Key Skills
- Density Functional Theory (DFT)
- Molecular Dynamics (MD) Simulations
- Iron-Catalyzed Asymmetric Reaction Development
- High Throughput Experimentation (HTE)
- Mössbauer Spectroscopy
- Organic Reaction Design, Purification and Characterization
- Python, C++, Gaussian, Orca, Blender
About Me
I am a 5th year PhD candidate specializing in Computational Organic Chemistry and Fe Catalysis. My academic journey is driven by curiosity and the pursuit of innovative solutions in catalysis, mechanism elucidation, and sustainable chemistry. My research combines advanced computational methods with organic synthesis and inorganic spectroscopy to achieve sustainable solutions to challenging problems in chemistry.
I was born in Nazira, a small town in the state of Assam, an exceptionally beautiful region in northeastern India renowned globally for its tea estates and rich cultural heritage.
My academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Zakir Husain Delhi College, University of Delhi, which I completed in 2019. I then pursued my Master’s in Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, where I conducted my thesis research under the guidance of Prof. R. B. Sunoj. My work focused on density functional theory (DFT)–based mechanistic investigations of transition metal-catalyzed C–H activation reactions, which sparked my deeper interest in computational chemistry.
In Fall 2021, I joined the research group of Dr. Osvaldo Gutierrez, where my doctoral work has centered on applying DFT to unravel the mechanisms of transition metal-catalyzed transformations. I am also deeply interested in integrating machine learning tools to predict, design, and optimize catalytic processes, aiming to enhance the efficiency and selectivity of metal-mediated reactions.
In Fall 2023, I had the opportunity to broaden my experimental skillset by joining Prof. Michael Neidig’s laboratory at the University of Oxford as a Visiting Graduate Researcher. There, I was trained in Mössbauer spectroscopy and applied it to investigate iron speciation in my asymmetric catalysis project.
Most recently, in Summer 2025, I relocated to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) as a Visiting Graduate Researcher, accompanying my advisor who transitioned from Texas A&M University. I will continue my research at UCLA for 11 months, advancing both computational and experimental aspects of transition metal catalysis with special emphasis on iron catalysis utlizing the high throughput screening facility at UCLA.