About

Bhaskar Sarkar is a professor in the Department of Film and Media Studies at UC Santa Barbara. His research addresses questions of modernity and community, focusing on imagination and participation within global media assemblages. He explores 'southern' media formations that emerge in the gaps between legality and legitimacy, and investigates the political and cultural nodes of the global-popular, including manifestations of populism. His work also examines themes of uncertainty and risk, regimes of securitization, speculative practices, and queer subcultures. Sarkar is the author of 'Mourning the Nation: Indian Cinema in the Wake of Partition' (Duke University Press, 2009), which critically explores cinematic traces of a specific historical trauma. He has coedited several collections, including 'Documentary Testimonies: Global Archives of Suffering,' 'Asian Video Cultures: In the Penumbra of the Global,' and 'The Routledge Handbook of Media and Risk.' Additionally, he has coedited journal special issues on topics such as 'The Subaltern and the Popular' and 'Indian Documentary Studies.' Currently, he is completing a monograph titled 'Cosmoplastics: Bollywood’s Global Gesture' and has begun work on projects about piratical practices in the Global South and queer underground club cultures in Los Angeles. Sarkar serves on the editorial board of 'Communication and Critical/Cultural Studies' and advisory boards of 'Cinéma&Cie,' 'Media Theory,' and 'Media Fields.' At UC Santa Barbara, he is an affiliate faculty member in Comparative Literature, East Asian Languages and Cultures, and the History of Art and Architecture.

Research topics

• Computer Science
• Political Science
• Sociology
• Machine Learning
• Physical chemistry
• Media studies
• Engineering
• Aesthetics
• Statistical physics
• Art
• Political economy
• Mathematics
• Thermodynamics
• Chemistry
• Psychology
• Law
• History
• Physics
• Automotive engineering
• Mechanics

Selected publications

• ‘Sleeping at the Wheel’ Rather than Excessive Daytime Sleepiness or Alcohol Use Increases Risk of Vehicular Accidents: A Study of Prevalence and Determinants

  Sleep and Vigilance · 2026-02-17

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• Uncoupling of the Helical Blade in a Proximal Femoral Nail – A Novel Mechanical Failure

  Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports · 2026-01-01

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  Introduction: Intertrochanteric fractures are increasingly common in the elderly, and intramedullary fixation with a proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA) is widely preferred due to its biomechanical advantages. The helical blade improves cancellous bone purchase, yet complications such as cut-out, cut-in, and excessive sliding remain concerns. Mechanical uncoupling of the helical blade from the nail is extremely rare. We report an unusual case of spontaneous helical blade disengagement following PFNA fixation of a stable fracture. Case Report: An 85-year-old male sustained a stable intertrochanteric femur fracture following a road traffic accident and underwent closed reduction with a long PFNA fixation, achieving good reduction and implant placement. Early recovery was uneventful. At 8 weeks, he developed proximal thigh pain and a firm mass. Imaging showed subcutaneous migration of the uncoupled distal helical blade without additional trauma. The component was removed under local anesthesia, and weight-bearing was deferred. Alignment remained stable, and at 12 months, a painless fibrous non-union allowed continued conservative management. Conclusion: Helical blade uncoupling is an exceptionally rare PFNA failure mode. In elderly, low-demand patients with stable alignment and minimal symptoms, conservative treatment after such mechanical failure can provide satisfactory outcomes without revision surgery.

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• An Unsteady MHD Flow Past a Porous Flat Plate on Taking Hall Currents into account

  Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2025-12-05

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  study of an unsteady hydro-magnetic flow of a viscous incompressible electrically conducting fluid bounded by an infinitely long porous flat plate in the presence of Hall currents taken into account has been investigated. Initially ( = ), the fluid at infinity moves with a uniform velocity in the direction of the flow. At time > , the plate suddenly moves with the same uniform velocity in the direction of the flow. The governing equations are solved analytically using the Laplace transform technique. The solutions are also obtained for small and large times. The effects of pertinent parameters on the velocity field and the shear stress at the porous plate are exhibited with the help of graphs and tables. It is interesting to note that the series solution of fluid motion converge more quickly than the exact solution for small times. Keywords: Magnetic Parameter, Hall Currents, Suction parameter, time, general solution and solutions for small time.

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• Muscle Dystrophies and Myopathies

  2025-01-01

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• Hybrid 1+1D Model for Direct Ammonia-Fed Planar SOFCs: Simulation and Analysis

  Fuel · 2025-02-27 · 7 citations

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• Burden of multi-drug-resistant organisms in a tertiary healthcare institute in North India: Implications for regional public health

