Order-Disorder Phenomena Laboratory (ODPL), Department of Physics.
Dissertation: Self-Assembly and Morphological Patterns in Drying Droplets of Bio-colloids
Advisor: Germano S. Iannacchione
My doctoral research was centered on the intricate exploration of self-assembly and morphological patterns within drying droplets of bio-colloids. Over the course of my Ph.D. journey, I diligently quantified a diverse array of drying patterns, thereby illuminating the essential physical mechanisms that intricately link the morphological patterns to the initial state of the constituent colloidal particles.
Published nine research articles during my Ph.D. tenure.
The courses include Classical Mechanics, Advanced Electromagnetic Theory, Quantum Mechanics (II), and Mechanics of Living Cells.
Grades and GPA: A and 4.0/4.0.
Achieved a remarkable feat by successfully passing the Physics Comprehensive Written Examination (CWE) on the very first attempt in May 2017, achieving an outstanding overall score of 76.3%.
CGPA: 8.43/10 (First Class with Distinction)
Thesis: Study of the Phase Transitions in Liquid Crystals through Polarizing Microscope
Supervisor: Surajit Dhara
Secured 2nd position in IMSc.
The seed of my passion for multi-disciplinary research was sown during my five-year Integrated Masters program. It was there that I first grasped the concept of soft matter, and my understanding deepened as I immersed myself in experimental research on liquid crystals for six months. This experience ignited a profound love for the field and set me on the path of pursuing my passion for scientific exploration.