Prof. Rajratan Basu

Dr. Rajratan Basu is currently serving as a Professor of Physics at the United States Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, MD. His academic journey began with a bachelor's degree in physics from the University of Calcutta, followed by a master's degree in physics from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts, where he specialized in liquid crystals and soft matter physics. His extensive research experience includes postdoctoral work at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. At USNA, Professor Basu's research interests encompass the alignment of liquid crystals at nanostructured surfaces, the directed self-assembly of nanomaterials, and the development of liquid crystal-based nano-electromechanical systems (NEMS) and electro-optic devices. His work has significantly contributed to the understanding of order–disorder phenomena in soft-matter systems and the interactions between liquid crystals and nanomaterials. Professor Basu holds seven U.S. patents and has authored 43 peer-reviewed publications. His contributions to the field have been recognized with numerous awards, including the prestigious Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award and the USNA Faculty Excellence in Research Award.