Dr. Indresh Yadav

Department of Physics, IIT Bhubaneswar | Research Affiliate, MIT, USA

Dr. Indresh Yadav is an accomplished physicist and educator with a global academic footprint.
Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at IIT Bhubaneswar and a Research Affiliate at MIT, USA, Dr. Yadav’s work lies at the cutting edge of experimental soft matter physics, DNA mechanics, and topological polymer networks.
With a Ph.D. in Physics from BARC and extensive postdoctoral research at MIT and NUS Singapore, his career bridges fundamental science and futuristic applications.
He has authored over 25 international peer-reviewed publications, contributed to a book chapter, and delivered invited talks across India, USA, and Europe. Dr. Yadav’s academic journey reflects a deep commitment to scientific rigor, interdisciplinary collaboration, and educational excellence — all of which resonate with PHN Technology’s mission to redefine tech education.

Research Affiliate at MIT, collaborating on 2D polymer physics with Prof. Patrick Doyle.
Over 25 published research papers and a book chapter across high-impact journals.
Expert in single-molecule DNA analysis, microrheology, soft lithography, and scattering techniques.
Delivered invited talks at premier institutes like IISc, IIT Bombay, RRI, TIFR, SOLEIL Paris, and MIT.

Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant – ANRF, Govt. of India (2025)
Scientific High-Level Visiting Fellowship – Embassy of France in India (2024)
Seed Research Grant – IIT Bhubaneswar (2023)
Travel Grants – AONSA School (Japan), Brazilian Biophysical Congress, and more
Multiple Best Poster Awards – DAE-SSPS, Neutron Scattering Conferences at BARC and KIIT

Collaborator at Department of Chemical Engineering, MIT.
Member of National & International Soft Matter and Biophysics Research Communities.
Regular contributor to APS, AIP, and Biophysical Society Conferences.
Affiliated with leading global labs including NUS Singapore and BARC India.
Contributor to interdisciplinary curriculum at IIT Bhubaneswar.

Advisory Member