Professor Deepak Dhar Awarded 2026 Dirac Medal for Contributions to Statistical Mechanics
Professor Deepak Dhar has been awarded the 2026 Dirac Medal by the International Centre for Theoretical Physics for his significant contributions to statistical mechanics. His pioneering work on the sandpile model explains how simple interactions in large systems can lead to complex, sometimes unpredictable behavior, with applications ranging from earthquakes to financial markets. Dhar, an INSA Distinguished Professor, joins an elite group of physicists recognized by this prestigious award, which has honored figures like Stephen Hawking.
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indiatoday broke this story on 9 Aug, 02:11 pm. Other outlets followed.