  World Journal of Experimental Medicine · 2025-08-12 · 3 citations

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  BACKGROUND Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an escalating global health threat, disproportionately impacting low-income and middle-income countries like India. The rise of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) complicates treatment, increases healthcare costs, and contributes to higher morbidity and mortality. In India, factors such as antibiotic misuse, over-the-counter availability, and self-medication have exacerbated this crisis. Despite the urgency, regional data on MDRO prevalence remains limited. AIM To assess the burden and distribution of MDRO infections identified at a tertiary healthcare institute in North India. METHODS This cross-sectional study analyzed inpatient data from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Rishikesh using the E-hospital database from May 2021 to February 2024, except 2022. All inpatients with culture-confirmed MDRO infections were included. Patient charts and discharge summaries were reviewed. Data analysis was performed using Jamovi software, with descriptive statistics summarizing demographics. The χ ² test was used to assess associations between MDROs and various factors. Ethical approval was obtained, and patient confidentiality was maintained. RESULTS This study included 820 participants having 1106 MDROs. The majority of patients were aged 35-64 years, with a male predominance (57.6%). Most cases were from Uttar Pradesh (49.1%) and Uttarakhand (47.6%), with Bijnor and Haridwar districts reporting the highest burden from their respective states. Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae) (30.6%), Acinetobacter baumannii (16.7%), and Escherichia coli (E. coli) (16.7%) were the most common MDROs. Urine was the most frequent sample type (51.0%), with K. pneumoniae as the leading pathogen. Infections varied significantly across departments (P < 0.001), with General Medicine and Surgery reporting the highest burden. E. coli and Klebsiella spp. were most prevalent in these departments respectively. MDRO prevalence fluctuated over time, with significant variations by quarter (P < 0.001). Following the second coronavirus disease 2019 wave, there was a rapid surge in MDROs, which stabilized after approximately three months. The overall mortality among patients harboring MDROs was 25.9%. CONCLUSION This study highlights the burden of MDROs among patients at AIIMS Rishikesh, with K. pneumoniae as the predominant pathogen. Strengthening antimicrobial stewardship and infection control measures is essential to combat rising AMR, with department-specific, and pathogen-specific stewardships.

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• An Unsteady MHD Flow Past a Porous Flat Plate on Taking Hall Currents into account

  Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2025-12-05

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  study of an unsteady hydro-magnetic flow of a viscous incompressible electrically conducting fluid bounded by an infinitely long porous flat plate in the presence of Hall currents taken into account has been investigated. Initially ( = ), the fluid at infinity moves with a uniform velocity in the direction of the flow. At time > , the plate suddenly moves with the same uniform velocity in the direction of the flow. The governing equations are solved analytically using the Laplace transform technique. The solutions are also obtained for small and large times. The effects of pertinent parameters on the velocity field and the shear stress at the porous plate are exhibited with the help of graphs and tables. It is interesting to note that the series solution of fluid motion converge more quickly than the exact solution for small times. Keywords: Magnetic Parameter, Hall Currents, Suction parameter, time, general solution and solutions for small time.

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• Modeling and analysis of direct internal reforming in ethanol-fueled SOFC

  Emergency Management Science and Technology · 2024-01-01 · 5 citations

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  Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), in which the chemical energy of the fuel is directly converted to electrical energy, offer a compelling alternative to combustion-based power technologies due to their fuel flexibility, high efficiency, and low emissions, especially when coupled with combined heat and power (CHP) systems. SOFCs hold significant promise due to their potential to serve as distributed power sources and as reliable backup solutions during primary power disruptions. Among the various configurations of SOFC systems, those employing direct internal reforming stand out. This approach involves the <i>in-situ</i> conversion of hydrocarbon fuels like methane and diesel into hydrogen inside an SOFC device, which is subsequently electrochemically oxidized to generate power. This method offers distinct advantages over other configurations. In this study, a newly developed model is introduced that is specifically tailored for SOFCs with direct internal reforming of ethanol. By comparing the model's predictions with experimental data, its accuracy and reliability was validated. Additionally, a comprehensive analysis of polarization curves under varying operating conditions were conducted, examining factors such as hydrogen yield and species distribution along the channel length. This investigation enhanced our understanding of the internal reactions within SOFCs, providing valuable insights for optimizing their technology.

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• Unsteady Flow Past an Exponentially Accelerated Vertical Plate With Ramped Plate Heat Flux

  Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2024-02-02

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  An exact solution of an unsteady flow past an exponentially accelerated vertical plate with ramped plate heat flux has been studied. The governing coupled differential equations describing the flow are solved analytically by using Laplace transform technique. The influences of the various type of parameters on the velocity field, temperature distribution, shear stress and rate of heat transfer at the moving plate have been analyzed either graphically or in tabular form. It is found that both the velocity as well as the temperature of the fluid decrease with an increase in Prandtl number whereas they increase as time progresses. Prandtl number reduce the shear stress but enhance the rate of heat transfer at the moving plate.

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• Unsteady Flow Past an Exponentially Accelerated Vertical Plate With Ramped Plate Heat Flux

  Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2024-02-02

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  An exact solution of an unsteady flow past an exponentially accelerated vertical plate with ramped plate heat flux has been studied. The governing coupled differential equations describing the flow are solved analytically by using Laplace transform technique. The influences of the various type of parameters on the velocity field, temperature distribution, shear stress and rate of heat transfer at the moving plate have been analyzed either graphically or in tabular form. It is found that both the velocity as well as the temperature of the fluid decrease with an increase in Prandtl number whereas they increase as time progresses. Prandtl number reduce the shear stress but enhance the rate of heat transfer at the moving plate.

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Frequent coauthors

• R. N. Jana

  Vidyasagar University

  11 shared

• S. Das

  University of Gour Banga

  10 shared

• Subir Das

  Banaras Hindu University

  5 shared

• Nicole I. Wolf

  Emma Kinderziekenhuis

  5 shared

• Rabindra Nath Jana

  Vidyasagar University

  4 shared

• Bishnupriya Ghosh

  University of California, Santa Barbara

  3 shared

• Ram R. Ratnakar

  2 shared

• Vemuri Balakotaiah

  Maryland Department of Natural Resources

  2 shared