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CODE:  BIO-01
SUPERVISOR: DEY, SUTIRTH
PROJECT: Role of dispersal in shaping life history in Drosophila melanogaster
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: We will be conducting a set of life-history assays on D melanogaster.
DURATION: 01-June to 31-July
KNOWLEDGE: None expected
SKILLS: None expected
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CODE:  BIO-02
SUPERVISOR: DEY, SUTIRTH
PROJECT: Effects of microbiota removal on life history of Drosophila melanogaster
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: We will assay a bunch of life history traits on D melanogaster selected to live without microbiota
DURATION: 8 week, 01-June to 31-July, 2025
KNOWLEDGE: None expected
SKILLS: None expected
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CODE:  BIO-03
SUPERVISOR: DEY, SUTIRTH
PROJECT: Effects of microbiota removal on behaviour of Drosophila melanogaster
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: We shall assay a number of behavioral traits on D melanogaster populations selected for survival under no microbiota.
DURATION: 8 weeks,01-June to 31 July, 2025
KNOWLEDGE: None expected
SKILLS: None expected
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CODE:  BIO-04
SUPERVISOR: PURI, SARITA
PROJECT: Aggregation of antibody light chains associated with AL amyloidosis
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: In this research line, we are interested in recombinant purification of pathogenic light chains associated with disease AL amyloidosis and then investigate their aggregation pathways using biophysical, biochemical and structural biology techniques.
DURATION: 8 weeks
KNOWLEDGE: B.Sc second year Molecular biology and Biochemistry
SKILLS: Bacterial culture and protein overexpression
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CODE:  BIO-05
SUPERVISOR: HAZRA, AMRITA
PROJECT: Biochemical analysis of how microbial colonies interact
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: This is a joint project between the Radhakrishnan and Hazra labs. We are interested in understanding the biochemical characteristics behind patterns that form when colonies of microbes grow next to one another.
DURATION: 10-12 weeks, between 7th May- 23rd July
KNOWLEDGE: M.Sc. Biochemistry, ongoing degree
SKILLS: Basic experimental background in microbiology and biochemistry, knowledge in microbial genetics

CODE:  BIO-06
SUPERVISOR: NAMBIAR, MRIDULA
PROJECT: Expression of human orthologs of cohesins in yeast
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: This project will involve cloning of human cohesin genes in yeast expression vectors, followed by introduction in yeast cells and checking conservation of function.
DURATION: 8 weeks; June 2 - July 25, 2025
KNOWLEDGE: Basic understanding of concepts in molecular biology and cell biology; BSc 3rd yr/MSc 1st/2nd year
SKILLS: Previous experience in basic molecular biology and microbiology techniques is preferred.
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CODE:  BIO-07
SUPERVISOR: NAMBIAR, MRIDULA
PROJECT: Chromatin remodelers in cohesin functions at centromeres.
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: This project will involve generation of yeast strains with appropriate mutants and testing their growth in presence of selected drugs. (already there).
DURATION: 8 weeks, June 2 - July 25, 2025
KNOWLEDGE: Basic understanding of concepts in genetics, molecular and cell biology; BSc 3rd yr/MSc 1st/2nd year
SKILLS: Previous experience in basic molecular biology and microbiology techniques are preferred.
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CODE:  BIO-08
SUPERVISOR: PANANGHAT, GAYATHRI
PROJECT: Cloning and overexpression of proteins in bacterial motility
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: The main project will involve cloning and purification of relevant constructs for ongoing projects in the lab
DURATION: 1st June to 10th July 2025
KNOWLEDGE: Fundamental knowledge of molecular biology and protein biochemistry
SKILLS: Experience in cloning is an advantage

