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TIFR Hyderabad @tifrhyderabad.bsky.social · 1d

(7/n) Discussions over posters and tea!

In-House Symposium, 2025
TIFR Hyderabad

TIFR Hyderabad @tifrhyderabad.bsky.social · 1d

(6/n) Anukul Jana discussed his recent research on the chemistry of the main group elements, specifically alkene chemistry & photoswitchable diradicaloids.

Vishal Ranjan spoke about using in-house developed superconducting circuits & measurement techniques at ultralow temp for quantum memory.

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TIFR Hyderabad @tifrhyderabad.bsky.social · 1d

(5/n) Aneesh T Veetil gave an overview of the chemical biology approaches taken by his lab to study microglia, the innate immune cells in the brain.

Harish N S Krishnamoorthy spoke about light-matter interactions at the nanoscale.

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TIFR Hyderabad @tifrhyderabad.bsky.social · 1d

(4/n) G Rajalakshmi discussed weak measurement approaches for high-sensitivity optical metrology. Meanwhile, Pranav R Shirhatti discussed the dissociation dynamics of carbon dioxide on copper surfaces, giving a closer look into the elementary step of the overall reaction.

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TIFR Hyderabad @tifrhyderabad.bsky.social · 1d

(3/n) Prashant K Singh highlighted the challenges of maintaining the integrity of liquid targets while using high repetition rate lasers to study laser-matter interactions.

Sahana Holla provided insights into the conserved features of the 3D genome that impact gene repression.

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TIFR Hyderabad @tifrhyderabad.bsky.social · 1d

(2/n) Using a combination of native mass spectrometry and molecular dynamics, Aniruddha Panda's lab aims to investigate protein-protein interactions and lipid-protein clusters within synaptic vesicle pools. Meanwhile, Kabir Ramola discussed the elasticity of granular materials.

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TIFR Hyderabad @tifrhyderabad.bsky.social · 1d

(1/n) Talks, posters and in-depth scientific discussions marked the beginning of the two day in-house symposium in TIFR Hyderabad, providing ample opportunities for institute members to discuss latest developments in their research and share ideas.

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TIFR Hyderabad @tifrhyderabad.bsky.social · 6d

(5/n) Best Thesis Commendations for the year 2024-25:

Congratulations to Susmita Sarkar (graduate student, Jagannath Mondal's lab) on receiving an 'Honourable Mention - Best Thesis Commendations'.

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TIFR Hyderabad @tifrhyderabad.bsky.social · 6d

(4/n) Best Thesis Commendations for the year 2024-25:

Congratulations to Amar Kumar (graduate student, T. N. Narayanan's lab) on receiving the 'TAA-Best Thesis Commendation in Chemistry'.

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TIFR Hyderabad @tifrhyderabad.bsky.social · 6d

(3/n) Awards | Announced during the Founder's Day programme at TIFR:

Congratulations to Simran Rawal (graduate student, Tamal Das's lab) and Rishabh Sharma (graduate student, Smarajit Karmakar's lab) on receiving the Ramakrishna Cowsik Medals, 2025.

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TIFR Hyderabad @tifrhyderabad.bsky.social · 6d

(2/n) While Aprotim Mazumder discussed Bhabha's deep engagement with art and culture, M. Krishnamurthy concluded the programme with anecdotes from TIFR members about Bhabha's work ethic and attention to detail as an institution builder.

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TIFR Hyderabad @tifrhyderabad.bsky.social · 6d

(1/n) Today, TIFR Hyderabad members gathered to remember and reflect upon Homi Bhabha’s contributions to science and the ideals on which TIFR was built.

Mustansir Barma spoke about how Bhabha's vision shaped the scientific landscape of independent India, leaving an enduring legacy.

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TIFR Hyderabad @tifrhyderabad.bsky.social · 14d

Congratulations to Marwa (graduate student, Aprotim Mazumder's lab, TIFRH) on receiving a poster award at the 15th Bangalore Microscopy Course, held in NCBS Bangalore.

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TIFR Hyderabad @tifrhyderabad.bsky.social · 14d

Gentle Reminder: PhD & Int MSc-PhD Admissions

The last date to complete registration is Oct 26, 2025 (11 PM)!

Why TIFR Hyderabad?
Strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research, sophisticated research facilities, flexible coursework and more!

Apply here: www.tifr.res.in/academics/gs...

TIFR Hyderabad @tifrhyderabad.bsky.social · Sep 25

(7/n) The ICFO-TIFRH Frontiers Research School was abuzz with discussions!

Forget the post-lunch slump, the foyer saw students huddle around K Thyagarajan - who was all smiles and patiently answered their questions!

TIFR Hyderabad @tifrhyderabad.bsky.social · Sep 25

(6/n) Tutorial sessions on Day 2:

Jens Biegert (ICFO, Barcelona): Light in a blink - Harnessing few-cycle pulses for extreme photonics

T N Narayanan (TIFRH): Quantum materials in energy applications

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BRIC - CDFD @bric-cdfd.bsky.social · Sep 25

In a significant move to deepen collaborative science, Dr. Reddy's Institute of Life Sciences (DRILS) has established joint postdoctoral research programs with two premier national institutions: the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) and @tifrhyderabad.bsky.social
#postdocprogram

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TIFR Hyderabad @tifrhyderabad.bsky.social · Sep 25

(5/n) @ICFOnians - @TIFRH_buzz Frontiers Research School: Poster sessions

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TIFR Hyderabad @tifrhyderabad.bsky.social · Sep 25

(4/n) International Year of Quantum Science and Technology | HyPhI Colloquium: 'Quintessentially Quantum'

K. Thyagarajan spoke about some of the foundational contributions in the evolution of quantum mechanics and formulation of the quantum nature of light.

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TIFR Hyderabad @tifrhyderabad.bsky.social · Sep 25

(3/n) Ipsita Das (Princeton University) discussed how stacked 2D materials, when twisted, reveal exotic quantum states due to the periodic moiré patterns that are otherwise inaccessible. She also spoke about ways to probe some of these states with infrared optics.

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TIFR Hyderabad @tifrhyderabad.bsky.social · Sep 24

(2/n) Tutorial sessions on Day 1:

Javier García de Abajo (ICFO, Barcelona): Quantum interactions between free electrons and optical fields

Karthik V Raman (TIFR Hyderabad): Engineering Berry curvature Physics at buried interfaces in Quantum Material heterostructures

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TIFR Hyderabad @tifrhyderabad.bsky.social · Sep 24

(1/n) The 2025 edition of the ICFO-TIFRH Frontiers Research School begins today!

🗓️ Sep 24-26, 2025
📌 @tifrhyderabad.bsky.social campus

The 3-day programme features tutorials, talks, & poster sessions covering a range of topics in Quantum Materials & Ultrafast Optics.

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TIFR Hyderabad @tifrhyderabad.bsky.social · Sep 24

Congratulations to Mohammad Sahil (PhD student, Jagannath Mondal's research group) on receiving the first prize of the Dr. K V Rao Scientific Society Awards for Life Sciences (2024-25).

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TIFR Hyderabad @tifrhyderabad.bsky.social · Sep 9

(3/n) Closer home, school students (Grade 9) from the nearby Campus School visited TIFRH for curated lab tours.

The interactive sessions with TIFRH researchers covered topics ranging from cell biology to protein folding and misfolding, and glassy systems.

TIFR Hyderabad @tifrhyderabad.bsky.social · Sep 9

(2/n) ...& advanced materials including OLEDs, organic solar cells, & perovskite-based solar cells.

TIFRH students also introduced them to the research directions in theoretical and computational chemistry.

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