PhD Scholars

Koustav Pal (2019 - till date)

I was born in Karimpur (West Bengal) on 14th December 1996. After completion of my primary studies in Karimpur, I received my B.Sc degree in 2017 from Vidyasakar College, University of Calcutta and M.Sc. (Specialization in Organic Chemistry) in 2019 from Pondicherry University, Puducherry. Presently, I am doing my Ph.D at IISER Kolkata under the supervision of Dr. Devarajulu Sureshkumar. My research interest is development of synthetic methodologies by Photoredox catalysis. My hobbies are playing cricket, football, painting and watching movies.

E-mail : kp19rs069@iiserkol.ac.in

Manasi Mallick (2021 - till date)

I was born in Hooghly, West Bengal on 29th November, 1996. After completion of my primary studies, I received my B.Sc (Hons. in Chemistry) degree in 2017 from Netaji Mahavidyalaya, University of Burdwan and M.Sc (specialization in Organic Chemistry) in 2019 from The University of Burdwan. Presently, I am pursuing my PhD under the supervision of Dr. Devarajulu Sureshkumar. My research interests are development of synthetic methodologies by C–H bond activation and photoredox catalysis. My hobby is listening music

E-mail : mm21rs042@iiserkol.ac.in

Vinjamuri Srinivas (2021 - till date)

I was born in Draksharamam (Andhra Pradesh) on 17-08-1998. After completion of my primary studies in Draksharamam, I received my B.Sc (Hons in Chemistry) degree in 2018 from Ln. G. V. Rao Modern Degree college, Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmundry and M.Sc (Specialization in Organic Chemistry) in 2020 from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. Presently, I am pursuing my Ph.D at IISER Kolkata under the supervision of Dr. Devarajulu Sureshkumar. My research interest is Asymmetric Synthesis. My hobbies are playing games and watching movies.

E-mail : vs21rs007@iiserkol.ac.in

Pradap Mondal (2023 - till date)

I was born in Bankura (West Bengal) on 27th Nov, 1999. I received my B.Sc (Hons in Chemistry) degree in 2020 from Triveni Devi Bhalotia College, Kazi Nazrul University (West Bengal) and M.Sc in 2022 from IIT (ISM) DHANBAD (JHARKHAND). Presently, I am doing my Ph.D at IISER Kolkata under the supervision of Dr. Devarajulu Sureshkumar. My Research interests are Visible light-induced organic transformations and photoredox catalysis. My hobbies are listening to Audio stories.

E-mail : pm23rs073@iiserkol.ac.in

Shirshendu Giri (2023 - till date)

I was born in Purba Medinipur (West Bengal) on 10th Aug, 1998. I received my B.Sc (Hons in Chemistry) degree in 2018 from Ramnagar College, Vidyasagar University (West Bengal), and M.Sc in 2020 from Medinapur City College under Vidyasagar University. Presently, I am doing my Ph.D at IISER Kolkata under the supervision of Dr. Devarajulu Sureshkumar. My Research interests are C-H functionalization and photoredox dual catalysis. My hobbies are playing cricket, football, volleyball and long riding.

E-mail : sg23rso98@iiserkol.ac.in

Anurag Nayak (2024 - till date)

I was born in Cuttak (Odisha) on 26th Aug, 1999. I received my B.Sc (Hons in Chemistry) degree in 2020 from Udayanath Autonomous College and M.Sc in 2022 from Rayagada College, Verhampur University (Odisha). Presently, I am perusing my Ph.D at IISER Kolkata under the supervision of Dr. Devarajulu Sureshkumar. My Research interests are photoredox catalysis and asymmetric synthesis. My hobbies are listening music and playing football.

E-mail : an24rs119@iiserkol.ac.in

Ajmeera Balaraju (2024 - till date)

I was born in Warangal (Telangana) on 15th June, 1998. After completion of my primary studies in Warangal, I received my B.Sc in Chemistry degree in 2020 from Kakatiya University in Warangal and P.G Diploma in chemical lab technician in 2021 form Central University of Tamil Nadu. After that I pursued my M.Sc in Chemistry from Pondicherry University in 2023. Presently, I am pursuing my Ph.D at IISER Kolkata under the supervision of Dr. Devarajulu Sureshkumar. My Research interest is photocatalytic. synthesis My hobbies are driving and listening to music.

E-mail : ab24rs126@iiserkol.ac.in