CODE:  BIO-09
SUPERVISOR: ATHALE, CHAITANYA
PROJECT: Adaptive laboratory evolution (ALE) with spatial resolution for expression of bacterial type IV toxins
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: Many bacteria express toxin-antitoxin genes that help them evade stressful conditions. In this project you will optimise expression of a toxin CbtA in E. coli cells. These are normally lethal even at low levels to cells. After finding conditions for survival to minimise leaky expression, the cells will be evolved with increasing inducer concentration. Select the survivors and examine if they still have the gene and what the reason for emergence o
DURATION: 6 weeks
KNOWLEDGE: Microbiology, anti-microbial resistance, microscopy
SKILLS: Plasmid purification, bacterial culture, microscopy
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CODE:  BIO-10
SUPERVISOR: ATHALE, CHAITANYA
PROJECT: Develop an AI based pipeline to detect RBCs in a microscopy pipeline
CATEGORY: Computational
DESCRIPTION: In previous work we have developed a code based on deep learning based pattern recognition of RBCs. These images have been tracked to detect whether they are adherent or moving. Such statistics are used in an image analysis pipeline. The task in the project is to a) run and understand the code b) create a GUI front end for it c) validate it with control data REF: 1) https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.11.22.568251v1
DURATION: 6 weeks
KNOWLEDGE: 3rd year BS-MS onwards in Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Physics, DataScience
SKILLS: Programming, python, DL, AI, image analysis
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CODE:  BIO-11
SUPERVISOR: RAJAMANI, SUDHA
PROJECT: Prebiotic reactions that set the stage for life's origin
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: At the Chemical Origins of Life (COoL) lab at IISER Pune, we are interested in understanding how life would have originated on Earth; a question that continues to be one of the greatest scientific mysteries. Specifically, we are interested in characterizing the processes relevant to the emergence of informational and catalytic polymers, and the earliest compartments. The aforementioned two processes have fundamental implications for understanding
DURATION: 01 May to 30 June
KNOWLEDGE: Theoretical background in biochemistry/molecular biology/biophysics/organic chemistry
SKILLS: Students with experimental familiarity with gel-electrophoresis and other relevant bio-analytical techniques will be given preference.
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CODE:  BIO-12
SUPERVISOR: ATHREYA, RAMANA
PROJECT: Photogrammetric trait measurements of moths
CATEGORY: Computational
DESCRIPTION: This project involves identification of moth images and measurement of body size from images to understand its variation across an environmental gradient.
DURATION: 8 weeks
KNOWLEDGE: Basic ecology, or related fields
SKILLS: natural history and species identification

