Ayan Chatterjee
About Ayan Chatterjee
Ayan Chatterjee is a Postdoctoral Scientist I with a strong background in molecular microbiology, DNA sequencing, and bioinformatics. He currently works at Texas Biomedical Research Institute and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, specializing in flow cytometry and vaccine development.
Work at Texas Biomedical Research Institute
Ayan Chatterjee has been employed as a Postdoctoral Scientist I at Texas Biomedical Research Institute since 2019. In this role, he engages in research activities that contribute to the institute's mission of advancing biomedical science. His work focuses on areas relevant to molecular microbiology, leveraging his extensive background in DNA sequencing and bioinformatics.
Current Position at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
In addition to his role at Texas Biomedical Research Institute, Ayan Chatterjee has been a Postdoctoral Fellow at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) since January 2021. His responsibilities include conducting research in the field of molecular biology, with a particular emphasis on RNA biology and vaccine development.
Education and Expertise
Ayan Chatterjee earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Molecular Microbiology from Bose Institute, completing his studies from 2011 to 2017. He also holds a Master's degree in Biotechnology from Jiwaji University, obtained between 2005 and 2007, and a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from the same institution, completed in 2005. His educational background is complemented by skills in flow cytometry and real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR).
Previous Experience at Tulane University
Before his current positions, Ayan Chatterjee worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Tulane University for five months in 2018. This experience contributed to his development in research methodologies and enhanced his expertise in molecular biology.
Background and Early Education
Ayan Chatterjee completed his early education at Hariyana Vidya Mandir, where he achieved his 10th and 12th grades from 1999 to 2001. This foundational education set the stage for his subsequent studies in biotechnology and molecular microbiology.