Education
BS-MS Dual Degree in Chemical Sciences
2020-2025
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata
- Major: Chemical Sciences, Minor: Biological Sciences
- Thesis: Self-assembled amphiphile assisted C-C bond coupling Reactions in Water
- Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Pradip Kumar Tarafdar
Research Experience
Master Thesis: Design of Supramolecular catalysis for phenyl-carbonyl coupling
Ongoing
MEMFACE Lab (Advisor: Dr. Pradip Kumar Tarafdar), IISER Kolkata
- Conducted research on phenyl-carbonyl coupling under electrochemical conditions
- Tuned radical intermediates by adjusting pH of reaction media
- Designed amphiphile structures for high-loading micelles
- Demonstrated new disconnection possibilities for organic synthesis
MITACS Globalink Research Internship
Summer 2024
MARTIC Lab (Advisor: Prof. Sanela Martic)
- Evaluated electrosynthesis applications for chlorinated phenols
- Optimized reactions using Cyclic voltammetry and UV-Vis spectroscopy
- Presented at 66th International Conference on Analytical Sciences and Spectroscopy
Design of Supramolecular catalyst for Coupling of Phenylacetonitriles
2023
MEMFACE Lab, IISER Kolkata
- Developed organic reactions in water using electrochemistry
- Designed C=C coupling reactions for fluorescent compounds with AIE properties
- Solved crystal structure via SCXRD
Awards & Honors
MITACS Globalink Research Internship (GRI) scholarship
2024
MITACS, Canada
- Awarded CAD$ 9650 for international research internship
National Standard Examination in Biology
2019
Odisha
- Ranked Top 5 in State
Indian National Biology Olympiad
2019
TIFR
- Ranked among Top 250 nationally
Teaching & Outreach
Teaching Assistant
Spring 2024
Reaction Mechanisms in Organic Chemistry (CH2202)
- Assisted students with understanding organic reaction mechanisms
- Conducted tutorial sessions and problem-solving workshops
Science Outreach
2020-2021
Ek Pehel Initiative
- Taught Chemistry to underprivileged school children
- Developed engaging demonstrations to explain chemical concepts
Science Exhibition
2023
26th National Science Exhibition
- Presented chemistry demonstrations at national exhibition
Institute Open Day
2023
Department of Chemical Sciences, IISER Kolkata
- Represented the department during institute open day
- Explained research activities to visitors and prospective students
Conferences & Workshops
66th International Conference on Analytical Sciences and Spectroscopy
2024
Canadian Society for Analytical Sciences and Spectroscopy, Niagara Falls, Ontario
International Conference on Molecularly Designed Functional Materials
2023
S&T digital (Online)
Sustainability and Interdisciplinarity in Chemical Sciences 2023
2023
'Diamond Jubilee Celebration' of the Indian Photobiology Society, IISER Kolkata
QIQT 2023 - International Conference on Quantum Information and Quantum Technology
2023
IISER Kolkata
Workshop on EPR Spectroscopy
2023
Theory, Simulation Training with Easy Spin and Hands-on training, IISER Kolkata
Technical Skills
Synthesis Techniques
- Electrochemical Synthesis
- Multi-step Organic Synthesis
- Microwave Synthesis
- Solid-phase peptide synthesis
Spectroscopy
- NMR (1H, 13C, 2D)
- UV-Vis, FT-IR
- Fluorescence Spectroscopy
- HR-MS spectrometry
Microscopy & Imaging
- AFM, SEM, TEM
- FLIM, Confocal Microscopy
- Sample preparation and analysis
Software
- ChemDraw, SciFinder
- Mnova, Olex2, Mercury
- Python, LaTeX
- Chimerax, AutoDock