Antara Pal

Researcher at Department of Physics, Stockholm University
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Lund, Kalmar County, Sweden, SE
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  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Hindi Limited working proficiency
  • Bengali Native or bilingual proficiency

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Experience

    • Sweden
    • Research Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Researcher
      • Sep 2021 - Present

      • Stationed at CoSAXS beamline, MAXIV Synchrotron Facility, Lund, Sweden, I am extending the use of advanced synchrotron based quasi-elastic X-ray scattering to soft and biological systems. • Provided beam-time support to users as a local host at CoSAXS beamline at MAXIV Synchrotron Facility at Lund, Sweden. • Stationed at CoSAXS beamline, MAXIV Synchrotron Facility, Lund, Sweden, I am extending the use of advanced synchrotron based quasi-elastic X-ray scattering to soft and biological systems. • Provided beam-time support to users as a local host at CoSAXS beamline at MAXIV Synchrotron Facility at Lund, Sweden.

    • Sweden
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Postdoctoral Researcher
      • Aug 2017 - Jul 2021

      § Summary of Research Activities: • Performed the Formulation, Synthesis and Characterization of of colloidal dispersion. • Using different scattering (x-ray, light and Neutrons) and microscopy techniques studied the self-assembly and dynamics of colloidal dispersions/nanoparticles and proteins. • Developed computer programs for SAXS data analysis and modeling. • Collaborated and worked within cross-functional teams at various Synchrotron facilities • Supervised and trained… Show more § Summary of Research Activities: • Performed the Formulation, Synthesis and Characterization of of colloidal dispersion. • Using different scattering (x-ray, light and Neutrons) and microscopy techniques studied the self-assembly and dynamics of colloidal dispersions/nanoparticles and proteins. • Developed computer programs for SAXS data analysis and modeling. • Collaborated and worked within cross-functional teams at various Synchrotron facilities • Supervised and trained Master students § Research Areas: Formulation & Characterization | Colloid & Surface Chemistry | Colloidal Formulations | Physical Chemistry § Key Techniques: Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) | Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) | Confocal (CLSM) Microscopy | Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) | Data Analysis & Modeling

    • Scientific Researcher
      • Aug 2015 - Jul 2017

      § Summary of Research Activities: • Performed the Formulation, Synthesis and Characterization of anisotropic colloidal particles. • Using SAXS investigated the Self-Assembly of anisotropic colloids. • Written several successful competitive beam-time/grant applications for conducting experiments at various Synchrotron facilities across Europe. • Worked within cross-functional teams at a Synchrotron facility to investigate the self-assembly of colloids.… Show more § Summary of Research Activities: • Performed the Formulation, Synthesis and Characterization of anisotropic colloidal particles. • Using SAXS investigated the Self-Assembly of anisotropic colloids. • Written several successful competitive beam-time/grant applications for conducting experiments at various Synchrotron facilities across Europe. • Worked within cross-functional teams at a Synchrotron facility to investigate the self-assembly of colloids. § Research Areas: Formulation & Characterization | Colloid & Surface Chemistry | Colloidal Formulations | Lipid & Surfactant Formulations | Physical Chemistry | Soft Matter § Key Techniques: Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) | Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) | Confocal (CLSM) Microscopy | Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) | Data Analysis & Modeling

    • Netherlands
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Postdoctoral Researcher
      • Jan 2013 - Mar 2015

