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I am a chemical biologist turned bioengineer working to develop biomaterials towards interventions for infectious diseases. Specifically, I pursue to develop bio-active polymers and nanoparticles. My academic training has provided expertise in diverse fields of chemical biology, bioengineering, and sufficient experience working with biological systems. In addition, I have had the opportunities to mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and research associates from diverse backgrounds . Also, I have received ample grant writing opportunities during my PhD and postdoctoral training. I am interested in mentoring students from underrepresented minorities particularly, women and promoting diversity and inclusion. Science, for me, has always been a curious journey full of observations. Translating the basic scientific discoveries to develop technologies useful for the society is my driving force.
Divakara SSM Uppu, Ph.D.
Divakara SSM Uppu, Ph.D.
Research Fellow, Harvard Medical SchoolResearch FellowDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of MedicineBrigham and Women's Hospital181 Longwood AvenueBoston, MA 02115
Advisor: Prof. Jean C. Leehttps://jcleelab.bwh.harvard.edu/current-members/
Email: suppudivakara@bwh.harvard.edu
Research Fellow, FRIUTS Lab, Center for Soft and Living Matter, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Ulsan, South Korea, 2018-2020Advisor: Prof. Yoon-Kyoung Cho
Visiting Scholar, Hammond Lab, Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambdrige, MA, 2018Advisor: Prof. Paula Hammond
Postdoctoral Associate, Hammond Lab, Infectious Diseases & Antimicrobial Resistance, Singapore MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART-MIT), Singapore, 2016-2018Advisor: Prof. Paula Hammond
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bangalore, India, 2010-2016Advisor: Prof. Jayanta Haldar
M.Sc. & B.Sc.(Hons.) in Chemistry, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Andhra Pradesh, India, 2005-2010
Selected awards
Selected awards
Gandhian Young Technological Innovation (GYTI) Award, 2016
International Travel Support (ITS) for Gordon Research Conference, 2013
Best Oral Presentation Awards, JNCASR, 2013 & 2014
Graduate Research Fellowship, University Grants Commission (UGC), 2010-2016
University Gold Medal for Distinction (Masters in Chemistry), 2010
Summer Research Fellowship, Indian Academy of Sciences (IASc), 2009
Professional Service
Professional Service
Member, Materials Research Society (MRS), 2020
Member, MRS Academic Affairs Committee, 2020
Member, MRS Early Career Professionals Subcommittee, 2020
Reviewer, Bioengineering & Translational Medicine (AIChE, Wiley), 2020
Reviewer, Theranostics, 2020
Reviewer, Microbial Pathogenesis (Elsevier), 2018
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