Dr. Sayantan Nag Chowdhury (he/him/his)
Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics
Nalanda University
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I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Nalanda University, India, working at the intersection of nonlinear dynamics, complex systems, and network science. My research aims to understand how collective behavior emerges in interacting dynamical systems and how network structure, temporal interactions, and higher-order couplings shape the dynamics of complex natural and engineered systems.
My work combines rigorous mathematical analysis, dynamical systems theory, and computational modeling to investigate a wide range of problems, including synchronization, extreme events, topological phases, eco-evolutionary dynamics, and adaptive interactions in complex networks. I am particularly interested in developing mathematical frameworks that connect fundamental nonlinear science with interdisciplinary applications in ecological, biological, social, and technological systems.
Before joining Nalanda University, I held postdoctoral positions at Constructor University (Germany) and the University of California, Davis (USA). I received my Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Calcutta, with research conducted at the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, where I focused on collective dynamics in static and temporal networks.
Beyond research, I am passionate about teaching and mentoring students. I believe that mathematics provides a universal language for understanding complex phenomena and that curiosity-driven research, combined with rigorous analysis, can lead to meaningful scientific advances.
My long-term goal is to develop mathematical theories and computational tools that deepen our understanding of complex systems while fostering interdisciplinary collaborations across mathematics, physics, biology, engineering, and data science.