Group Members

QUANTUM . LAB @ SSCU
Anshu Pandey

Anshu Pandey

PROFESSOR

PhD: Univ. of Chicago, MSc (Int-Chem): IIT-Bombay
anshup (at) iisc.ac.in

Orcid:
‪Anshu Pandey – ‪Google Scholar
Linkedin- Anshu Pandey | LinkedIn

Uddipan Ghosh

Uddipan Ghosh

(Int. PhD, Joined Aug 2020)

Mail ID  uddipanghosh@iisc.ac.in
Hometown : Bolpur, West Bengal
B.Sc. : Visva-Bharati
Interest other than research : Music & Literature

Parineeta Gogoi

Parineeta Gogoi

(PhD, Joined Aug 2022)

Mail ID parineetag@iisc.ac.in
Hometown: Margherita, Assam.
Integrated M.Sc.: Tezpur University.
Interest other than Research Dancing, Reading Novels.

Hridesh Gupta

Hridesh Gupta

(PhD, Joined Aug 2022)

Mail ID hrideshgupta@iisc.ac.in
Hometown: Rath, Uttar Pradesh
M.Sc. : National Institute of Technology Warangal
B.Sc. : Hindu College, Delhi University
Interest other than research: Poetry and Photography

Vishal Kumar V

Vishal Kumar V

(PhD, Joined Aug 2024)

Mail ID kvishal@iisc.ac.in
Hometown Vellore , Tamilnadu
B.Sc. : (Physics) Madras Christian College ,Chennai
M.Sc. :  (Physics) Voorhees College , Vellore
Interest Other than research:  Music and Reading Novels

Bilaram Kumar Meena

Bilaram Kumar Meena

(PhD, Joined Aug 2024)

Mail ID bilarammeena@iisc.ac.in
Hometown Jaipur ,Rajasthan
B.Sc. : (Physics) Kirorimal college Delhi University
M.Sc. :  (Physics) Hindu college, Delhi University
Interest Other than research: Music, Badminton, Swimming

Lakshmi M

Lakshmi M

(PhD, joined January 2025)

Mail ID lakshmi1@iisc.ac.in
Hometown Palakkad, Kerala
B.Sc. : (Chemistry) Pondicherry University 
M.Sc. : (Chemistry) IISER Thiruvananthapuram
Interest Other than research: Reading, kalarippayattu

Megha Kumari

Megha Kumari

(PhD, joined Aug 2025)

Mail ID meghakumari@iisc.ac.in
Hometown Darbhanga, Bihar
B.Sc. : (Chemistry) North Eastern Hill University
M.Sc. : (Chemistry) National Institute of Technology, Meghalaya
Interest Other than research: Poetry, Cooking

Udita Singh

Udita Singh

(PhD, joined Jan 2026)

Mail ID uditasingh@iisc.ac.in
Hometown Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
B.Sc. : (Chemistry) Banaras Hindu University
M.Sc. : (Chemistry Hons) Banaras Hindu University
Interest Other than research: Crocheting

Mriganka Saha

Mriganka Saha

(Int. PhD, Joined Aug 2026)

Mail ID mrigankasaha@iisc.ac.in
Hometown : Bolpur, West Bengal
B.Sc. : Visva-Bharati
Interest other than research : Cricket 

Dr. Shivam Shukla

Dr. Shivam Shukla

(Post Doc. Fellow, Joined May 2026)

Mail ID shivamshukla@iisc.ac.in
Hometown Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh
B.Sc. : (Physics) V.B.S. Purvanchal University, Jaunpur
M.Sc. :  (Physics) Central University of Punjab, Bathinda
PhD: (Physics) IIT Kharagpur (Jan 2018 – Dec 2024)
Intersets Other than research: Watching Movie and playing cricket

Tanmay R lodhi

Tanmay R lodhi

(BS-MS 2023)

Mail ID tanmayr@iisc.ac.in
Hometown Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Interest Other than research: Badminton, Dancing, Swimming

Khush Jain

Khush Jain

(BS-MS 2022)

Jodhpur, RajasthanMail ID khushjain@iisc.ac.in
Hometown Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Interest Other than research: Sports Analysis, Travel

Shlok Asgola

Shlok Asgola

(BS-MS 2024)

Mail ID shlokasgola@iisc.ac.in
Hometown Gadarpur, Uttarakhand
Interest Other than research: Music and Sports

Saharsh Krishna Vaitala<br />

Saharsh Krishna Vaitala<br />

(BS-MS 2025)

Mail ID saharshv@iisc.ac.in
Hometown Bengaluru, Karnataka 
Interest Other than research: Photography, music, watching movies

Dr. Navyashree V

Dr. Navyashree V

(Project Scientist)

