This is an overview of my academic journey:

    • BSc. Physics (Hons.) - St.Stephen's College, Delhi, 1998-2001
    • Integrated PhD - Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 2001-2008
    • Post-doctoral Fellow, Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Mainz, 2008-2009
    • Post-doctoral Fellow, Graphene Lab, National University of Singapore 2009-2011
    • Joined IIT Madras as a faculty in Dec. 2011
    • Present Designation: Associate Professor, Department of Physics, IIT Madras.

    a few achievements........

    • Early Career Institute Research and Development Award (IRDA) 2019 by IIT Madras
    • Young Faculty Recognition Award (YFRA) 2016, for excellence in teaching and research, by IIT Madras
    • Young Scientist Award 2016, for contributions to research, by The Academy of Sciences, Chennai
    • GC Jain Memorial Award for Best PhD Thesis in Material Science 2009, by Material Research Society of India (MRSI)
    • Prof. Anil Kumar Memorial Prize for Best PhD Thesis in Physics 2009, by IISc. Bangalore

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