Anita P.

Senior Research Fellow

Chandaka, India

Experience

Jan 2019 - Dec 2025
7 years

Senior Research Fellow

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata

  • Investigating the dynamics of asymmetric absorbing microclusters trapped in air using photophoretic force
  • Designed and constructed complete experimental setups for trapping absorbing microparticles in air
  • Built imaging systems (CMOS camera, fast camera) and high signal-to-noise ratio detection systems using balanced photodiode detectors
  • Performed beam modulation with piezo actuators, controllers, oscilloscopes, and function generators
  • Handled free-space optics components including single and multimode fibers, fiber couplers, photodiodes, mirrors, lenses, ND filters, and beam splitters
  • Prepared samples: Janus particles, monolayers, spin coating, electron beam evaporation, ultrasonication; characterized samples via SEM
  • Operated cryostat and pulsed laser setups
  • Employed MATLAB (Langevin equation, autocorrelation, mean squared displacement, power spectral density, curve fitting), Python, COMSOL Multiphysics, Blender, ImageJ, Igor Pro for simulation, automation, and data analysis
Jan 2019 - Dec 2025
7 years

Teaching Assistant

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata

  • Waves and Optics (Course instructor: Prof. Bipul Pal)
  • Statistical Mechanics (Theory) (Course instructor: Prof. Pradeep Kumar Mohanty)
  • Advanced Optics Laboratory (Course instructors: Prof. Ayan Banerjee, Prof. Nirmalya Ghosh, Prof. Bipul Pal)
  • Thermal Physics (Course instructor: Prof. Kaushik Dutta)

Summary

Passionate and dedicated physicist with over 5 years of research experience in optics and photonics, specializing in optical trapping, precision measurements, and experimental data analysis. Skilled in MATLAB and Python for simulation, automation, and data interpretation, with additional training in Applied Machine Learning with Python. Experienced in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students, and adept at explaining complex scientific concepts with clarity. Seeking a role as a faculty member or subject matter expert where I can combine my expertise in physics, programming, and data-driven problem-solving to inspire students and contribute to innovative academic programs.

Languages

English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Bengali
Intermediate

Education

Oct 2019 - Jun 2025

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata

PhD in Physics · Kolkata, India

Oct 2016 - Jun 2018

Pondicherry University

MSc in Physics, specialisation in Lasers and optics · Puducherry, India · 8.48

Oct 2013 - Jun 2016

BJB Autonomous College

BSc in Physics (Honours) · India · 82.6

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

Applied Machine Learning with Python and Analytics - Certificate

iHUB Divyasampark IIT Roorkee

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