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CODE:  BIO-01
SUPERVISOR: BARUA, DEEPAK
PROJECT: Examining variation on functional traits in tropical plants
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: Examining variation in plant functional traits, and relationships between functional traits in tropical plants. This will involve collection and processing of samlples, extraction of data from the literature, analysis and report writing.
DURATION: 4-8 weeks between June-July
KNOWLEDGE: Ecology and botany knowledge comparable to 2nd/3rd year BSc student
SKILLS: Working knowledge of R

CODE:  BIO-02
SUPERVISOR: MATANGE, NISHAD
PROJECT: Plasmid transmission and evolution in antimicrobial resistance
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: Plasmids are a major route of horizontal gene transfer among bacteria and hence are facilitators of antimicrobial resistance. This project will explore how stable plasmid carriage is in commensal E. coli and also look at factors that control their transmission.
DURATION: 2 months, June and July.
KNOWLEDGE: Basic microbiology
SKILLS: Basic microbiology

CODE:  BIO-03
SUPERVISOR: NAMBIAR, MRIDULA
PROJECT: Chromatin remodeler proteins in meiotic recombination
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: Generation of yeast strains with deletion alleles of a few chromatin remodeling genes and measurement of recombination frequencies at two genetic intervals on the chromosome via a genetic assay.
DURATION: June 01 - July 27, 2024
KNOWLEDGE: B.Sc. 2nd year Biology
SKILLS: Basic microbiological techniques, Knowledge of molecular biology techniques such as PCR and agarose gel electrophoresis, Theoretical understanding of Mendelian genetics and linkage.
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CODE:  BIO-04
SUPERVISOR: LAHIRI, MAYURIKA
PROJECT: Role of an anti-apoptotic protein during DNA damage response
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: Many harmful chemicals in the environment challenge human DNA. Cells have evolved exquisite surveillance mechanisms known as DNA damage response (DDR), which maintain genome integrity following DNA damage. The aberrant regulation of DDR leads to genome instability and various diseases including cancer. This project is investigating the role of Api5, in the DNA damage response pathway.
DURATION: 5 weeks
KNOWLEDGE: BSc. 3rd year Biology
SKILLS: basic molecular biology techniques
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CODE:  BIO-05
SUPERVISOR: DEY, SUTIRTH
PROJECT: Effects of diet on life-history of flies selected for dispersal
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: This project will involve a lot of life-history assays on Drosophila.
DURATION: 01-June-20-July
KNOWLEDGE: None.
SKILLS: None.
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CODE:  BIO-06
SUPERVISOR: DEY, SUTIRTH
PROJECT: Project 2: Effects of crowding on flies in the absence of gut microbiota
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: This project will require one to perform a large number of life-history assays using the Drosophila system.
DURATION: 1st June - 15th July
KNOWLEDGE: None.
SKILLS: None.
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CODE:  BIO-07
SUPERVISOR: DEY, SUTIRTH
PROJECT: Project 3: Effects of dispersal selection in Drosophila melanogaster
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: Will involve a large number of Drosophila assays.
DURATION: 1st June - 15th July
KNOWLEDGE: None.
SKILLS: None.
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CODE:  BIO-08
SUPERVISOR: NAMBIAR, MRIDULA
PROJECT: Analyzing physical interactions among cohesin subunits in different fission yeast genotypes.
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: Checking expression of cohesin proteins and confirming their interactions with other subunits to form a complex, using yeast strains expressing tagged cohesin subunits in mitosis and meiosis.
DURATION: June 01 - July 31, 2024
KNOWLEDGE: B.Sc. 2nd year and above
SKILLS: Basic microbiological techniques, Knowledge of molecular biology techniques such as PCR and agarose gel electrophoresis, Previous experience with western blotting technique will be preferable
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CODE:  BIO-09
SUPERVISOR: PANANGHAT, GAYATHRI
PROJECT: Cloning and overexpression of proteins in E. coli
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: Site-directed mutagenesis and protein expression trials for specific mutations that affect bacterial and motility and division will be performed.
