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Amitabha Sinha is a professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of California, San Diego. His research interests lie primarily in the areas of experimental physical chemistry, particularly photochemistry, laser spectroscopy, and the reaction dynamics of vibrationally excited molecules. His work involves using laser excitation to prepare reagent molecules in specific quantum states, which enables detailed state-to-state data analysis crucial for testing prevailing theories of dynamics. Sinha's investigations extend to examining the influence of molecular vibrations on chemical processes, including photodissociation and both unimolecular and bimolecular reactions. His innovative approaches use highly state-selective excitation schemes to explore reaction dynamics through advanced spectroscopic techniques. Sinha has served as a mentor and research advisor for students and scholars from underrepresented groups, helping to kindle their interest in science.
University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA
Teaching and conducting research in physical and analytical chemistry.
University of Wisconsin, Madison • Madison, WI
Conducted research in physical chemistry.
National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration •
Conducted research related to atmospheric chemistry.
Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).