CODE:  CHEM-01
SUPERVISOR: KHAN, SHABANA
PROJECT: Silylene based coinage metal complexes and their catalytic application
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: The work involves the synthesis of a bis-silylene system, which will be utilized for the complexation reactions. The derived complexes will be utilized for further studies.
DURATION: June to July (6 weeks)
KNOWLEDGE: Basic chemistry
SKILLS: Basic Knowledge of analysis
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CODE:  CHEM-02
SUPERVISOR: SHANKAR, BOOMI
PROJECT: Synthesis and characterization of molecular ferroelectric materials
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: This project aims at the synthesis of new examples of organic and organic-inorganic hybrid molecular ferroelectric materials and their applications in piezoelectric energy harvesting studies. It involves some simple synthesis and analytical and materials characterisation.
DURATION: 5 weeks starting from 5th June to 10th July
KNOWLEDGE: Fundamentals of organic, inorganic, physical and materials chemistry
SKILLS: Experimental laboratory skills, safe handling of acids and bases and performing reflux reactions.
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CODE:  CHEM-03
SUPERVISOR: GNANAPRAKASAM, BOOPATHY
PROJECT: Studies on Fisher-Indole rearrangement for carbazole derivatives using continuous flow catalysis
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: Project involves synthesis and studies of environmentally benign catalyst for the scalable and sustainable synthesis of Carbazole derivatives via dehydrative coupling reactions.
DURATION: 8 weeks during May to June
KNOWLEDGE: MSc first year or second year with Basic practical knowledge in organic chemistry
SKILLS: Basic knowledge in experimental organic chemistry such as reactions, separation and characterization
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CODE:  CHEM-04
SUPERVISOR: GNANAPRAKASAM, BOOPATHY
PROJECT: Studies on sustainable alkenylation reactions using continuous flow catalysis
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: Project involves synthesis and studies of environmentally benign catalyst for the scalable and sustainable synthesis of olefins via dehydrative coupling reactions.
DURATION: 8 weeks during May to June
KNOWLEDGE: BS (third year) or MSc with Basic practical knowledge in organic chemistry
SKILLS: Basic knowledge in experimental organic chemistry such as reactions, separation and characterization
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CODE:  CHEM-05
SUPERVISOR: GNANAPRAKASAM, BOOPATHY
PROJECT: Synthesis of Pyrazole based drugs using continuous flow catalysis
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: Project involves synthesis and studies of environmentally benign catalyst for the scalable and sustainable synthesis of pyrazole drugs via dehydrative coupling reactions.
DURATION: 8 weeks during May to June
KNOWLEDGE: MSc first year or second year with Basic practical knowledge in organic chemistry
SKILLS: Basic knowledge in experimental organic chemistry such as reactions, separation and characterization
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CODE:  CHEM-06
SUPERVISOR: KHAN, SHABANA
PROJECT: N-heterocyclic silylene and their role as a ligand in various applications
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: Utilization of silylene as a sigma donor ligand to enhance the electronic properties.
DURATION: 6 weeks
KNOWLEDGE: Basic chemistry
SKILLS: Basic experimental experience
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CODE:  CHEM-07
SUPERVISOR: PILLAI, PRAMOD
PROJECT: Quantum Dot Photocatalysis
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: The project is on achieving sustainability in chemical synthesis using quantum dots (semiconductor nanoparticles) and the principles of photocatalysis.
DURATION: 15 May - 25 July 2025
KNOWLEDGE: BSc 3rd year or MSc first year Chemistry
SKILLS: Basic topics like spectroscopy and basic laboratory knowledge
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CODE:  CHEM-08
SUPERVISOR: PILLAI, PRAMOD
PROJECT: Plasmon Powered Processes
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: The ability of plasmonic nanomaterials to produce huge amount of heat from sunlight will be used for various photothermal applications.
DURATION: 15 May - 25 July 2025
KNOWLEDGE: BSc 3rd or MSc Chemistry
SKILLS: Basic topics like spectroscopy and basic laboratory knowledge
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CODE:  CHEM-09
SUPERVISOR: HAZRA, PARTHA
PROJECT: Design, Synthesis and Photophysics of Small Organic Molecule based Persistent Room Temperature Phosphorescent (RTP) Luminogens
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: Research interest in organic materials with persistent room temperature phosphorescence (RTP) is burgeoning topic of interest among scientific community. Organic phosphorescent materials with attractive properties such as long afterglow lifetimes, low cost, and processability, are outstanding candidates for bio-imaging, optical waveguides, organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and security printing. However, purely organic materials often suffer
DURATION: 15th May - 15th July
KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of Physical Chemistry
SKILLS: Understanding of physical Chemistry concept
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CODE:  CHEM-10
SUPERVISOR: HOTHA, SRINIVAS
PROJECT: Synthesis of key building blocks for oligosaccharides
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: In this project, summer trainees will synthesize monosaccharide building blocks for the molecular editing of oligosaccharides. I am planning to consider three summer interns. One external and two internal.
DURATION: 10 Weeks
KNOWLEDGE: Preliminary knowledge in the Synthesis of Organic Compounds
SKILLS: Chromatography, general organic chemistry
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CODE:  CHEM-11
SUPERVISOR: SRIVATSAN, SG
PROJECT: Probing nucleic acids using functionalized nucleoside analogs
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: Functionalized nucleoside analogs will be synthesized in this project and incorporated into DNA for further analysis
DURATION: 2 months between May 20 to July 25
KNOWLEDGE: BSc 2nd, Masters student in Chemistry and Biology
SKILLS: Basic knowledge in nucleoside, nucleic acids, organic synthesis practical experience. Student who has done projects will be preferred.
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CODE:  CHEM-12
SUPERVISOR: DAS, ALOKE
PROJECT: Synthesis and characterization of peptides and determination of their structures and conformations through spectroscopy and quantum chemistry calculations
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: In this project, students will synthesize some selected peptides, characterize those by NMR and IR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. The structures and conformations of the peptides will be determined by different spectroscopic techniques and quantum chemistry calculations.
DURATION: May 15 - July 31, 2025
KNOWLEDGE: BS-MS 3rd/4th year/M.Sc. 1st year in Chemistry
SKILLS: synthesis of Organic compounds and its characterization
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CODE:  CHEM-13
SUPERVISOR: GOPI, HOSAHUDYA
PROJECT: Synthesis of non-natural amino acid building blocks
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: Synthesis of non-ribosomal amino acids and their utility in the design of peptide structures
DURATION: 8 weeks
KNOWLEDGE: M. Sc 1st YEAR or BS/MS 2ND YEAR
SKILLS: CHEMISTRY/ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

