Soumya Roy Chowdhury, PhD
About Soumya Roy Chowdhury, PhD
Soumya Roy Chowdhury, PhD, is a Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health, specializing in biotechnology and biochemistry. With a strong background in scientific research and communication, he has contributed to various innovations and technology evaluations in the field of health sciences.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Soumya Roy Chowdhury has been a Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2014. He works specifically within the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) in the Bethesda, Washington D.C. Metro Area. His role includes involvement in technology transfer and the commercialization of scientific innovations. He has been engaged in various projects, including consulting on technologies related to remote lab animal monitoring and BMI management tools.
Education and Expertise
Soumya Roy Chowdhury holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry from the Indian Institute of Science, where he studied from 2003 to 2010. Prior to this, he earned a Master of Science in Biotechnology from the Government Institute of Science between 2001 and 2003. His undergraduate studies were completed at the Government College of Arts and Science, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Microbiology, Chemistry, and Botany from 1998 to 2001.
Background
Before joining NIH, Soumya Roy Chowdhury worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Stony Brook University from 2011 to 2013. He also served as a CSIR-UGC Senior Research Fellow and engaged in doctoral research at the Indian Institute of Science from 2003 to 2010. His academic and research experiences span over a decade, focusing on biochemistry and biotechnology.
Achievements
Soumya Roy Chowdhury has contributed to the redesign of a 'Universal one-step protein purification module' aimed at universal application. He has extensive experience in public speaking and scientific communication, which supports his efforts in industry outreach and the commercialization of scientific innovations through the NIDDK-Technology Advancement Office.
Interests and Personal Projects
In addition to his scientific work, Soumya Roy Chowdhury has a passion for photography, particularly focusing on nature and landscapes. He maintains a photography website called www.sizzlingcanvas.com, where he showcases his work and engages with a broader audience beyond the scientific community.