Antara Pal
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Department of Physics, Stockholm University
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Sweden
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Researcher
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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.
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Lund University
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Sweden
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Postdoctoral Researcher
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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
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Scientific Researcher
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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
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Utrecht University
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Netherlands
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Postdoctoral Researcher
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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
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Raman Research Institute
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India
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Doctoral Student
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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
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Education
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Raman Research Institute
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Physical Sciences (Soft Matter) -
Calcutta University, Kolkata
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Physics -
Scottish Church College
Bachelor of Science (Hons in Physics), Physics