CODE:  CHEM-14
SUPERVISOR: GOPI, HOSAHUDYA
PROJECT: Synthesis of peptides
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: Students can learn the techniques of solid phase peptide synthesis.
DURATION: 8 weeks
KNOWLEDGE: M.sc 1st year
SKILLS: chemistry/organic Chemistry

CODE:  CHEM-15
SUPERVISOR: TALUKDAR, PINAKI
PROJECT: Indole-Based Ion Transporter
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: The project focuses on the design and synthesis of anion transporters utilizing an indole-based scaffold. The primary objective is to develop structurally tailored molecules capable of facilitating efficient anion transport across membranes. If the synthesis is successfully completed within the planned timeframe, the transport activity of these compounds will be systematically evaluated using appropriate experimental techniques. This assessment w
DURATION: 8 weeks
KNOWLEDGE: B.Sc 2nd year Chemistry or higher
SKILLS: Basiic laboratory skill
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CODE:  CHEM-16
SUPERVISOR: TALUKDAR, PINAKI
PROJECT: Small molecule ion transporters
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: This project aims to develop anion transporters by designing and synthesizing tailored small-molecule scaffolds. The goal is to create structurally optimized compounds that can effectively mediate anion movement across membranes. Upon successful synthesis within the designated timeframe, their transport activity will be thoroughly examined using suitable experimental methods.
DURATION: 8 weeks
KNOWLEDGE: B.Sc 2nd year Chemistry or higher
SKILLS: Basic laboratory skill
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CODE:  CHEM-17
SUPERVISOR: CHAUDHURY, SRABANTI
PROJECT: Stochasticity in genetic networks
CATEGORY: Theoretical
DESCRIPTION: Understanding feedback in gene networks
DURATION: 1st June-15th July
KNOWLEDGE: Bsc 2nd year in Chemistry
SKILLS: solving differential equations, interest in numerical simulations
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CODE:  EARTH-01
SUPERVISOR: SARKAR, SUDIPTA
PROJECT: 3D seismic analysis of pockmarks and gas migration
CATEGORY: Computational
DESCRIPTION: This project utilizes 3D seismic data to analyze fluid migration and escape features within deep-water sedimentary sequences. It involves generating seismic attributes to identify and document features related to fluid accumulation and migration.
DURATION: 8 weeks (2 June 2025-31 July 2025)
KNOWLEDGE: Basics of exploration seismology, sedimentology and stratigraphy
SKILLS: Seismic interpretation (working knowledge of OpendTect software preferred but not essential)
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CODE:  EARTH-02
SUPERVISOR: ETTAMMAL, SUHAS
PROJECT: Cloud type classification using CloudSat and GPM satellite data
CATEGORY: Computational
DESCRIPTION: Development and implementation of automated cloud classification algorithm. Many tropical disturbances show strong association with clouds and convection. However, there is lack of clarity on the convection-circulation coupling mechanism. The study is a starting point to address the cloud radiative forcing in determine the character of the tropical disturbances.
DURATION: June-July
KNOWLEDGE: B.Sc Physics 2nd/3rd year/ MSc Physics 1 year
SKILLS: Programming (Python/MATLAB) and know how of numerical computing
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CODE:  EARTH-03
SUPERVISOR: MANAGAVE, SHREYAS
PROJECT: Internal and external symmetry in minerals
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: This project deals with understanding internal and external symmetry in elements using various symmetry elements.
DURATION: 8 weeks, May 15th – July 21stst
KNOWLEDGE: Elementary knowledge about symmetry operations.
SKILLS: Enthusiasm, physical model building, some calculations

