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Professor Sujit Datta's research focuses on transport processes in soft materials, biophysics, bioengineering, and microbiology. His lab aims to predict and control the movement of physical entities, such as molecules and cells, addressing challenges in biotechnology, energy, medicine, and sustainability. The lab studies transport in 'squishy' living systems, particularly complex fluids, gels, and microbes through various environments like soils and tissues. By combining microscopy, microfluidics, and materials science, Prof. Datta's approach develops experimental techniques to visualize transport processes and bridge the gap between idealized and real-world settings. His work integrates theoretical and computational modeling, applying principles from fluid mechanics, biological physics, and statistical mechanics. This research has yielded insights into the behaviors of complex fluids and microbial systems, contributing to advancements in biotechnology, environmental remediation, and flow chemistry. Prof. Datta's contributions have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, and he serves as Editor-in-Chief of Reviews of Modern Physics, alongside active participation in professional societies.
California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA
Teaching and conducting research in Chemical Engineering and related fields.
Princeton University • Princeton, NJ
Engaged in research and teaching responsibilities.
Princeton University • Princeton, NJ
Taught courses and supervised student research.
California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA
Conducted research in the area of biochemical engineering and bioengineering.
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