ABOUT ME
I received my Ph.D. in 2008, specializing in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and applications, in physical chemistry and biological sciences. Since then I have been expanding my interest from basic science to translational research in biomedical applications. I am always interested in learning new things and educating myself, whether it is science or sport. Although I love watching all kind of sports, my favorite is playing badminton and digital photography. Besides, I have a strong passion for painting and pencil drawing during my research breaks.
EDUCATION
RESEARCH INTERESTS
NMR Spectroscopy
Methodology development in solution and solid state NMR. Radio frequency (RF) pulse sequence design for multiple nuclei/ multidimensional experiments for powder samples, rotationally and magnetically aligned proteins using magic angle spinning (MAS) and variable angle sample spinning (VASS).
2003 - 2008
Ph.D.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
In Vivo Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
New methods development for accelerated 1H/19F MRI using comressed sensing and in vivo cell tracking. Low power RF design for clinical applications. 19F labeled nanoparticle fabrication and characterization. Design experiments for image guided drug delivery platform.
Protein NMR: protein folding, dynamics and function
Protein folding and structural biology of gobular and membrane proteins. Biophysical NMR technique development for the study of protein-protein, and protein-drug interactions. Target protein expression in bacterial and mamallian cells, and purification of isotope labeled proteins. Bacteriophage display of therapeutic peptides.
NMR applications in medicinal chemistry and inorganic materials.
Structural study of molecules and NMR drug screening.
1998 - 2003
M.S./B.S.
Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India
2008 - 2013
Post-doctoral
University of California, San Diego, CA, USA