CODE:  EARTH-04
SUPERVISOR: ISMAIEL, MOHAMMAD
PROJECT: 3D flexural modelling of the sedimentary basins in the Bay of Bengal
CATEGORY: Computational
DESCRIPTION: The Cenozoic era for Indian subcontinent is marked by major changes in tectonics, and climate, and interaction of both factors affected the relief of subcontinent and rivers discharge into the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea. To understand the intensity of rivers influx into the Bay of Bengal and how deposition of sediments shaped the ocean basin, the sediment mass accumulation rates and evolving basement during the Cenozoic era will be determined
DURATION: 15th May - 15th July
KNOWLEDGE: B.Sc. 2nd year in Physics or M.Sc. 1st in geophysics/ Earth Science/Physics
SKILLS: MATLAB/Python
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CODE:  EARTH-05
SUPERVISOR: ISMAIEL, MOHAMMAD
PROJECT: Crustal anisotropy beneath the Northeastern Arabian Peninsula from receiver function data
CATEGORY: Computational
DESCRIPTION: The continental lithosphere beneath the northeastern Arabian Peninsula has deformed during the multiple rifting phase and obduction process in the geological past. The seismic anisotropy will be preserved in the mantle and crustal rocks as a result of prolonged deformation of lithosphere. We will analyse data from broadband seismometer stations to estimate the crustal anisotropy and associated deformation.
DURATION: 15th May - 15th July
KNOWLEDGE: B.Sc. 2nd year in Physics or M.Sc. 1st year in geophysics/ Earth Science/Physics/seismology
SKILLS: MATLAB/Python
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CODE:  EARTH-06
SUPERVISOR: CHATTOPADHYAY, DEVAPRIYA
PROJECT: Reconstructing seashell diversity dynamics in shallow marine record
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: This project will involve charecterization, documentation and identification of seashells from shallow marine record. This record will be used to calculate the diversity and distribution of seashells across habitats. Finally, a model would be developed for reconstructing the past ecology and diversity dynamics using probablistic approach.
DURATION: 15th May - 15th July
KNOWLEDGE: MSc 1st year/BSMS 3rd yr majoring in Biology (non-biotech) or Earth Science/Geology.
SKILLS: Background knowledge in ecology or Paleontology would be required. Prior knowledge of programming would be beneficial.
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CODE:  EARTH-07
SUPERVISOR: KUMAR, AJAY
PROJECT: Propagation of observational uncertainties in the strength of the lithosphere
CATEGORY: Computational
DESCRIPTION: The strength of the lithosphere is a crucial property to understand its deformation at different timescales (e.g., co-seismic: order few 10’s of seconds to geological timescale: million years). Strength calculation involves the integration of multidisciplinary observations/measurements e.g. architecture from seismology, rheological flow laws from laboratory experiments, and associated thermophysical properties. These measurements come with thei
DURATION: June-July
KNOWLEDGE: Introductory knowledge of Geology/Geophysics/Physics, a sound background in calculus.
SKILLS: Genuine interest. We offer training to learn Python programming language.
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CODE:  EARTH-08
SUPERVISOR: KUMAR, AJAY
PROJECT: : Co-seismic spatiotemporal evolution of earthquake sources using teleseismic arrays
CATEGORY: Computational
DESCRIPTION: Back-projection of teleseismic earthquake data provides high-resolution spatio-temporal evolution of sources during the co-seismic phase. Moreover, it is computationally very cheap (e.g., could be implemented for ~ real-time monitoring) and requires fewer assumptions about the sources. This project will involve improving/testing an already existing tool, hence demanding a fair knowledge of Python.
DURATION: June-July
KNOWLEDGE: Introductory knowledge of observational seismology and earthquake sources
SKILLS: Python programming.
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CODE:  EARTH-09
SUPERVISOR: DATTA, ARJUN
PROJECT: Analysis of seismic surface wave amplification in the Bengal basin
CATEGORY: Computational
DESCRIPTION: Seismic waves are amplified by sedimentary basins because of low seismic velocities. This project will aim to quantify the extent of amplification produced in the Bengal basin by analysing earthquake data from the region, and compare the observations with a 2-D modelling code for seismic surface waves propagating across sharp lateral discontinuities.
DURATION: 6-8 weeks, during 20 May -15 July
KNOWLEDGE: B.Sc. (Physics/Maths/Earth Science) 2nd year and above
SKILLS: Python programming
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CODE:  MATH-01
SUPERVISOR: CHORWADWALA, ANISA
PROJECT: Geometric Inequalities
CATEGORY: Theoretical
DESCRIPTION: Geometric Inequalities like the Isoperimetric Inequalities and Faber-Krahn Inequalities, etc can be studied depending on the student's background and interests.
DURATION: One month
KNOWLEDGE: Real Analysis and Linear Algebra for Isoperimetric Inequalities. For Faber-Krahn Inequality knowledge of Functional Analysis will help.
SKILLS: None.
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CODE:  MATH-02
SUPERVISOR: CHORWADWALA, ANISA
PROJECT: Analysis of PDEs
CATEGORY: Theoretical
DESCRIPTION: Topics in Analysis of PDEs: A topic in Sobolev Spaces, distributions and/or Analysis of Elliptic PDEs can be studied depending on student's background and interests.
DURATION: One month
KNOWLEDGE: Real Analysis, Linear Algebra and Functional Analysis
SKILLS: None.
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CODE:  MATH-03
SUPERVISOR: BHAGWAT, CHANDRASHEEL
PROJECT: Representation Theory of groups
CATEGORY: Theoretical
DESCRIPTION: Studying group representations on vector spaces, classification of irreducible representations of finite groups, examples of permutation groups and linear groups on finite fields
DURATION: 15 May to 15 July, 2025
KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of group theory, linear algebra (BSc level)
SKILLS: Student should have keen interest in abstract algebra and theoretical aspects of mathematics, they should know how to prove theorems, struggle with problems of theoretical nature and they should be willing to work very hard and with patience. This project is not for `applications of mathematics'. You should apply only if this suits you well.

