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Prof. Aasheesh Srivastava (P.I.)
Early Education: New Delhi (1997)
M.Sc. (Chemistry): IIT Kanpur (1999)
Ph.D. (Organic Chemistry): IISc Bangalore under Prof. Santanu Bhattacharya (2005)
Post-doc: University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB) under Prof. J. H. Waite and Prof. G. D. Stucky
Current Position: Professor at IISER Bhopal (From 2021)
Associate Professor at IISER Bhopal (From 2015)
Assistant Professor at IISER Bhopal (From 2009)
Research interest: We are a team working on cutting-edge research areas at the interface of materials and biology. We employ chemical synthesis to prepare new materials and explore their properties by employing a wide variety of experimental techniques transcending traditional boundaries.
Other than research: Apart from science, I absolutely love spending time with my kids, and reading books and literature. I used to enjoy photography and playing badminton, but that has fallen behind in the pursuit of science.
Dr. Maynak Pal (Post-Doc)
Hometown: Kolkata, West Bengal
B.Sc. (Chemistry): Bangabasi College, Kolkata
M.Sc. (Chemistry): West Bengal State University, Kolkata
Qualifications: UGC NET LS 2018 and GATE 2019
Joined AS Lab: December 2024
Research interest: Polymeric wound healing adhesives.
Other than research: Sports, Reading, Poetry.
Akash Kumar Sharma (Ph.D.)
Hometown: Shamli, Uttar Pradesh
B.Sc. (Chemistry): University of Delhi
M.Sc. (Chemistry): University of Delhi
Qualifications: CSIR JRF in 2019
Joined AS Lab: December 2019
Research interest: Synthesis of Chiral Fluorescent Molecules and their applications.
Other than research: Playing Cricket, and travelling.
Nyaya Prakash Pradhan (Ph.D.)
Hometown: Deogarh, Odisha
B.Sc. (Chemistry): Gangadhar Meher (Auto.) College, Sambalpur, Odisha
M.Sc. (Chemistry): Sambalpur University, Odisha
Qualifications: CSIR JRF and GATE in 2020
Joined AS Lab: August 2020
Research interest: Synthesis and transport studies of small-molecule ion transporters and their biological applications.
Other than research: Travelling, photography, gaming, and watching movies.
Bhanwar Lal (Ph.D.)
Hometown: Takhatgarh, Pali (District), Rajasthan
B.Sc. (Chemistry): Mohan Lal Sukhadiya University, Udaipur (Rajasthan)
M.Sc. (Chemistry): Mohan Lal Sukhadiya University, Udaipur (Rajasthan)
Qualifications: UGC NET JRF and GATE in 2022
Joined AS Lab: August 2022
Research interest: Cross-linked polymeric hydrogel/adhesive for biomedical application.
Other than research: Playing badminton, Wildlife photography, Playing guitar, and reading books.
Rashi Sharma (Ph.D.)
Hometown: Rajouri (District), Jammu and Kashmir
B.Sc. (Chemistry): Central University of Jammu
M.Sc. (Chemistry): Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (UP)
Qualifications: UGC NET and GATE in 2023
Joined AS Lab: August 2023
Research interest: Stimuli-responsive nanoparticles/hydrogels for drug delivery.
Other than research: Singing, traveling, music listening.
Deepak Choudhary (Ph.D.)
Hometown: Gurgaon, Haryana
B.Sc. (Chemistry): Sri Venkateswara College, D.U.
M.Sc. (Chemistry): University of Delhi
Qualifications: UGC NET and GATE in 2023
Joined AS Lab: December 2023
Research interest: Organic scaffolds for self-assembly and ion transport in biological systems.
Other than research: Cricket, singing, traveling, listening to music.
Nayanika Misra (I-Ph.D.)
Hometown: Farakka, Murshidabad (District), West Bengal
B.Sc. (Chemistry): Presidency University
I-Ph.D. (Organic Chemistry): IISER Bhopal
Qualifications: JAM in 2021
Joined AS Lab: January 2023
Research interest: Self-assembling motifs and interaction with metal ions.
Other than research: Reading books, writing poems, photography, and food travel.
Narayan Prakash Verma (Ph.D.)
Hometown: Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh
B.Sc. (Chemistry): Govt. Science College, Jabalpur, M.P.
M.Sc. (Chemistry): Govt. Science College, Jabalpur, M.P.
Qualifications: CSIR JRF in 2022, GATE 2023
Joined AS Lab: August 2024
Research interest: Synthesis of helically twisted scaffolds and their application in self-assembly and molecular recognition.
Other than research: Chess, Travelling, Reading.
Aman Jamadar (Ph.D.)
Hometown: Solapur, Maharastra
B.Sc. (Chemistry): PAH Solapur University, Maharastra
M.Sc. (Chemistry): MIT ADT University, Maharastra
Qualifications: GATE 2024
Joined AS Lab: January 2025
Research interest:
Other than research: Cricket, Debate, Virtual gaming, and Anime.
Roshansingh Rajput (BS-MS)
Hometown: Buldana, Maharashtra
BS-MS: IISER Bhopal
Joined AS Lab: May 2025
Research interest: Adhesives in biomedical use.
Other than research: Chess, trekking, and Writing.
Moushmi Tandi (BS-MS)
Hometown: Balangir, Odisha.
BS-MS: IISER Bhopal
Joined AS Lab: May 2025
Research interest: Chirality-Driven Fluorescent Probes for Targeted Anion Sensing and Transport.
Other than research: Passionate about Painting, Calligraphy, Cooking and Singing.
Maisnam Domina (M.Sc.)
Hometown: Imphal, Manipur
B.Sc. (Chemistry): Dhanamanjuri University, Manipur
M.Sc. (Chemistry): IISER Bhopal
Joined AS Lab: May 2025
Research interest: Self assembly of organic nanoparticles.
Other than research: Exploring Novels, Sketching, and Journaling.
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