Congratulations to Prof Veerabhadrarao Kaliginedi, Prof Susmita Dash, and Prof Debabrata Laha on being selected as the INSA Young Associates 2026!
Prof Veerabhadrarao Kaliginedi advances molecular electronics by developing cutting-edge junction techniques to probe charge and heat transport, enabling single-molecule actuation, interfacial chemistry insights, and electric-field and light–matter control of molecular properties.
Website: https://ipc.iisc.ac.in/vk.php
Prof Susmita Dash has made contributions in high heat flux thermal management through pioneering work on two-phase processes, engineered surfaces, and interfacial transport. She has
translated two-phase flow science into impactful technologies for electronics cooling, desalination, micropropulsion, thermochemical energy storage, and evaporation-based diagnostics.
Website: https://mecheng.iisc.ac.in/project/susmita-dash/
Prof Debabrata Laha’s research focuses on cell signaling and molecular plant physiology, particularly the role of inosital phosphates and pyrophosphates signalling pathways in regulatory plant growth development and stress responses. His work contributes to understanding how plants adapt to environmental challenges.
Website: https://biochem.iisc.ac.in/debabrata-laha.php