CODE:  MATH-04
SUPERVISOR: BHAGWAT, CHANDRASHEEL
PROJECT: Learning Bayesian methods and their applications
CATEGORY: Theoretical
DESCRIPTION: This project will be a mix of learning theory of statistics and applying it in some real life data. The emphasis will be on learning Bayesian methods of inference and doing some easy to implement computations.
DURATION: May 15 - June 30 2025
KNOWLEDGE: Good knowledge of introductory statistics and probability (at BSc first/second year level), It will help if the student knows about classical Statistical inference (frequentist approach). Otherwise they have to learn it before the project starts.
SKILLS: Ability to read and handle numerical data, graphs, comfort with mathematical notions like probability models, mean and expectation, variance etc., some familiarity with Python or R is desired, enthusiasm to learn new stuff and ability to work hard and patiently is must.

CODE:  MATH-05
SUPERVISOR: SINGH, ANUPAM
PROJECT: Groups and algebras
CATEGORY: Theoretical
DESCRIPTION: The project involves studying some research papers on the subject of (a) word maps on groups, and/or (b) polynomial maps on algebras. A brief description of these topics is available at https://sites.google.com/site/anupamk182/research
DURATION: 1 June till 10 July
KNOWLEDGE: Masters level group theory, linear algebra and ring theory.
SKILLS: preferable GAP or Sagemath but not necessary
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CODE:  PHY-01
SUPERVISOR: JAIN, SACHIN
PROJECT: Finance and Physics
CATEGORY: Theoretical
DESCRIPTION: First part of the project will explore some aspects of Finance and in the second part we would like to use simple maths and physics to explore these aspects further.
DURATION: 6 to 8 weeks
KNOWLEDGE: Differential equations, basics of physics.
SKILLS: Some knowledge of programming would be good.

CODE:  PHY-02
SUPERVISOR: JAISWAL, SURABHI
PROJECT: Studying complex plasma
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: In this project we will analyse microparticle behaviour in plasma medium and extract important physical parameter responsible for phase transition and phase coexistence.
DURATION: 5 weeks
KNOWLEDGE: B.Sc fourth year or Master's student in physics
SKILLS: Python programming

