Dr. Amitabha Sinha

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Teaching and conducting research in physical and analytical chemistry.

Postdoctoral Fellow

1987-01-01 — 1992-01-01

University of Wisconsin, Madison • Madison, WI

Conducted research in physical chemistry.

Postdoctoral Fellow

1985-01-01 — 1987-01-01

National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration •

Conducted research related to atmospheric chemistry.

Awards

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Hellman Fellow

1995-01-01

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
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  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).