Lipika Baidya


About Me

I did B.Sc (Honours) in Chemistry with Physics and Mathematics as general courses from Barasat Govt College in 2016. I completed my Master’s degree in Chemistry from the Department of Chemistry at IIT Kanpur in 2018 and joined Prof. Govardhan Reddy’s group in August 2018 as a PhD student. Using the tools of statistical thermodynamics and molecular dynamics simulations, I used to study multiple aspects of biophysical chemistry. Currently, I am working on the physicochemical properties of Intrinsically Disordered Proteins (IDPs) in the presence of various cosolvents such as denaturants, protective osmolytes, and salts. I am also interested in studying the properties of biomolecular condensates enriched with IDPs and the role of external factors such as temperature, pH, salts, and cosolvents in modulating the stability of the condensates.

In my spare time, I love cooking and spending time with family and friends.