Jayanta Haldar

(Principal Investigator)

Professional Career

Faculty Fellow, New Chemistry Unit, JNCASR, Bangalore, India (October 2009-present) 

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA (2004-2009)

Education

Ph.D. (Organic Chemistry): Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India, 2004 

M.S. (Chemistry): Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India, 1999

B.Sc. (Chemistry): Presidency College, University of Calcutta, India, 1996

Yarlagadda Venkateswarlu

Education

M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry): Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, 2009 

B.Sc. (Chemistry): Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, 2007

Research interests

Development novel antibiotics, polymeric drug delivery, antimicrobial polymers and nanoconjugates (for bioimaging and diagnostics)

Venky speaks

I come from Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. If you do not find me in the lab, you’ll find me either in the badminton court or TV room and not to mention, sometimes in my room as well 

(venkateswarlu@jncasr.ac.in)

Jiaul Hoque

Education

M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry): North Bengal University, West Bengal, 2009 

B.Sc. (Chemistry): Malda College, North Bengal University, West Bengal, 2007

Research interests

Development of biodegradable and biocompatible antimicrobial and non-fouling coatings

Jiaul speaks

I play Football and Badminton.I follow cricket passionately and I am a big fan of Sachin Tendulkar.I love watching movies and reading literature. 

(jiaul@jncasr.ac.in)

Divakara

Education

M.Sc. (Chemistry): Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Andhra Pradesh, 2010 

B.Sc. (Chemistry): Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Andhra Pradesh, 2008

Research interests

Development of polymeric and/or inorganic-organic hybrid based antimicrobial and antifouling materials for biomedical and drinking water treatment applications

Divakara speaks

I come from the scenic coastal city of Andhra Pradesh, Vishakapatnam. I like myself to be called a sportsman. I play Badminton, Volleyball and Table tennis. I like reading literature, particularly the inspirational stuff like The Chicken Soup for the Soul, The Alchemist etc. I don’t call myself a movie buff but I do watch good movies. I participate in social service and community activities. You are always welcome to be my friend. 

(divakara@jncasr.ac.in)

A. Padma

Education

M.Sc. (Biochemistry): Bangalore University, 2010

B.Sc. (Chemistry): Gargi College,University of Delhi, 2008

Research interests

Smart Drug Delivery system (focussing mainly on Cancer)

Padma speaks

I love watching movies and listening to music. One of my hobbies is to collect documentaries (particularly those of David Attenborough) 

(padma@jncasr.ac.in)

Chandradhish Ghosh

Education

M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry): University of Delhi, 2010

B.Sc.(Chemistry): St. Xavier’s College, University of Calcutta, 2008

Research interests

Synthetic Mimicry of natural antimicrobial peptides, Antiviral drugs and broad spectrum antibiotics

CD speaks

Football is my first love closely followed by movies, music and literature. I also like Cricket, Badminton and TT. My other interests include creative writing, painting, quizzing, debating and playing pranks on others.

(chandradhish@jncasr.ac.in)

Ashly P C

Education

Ph.D.: Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala, 2010
(Thesis title: “A study on the immobilization of enzymes on polymeric supports”)

M.Sc. (Chemistry): Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala, 2003

B.Sc. (Chemistry): Calicut University, Kerala, 2001

Research interests

Design and Development of Antimicrobial polymers

Ashly speaks

I hail from the beautiful district of Ernakulum (Kerala). My other interests include Yoga and dancing. In sports Tennis and badminton interest me the most. 

(ashlypc@jncasr.ac.in)