Yashwant Singh (scientist)

Yashwant Singh is an Indian theoretical physicist known for his contributions to the field of condensed matter physics, particularly the study of liquids and disordered systems. He has made significant contributions to understanding the structure, thermodynamics, and phase transitions of these systems using theoretical and computational methods.

Singh obtained his Ph.D. from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and has held research and faculty positions at various institutions, including BHU. His research interests include statistical mechanics, liquid state theory, and the physics of interfaces. He is known for his work on developing and applying density functional theory (DFT) to study the properties of liquids, liquid crystals, and other complex fluids.

Singh's publications have appeared in leading physics journals, and he has been involved in collaborative research projects with scientists from around the world. He has also mentored numerous students and postdoctoral researchers. His work has contributed to a deeper understanding of the fundamental properties of condensed matter systems and has implications for materials science and related fields.