DURATION: 5 June - 10th July
KNOWLEDGE: Molecular Biology and Biochemistry training
SKILLS: Cloning, basic molecular biology experiments, preparation of solutions
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CODE:  BIO-10
SUPERVISOR: SENGUPTA, KUNDAN
PROJECT: Mechanisms of nuclear architecture destabilization in cancer cells
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: Here we will study the mechanisms underlying changes in nuclear structure and function in cancer cells
DURATION: 15th May to 30th July
KNOWLEDGE: MSc First or 2nd Year (Biology)
SKILLS: Molecular biology and Cloning
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CODE:  BIO-11
SUPERVISOR: ATHALE, CHAITANYA
PROJECT: Model cell division cycle of bacterial
CATEGORY: Computational
DESCRIPTION: Programming has long been vital to understand biology. In this project you will learn in a hands-on manner the programmatic approach to simulating biological problems. You will be required to understand a few chapters of the textbook "A Primer on Mathematical Models in Biology" and reproduce it in terms of code. Then you will in the second half develop a model based on published literature and preprints from my lab to model bacterial growth and d
DURATION: 60 days (10 May to 10 July)
KNOWLEDGE: BSc 3rd year, MSc 1-2 year, BSMS 3rd year or later, BE/BTech 3rd year, MTech 1st year
SKILLS: Python/MATLAB programming ESSENTIAL
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CODE:  BIO-12
SUPERVISOR: NAMBIAR, MRIDULA
PROJECT: Chromosomal segregation fidelity during meiosis
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: Generation of yeast strains and analyzing dyads to study chromosomal segregation fidelity during meiosis I in mutant genotypes that have altered recombination patterns and cohesin levels during meiosis.
DURATION: June 01 - July 27, 2024
KNOWLEDGE: B.Sc. 3rd year Biology
SKILLS: Basic microbiological techniques, Knowledge of molecular biology techniques such as PCR and agarose gel electrophoresis, Theoretical understanding of Mendelian genetics and linkage.
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CODE:  BIO-13
SUPERVISOR: RAJAMANI, SUDHA
PROJECT: Prebiotic processes that led to life's origins
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: One of the greatest scientific mysteries pertains to understanding how life would have originated on Earth. In this regard, discerning the processes relevant to emergence of informational polymers, and the earliest compartments, have fundamental implications for understanding how chemistry transitioned to biology on the early Earth. In the aforesaid context, we are characterizing plausible prebiotic precursors that would have resulted in the form
DURATION: 1st June to 25th July
KNOWLEDGE: Background in biochemistry is an absolute must! A basic background in organic and inorganic chemistry will greatly help.
SKILLS: Basic knowledge in biochemical and biophysical techniques will be a plus.
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CODE:  CHEM-01
SUPERVISOR: DAS, ALOKE
PROJECT: Study of conformations of peptides using various spectroscopic techniques
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: Synthesis of selected peptides and their spectroscopic studies to understand their various folding motifs
DURATION: 8-10 weeks
KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of Chemistry, Biology
SKILLS: Computer programming languages eg. Python etc., Synthesis
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CODE:  CHEM-02
SUPERVISOR: PILLAI, PRAMOD
PROJECT: Photophysics with Quantum Dots
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: This project will involve synthesis, surface functionalisation and characterisation of InP quantum dots (QDs). These QDs will be further used for light induced processes such as energy and electrons transfer studies.
DURATION: 15 May - 25 July
KNOWLEDGE: BSc 2nd year Chemistry
SKILLS: Basic knowledge in physical chemistry topics such as spectroscopy, kinetics, thermodynamics, etc. Basic laboratory knowledge on keeping a reaction.
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CODE:  CHEM-03
SUPERVISOR: PILLAI, PRAMOD
PROJECT: Quantum Dot Photocatalysis
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: This project will explore the photocatalytic properties of quantum dots (QDs) in chemically and biologically important chemical transformations.
DURATION: 15 May - 25 July 2024
KNOWLEDGE: M.Sc. 2nd year Chemistry
SKILLS: Advanced knowledge in physical chemistry topics such as spectroscopy, kinetics, thermodynamics, etc. Basic laboratory knowledge on keeping a reaction.
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CODE:  CHEM-04
SUPERVISOR: PILLAI, PRAMOD
PROJECT: Thermoplasmonics
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: This project will explore the fundamentals of generating heat from a photoexcitated nanoparticle. This heat will further be used for various high temperature photo thermal applications.
DURATION: 01 June - 15 July 2024
KNOWLEDGE: M.Sc. 2nd year Chemistry
SKILLS: Advanced knowledge in physical chemistry topics such as spectroscopy, kinetics, thermodynamics, etc. Basic laboratory knowledge on keeping a reaction.
