Banani Chakraborty

Ramalingaswami Fellow

Phone: 080 2360 8121
Email: banani at iisc.ac.in

Education

PhD, New York University, NY, USA (2008)

MSc, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India (2002)

BSc, Presidency College, Kolkata (2000)

Courses

CH 249 : Structural and functional DNA Nanotechnology Nanotechnology

Research

Exploring the top down nanotechnology merger with bottom up nanotechnology using DNA aptamer and DNA Origami combo along with fabricated solid state nanostructures for applications in the domain of:
– Highly specific and sensitive detection of pathogens
– Understanding molecular level interactions between DNA and nano-objects including DNA   nanostructures, proteins etc using simulations and experiments
– Devicing prototype for detecting pollutants using hybrid nanopore sensing
– Making aptasensors visual and affordable for clinical diagnosis of toxins in healthcare domain

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Research Themes

Biomolecular Engineering

Engineering of biological processes from the molecular to the organismal scale is central to addressing key problems in medicine and healthcare as well as energy and environmental sustainability. Our department employs a unique blend of theory, simulations, and experimental techniques for biomolecular engineering.

Nanotechnology

The interdisciplinary field of nanotechnology in the department spans from simulations and molecular dynamics to the engineering of nanomaterials, focusing on applications like semiconductor electronics, energy solutions, and biological diagnostics, emphasizing high-throughput synthesis and self-assembly of nanoscale architectures.

Research Interests

DNA nanotechnology
Hybrid Biomaterials
Nanopores

Awards & Honors

  • Ramalingaswami Re-Entry Fellowship from DBT India (2015-onwards)
  • DHR-GIA Grant with BMRC for DNA aptamer based Cholera detection (2020 onwards)
  • DBT Grant for Parallel detection of food toxin for (2019-2021)
  • MIT-DBT Grant for Research exchange visit (Sep-Dec 2014)
  • Alexander von Humboldt post-doctoral fellowship, Germany (2011-2013)
  • MacCracken fellowship for graduate studies, NYU, USA (2002-2008)
  • Best graduate student teaching award from GSAS and CAS, NYU, USA (2005)

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