Uttam Kumar

About

I am a Postdoctoral Fellow, in the Institute of Physics at the Academia Sinica, Taiwan. My research focuses on the intersection of biophysics, fluid dynamics, mathematical modeling, nonlinear dynamics, and microfluidics. I am particularly interested in understanding complex microbial behaviors through theoretical and computational approaches. 

During my Ph.D. research, I explored microbial interactions, specifically bacterial swarming, biofilm formation, and subdiffusive migration within porous media. My work aims to uncover the underlying principles governing these processes, contributing to broader applications in biophysics and microbial ecology. 

In my postdoctoral research, I am studying how bacteria use quorum sensing (QS) to make collective decisions in fluctuating environments. My work focuses on a QS-regulated genetic toggle switch that enables populations to adopt one of two phenotypes. I am particularly interested in how noise and environmental fluctuations shape these decisions, revealing QS as a potential strategy for collective environmental sensing.

I am open to collaboration opportunities and welcome any inquiries!

To learn more about my background and qualifications, please refer to my attached CV (Curriculum vitae).