Assist. Prof. Dr. Kalyan Banerjee - Algebraic geometry - Breakthrough Research Award
SRM UNIVERSITY AP - India
Author Profile
🎓 Early academic pursuits
Kalyan Banerjee and demonstrated a consistent academic brilliance from an early age. he completed his 10th and +2 education from uttarpara government high school, securing 87% and 84% respectively. his academic journey in mathematics took shape at st. xavier’s college, kolkata, where he earned his b.sc. honours degree in mathematics with first class. he continued his higher studies at the prestigious indian statistical institute (isi), bangalore, obtaining his m.math degree with a strong foundation in mathematical principles. his passion for research led him to pursue a doctorate in mathematics at the university of liverpool, where he explored one-dimensional algebraic cycles on non-singular cubic fourfolds in projective 5-space under the guidance of dr. vladimir guletskii.
🧑🏫 Professional endeavors
Following the completion of his phd in december 2014, kalyan embarked on a dynamic professional path. he held a series of prestigious positions including postdoctoral fellowships at the institute of mathematical sciences, chennai; harish-chandra research institute (hri), allahabad; and iiser mohali. he was also a visiting fellow at the tata institute of fundamental research, mumbai, and a visiting scientist at isi bangalore. from june 2021 to december 2023, he served as an assistant professor senior grade 1 at vit chennai. currently, he holds the position of assistant professor grade 2 at srm university ap, continuing his impactful teaching and research contributions.
📚 Contributions and research focus
Kalyan Banerjee’s research spans multiple domains within pure mathematics, specifically in algebraic geometry, arithmetic geometry, and differential geometry. his doctoral work significantly contributed to the understanding of algebraic cycles and their intricate structure in higher-dimensional algebraic varieties. he investigates the geometric properties of varieties, which form a Algebraic geometry critical foundation for modern mathematical theories, including applications that intersect with power electronics, particularly in system modeling and simulation frameworks where complex geometry structures can play a crucial role.
🌍 Impact and influence
Through his varied academic affiliations and research fellowships across india’s top institutes, kalyan has enriched the mathematical community with rigorous scholarship and mentoring. his Algebraic geometry interdisciplinary insight allows the application of algebraic concepts beyond pure mathematics, notably in emerging domains such as power electronics, where mathematical geometry plays a role in optimizing signal integrity and device efficiency. his collaborations and participation in academic workshops and seminars have positioned him as a valuable resource in advancing mathematical sciences in india.
📈 Academic citations
His scholarly output, available on his google scholar and orcid profiles, showcases citations across mathematical and interdisciplinary journals. these citations highlight his contribution to foundational theories in geometry and their interpretations within broader contexts. by publishing in reputable journals and sharing his work through academic platforms, he ensures Algebraic geometry accessibility to emerging scholars and researchers exploring intersections of mathematics with applied sciences such as power electronics.
🌟 Legacy and future contributions
kalyan banerjee is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of mathematical thinkers through active teaching, mentoring, and research collaboration. with continued work in algebraic cycles and expanding into interdisciplinary applications, his academic future holds promise for breakthroughs that merge theoretical mathematics with applied domains. his long-term vision includes fostering educational excellence and pushing the boundaries of mathematical exploration, particularly in areas where abstract geometry may inform technological innovation, such as the design and control algorithms used in power electronics systems.
Notable Publications
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Title: Rational equivalence for line configurations on cubic hypersurfaces in P⁵
Author(s): K. Banerjee, V. Guletskii
Journal: arXiv preprint, arXiv:1405.6430 -
Title: Étale monodromy and rational equivalence for 1-cycles on cubic hypersurfaces in P⁵
Author(s): K. Banerjee, V. Guletskii
Journal: arXiv preprint, arXiv:1405.6430 -
Title: One-dimensional algebraic cycles on nonsingular cubic fourfolds in P⁵
Author(s): K. Banerjee
Journal: University of Liverpool (Thesis/Institutional publication), 2014 -
Title: On the closed embedding of the product of theta divisors into product of Jacobians and Chow groups
Author(s): K. Banerjee
Journal: International Journal of Mathematics, Vol. 29, No. 03, 1850021 (2018) -
Title: Bloch's conjecture on surfaces of general type with an involution
Author(s): K. Banerjee
Journal: arXiv preprint, arXiv:1705.10713