Nirmalya B.
About Nirmalya B.
Nirmalya B. is a Computational Biologist II at the Broad Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he has worked since 2015. He has a diverse background in computer engineering and biology, with previous roles at institutions such as Johns Hopkins University and the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.
Work at Broad Institute
Nirmalya B. has been employed at the Broad Institute as a Computational Biologist II since 2015. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he has contributed to various projects over his nine-year tenure. His role involves utilizing computational methods to analyze biological data, supporting the institute's mission in genomics and biomedical research.
Education and Expertise
Nirmalya B. holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science and Biology from the University of Florida, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, from 2000 to 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both computational biology and engineering principles.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current position, Nirmalya B. worked at several notable institutions. He served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Johns Hopkins University from 2012 to 2015. Earlier, he was a Research Consultant at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, from 2006 to 2007. His experience also includes roles at Amazon as a Software Development Engineer Intern and at Interra Systems as a Member of Technical Staff.
Career Progression
Nirmalya B.'s career began in India, where he worked as an Engineer at Tata Elxsi and as a QA Consultant at Netapp. He transitioned to the United States for further studies and professional development, including a Ph.D. program at the University of Florida. His diverse roles in academia and industry reflect a commitment to advancing the field of computational biology.
Current Role at Massachusetts General Hospital
In addition to his position at the Broad Institute, Nirmalya B. has been working as a Computational Biologist at Massachusetts General Hospital since 2015. His work at the hospital complements his research at the Broad Institute, focusing on the application of computational techniques to enhance patient care and medical research.