Chemistry and Biology of
Reactive Species
Prof. Harinath Chakrapani Lab
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Dr. Kavita Sharma

Joint Postdoctoral Fellow with Dr. Siddesh Kamat's Lab (2022 - Present)
Research Associate with Prof Sridhar Rajaram, JNCASR (Nov 2018 - Dec 2019); PhD (Chemistry) under the guidance of Prof Harinath Chakrapani, IISER Pune (Degree awarded in May 2016); MSc (Drug Chemistry) Ahmednagar College, Ahmednagar (May 2009); BSc (Chemistry) Ahmednagar College (May 2007). Currently working on the design and development of organic persulfide donors. Besides research interests, she enjoys listening to songs, cooking and outings with friend and family.
Dr. Akshaya

Postdoctoral Fellow (2025-present)
PhD (Chemistry) under the guidance of Prof. S. Bhagvathy, B. S. A. Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai (Degree awarded in January 2025); MSc (Chemistry) B. S. A. Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai (May 2018); BSc (Chemistry) J. B. A. S. College for Women, Madras University(May 2016). Currently working on the design and development of drugs for TB. Besides research interests, she enjoys singing songs.
Email: m.akshaya[a]students.iiserpune.ac.in
Utsav Dey Sarkar
Ph. D. Student (2019 - Present)
M.Sc (2016-2018) Jadavpur University.
B.Sc (2013-2016) University of Calcutta. She is currently working on roles of RSS ( Reactive sulfur species ) in living systems and Bacterial Antibiotic-resistance. Outside the lab, she is a bibliophile and trekking enthusiast.
Email: dey.sarkar[a]students.iiserpune.ac.in
Bharat S Choudhary
Ph. D. Student (2019 - Present)
M.Sc. (2016-2018) Dept. of Chemistry, University of Mumbai. B.Sc. (2013-2016) CKT ACS college, University of Mumbai. He is currently working on understanding role of Reactive Sulfur Species (RSS) in Chemical biology. Outside the lab, he loves playing cricket, cooking, travelling and listening music.
Email: choudhary.bharat[a]students.iiserpune.ac.in
Simran Gupta
PhD (2021 - Present)
M.Sc.- Govt. Institute of Science, Nagpur University, (2017-2019)
B.Sc.- Dr. Ambedkar College, Nagpur University(2014-2017). She is currently working on Reactive Sulfur Species (RSS). Outside the lab, she is a bibliophile and a dance enthusiast. She likes to play basketball and badminton.
Email: simran.gupta[a]students.iiserpune.ac.in
Abhishek Kumar
PhD (2022 - Present)
M.Sc. (organic chemistry) , Magadh University, Bodh Gaya
B.Sc. B. N. College, Patna University, Patna
Outside the lab, he likes to explore historical sites, bike riding, and solo travelling.
Email: kumar.abhishek[a]students.iiserpune.ac.in
Principal Instigator: Dr. Siddhesh Kamat
Co-Principal Investigator: Prof. Harinath Chakrapani