Dr. Piyush Mishra grew up in Chennai where he completed his schooling, following which he went to Mohali for his college education. For higher studies and postdoctoral experience he spent about 9 years in USA and Canada. Apart from pursuing research in the fundamental molecular sciences, he is passionate about teaching and talking about science in general. His interests include travelling, trekking, and reading popular science.
Current group members
I'm Arpita Pati. I have a deep interest in physical chemistry, particularly in molecular interactions and reaction mechanisms. My research focuses on understanding how molecules behave and transform under various conditions, bridging fundamental theory with real-world applications. Outside academics, I enjoy watching movies in my free time.
I am Ratul Paul, Bengali form the late 90s, interested in both science and technology. A chemist working in instrumentation, spectroscopy, and sensing. If you meet me outside the lab we can talk about everything form the last ball that bowled to how to make perfect coffee.
I am Shuvalaxmi Garnaik. I have an interest in physical chemistry, with a particular emphasis on how molecules interact with radiation providing information about molecular structure and composition. Aside from my academic pursuits, I like watching movies and playing badminton.
I am Rahul Ghosh, an M.Sc. student at IIT Kharagpur with a strong interest in computational chemistry. Beyond academics, I enjoy playing cricket.
I am Subhankar Bera, an Msc student. I am very much interested in physical chemistry. Along with studies I enjoy watching movies in theater.
Former group members
I am Subash Chandra Bose M, an Integrated M.Sc. student, with a strong passion for science and a constant drive to learn new things across various subjects. My academic journey is fueled by curiosity and a deep interest in exploring the intricate details of the scientific world.
I am Kumar Indramani Singh, an integrated BS-S student majoring in Chemistry. With a knack for problem-solving, I excel in tackling complex challenges. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing cricket and listening to music.
I am Manoj Mohapatra, an MSc student. I am interested in physical chemistry (computational ). Along with studies I enjoy watching movies, anime, and I also like playing mobile games.
I'm Arya Gandhi, an undergraduate student (BS 4 year). I am interested in computational chemistry. Apart from academics I like playing chess and cricket.
Internship students
2025 Summer
Koushik Saha (IACS Kolkata)
Mrityunjoy Bhattacharyya (Ramakrishna Mission, Narendrapur)
Arup Patra (NISER Bhubaneswar)
Rajdeep Bhowmik (NISER Bhubaneswar)
Soumyabrata De (NISER Bhubaneswar)
Arijit Pal (NISER Bhubaneswar)
Nitin Shankar Jha (Central University Tamil Nadu)
Rahul Ghosh (IIT Kharagpur)
Subhankar Bera (IIT Kharagpur)
Rajkumar Padgi (IIT Kharagpur)
Pravat Kumar Panda (IIT Kharagpur)
Ayush Dutta (IIT Kharagpur)
2024 Winter
Nabarun Biswas (IIT Kharagpur)