Dr. Anjan Biswas is an internationally renowned mathematician and educator with a career spanning over 25 years in higher education and research. He currently serves as the Endowed Chair of Mathematics at Grambling State University, Louisiana. His academic journey includes key faculty roles at:

• Alabama A&M University (Associate Professor, 2017–2022)

• Delaware State University (Associate Professor, 2005–2016)

• Tennessee State University (Assistant Professor, 2001–2005)

• Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Colorado, Boulder (1999–2000)

• Instructor at Valley City State University and Teaching Assistant at the University of New Mexico

He also held a Senior Visiting Fellowship at the University of New South Wales, Australia in 2013, showcasing his international academic influence.

Significant Achievements

• Recipient of multiple awards, including:

  • National Scholarship for Master's in Applied Mathematics, University of Calcutta (1988)

  • Faculty Excellence Award in Research at Delaware State University (2007)

  • Excellence in Research and Professional Contributions Award at Alabama A&M University (2022)

  • Faculty Excellence Award in Teaching, Research, and Service from the University of Louisiana System (2025)

• Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator on over $12 million in competitive research grants funded by NSF, ARO, AFOSR, and QNRF, including:

  • NSF-CREST, ARO & AFOSR multi-year projects

  • Qatar National Research Fund projects in cutting-edge optical and quantum materials

  • NSF-CBMS conference funding on transformation optics

  • NSF Catalyst Project focused on cyberlearning for minority students

Notable Contributions

• Prolific Author with:

  • 1000+ peer-reviewed publications in advanced mathematical modeling, soliton theory, nonlinear optics, and applied physics

  • Three authored books with leading publishers such as CRC Press, Springer, and Nova Science Publishers

  • Book chapters on soliton dynamics, biomedical imaging, and optical systems

• Thought Leader in Applied Mathematics:
  Dr. Biswas’s work in nonlinear evolution equations, dispersion-managed optical solitons, and photonic structures is widely cited and applied in fields such as information technology, energy systems, and nanophotonics.

• Mentor and Educator:
  Known for his excellence in teaching and mentorship, Dr. Biswas has guided numerous students and young researchers, especially from underrepresented groups in STEM.

Eligibility for Outstanding Scientist Award

Given his exceptional research record, high-impact international collaborations, groundbreaking publications, and decades-long commitment to science and education,
Dr. Anjan Biswas is eminently eligible for the Outstanding Scientist Award in Scientific Laurels. His contributions continue to shape the global academic landscape in applied mathematics and optical physics.