: Committee Member
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Cyber Security Committee
2015 - 2016
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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European Physical Journal B
2015 - Present
Role: Other
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Modern Physics Letters B
2015 - Present
Role: Other
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Physica B
2015 - Present
Role: Other