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CODE:  CHEM-05
SUPERVISOR: GNANAPRAKASAM, BOOPATHY
PROJECT: Synthesis of heterocyclic compounds under continuous flow
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: This project involves synthesis of catalyst and perform the acceptorless dehydrogenation of alcohol for the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds.
DURATION: 6 weeks 5th June to 20th July
KNOWLEDGE: M.Sc chemistry first year and second year
SKILLS: basic knowledge in chemistry
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CODE:  CHEM-06
SUPERVISOR: GNANAPRAKASAM, BOOPATHY
PROJECT: Rearrangement reaction under continuous flow for the synthesis of heterocycles
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: This project involves photo chemical reaction of azides under flow for the synthesis heterocyclic compounds.
DURATION: 6 weeks 5th June to 20th July
KNOWLEDGE: M.Sc chemistry first year and second year
SKILLS: basic knowledge in chemistry
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CODE:  CHEM-07
SUPERVISOR: SRIVATSAN, SG
PROJECT: Probing nucleic acid structure and function
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: This project will involve synthesis of functionalized nucleosides and nucleotides for labeling nucleic acids
DURATION: May 15 to July 15
KNOWLEDGE: Undergraduate level experimental experience in organic synthesis, basic courses in bioorganic chemistry, Biology or Chemical Biology
SKILLS: Undergraduate level experimental experience in organic synthesis, basic courses in bioorganic chemistry, Biology or Chemical Biology
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CODE:  CHEM-08
SUPERVISOR: SHANKAR, BOOMI
PROJECT: Synthesis of Non-centrosymmetric small molecules for Ferroelectric Applications
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: In this project, the candidate will be engaged in the synthesis of some simple small organic and organic-inorganic hybrid molecules. The characterization of these materials will be done using standard spectroscopic and diffraction techniques. The successful noncentrosymmetric molecules will be studied for their ferroelectric properties.
DURATION: 7 Weeks, during 01st June - 15th July
KNOWLEDGE: Completing of B.Sc. second year and beyond with interest in Chemistry and Physics
SKILLS: Experimental chemistry and physics knowledge
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CODE:  CHEM-09
SUPERVISOR: GOPI, HOSAHUDYA
PROJECT: Synthesis and applications of peptides and peptidomimetics
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: We are interested in designing proteolytically stable peptides and peptidomimetics for biomedical applications. We are also interested in developing synthetic methodologies for the synthesis of peptides and unnatural amino acids.
DURATION: Two months
KNOWLEDGE: BS/MS (students from fourth semester onwards), MS and M Sc students
SKILLS: Highly motivated students with a chemistry background can apply

CODE:  CHEM-10
SUPERVISOR: SRIVATSAN, SG
PROJECT: Nucleic acid labeling by using bioorthogonal chemistry
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: This project will involve synthesis of functionalized nucleosides and nucleotides for probing and labeling nucleic acids
DURATION: May 15 to July 15, 2024
KNOWLEDGE: Undergraduate level experimental experience in organic synthesis, basic courses in bioorganic chemistry, Biology or Chemical Biology.
SKILLS: Undergraduate level experimental experience in organic synthesis, basic courses in bioorganic chemistry, Biology or Chemical Biology.
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CODE:  CHEM-11
SUPERVISOR: CHAUDHURY, SRABANTI
PROJECT: Role of bulk crowders on polymer translocation
CATEGORY: Computational
DESCRIPTION: Coarse grained molecular dynamics simulations on the role of crowders in translocation of polymers through biological/solid state nanopores
DURATION: 10th June- 20th July
KNOWLEDGE: BSc 2nd year in physics/ chemistry, B Tech in chemical engineering
SKILLS: knowledge in programming
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CODE:  CHEM-12
SUPERVISOR: CHUGH, JEETENDER
PROJECT: NMR-based metabolic understanding of perturbed biological pathways
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: You are expected to carry out metabolite extraction, learn to record 1H NMR, analyze NMR data, and carry out statistical analysis of various metabolic samples.
DURATION: 8 weeks committment
KNOWLEDGE: basic biology, and physical chemistry of solutions
SKILLS: experimental biology and physical chemistry
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CODE:  CHEM-13
SUPERVISOR: MANDAL, PANKAJ
PROJECT: Nonlinear photonics in low-dimensional perovskites
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: Synthesis, characterization, and study of nonlinear optical properties in chiral low-dimensional perovskites.