Hometown: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Mail ID navyashreev@iisc.ac.in
PhD. IISc Bengaluru
M.Sc. (Physical Chemistry) from Bangalore University
B.Sc.: MES College of Arts Commerce and Science, Bengaluru
Interest other than research: Dance and Indian mythology

B Himajaa Reddy

B Himajaa Reddy

(Project Scientist, joined July 2023)

Mail ID bhumireddyh@iisc.ac.in
Hometown: Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
MTech (Chemical Engg.) BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Telangana
BTech (Chemical Engg.) SASTRA University, Tamil Nadu
Interest other than research: Playing tennis, Reading books

Manaved K Manoj

Manaved K Manoj

(Project intern, Joined Aug 2025)

Mail ID manavedkannamvelli@gmail.com
Hometown: Kannur,Kerala
Integrated M.Sc.(Chemistry) :CUSAT, Kochi, Kerala, India
Interest other than research : Photograghy, Watching movies, Travel

Current Master Students and Interns

Sonika

Sonika

(M.Sc. Project)

Mail ID sonika1@iisc.ac.in
Hometown: Gurugram, Haryana  
B.Sc. (Chemistry): JC Bose University of science and technology, Faridabad, Haryana 
Interest other than research : Teaching, travelling

Jasmine Narzary

Jasmine Narzary

(M.Sc. Project)

Mail ID jasminen@iisc.ac.in
Hometown: Chirang, Assam
B.Sc. (Chemistry): Assam Don Bosco University
Interest other than research : Crocheting

Karthika  V

Karthika V

(M.Sc. Project)

mail ID karthikav@iisc.ac.in
Hometown: Kollam, Kerala  
B.Sc. (Chemistry):St. Gregorios College, Kottarakkara, Kollam
Interest other than research : Reading, Watching movies

Nikita Tanwar

Nikita Tanwar

(MS Project June 2025 - Dec 2026)

Mail ID ntanwar7809@gmail.com
Hometown: Bhiwani, Haryana
M.Sc.(Chemistry) :Ramdevi PG College, Sikar University
Interest other than research : Baking, Chess

Navaneeth Shetty B

Navaneeth Shetty B

(Intern)

Mail ID navaneethshettyb137@gmail.com
Hometown: Kasaragod, Kerala
M.Sc.(Physics): NIT Hamirpur
Interest other than research : Acting, Beatbox, Music.

Deeksha Prasath

Deeksha Prasath

(Intern)

Mail ID deekshaprasath28@gmail.com
Hometown: Bangalore, Karnataka
B.Tech(Biotechnology): Sastra University, Thanjavur
Interest other than research : Watching Movies, Listening Music

Akash Mishra

Akash Mishra

(Intern: May 2026 - July 2026)

Mail ID itsakashmishra.17@gmail.com
Hometown: Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
B.Tech (VLSI Design and Technology): VIT Chennai
Interest other than research :Reading about computing, Talking to crazy people

Drahvidan Chittarasan

Drahvidan Chittarasan

(Intern: May 2026 - July 2026)

Mail ID drahvidanc605@gmail.com
Hometown: Chennai, TamilNadu
B.Tech (VLSI Design and Technology): VIT Chennai
Interest other than research :Aficionado of Semiconductors, Cricket, Motorsport

Alumni

Dr. Subham Kumar Saha

Dr. Subham Kumar Saha

(PhD, Joined Aug 2016)

Mail ID subhamsaha@iisc.ac.in
Hometown: West Bengal
M.Sc. (Chemistry): Ramkrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College
B.Sc. (Chemistry) : Bhairab Ganguly College

Dr. Pritha Mondal

Dr. Pritha Mondal

(PhD, Joined Aug 2018)

Mail ID: prithamondal@iisc.ac.in
Hometown : Kolkata, WestBengal
B.Sc. (Chemistry) Jadavpur University, Kolkata)
M.Sc. : (Chemistry) Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

Dr. Vishab Kesarwani

Dr. Vishab Kesarwani

(Post Doc. Fellow, Joined March 2024)

Mail ID vishabk@iisc.ac.in
Hometown Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
B.Sc. : (Physics) University of Allahabad
M.Sc. :  (Physics) University of Allahabad
PhD: (Physics) IIT(ISM) Dhanbad (July 2018 to March 2024)
Interset Other than research: Movie

Dr. Navyashree V

Dr. Navyashree V

(PhD, Joined Aug 2019)

Hometown: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Mail ID navyashreev@iisc.ac.in
M.Sc. (Physical Chemistry) from Bangalore University
B.Sc.: MES College of Arts Commerce and Science, Bengaluru
Interest other than research: Dance and Indian mythology

Biman Jana

Biman Jana

(Int. PhD, joined Aug 2018)

