Dr. Avishek Kar
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Structural Biology)
Education & Experiences
- Current
- Post-Doctoral Fellow, IISER Berhampur (Dec 2024 - Sep 2025)
- PhD
- DNA Nanomaterials for Drug Delivery, CSIR-IMMT Bhubaneswar (Jun 2019 - Nov 2024)
- Master's
- MSc Biotechnology, North Orissa University (2012-2014)
Technical Skills
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- qRT-PCR & Fluorescence Microscopy
- Animal & Bacterial Cell Culture
- Circular Dichroism & Isothermal Titration Calorimetry
- Dynamic Light Scattering & Gene Regulation
Biography
Dr. Avishek Kar is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at IISER Berhampur, specializing in Structural Biology. He recently joined in December 2024 to work under Dr. Shanti Swarup Srivastava, focusing on advanced structural biology techniques. Avishek successfully defended his PhD thesis in November 2024 at CSIR-IMMT Bhubaneswar, where he developed innovative self-assembled DNA nanomaterials for regulating gene expression in cancer cells.
With expertise spanning molecular biology techniques and nanotechnology, Avishek has contributed to pioneering research in cancer therapeutics. His work integrates materials science with biomedical applications, demonstrating exceptional skills in experimental design and biophysical characterization. An active sports enthusiast, he enjoys volleyball and maintains a balanced approach to academic rigor and physical wellness.