• ¨     Indian theoretical physicist Professor Deepak Dhar has been awarded the 2026 Dirac Medal.

    ¨     He received the award for his significant contributions to theoretical physics, particularly in the field of statistical mechanics.

    ¨     The Dirac Medal is awarded by the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP).

    ¨     The award was established in memory of the renowned physicist Paul A. M. Dirac.

    ¨     The Dirac Medal recognises scientists who have made outstanding contributions to theoretical physics.

    ¨     It particularly honours research that has advanced the fundamental understanding of physics.

    ¨     Professor Deepak Dhar’s major area of research has been statistical mechanics.

    ¨     Statistical mechanics is a branch of physics that uses statistics and probability to understand the collective behaviour of systems containing large numbers of particles.

    ¨     Dhar’s research has made important contributions to the understanding of complex systems, non-equilibrium systems and collective phenomena.

    ¨     His work has helped explain the relationship between microscopic particle behaviour and macroscopic physical properties.

    ¨     His research focuses on explaining complex physical phenomena through theoretical modelling and mathematical techniques.