The Team
Dr. Vini Gautam
Principal Investigator
I am a faculty at the Centre for NanoScience and Engineering (CeNSE), IISc Bangalore (India). I am passionate about creating a positive impact on society through my research. I enjoy some sports, cooking, science communication and outreach in my free time.
Lab Members
Phd Students
Bipul Ch Sarkar
PhD Student
Hi, I am an Electronics engineer by training, I have done my Btech from CIT, Kokrajhar and Mtech from Tezpur University. Additionally other than academics I enjoy playing Cricket and Badminton in my free time. I also love to play musical instruments like Flute and Bihu Dhol.
Sharmistha Das
PhD Student
Hi, I am a physicist with a BS-MS degree from IISER Berhampur. I'm a sports enthusiast who also loves to travel and hang out with friends.
Anindita Tarafdar
PhD Student
Hey there! I am a Bioengineer by training with my BTech from NITW and MTech from IITH. I always love exploring things that are new to me, be it related to academics or any activity like travelling to unknown places, trying new cuisines. At my leisure time people can find me binge watching web series, or making some paper-art and craft if not crooning old songs.
Gargi Mandal
PhD Student
Hi! I am a Biologist and I have completed my Bachelors and Masters in Biotechnology (5-Years Integrated), from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata.
Apart from academics, I am painter, kathak dancer and an amateur photographer. I am also a huge foodie, who loves cooking and baking, and of course eating.
Anushree Chakraborty
PhD Student
Hey there! As an inquisitive biologist, I have completed my Bachelors in Biochemistry from Vivekananda College, University of Calcutta and my Masters in Chemical and Molecular Biology, jointly conducted by IIT Kharagpur and IACS Kolkata. I am fond of music and take interest in photography and gardening during my leisure time.
Chintada Guna Sai
PhD Student
I am a materials engineer with a B-Tech degree from NIT Rourkela and an M-Tech degree from IISc Bangalore, willing to contribute to advancing indigenous technology in India. In my free time, I like playing cricket.
Tanuja morye
PhD Student
Hi, I'm Tanuja. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Blended Biosciences from SPPU and a Master's degree in Physics from IITISM. In my free time, I enjoy singing and listening to music, watching cricket, and catching up on movies. I also find solace in nature and have a fondness for village life. I'm passionate about exploring new horizons and delving into the fascinating realm of nanotechnology.
Bharadwaj Routhu
PhD Student
Hello There! I have completed my BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from IIIT Trichy. I am a tech geek and enthusiast, and an open-source advocate. In my free time I like exploring the latest trends in tech, write a personal blog and playing video games.
Kishore Sivaram
PhD Student
Hello there! I am an engineer with an M.Tech in Materials Engineering from NITK Surathkal and a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from IIITDM Kurnool. I am passionate about interdisciplinary research that integrates engineering and biological sciences to address complex challenges. I am particularly fascinated by how principles of engineering can be applied to understand, model, and enhance biological systems. In my leisure time, I enjoy immersing myself in the imaginative worlds of fiction, cinema, and video games.
Shreyash B. Apotikar
PhD Student
I am a Biological Engineer with an M.Tech from IIT Gandhinagar and a B.Tech in Biotechnology from Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pune. I enjoy playing a variety of indoor and outdoor sports and have interest in biking. I consider myself an outgoing and adaptable individual.
Post Doctoral Fellow
Dr. Anantha Maharasi R
DST Woman Scientist
I am interested in studying ion channel expression and electrophysiological properties of neurons. I have done my master’s in bio-technology and doctoral study in the expression of ion channels in type 1 diabetes. I enjoy reading novels, listening to music, and playing Sudoku in my leisure time.
Project Assistant
Vibha Viswanath
Project Assistant
I hold a Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology from PES University, Bangalore, and a Master’s in Neuroscience from the National Brain Research Centre, Gurugram. My interests lie in applying interdisciplinary approaches that integrate neuroscience and engineering to develop innovative solutions for healthcare challenges. Beyond research, I enjoy exploring various art forms and traveling.
Arpita Anupama
Project Associate
Hi, I'm Arpita! I'm a biologist by training and I have completed my bachelor's and master's in Biotechnology from Vellore Institute of Technology. I'm curious and enjoy learning about the world around me. Beyond science, I love spending my time cooking, creating art, and listening to music.
Hampa Faazil Hussain
Project Assistant
I’m a Materials Engineer with a Master’s in Materials Science from the Erasmus Mundus program, jointly conducted at TUM, LMU Munich (Germany) and the University of Montpellier (France), and a Bachelor’s in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science from IIT Indore. My interests lie in thin-film deposition, nanofabrication, and advanced material characterization. Outside the lab, I enjoy watching movies and series, playing cricket, and catching up on rest to recharge for the next challenge
Janaani Sri
Project Assistant
I hold an Integrated M.Tech degree in Biotechnology from Bharathidasan University, Trichy. I was previously involved in pancreatic cancer research at IIT Madras, with a focus on tumor–neuron interactions and have a strong interest in cancer neuroscience. In my free time, I enjoy painting, handcrafts, and spending quality time with family and close friends to unwind
Administration
R. Shruthi
Administrative Assistant
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Alumni
- Alla Vamsi Krishna
Project Assistant (February 2025 – June 2026)
- Shivangi Srivastava
Post-Doctoral Fellow (January 2026 – June 2026)
- Angana Ghosh
Project Assistant (September 2025 – April 2026)
- Vinit Kumar Yadav
ANRF National Post-Doctoral Fellow (April 2025 – April 2026)
- Bhavana Ravishankar
Project Assistant (November 2023 – July 2025)
- Arnav Jathana
B.Tech Project- MSRIT Bangalore ( March 2025 – June 2025)
- Ayesha Fathima
B.Tech Project- MSRIT Bangalore ( March 2025 – June 2025)
- Dr. Siddhi Chaudhuri
ICMR Project Research Scientist (June 2024 – March 2025)
- Dr Ramya K
IoE Postdoctoral Fellow (Sep 2023 – May 2024)
- Pratik Bhowmik
B.S. Engg – IISc Bangalore (Jan 2024 – April 2024)
- Dr. Bharath B
Post Doctoral Fellow (Oct 2022 – Mar 2023)
Alumni (Interns)
- Adityaraj P
MBBS intern – AIIMS Bhopal ( June 2025)
- Niranjani R
Summer intern – IISER Pune ( May 2025- June 2025)
- Abesech Inbaskar
Summer intern – IIT Madras ( May 2025- June 2025)
- Abhinaya S
MBBS intern – Madras Medical College (June 2025)
- Gunjit G. Romould
MBBS Intern – St. John’s medical College (July 2024)
- Himaghna Sai
Summer Intern – IITBHU (May 2024 – July 2024)
- Heerak G Ghanesh
MBBS Intern – JIPMER (May 2024)
- Nanditha E
Summer Intern – Reva University (August 2023 – October 2023)
- Alla Vamsi Krishna
Summer Intern – BMSIT & M (August 2023 – October 2023)
- Farhan Iqbal
Summer Intern – IITBHU (June 2023 – July 2023)