Hello everyone! I’ve just joined ICP as a doctoral student. My PhD work focuses on understanding the gelation behavior of alginates under different physicochemical conditions. I’m using both coarse-grained and all-atom molecular dynamics simulations, mainly with ESPResSo and a few other tools.
I have a background in physics and materials science, and before joining ICP, I worked on a range of simulation projects—including the effect of surfactants on crystal growth at IIT Bombay, machine learning potentials for boron clusters during my Master’s, and interfacial molecular dynamics during an internship at BARC. These experiences got me really interested in soft matter and computational modeling, especially at the molecular scale.
Outside of research, I enjoy hiking, painting, and reading thrillers. I’m looking forward to meeting you all and being part of the group!
