O'MatSE Lab

(Organic)Material Science & Engineering Lab

Hello & Welcome to (Organic) Material Science and Engineering Lab !

Our research at the (Organic)Materials Science and Engineering (O’MatSE) Laboratory is inspired by Nature’s ability to orchestrate complex functions through dynamic, adaptive, and self-organized molecular systems. We utilize the power of organic chemistry, supramolecular self-assembly, and stimuli-responsive materials to design life-inspired functional systems that operate in aqueous, Nature-like environments. By engineering organic scaffolds that respond to external stimuli such as light, ultrasound, and redox signals, we seek to achieve precise spatiotemporal control over (organo)catalysis, molecular organization, controlled release, and therapeutic delivery. Using advanced spectroscopic and microscopic techniques, we uncover the fundamental structure–function relationships that govern these adaptive systems. Our long-term vision is to bridge chemistry and biology by developing next-generation biomimetic materials for sustainable catalysis, biomedicine, and environmental remediation, while advancing the fundamental science of dynamic molecular systems.

News

Highlights

📄 Manuscript Accepted in Communication Chemistry

Divya's manuscript titled "Light-switchable Enzyme-mimetic Organocatalysis in water via Supramolecular Assembly" is accepted in Communication Chemistry.
Congratulations Divya! 🥳

🗃️ Patent Published!

Dinesh's work on "Glucose-responsive multilayer hybrid hydrofiber wound dressing system with in situ hydrogel transformation for chronic wound treatment " is published as a patent (Application No. 202641075006). Congratulations, Dinesh!

🗃️ Patent Granted!

Devi's work on "METHOD FOR PREPARING REDUCED GRAPHENE OXIDE AND POLYOXOMETALATE-INTEGRATED HYDROGEL MATERIAL FOR PHOTODEGRADATION OF AMOXICILLIN" is granted as a patent (591164). Congratulations, Devi!

📄 Manuscript published in Synlett

Damini's manuscript titled "Catalytic Reduction of Nitroarenes Enabled by In-situ Formed Silver Nanoparticles within a Hydrogel Matrix" is published in Synlett .
Congratulations Damini! 🥳
Thieme E-Journals - Synlett / Abstract

📄 Manuscript published in Coordination Chemistry Reviews

Divya's review article titled "Fueling Dissipative Self-assembly with Non-invasive Energy Inputs" is published in Coordination Chemistry Reviews.
Congratulations Divya! 🥳 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccr.2026.217958)

📄 Manuscript published in EcoMat

Damini and Nikita's manuscript titled "Sustainable Rewritable Paper Enabled by Colored Aqueous Inks for Writing, Painting, and Printing Applications" is published in EcoMat (https://doi.org/10.1002/eom2.70067).

Congratulations for the collective effort!

🗃️ Patent published

Divya's work on "Method for visible-light induced patternable single amino acid-based hydrogel system with time - dependent self-erasure" is published as a patent application. Congratulations, Divya!

📢 Divya Chouhan gets featured!

#WomeninSTEM

Congrats, Divya on being featured in RSC's collection highlighting "Women in Material Science" on the ocassion of International Women's Day, 2026. 🎊

https://blogs.rsc.org/jm/2026/03/04/celebrating-international-womens-day-2026-women-in-materials-science/?doing_wp_cron=1772699120.6058480739593505859375

🎨Cover Art features in Environmental Science:Nano

Damini's Research Article and "Art-piece" is featured on Inside Backcover in Environmental Science: Nano. Congratulations Damini!

🗃️ Patent published

Dinesh's work on "METHOD FOR PREPARING A SELF-HEALABLE DOUBLE-NETWORK HYDROGEL COMPOSITION FOR SHOCK ABSORPTION IN PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT" is published as patent application. Congratulations Dinesh!

📄 Manuscript published in Environmental Science:Nano

Damini's manuscript on "Facile room-temperature one-pot synthesis of a gold nanoparticle-embedded hydrogel for recyclable dye degradation and antimicrobial applications" is published in Environmental Science: Nano published by RSC. Congratulations everyone involved!

🎨Cover Art features in Materials Advances!

Divya's Research Article and "Art-piece" is featured on Inside Backcover in Materials Advances. Congratulations Divya!

🗃️ Patent published

Dinesh's work on "METHOD OF PROCESSING MULTIFUNCTIONAL ENZYME-EMBEDDED HYDROFIBER FILM" is published as patent application. Congratulations Dinesh!

🏆Best Oral Presentation at IC-HEIAC'25

Nikita bags the best oral presentation prize at IC-HEIAC 2025 held at our institute, VIT Vellore. Congratulations Nikita!

🧪 Manuscript published in Communications Chemistry

Nikita's manuscript on "Catalytically Controlled Formation of Coumarin-based Hydrogelator Enables Colorimetric Ferrous Ion detection in Sol and Hydrogel" is published in Communication Chemistry. Congratulations!

📄 Manuscript published in Materials Advances

Divya's manuscript on "Light responsive single amino acid-based supramolecular hydrogel for photo-controlled vitamin release" is published in Materials Advances. Congratulations Divya!

📄Manuscript published in RSC Advances

Damini's and Nikita's joint efforts on "Room-temperature synthesis of silver-based nanoparticle-embedded hydrogel material via catalytic crosslinking for recyclable dye degradation applicationsl" is now out in RSC Advances. Congratulations!

🥼Pratiki joins in as MSc project student.

Welcome!

📄Manuscript published in ChemCatChem

Rohan's manuscript on "NDI based self-assemblies as esterase mimic" is accepted in ChemCatChem. Congratulations Rohan!

🤝Lindau Nobel Laureate Meet, 2025

Nikita gets selected by DST to meet the Nobel Laureates in this year's meet dedicated to Chemistry, at Lindau, Germany. Congratulations Nikita!

🎨Featured as Cover Art!

Dinesh's Review Article and "Art-piece" is featured as Cover Art in The Chemical Record. Congratulations Dinesh!

🗃️ Patents published

Two more additions to the list. Congrats Divya and Nikita!

🏆Best poster at AFMECA'25

Damini bags the best poster prize at AFMECA'25 held at NITK, Surathkal. Her poster got a "special recognition" by Thieme publications. Congratulations Damini!