DURATION: 6 weeks during 1st June to 15th July
KNOWLEDGE: 2nd year B.Sc. with Chemistry and Physics
SKILLS: Optics, spectroscopy, Origin

CODE:  CHEM-14
SUPERVISOR: MANDAL, PANKAJ
PROJECT: Probing the process of self assembling using THz-Raman spectroscopy
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: Different solvent compositions will be used to manipulate the self-assembly process of certain organic semiconductor molecules (conjugated). The basic intermolecular interactions contributing to the self-assembly process will be monitored using THz-Raman spectroscopy.
DURATION: 6 weeks during 1st June to 15th July
KNOWLEDGE: 2nd year B.Sc. with Chemistry and Physics
SKILLS: Optics, spectroscopy, Origin

CODE:  EARTH-01
SUPERVISOR: BANERJEE, ARGHA
PROJECT: Surface features on Himalayan glaciers
CATEGORY: Computational
DESCRIPTION: Using available remote sensing data to analyse glacier surface and its evolution
DURATION: 10 Jun - 15 Jul
KNOWLEDGE: BSc 3rd year Physics
SKILLS: Basic Programming and GIS
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CODE:  EARTH-03
SUPERVISOR: TRIPATHY, GYANARANJAN
PROJECT: Geochemistry of Bay of Bengal sediments
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: In this project, the intern will analyze major oxide concentrations of sediments from a Bay of Bengal sediment core using XRF instrument.
DURATION: 5 weeks
KNOWLEDGE: Basic inorganic chemistry and sedimentology
SKILLS: Basic science understanding and should be comfortable in working geochemistry lab.
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CODE:  EARTH-04
SUPERVISOR: SARKAR, SUDIPTA
PROJECT: 3D seismic interpretation of mud diapirs
CATEGORY: Computational
DESCRIPTION: Unraveling the complex subsurface dynamics associated with mud diapirs through in-depth interpretation of 3D seismic data.
DURATION: 1 June - 31 July
KNOWLEDGE: Earth Science, Seismic exploration
SKILLS: Python, Opendtect (optional)

CODE:  EARTH-05
SUPERVISOR: CHATTOPADHYAY, DEVAPRIYA
PROJECT: Characterization of Holocene fossil record
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: Documentation, identification and paleoecological data analysis of marine fossil assemblage
DURATION: 1st June - 21st July
KNOWLEDGE: BSc final year or MSc 1st year in Geology/Earth Science/Biology
SKILLS: Taxonomy/Data analyses. Past experience in using R programming language will be preferred.
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CODE:  EARTH-06
SUPERVISOR: CHATTOPADHYAY, DEVAPRIYA
PROJECT: Characterization of Eocene fossil record
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: Documentation, identification and paleoecological data analysis of Eocene fossil assemblage
DURATION: 1st June - 21st July
KNOWLEDGE: BSc final year or MSc 1st year in Geology/Earth Science/Biology
SKILLS: Taxonomy/Data analyses. Past experience in using R programming language is preferred.
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CODE:  EARTH-07
SUPERVISOR: DATTA, ARJUN
PROJECT: Benford's law in seismology
CATEGORY: Computational
DESCRIPTION: Benford's law states that the first digits of real-world observations follow a distribution where measurements with lower first digit (1,2,...) are more frequent than those with higher first digits (...,8,9). This result has been analysed in various branches of natural sciences ranging from astronomy to geophysics. This project will analyse the validity of Benford's law in the context of seismic ambient noise cross-correlations.
DURATION: 4-6 weeks, starting 1st June.
KNOWLEDGE: B.Sc. 2nd year physics/maths/earth sciences
SKILLS: Python programming
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CODE:  EARTH-08
SUPERVISOR: DATTA, ARJUN
PROJECT: Verification of the theoretical foundations of seismic ambient-noise interferometry
CATEGORY: Computational
DESCRIPTION: Ambient noise interfeometry is a popular research tool in seismology, with deep-rooted theoretical foundations. This project will aim to computationally verify the well-known result that ambient noise cross-correlations converge to a Green's function only when sources are uniformly distributed around receivers, or are in the stationary phase region.
DURATION: 4-6 weeks, starting June 01.
