Alumni

Smriti Mukherjee (2026)

Ingrated M.Tech: Biotechnology, KIIT University 

Research: Peptide scaffolds and peptidomimetic oligoacrylamide  mimicking ion channels and Biomaterials

Hobbies: Dancing, Painting, Swimming.

Anil Yadav (2026)

B.Sc. :  K.N.I.P.S.S. Sultanpur

M.Sc.: K.N.I.P.S.S. Sultanpur

Research: Peptide templates for functionalized membranes

Hobbies: playing and watching cricket, music, watching movies and running

Ajimullah (2026)

B.Sc.: Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Faizabad (U.P.) 

M.Sc.:  Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P.)

Research:  Azobenzene attached photoresponsive peptides.

Hobbies: watching bollywood movies (comedy)

Biswaranjan Baliarsingh (2026)

B.Sc.: Prananath Autonomous College

M.Sc.: Ravenshaw University, Odisha

Research: Serine based macrocycles as membrane ion transporters

Hobbies: Exploring new places, Music, Playing flute, Movies(science fiction and biopic)

Dr. Priyanka Kushwaha (2025)

B.Sc. : CSJM University, Kanpur

M.Sc.:  CSJM University, Kanpur

Research: Peptide synthesis using oligostyrene and polynorbornene supports

Other interests: Cooking, reading books, watching movies

Dr. Narendra Kumar (2024)

pH-Gated Ion Transporters derived from Picolinic/Chelidamic Acid

Currently: Assistant Professor at Govt. Chandravijay College, Dindori

Dr. Samir Ahmad Malik (2024)

B.Sc.  : Kashmir University, J&K 

M.Sc.: H.N.B.Garhwal central university,  UK

Research: Light regulated ion channels and carriers 

Other interests: Cricket 

Dr. J. Rajesh (2022)

Pyrrole based macrocycles and acyclic peptides as transmembrane anion receptors and channels.

Currently: Senior Research Scientist, AAP Pharmatech Ltd.

Dr. Babita Bisht (2021)

Soluble polynorbornene supports for Boc-compatible peptide synthesis and synthesis of bioactive peptides. 

Currently: Post-doc with Prof. Ehud Gazit, Tel-Aviv University, Israel.

Dr. Parichita Saha (2020) 

Ligand based Acyclic Peptides and Macrocycles for Tunable Ion Transport

Currently - Associate Scientific Editor, Elsevier

Dr. Venkataramana Erapalapati (2017) 

Versatile Soluble Oligomeric Styrene Derived Supports and Cost-Effective Coupling Reagents for Peptide Synthesis 

Dr. Mahesh Potnuru (2016) 

Peptide Templates for Robust Polymer Functionalized Pores

Currently - Associate Scientist, GVK Bio.

Dr. Harekrushna Behera (2016) 

Methyl-6-(aminomethyl)benzoate/picolinate derived Ion Transporters 

Currently - Post-doc with Prof. Manish Kumar, UT Austin.

Dr. Debajyoti Basak (2016) 

Acyclic Peptides containing Aminopicolinic Acid as Cation Transporters

Currently - Scientist 3, Aurigine Oncology Ltd.

Dr. N. Naganna (2015) 

Poly(norbornene) Supports for Peptide Synthesis

Currently - Scientist at J. Michael Bishop Institute of Cancer Research.

Dr. Bahiru Benke Punja (2015) 

Synthetic Ion Transporters from Aminobenzoic Acid Incorporated Peptides

Currently - Post-doc with Prof. Dr. M. Mastalerz, Heidelberg University 

Dr. Umatai Hale

B.Sc. : Yeshwant Mahavidyalaya, MH

M.Sc. : Yeshwant Mahavidyalaya MH

Ph.D. : IIT Bombay

Research: Small peptide as ion transporter and templates for functionalized polymers.

Other interests: Designing Rangolis (floor designs made with colorful powders) and mehndi patterns. 

Dr. Arpit Agrawal

B.Sc. : Acharya Narendra Dev College, University of Delhi

M.Sc. : NIT Warangal

Ph.D. : IIT Bombay

Research: Organic Synthesis, Fragrance Molecules

Other interests: Listening to music, watching movies, Playing Badminton