Dr. Pulak Dutta

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Biography

Pulak Dutta's research focuses on nanoscale order in soft materials, particularly the surfaces and interfaces of materials considered 'soft', where structure and properties can be easily altered. His work involves studying how interfaces can cause molecules to arrange in new configurations that may lead to the development of potentially useful new materials. Dutta's research group investigates the structures formed under specific conditions, emphasizing in-situ X-ray scattering studies on physisorbed and chemisorbed molecular monolayers and multilayers, as well as interfacial liquids, using synchrotron radiation techniques at facilities like the Advanced Photon Source and the National Synchrotron Light Source. He is recognized for his contributions to the field and has received accolades such as Fellow of the American Physical Society and Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

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Required:3
TOEFL
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IELTS
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Required:7
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U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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