KNOWLEDGE: B.Sc. 2nd year physics/maths/geophysics
SKILLS: Python programming
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CODE:  EARTH-09
SUPERVISOR: TRIPATHY, GYANARANJAN
PROJECT: Organic oxidation in Indian rivers: rates and controling factors
CATEGORY: Theoretical
DESCRIPTION: This project should investigate dissolved rhenium in Indian rivers to estimate CO2 release rates via organic oxidation.
DURATION: 6 weeks
KNOWLEDGE: Basic understanding of inorganic chemistry and sedimentary geology is needed.
SKILLS: This project will mainly focus on literature review of rhenium data and their mass balance calculations to compute the oxidation rates. These calculations are very basic in nature.
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CODE:  EARTH-10
SUPERVISOR: CHATTOPADHYAY, DEVAPRIYA
PROJECT: Marine molluscan shell strength and its potential drivers
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: Documentation, identification and ecological data analysis of marine faunal assemblage
DURATION: 1st June - 21st July
KNOWLEDGE: BSc final year or MSc 1st year in Geology/Earth Science/Biology
SKILLS: Taxonomy/Data analyses. Past experience in using R programming language is preferred.
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CODE:  EARTH-11
SUPERVISOR: ETTAMMAL, SUHAS
PROJECT: Monsoon Low-pressure system and recurving typhoons in the western Pacific
CATEGORY: Computational
DESCRIPTION: It has been noted that there is a link between recurving typhoons in the South China Sea and the genesis of monsoon low-pressure system. The project will try to understand the energy dispersion of typhoons in the form of short Rossby waves and their influence on monsoon LPS genesis.
DURATION: June-July
KNOWLEDGE: Bsc 3rd year/ 1st year MSc (Physics/Meteorology/Oveanography) Classical Mechanics, Basic maths (calculus and algebra), Numerical methods, elementary fluid/atmospheric dynamics
SKILLS: Matlab/Python Programming
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CODE:  EARTH-12
SUPERVISOR: ETTAMMAL, SUHAS
PROJECT: Genesis of Monsoon low-pressure system and recurving typhoons in the west Pacific
CATEGORY: Computational
DESCRIPTION: It is well known that there is a link between monsoon LPS genesis and recurving typhoons in the south China sea. The project will investigate the role of energy dispersion through short Rossby wave generated by the typhoons in the genesis of monsoon low-pressure system.
DURATION: June-July
KNOWLEDGE: 3rd year/1st Year Msc (Physics/Meteorology/Oceanography) Sound background in classical mechanics, calculus, linear algebra, basic numerical methods are expected.
SKILLS: MATLAB/Python programming
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CODE:  HSS-01
SUPERVISOR: THOMAS, BEJOY
PROJECT: Water supply and sanitation interventions
CATEGORY: Computational
DESCRIPTION: Looking at water supply and sanitation policies and interventions, such as Jal Jeevan Mission. Work involves review and data analysis.
DURATION: June 7-July 5 (4 weeks)
KNOWLEDGE: BA or BSc Economics (2nd year or above)
SKILLS: (Basic/intermediate) data management
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CODE:  MATH-01
SUPERVISOR: GOSWAMI, ANINDYA
PROJECT: Summer School on Mathematical Finance
CATEGORY: Theoretical
DESCRIPTION: Topics: The basic theory of interest, fixed income securities, mean-variance portfolio theory. Meaning and pricing of forwards, futures, options, and swaps. Black-Scholes-Merton model and its various generalizations for continuous-time modeling of asset prices. European option pricing under some of these model assumptions.
DURATION: Duration: 6 weeks
KNOWLEDGE: The participants must be in undergrad or postgrad programme with Math as major or minor. They are supposed to read the study materials in the references before starting summer school. They must gain some level of understanding of the concepts presented in those. The details will be discussed during the summer project. References: 1. Chapters 1, 2, 3, 6, 10, & 16 of Investment Science [David G. Luenberger] 2. Chapters 2, 3, & 4 of Introdu
SKILLS: Ability to read, understand, and present abstract mathematical ideas.
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CODE:  MATH-02
SUPERVISOR: GOSWAMI, ANINDYA
PROJECT: Summer School on Mathematical Finance
CATEGORY: Theoretical
DESCRIPTION: Topics: The basic theory of interest, fixed income securities, mean-variance portfolio theory. Meaning and pricing of forwards, futures, options, and swaps. Black-Scholes-Merton model and its various generalizations for continuous-time modeling of asset prices. European option pricing under some of these model assumptions.
