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Barla's Research Group
Current Ph.D Students
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
This is our team section. We are a team of passionate and motivated individuals working together with a shared vision. Our diverse skills, ideas, and experiences help us turn challenges into opportunities and create impactful results.
Mr. Sayantan Kundu (August-2022)
Integrated Ph.D student
Sayantan is from Ranaghat, West Bengal. He completed his B.Sc. in 2019 from Chakdaha College, affiliated with the University of Kalyani. Following his undergraduate studies, he joined IISER Berhampur as an Integrated Ph.D. student and became a member of our research group in August 2022. His research focuses on the development of new synthetic methodologies involving strained molecular systems, with an emphasis on exploring their unique reactivity and synthetic potential. Beyond the laboratory, Sayantan enjoys watching cricket and cooking.
Mr. Nityaprakash Patra (August-2022), Ph.D student (PMRF)
Nityaprakash is from Jajpur, Odisha. He completed his B.Sc. from N.C. (Autonomous) College, followed by a Master’s degree from North Odisha University. He joined our research group in August 2022 as a Ph.D. student. His research interests are centered on the total synthesis of bioactive natural products, with a particular focus on developing efficient synthetic strategies for the construction of structurally complex and biologically significant natural products.
Mr. Biral Kanti Pal (January-2023)
Ph.D student
Biral Kanti Pal is from Medinipur, West Bengal. He completed his B.Sc. from the University of Calcutta in 2019, followed by an M.Sc. from the University of North Bengal in 2021. He is currently pursuing his research in our group, where his work focuses on the development of innovative synthetic methodologies for the construction of spirocyclic frameworks. His research aims to uncover novel reactivity patterns and develop efficient synthetic strategies for accessing structurally complex and architecturally intriguing molecular scaffolds.
Mr. Sahil Mondal (August-2023)
Ph.D student
Sahil Mondal is from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. He completed his B.Sc. from P.B. Siddhartha College, affiliated with Krishna University. Following his undergraduate studies, he joined the Central University of Punjab for his M.Sc. and subsequently joined our research group in August 2023. His research interests focus on the development of synthetic methodologies for the ring expansion of ynones, with an emphasis on exploring novel reactivity and efficient strategies for the construction of structurally diverse molecular frameworks.
Outside the laboratory, Sahil enjoys cooking and photography.
Mr. Subhash Goshwami (August-2024); Integrated Ph.D student
Subhash is from Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. He completed his B.Sc. from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in 2022. Following his undergraduate studies, he joined IISER Berhampur as an Integrated Ph.D. student and became a member of our research group in August 2024. His current research focuses on the development of novel synthetic methodologies, with an emphasis on exploring innovative and efficient approaches for organic synthesis.
Ms. Subhasmita Acharya (August-2025); Ph.D student (CSIR)
Subhasmita Acharya completed her B.Sc. from Utkal University in 2021, followed by an M.Sc. from Berhampur University in 2023. She joined our research group as a Ph.D. student in August 2025. Her research focuses on the total synthesis of bioactive natural products, with an emphasis on developing efficient and strategic synthetic approaches toward structurally complex and biologically significant molecular architectures.
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Mr. Gonthina Hari Babu (January-2026); Ph.D student
Hari Babu hails from Anakapalle, Andhra Pradesh. He completed his B.Sc. at Dr. Hima Sekhar Degree College, affiliated with Andhra University, followed by a Master’s degree from Andhra University. He joined our research group in January 2026 as a Ph.D. student. His research interests focus on the total synthesis of biologically active natural products, with an emphasis on the development of efficient synthetic strategies toward structurally complex and biologically significant molecular architectures.
Postdoc & BS-MS & Project Student
Dr. Imtiaj Mondal
Ph.D, CSIR-IICB
October 2026 - Present
Mr. Iswar Vinayak S.K
BS-MS (2022-2027)
July 2026 - Present
Ms. Sunita Behera
BS-MS (2022-2027)
July 2026- Present
ALUMNI
Dr. Sudip Mondal
PhD student (2019-2024)
Current position: Postdoctoral studies at University of Alberta, Canada
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Dr. Gitanjali Mishra
PhD student (2020-2025)
Current position: Postdoctoral studies at IIT Kanpur
Dr. Tarun Kmrar Roy
Ph.D (IISER BHOPAL)
Duration - March 2026 - September 2026
Current Position - NPDF Fellow (IIT KGP)
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Dr. Sayanta Roy
Ph.D (IIT Guwahati)
Duration - March 2025–September 2025
Current Position - PRDF Fellow (IIT KGP)
Dr. Khadimul Islam
Ph.D (IISER Guwahati)
Duration - December 2024–November 2025
Current Position- Research Scientist (Jubilant Biosys, Noida)
Dr. Kanchanbala Sahoo
Ph.D (NIT Rourkela)
Duration - November 2022 - November 2023
Current Position - NA
Dr. Gurupada Hazra
Ph.D (IISER BHOPAL)
Duration - March 2020 - September 2022
Current Position - Uploding
Mr. Sreehari Dinesh
BS-MS (IISER BERHAMPUR)
2016-2021
Current Position—Ph.D. at Indina University, Bloomington, USA
Mr. Subham S. Swain
BS-MS (IISER BERHAMPUR)
2016-2021
Current Position—Ph.D. at IISER Mohali, India
Mr. Dileep Paladugu
BS-MS (IISER BERHAMPUR)
2017-2022,
Current Position—Marie Curie Fellow at Technical University, Denmark (Ph.D)
Ms. Shilpa Mary Paul
BS-MS (IISER BERHAMPUR)
2017-2022
Current Position—NA
Mr. Dora Mahananda
BS-MS (IISER BERHAMPUR)
2018-2023
Current Position—NA
Mr. Punit Kumar
BS-MS (IISER BERHAMPUR)
2018-2023
Current Position—NA
Ms. Arundhuti Chakraborty
BS-MS (IISER BERHAMPUR)
2019-2024
Current Position—Ph.D. at University Of Rochester, USA
Ms. Indu Potnuru
BS-MS (IISER BERHAMPUR)
2020-2025
Current Position—NA
Ms. Missa Saril Bobonga
BS-MS (IISER BERHAMPUR)
2020-2025
Current Position—NA
Ms. Akshaya S.
BS-MS (IISER BERHAMPUR)
2021-2026
Current Position—Ph.D. at University Of Rochester, USA
Ms. Susmita Sahoo
BS-MS (IISER BERHAMPUR)
2021-2026
Current Position—NA
Ms. Pragati Kisan
BS-MS (IISER BERHAMPUR)
2021-2026
Current Position—NA
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