RESUME
Awards and Honors
Professional ​
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I am currently seeking a suitable position to further develop my research career. I hold a doctoral degree in Biophysics from the University of Bayreuth, Germany. Additionally, I have an Integrated BS-MS degree from IISER Thiruvananthapuram, India, with a major in Physics and a minor in Chemistry. I also hold a second master's degree from the University of Strasbourg, France, specializing in Condensed Matter and Nanophysics. My research interests are highly interdisciplinary, encompassing physics and its applications in biological and chemical systems.
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LabEx NIE Excellence Scholarship from University of Strasbourg, France
(September 2016- August 2017)
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INSPIRE fellowship, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India(August 2010- May 2015)
Skills
Research
experience​
Doctoral student in Biophysics
(Prof. Dr. Matthias Weiss, University of Bayreuth, Germany; October 2017- May 2023)
Thesis title: On the effect of external perturbation on diffusion and pattern formation in biofluid systems
Microscale Thermophoresis (Master thesis)
(Dr. Thomas Hermans, ISIS, University of Strasbourg; February 2017- August 2017)
A novel idea to study supramolecular polymerization using Microscale Thermophoresis
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Project Assistant in Nanoscale Optics
(Dr. Joy Mitra, IISER Thiruvananthapuram; August 2015- March 2016)
Optical properties of ZnO nanorods in the presence of CdSe and CdS quantum dots and mainly involved in the construction of a low-temperature Photoluminescence setup.
Nanoscale Optoelectronics (Major Project: BS-MS thesis)
(Dr. Joy Mitra, IISER Thiruvananthapuram; May 2014 - May 2015)
Optoelectronic properties of vertically aligned Zinc Oxide (ZnO) nanorods and the construction of room temperature Photoluminescence measurement setup.
Photochemistry of hybrid materials (Minor Project: BS-MS)
(Prof. K. George Thomas, IISER Thiruvananthapuram; January 2014 - April 2014)
Silica-coated silver nanoparticles as substrates for metal-enhanced fluorescence.
Organic Photovoltaics (Summer Project)
(Dr. Manoj A G Namboothiri, IISER Thiruvananthapuram; May 2013- July 2013)
Fabrication of bulk heterojunction solar cells using DPSQ and PCBM.
Schottky junctions (Summer Project)
(Dr. Joy Mitra, IISER Thiruvananthapuram; May 2012-July 2012)
Calculating the current-voltage characteristics of inhomogeneous Schottky Junction.
Ecology (Short-term Project)
(Dr. Hema Somanathan, IISER Thiruvananthapuram; August 2011- November 2011)
Population dynamic of weevils and fruitflies based on food preferences.
Plant Biology (Summer Project)
(Dr. Kalika Prasad, IISER Thiruvananthapuram; May 2011- July 2011)
Spiraling around the plethora of leaf patterns, which alternate to choose?
Relevant skills
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Optical microscopy: Laser scanning optical microscope, Spinning disc (SD) confocal microscope, Light sheet microscope
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Scanning Probe Microscopy: Scanning Tunneling Microscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy
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Nanoscale Imaging: Scanning Electron Microscopy and Transmission Electron Microscopy
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Photolithography: MicroWriter, Mask Aligner.
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Microfluidics: PDMS chip production, syringe pump handling, droplet production
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Thin film growth technique: Thermal evaporation
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Optical Spectroscopy: Absorption and Photoluminescence
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Microscale thermophoresis (MST): NanoTemper Monolith NT
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Experience in experimental setups for high vacuum, cryogenics applications.
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Powder XRD and Electrical measurement techniques
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Xenopus laevis egg extract preparation
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Cell culture with HeLa cells
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Chemical synthesis (Ag and lipid nanoparticles, ZnO, MSB, and Au nanorods)
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Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS)
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Fluorescence Recovery After Photobleaching (FRAP)
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Scientific writing
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Presentation Skill
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Collaborative working ability
Computational skills
MATLAB, FIJI, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Mathematica (basic), Python (basic), Arduino programming (basic)
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Language Skill
English (professional), Malayalam (Mother tongue), German (intermediate), Tamil (intermediate), Hindi (intermediate)
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Instruments designed and assembled
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Low and room-temperature photoluminescence setup
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Magnetic stirrer compatible with Leica inverted confocal microscope.
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Arduino-based magnetic field controller and IR laser controller.
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Coupled IR laser-based MST setup in Nikon inverted confocal microscope.
Interests
Reading, Football, Volleyball etc.
Education
University of Bayreuth, Germany (2017- 2023)
Ph.D student in Experimental Physics I group of Prof. Dr. Matthias Weiss
University of Strasbourg, France (2016- 2017)
M2 masters in Condensed matter and Nanophysics
(CGPA is 12.2/20)
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India (2010 - 2015)
Integrated BS-MS with Physics Major and Chemistry minor.
(The unique curriculum in IISERs include 2 years of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics, followed by 3 years of learning in the chosen major subject and minor subject while actively engaging in research)
(CGPA is 7.29/10)
St. Joseph's Higher secondary school, Kodencherry, Kerala, India
2008-2010
Plus two with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics
(Grade/ Percentage : 4 A+ and 2 A ( 93.5%)
St. George's High School, Velamcode, Kozhikode, Kerala, India
2008
SSLC
( Grade: 6 A+ and 4 A)