DURATION: Duration: 6 weeks
KNOWLEDGE: The participants must be in undergrad or postgrad programme with Math as major or minor. They are supposed to read the study materials in the references before starting summer school. They must gain some level of understanding of the concepts presented in those. The details will be discussed during the summer project. References: 1. Chapters 1, 2, 3, 6, 10, & 16 of Investment Science [David G. Luenberger] 2. Chapters 2, 3, & 4 of Intro
SKILLS: Ability to read, understand, and present abstract mathematical ideas.
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CODE:  MATH-03
SUPERVISOR: PODDER, MOUMANTI
PROJECT: Markov chains and its applications
CATEGORY: Theoretical
DESCRIPTION: The student is going to be introduced to the fundamental topic of Markov chains in probability, followed by its various applications (such as to branching processes, probabilistic cellular automata etc.).
DURATION: 1st June, 2024 to 31st July, 2024
KNOWLEDGE: Basic knowledge of analysis and enumerative combinatorics (counting). Basic knowledge of probability will be helpful.
SKILLS: The student should possess the keenness to solve problems, write mathematical proofs with rigour, present cogent arguments.

CODE:  PHY-01
SUPERVISOR: SANTHANAM, MS
PROJECT: Simulation of Quantum Algorithms
CATEGORY: Computational
DESCRIPTION: This project involves studying theoretical basis of quantum algorithms and such as Grover's search algorithm and a few others. As a next step, it will involve simulation of these algorithms using qiskit/python based tools.
DURATION: 5 weeks (5th June to 8th July).
KNOWLEDGE: Quantum physics at Master's level.
SKILLS: Python language, some familiarity with machine learning.
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CODE:  PHY-02
SUPERVISOR: SREEJITH, GJ
PROJECT: Cavity QED
CATEGORY: Computational
DESCRIPTION: The student will work through basic ideas of superconductivity and cavity QED. This is not research project but involves learning from literature.
DURATION: June 15-July 15
KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of quantum mechanics
SKILLS: Linear algebra, basic differential equations, programming skills in Python or Julia.

CODE:  PHY-03
SUPERVISOR: JAISWAL, SURABHI
PROJECT: Understanding the characteristics of charged microparticles in a magnetized plasma
CATEGORY: Computational
DESCRIPTION: Magnetic fields are known to have a profound influence on plasma dynamics and the overall static structure of a plasma. This is also true for complex (dusty) plasma where influences on the dynamics have been observed even for magnetic fields as low as Earth’s magnetic field. The effect is widespread starting from interplanetary medium to fusion devices. In this project we will explore the charged microparticles dynamics in moderately magnetized
DURATION: 1st June - 15th July (6 weeks)
KNOWLEDGE: B.Sc third year Physics
SKILLS: Python programming is mandatory
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CODE:  PHY-04
SUPERVISOR: CHIKKADI, VIJAYAKUMAR
PROJECT: Structural changes in disordered solids under shear
CATEGORY: Computational
DESCRIPTION: The study of disordered solids is challenging compared to ordered solids due to the absence of the long-range order. When external stresses are applied on the material, it undergoes plastic deformation. The microscopic physics of this phenomenon remains unclear. We will use our understanding of statistical physics and critical phenomena to construct several structural measures to investigate the deformation of amorphous solids.
DURATION: 01June-30 July
KNOWLEDGE: A good understanding of statistical physics and critical phenomena.
SKILLS: Good programming skills in Matlab or Python
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CODE:  PHY-05
SUPERVISOR: CHIKKADI, VIJAYAKUMAR
PROJECT: Investigation of bacterial turbulence using PIV tools
CATEGORY: Computational
DESCRIPTION: Active matter comprises of elementary units that consume energy and perform directed motion. Examples include micro-swimmers such as bacteria, flocks of birds or even microtubules and molecular motors inside cells. Such systems show many interesting properties not found in equilibrium systems. In this project we will investigate turbulence in active liquids of bacteria using the tools of PIV. The student will work with a PhD student to characteri
DURATION: 01June-30 July
KNOWLEDGE: A good understanding of statistical physics.
SKILLS: Good programming skills in Matlab or Python
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