Professor of Solid State Chemistry Condensed Matter Scientist
D. D. Sarma is a distinguished Indian solid state chemist at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, known for his pioneering research on electronic structure and strongly correlated materials.
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PhD in Solid State / Condensed Matter Chemistry Postdoctoral research in electronic structure and materials chemistry
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru Advanced research training in India and abroad
Full Name: Desiraju Devendra Sarma
Nickname: D. D. Sarma
Country/State: India
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Languages Known: English, Hindi, Telugu
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Hobbies: Scientific research, academic reading, mentoring students, writing
School: Not publicly disclosed
College: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru Advanced research training in India and abroad
Degrees Obtained: PhD in Solid State / Condensed Matter Chemistry Postdoctoral research in electronic structure and materials chemistry
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 70 kg
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Marital Status: married
Wife: Not Public
Children: 0
Current Position: Professor of Solid State Chemistry Condensed Matter Scientist
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Awards & Achievements: Internationally recognised expert in solid state and condensed matter chemistry Fellow of major Indian science academies Recipient of several prestigious national science awards Highly cited researcher with influential publications in materials chemistry and physics Known for pioneering work on correlated electron systems and transition metal oxides Served in leadership and advisory roles in major Indian research initiatives
D. D. Sarma is one of India’s leading scientists in the field of solid state chemistry and condensed matter science. His research focuses on understanding the electronic and magnetic properties of complex materials, particularly transition metal oxides and strongly correlated electron systems.
At the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, he has played a key role in advancing interdisciplinary research at the interface of chemistry and physics. His work combines experimental spectroscopy with theoretical insight to explain fundamental properties of materials that are critical for future electronic and energy technologies.
Beyond research, Prof. Sarma is a highly respected teacher and mentor. He has guided numerous doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers, many of whom now hold prominent academic and research positions in India and abroad.
In 2025, Prof. D. D. Sarma continued active research at IISc on correlated electron materials and advanced spectroscopic studies.
He contributed to high-impact collaborative research projects in materials chemistry and condensed matter physics.
He remained actively involved in mentoring researchers and participating in national and international scientific conferences.
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