Mail ID: bimanjana@iisc.ac.in
Hometown: Egra, West Bengal
B.Sc. (Chemistry Hons.)
Interest other than research: Travelling, Fitness

Dr. Parna Roy

Dr. Parna Roy

(Int. PhD, Joined Aug 2019)

Mail ID parnaroy@iisc.ac.in
Hometown : Kolkata, West Bengal
BSc: Calcutta University
Interest Other than research: Music

Ankur Bhaumik

Ankur Bhaumik

(BS-MS November 2020)

Mail ID ankurbhaumik@iisc.ac.in
Hometown: Kolkata
Interest other than research: Tennis, Listening Songs

Milan Saju

Milan Saju

(MS Thesis Feb 2024 - July 2024)

Mail ID milansaju00@gmail.com
Hometown: Ottapalam, Kerala
M.Sc.(Chemistry): Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala.
Interest other than research :  Photography, Watching movies

Annie Jayasing

Annie Jayasing

(Project Associate, joined October 2023)

Mail ID anniejayasing@gmail.com
Hometown: Kerala
M.Sc. (Chemistry) Christ University, Bangalore
B.Sc. :
Christ University, Bangalore
Interest other than research:
Reading, Cooking, Painting

VISHNUPRIYAN M

VISHNUPRIYAN M

(Project Assistant, joined January 2025)

Mail ID priyanvp3107@gmail.com
Hometown: Sivagangai, Tamilnadu
M.Sc. (Physics): St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu
B.Sc. :
Thiagarajar College, Madurai, Tamilnadu
Interest other than research:

Derlin Davis Pulikkottil

Derlin Davis Pulikkottil

(MS Thesis Aug 2024 - March 2025)

Mail ID derlindavisp@gmail.com
Hometown: Kerala
BS- MS (Chemistry): IISER Tirupati
Interest other than research : Reading, Dancing, Watching movies

Payal Taneja

Payal Taneja

(Intern)

Mail ID ptaneja008@gmail.com
Hometown: Sriganganagar, Rajasthan
M.Sc.(Chemistry): MNIT Jaipur
Interest other than research : Calligraphy, Badminton, Reading

Raj Aryan

Raj Aryan

(BS Project Jan 2025 - Dec 2025)

Mail ID rrajariann@gmail.com
Hometown: West Champaran, Bihar
B.Tech(Hons) in CSE (AI): UTD CSVTU, Bhilai
Interest other than research : Writing, Singing, Cooking, Photography.

Gopika Prasad

Gopika Prasad

(MS Thesis March 2025 - July 2025)

Mail ID gopika22prasad@gmail.com
Hometown: Malappuram, Kerala
M.Sc.(Chemistry) :University Of Kerala, Thiruvanthapuram
Interest other than research : Music, Watching Movies

Arnab Paul

Arnab Paul

(Intern May-June 2025)

Mail ID ap.23ch8002@nitdgp.ac.in
Hometown: Kolkata, West Bengal
B.Tech(Chemical Engineer): NIT Durgapur
Interest other than research :  Art, Portraits, Photography

Jane Anto Simplica

Jane Anto Simplica

M.Sc.
Research Interest: Photocatalysis, Nanocrystals, Natural Products, Heterocycles.

Adi Kishore

Adi Kishore

(BS-MS 2024)

Mail ID adikishore@iisc.ac.in
Hometown Bengaluru, Karnataka
Interest Other than research: Singing, Writing

Soumyadip Bank

Soumyadip Bank

(M.Sc. Project)

Mail ID soumyadipb@iisc.ac.in 
Hometown: Dankuni, Westbengal 
B.Sc. (Chemistry): BKC College, WB State University.
Interest other than research : Singing, Music

Aakanksha Singh Barola

Aakanksha Singh Barola

(M.Sc. Project)

Mail ID baakanksha@iisc.ac.in
Hometown: Dausa, Rajasthan  
B.Sc. (Chemistry): S.P.N.K.S. Govt. PG College, Rajasthan University .
Interest other than research : Wildlife enthusiast, Art & literature

Aswathi K

Aswathi K

(MS Project December 2025 - April 2026)

Mail ID aswathikonur@gmail.com
Hometown: Malappuram, Kerala
M.Sc.(Hydrochemistry) :Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kerala
Interest other than research : Drawing,Watching movies

Nikhitha Antony

Nikhitha Antony

(MS Project Jan 2026- May 2026)

Mail ID nikhithaantonykavungal@gmail.com
Hometown: Aluva,Ernakulam,Kerala
Integrated MSc (Chemistry) :St.Xavier’s College for Women (Mahatama Gandhi University,Kerala)
Interest other than research : Anchoring, Photography, Watching Movies