Sharmistha Das, Ph.D.
About Sharmistha Das, Ph.D.
Sharmistha Das, Ph.D., is a Development Editor at the American Chemical Society, where she has worked since 2022. She previously served as a Research Scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, and holds advanced degrees in Chemistry from the University of Hyderabad and the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.
Work at American Chemical Society
Sharmistha Das, Ph.D., serves as a Development Editor at the American Chemical Society (ACS) since 2022. In this role, she contributes to the editorial processes and development of scientific publications. Her position is based in New Delhi, Delhi, India, where she applies her extensive knowledge in chemistry to enhance the quality and impact of ACS publications.
Previous Experience at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Before joining the American Chemical Society, Sharmistha Das worked as a Research Scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, from 2016 to 2022. During her six years in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, she engaged in advanced research in chemistry, focusing on various specialized topics. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in scientific research methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Sharmistha Das holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, completed in 2022. Prior to her Ph.D., she earned a Master of Science (MS) in Chemistry from the University of Hyderabad, where she studied from 2014 to 2016. She also obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry from St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata, from 2011 to 2014. Her educational background equips her with a deep understanding of chemical principles and research techniques.
Research Skills and Techniques
Sharmistha Das possesses specialized skills in setting up laser spectroscopy optical systems, which are essential for various experimental applications in chemistry. She has expertise in ultrafast excited state dynamics, a critical area of study that explores the behavior of molecules in excited states. Additionally, she is experienced in fluorescence lifetime microscopy, a technique that allows for the investigation of molecular interactions at a microscopic level.