I’ve always been intrigued by exploring biological questions from a physics perspective. As a multidisciplinary researcher, I focus on gaining a deeper understanding of intermolecular forces at the nanometer scale under varying physico-chemical conditions. Currently, I am enjoying my postdoctoral work at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where I am developing a novel micro-rheological tool designed to measure the material properties (such as viscoelasticity) of cellular organelles in live cells.

Previously, I held a postdoctoral position at Wageningen University and Research, where I investigated the molecular mechanisms behind the formation of biomolecular condensates in glycine-rich proteins found in tick saliva. I examined how these condensates contribute to tick adhesion.

Earlier, I completed my PhD at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, HBNI, focusing on stabilizing magnetic nanoparticle-based nanoemulsions with various surface-active agents, including surfactants, polymers, and nanoparticles. My research also explored how factors like aging, pH, temperature, magnetic fields, and analytes influence the stability of these nanoemulsions.

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Manali.Nandy@UTSouthwestern.edu, manalinandy02@gmail.com