Basudeb Mondal
About Basudeb Mondal
Basudeb Mondal is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, focusing on developing novel molecules for drug delivery and vaccine therapy. He has an extensive academic background in chemistry and polymers, with a PhD from the Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Kolkata.
Work at Broad Institute
Basudeb Mondal has been working as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing novel molecules for biological applications, particularly in drug delivery and vaccine therapy. His research involves the synthesis of glycopolypeptides and self-assembly fabrication, contributing to advancements in biomedical applications.
Education and Expertise
Basudeb Mondal has an extensive academic background in chemistry and polymers. He earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Chemistry from Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Belur Math, from 2009 to 2012. He completed his Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, from 2012 to 2014. He obtained his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Polymers in Biomedical Application from the Indian Institute of Science Education & Research (IISER), Kolkata, from 2017 to 2020, after previously studying at the National Chemical Laboratory from 2015 to 2017.
Background
Basudeb Mondal began his educational journey at Amdabad High School, where he completed his General Studies and H.S. from 2007 to 2009. He later pursued his undergraduate studies at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, followed by advanced degrees at IIT Kanpur and IISER Kolkata. His research experience includes significant roles at various prestigious institutions, including a summer project at IIT Guwahati in 2013 and a PhD position at IISER Kolkata from 2017 to 2021.
Research Focus
Basudeb Mondal's research primarily focuses on the development of novel molecules for biological applications. His work includes the synthesis of glycopolypeptides and self-assembly fabrication, which are crucial for drug delivery and vaccine therapy. He has expertise in polymer synthesis aimed at enzyme and protein degradation therapy, contributing to the field of biomedical research.