CODE:  PHY-03
SUPERVISOR: DUBE, SOURABH
PROJECT: Exploring tagging of leptons from heavy-flavor quark decay
CATEGORY: Computational
DESCRIPTION: At the CMS experiment, leptons (electrons and muons) are useful final state objects to conduct searches for new particles. However, the decay of heavy-flavor quarks such as b-quarks and c-quarks can also produce low momenta leptons. In this project, we will explore how the leptons from heavy-flavor quarks can be distinguished from prompt leptons.
DURATION: 8 weeks, May 15 to July 15
KNOWLEDGE: BSc second year Physics (including some quantum mechanics)
SKILLS: Programming using C++ (at slightly higher than beginner level)
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CODE:  PHY-04
SUPERVISOR: DUBE, SOURABH
PROJECT: Exploring event generation at the LHC
CATEGORY: Computational
DESCRIPTION: In this project, we will explore event generation (software which simulates the process of proton-proton collisions). We will generate different processes, and study the effects of pileup on generated physics observables.
DURATION: 8 weeks, May 15 to July 15
KNOWLEDGE: BSc second year Physics (including some quantum mechanics)
SKILLS: Programming using C++ (at slightly higher than beginner level)
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CODE:  PHY-05
SUPERVISOR: JAISWAL, SURABHI
PROJECT: Understanding atmospheric pressure plasma
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: In this project we will study atmospheric pressure plasma jet which is capable of producing metastable oxygen responsible for auroral lines. We will characterize this system by changing multiple discharge parameter and understand the electron energy distribution function, plasma density and dissipated power etc.
DURATION: 5 weeks
KNOWLEDGE: Physics.
SKILLS: Python programming or Matlab
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CODE:  PHY-06
SUPERVISOR: THALAPILLIL, ARUN
PROJECT: Quantum entanglement in high energy scattering
CATEGORY: Computational
DESCRIPTION: The project will involve a study of entanglement in scattering processes at high energies. The project will involve a combination of theory and computational work.
DURATION: 8 weeks
KNOWLEDGE: Quantum mechanics-I, II, Basics of particle physics (at the level of Griffiths)
SKILLS: Good familiarity with C/C++ or Python

CODE:  PHY-07
SUPERVISOR: CHIKKADI, VIJAYAKUMAR
PROJECT: Investigation of bacterial turbulence
CATEGORY: Computational
DESCRIPTION: The group is investigating turbulence in bacterial suspensions. The internship student will work with a PhD student who is doing experimental work. The aim is to analyse the experimental data using various computational tools such as PIV and POD.
DURATION: 6-8 weeks starting from June
KNOWLEDGE: Statistical physics and coding skills is Python, or Matlab.
SKILLS: Statistical physics and coding skills is Python, or Matlab.

CODE:  PHY-08
SUPERVISOR: JAIN, SACHIN
PROJECT: Time series analysis and its application
CATEGORY: Theoretical
DESCRIPTION: Time series analysis plays very important role in various branches such as metrology, finance, economics etc. In this project we shall approach this from physics perspective.
DURATION: 8 weeks
KNOWLEDGE: BScC physics 2-3rd year
SKILLS: Bit of programming knowledge will be useful

CODE:  PHY-09
SUPERVISOR: NAIR, SUNIL
PROJECT: Spintronics using quantum materials
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: Spintronics, or spin electronics, is a research field that attempts to leverage the intrinsic spin of electrons, in addition to their charge, to create novel and efficient electronic devices. Quantum materials, with their unique and often counterintuitive properties arising from quantum mechanics, offer a fertile ground for groundbreaking advancements in spintronics. This project would aim to synthesise and characterise some quantum materials whi
DURATION: 5-6 weeks, during June-July
KNOWLEDGE: BSc 2nd/3rd year, Physics. Some elementary knowledge of inorganic/solid state chemistry.
SKILLS: Some familiarity with physics/chemistry labs is useful. Skills in electronics would be an added advantage.
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CODE:  PHY-10
SUPERVISOR: NAIR, SUNIL
PROJECT: Spintronics using quantum materials
CATEGORY: Experimental
DESCRIPTION: Spintronics, or spin electronics, is a research field that attempts to leverage the intrinsic spin of electrons, in addition to their charge, to create novel and efficient electronic devices. Quantum materials, with their unique and often counterintuitive properties arising from quantum mechanics, offer a fertile ground for groundbreaking advancements in spintronics. This project would aim to synthesise and characterise some quantum materials whi
DURATION: 6 weeks during June/July
KNOWLEDGE: BSc/BTech 3rd or 4th year; MSc/MTech 1yr. Specialising in Physics/Electronics. Some elementary knowledge of inorganic/solid state chemistry is useful.
SKILLS: Familiarity with physics/chemistry labs is useful. Skills in electronics would be an added advantage.
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