      § Summary of Research Activities: • Performed Formulation, Synthesis and Characterization of (in)organic colloidal particles. • Worked within cross-functional teams at a Synchrotron facility to investigate the self-assembly of colloids. • Studied the phase behaviour of surfactant-polysaccharide mixtures. • Developed computer programs for SAXD data analysis and modeling. • Written several successful competitive beam-time/grant applications for… Show more § Summary of Research Activities: • Performed Formulation, Synthesis and Characterization of (in)organic colloidal particles. • Worked within cross-functional teams at a Synchrotron facility to investigate the self-assembly of colloids. • Studied the phase behaviour of surfactant-polysaccharide mixtures. • Developed computer programs for SAXD data analysis and modeling. • Written several successful competitive beam-time/grant applications for conducting experiments at various Synchrotron facilities across Europe. § Research Areas: Formulation & Characterization | Colloid & Surface Chemistry | Colloidal Formulations | Lipid & Surfactant Formulations | Physical Chemistry | Soft Matter § Key Techniques: Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) | Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) | Confocal (CLSM) Microscopy | Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) | Data Analysis & Modeling Show less § Summary of Research Activities: • Performed Formulation, Synthesis and Characterization of (in)organic colloidal particles. • Worked within cross-functional teams at a Synchrotron facility to investigate the self-assembly of colloids. • Studied the phase behaviour of surfactant-polysaccharide mixtures. • Developed computer programs for SAXD data analysis and modeling. • Written several successful competitive beam-time/grant applications for… Show more § Summary of Research Activities: • Performed Formulation, Synthesis and Characterization of (in)organic colloidal particles. • Worked within cross-functional teams at a Synchrotron facility to investigate the self-assembly of colloids. • Studied the phase behaviour of surfactant-polysaccharide mixtures. • Developed computer programs for SAXD data analysis and modeling. • Written several successful competitive beam-time/grant applications for conducting experiments at various Synchrotron facilities across Europe. § Research Areas: Formulation & Characterization | Colloid & Surface Chemistry | Colloidal Formulations | Lipid & Surfactant Formulations | Physical Chemistry | Soft Matter § Key Techniques: Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) | Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) | Confocal (CLSM) Microscopy | Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) | Data Analysis & Modeling Show less

    • India
    • Research Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Doctoral Student
      • Jul 2004 - Mar 2012

      Thesis Title : Studies on the self assembled structures of ionic amphiphiles in water : Influence of strongly binding counterions and polymers. § Summary of Research Activities: • Performed formulation and development of Lipid & Surfactant systems. • Using physical characterization techniques characterized the stable formulations of of Lipid & Surfactant systems. • Developed computer programs for SAXS data analysis and modeling. • Improved upon the design of… Show more Thesis Title : Studies on the self assembled structures of ionic amphiphiles in water : Influence of strongly binding counterions and polymers. § Summary of Research Activities: • Performed formulation and development of Lipid & Surfactant systems. • Using physical characterization techniques characterized the stable formulations of of Lipid & Surfactant systems. • Developed computer programs for SAXS data analysis and modeling. • Improved upon the design of the sample environment in the SAXS setup which led to an overall decrease in experiment time by 50%. § Additional Responsibilities • Daily maintenance of the in-house X-ray instrument. • Documenting experimental protocols and SOPs. • Supervise and train Master students § Research Areas: Formulation & Characterization | Surface Chemistry | Lipid & Surfactant Formulations | Physical Chemistry | Soft Matter § Key Techniques: Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) | Project Management | Data Analysis & Modeling | Confocal Microscopy Show less Thesis Title : Studies on the self assembled structures of ionic amphiphiles in water : Influence of strongly binding counterions and polymers. § Summary of Research Activities: • Performed formulation and development of Lipid & Surfactant systems. • Using physical characterization techniques characterized the stable formulations of of Lipid & Surfactant systems. • Developed computer programs for SAXS data analysis and modeling. • Improved upon the design of… Show more Thesis Title : Studies on the self assembled structures of ionic amphiphiles in water : Influence of strongly binding counterions and polymers. § Summary of Research Activities: • Performed formulation and development of Lipid & Surfactant systems. • Using physical characterization techniques characterized the stable formulations of of Lipid & Surfactant systems. • Developed computer programs for SAXS data analysis and modeling. • Improved upon the design of the sample environment in the SAXS setup which led to an overall decrease in experiment time by 50%. § Additional Responsibilities • Daily maintenance of the in-house X-ray instrument. • Documenting experimental protocols and SOPs. • Supervise and train Master students § Research Areas: Formulation & Characterization | Surface Chemistry | Lipid & Surfactant Formulations | Physical Chemistry | Soft Matter § Key Techniques: Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) | Project Management | Data Analysis & Modeling | Confocal Microscopy Show less

Education

  • Raman Research Institute
    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Physical Sciences (Soft Matter)
    2004 - 2012
  • Calcutta University, Kolkata
    Master of Science (M.Sc.), Physics
    2001 - 2003
  • Scottish Church College
    Bachelor of Science (Hons in Physics), Physics
    1999 - 2001

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