MASTER OF SCIENCE in CHEMISTRY Aug 2024-May 2026
Research supervisor: Prof. Dr. Chayan Kanti Nandi
Thesis Title: Carbon Nanodot as a Red-Emissive Probe for Lysosome Specific and Ferroptosis-Induction
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS COURSE) CHEMISTRY DEC 2021-MAY 2024
Advisor: Prof. Dr. Anil Kumar Nain
Research Experience: Design, Synthesis, Characterization of Carbon Nanodots (CNDs) for biological applications.
2 years at CKN RESEARCH GROUP, IIT MANDI, INDIA
Synthesis of Fe-CNDs: Synthesized red-emissive Fe-doped Carbon Nanodots (Fe-CNDs) via a one-pot solvothermal bottom-up approach.
Optical Characterization: Evaluated optical properties using UV–Vis, fluorescence spectroscopy, quantum yield, and TCSPC measurements.
Structural Characterization: Investigated morphology, size, and crystallinity using TEM, SEM, AFM, DLS, Zeta potential, and XRD.
Surface Characterization: Analyzed elemental composition, surface chemistry, and thermal stability using XPS, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, and TGA.
Biological Studies: Assessed cellular uptake, lysosome-specific targeting, and colocalization in live HeLa cells and U2OS cells using confocal fluorescence microscopy.
Functional Evaluation: Investigated lysosomal membrane permeabilization and ferroptosis induction for bioimaging-guided cancer theranostic applications.
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Qualified in the IIT JAM (Joint Admission Test for Master's) conducted by IIT Madras in 2024.
Qualified in CUET PG (Common University Entrance Test – Post Graduate) conducted by NTA(NATIONAL TESTING AGENCY) IN 2024.
Selected for the M.Sc. Chemistry program in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Delhi, but have decided not to accept the offer.
Selected for the M.Sc. Chemistry program in the Department of Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal (IISERB), but have decided not to accept the offer.
Qualified for the HSSC CET (HARYANA STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION COMMON ENTRANCE TEST) Examination 2021.
Certificate of Merit in Chemistry Quiz held by Dyal Singh College, University of Delhi on 12th april 2022.
Certificate of Merit in Chemistry Quiz held by Maitreyi College,University of Delhi on 5th january 2023.
Certificate of Participation in Photography Competition by ECO-CLUB Dyal Singh College,University of Delhi.
Certificate of Appreciation in Online Quiz" Connaissez-vous Victor Hugo?" held by Alliance Francaise Panjim & Goa University
Certificate of Participation in Cross-Wiz pf Real Deal 6.0 held by The Commerce Society S.G.T.B KHALSA College, University of Delhi.
Organized National Science Day on 26 February 2025, "The Second Quantum Revolution-Progress and Prospects" talk by Prof.Chandra Shekhar Yadav, SPS, IIT MANDI.
Served as a Academic Co-counselor for MSc Chemistry Representative during 2024-2025 at IIT MANDI.
Certificate of Completion for 3 days' international workshop & course on social innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup, organized by the Centre for Innovation, CIC, DU, and Delhi School of Public Policy & Governance, Institute of Eminence, University of Delhi.
Certificate of Participation for attending the seminar on"Master the art of college preparation stratergies for UPSC CSE" conducted by NEEV: The Civil Services Society in collabration with Dristi IAS.
Certificate of Participation as a Participant at the 1st SCS Research Meet, 2025, held at IIT MANDI on 25th January,2025.
Certificate of appreciation for completion of THE ACADEMIC WRITING WORKSHOP organized by The PG Academic council on 8th November 2024, at IIT MANDI.