Research presentation01
2nd Indo–US Symposium on Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery
Presented a paper on therapeutic frontiers for sickle cell disease during her research internship at Hansraj College.
Presentation date to be addedChemistry · Biomaterials · Drug discovery
Curious about the material world.
I’m Megha Roy, an interdisciplinary researcher exploring how chemistry can shape biomaterials and new approaches to drug discovery.
MSc Chemical Sciences
Indian Institute of Science
Indian Institute of Science
Networks, materials
& new possibilities
& new possibilities
01A little about me
Different fields.
Shared questions.
Interdisciplinary researcher in chemistry, biomaterials and drug discovery, with research experience in dynamic covalent pectin hydrogels, 3D bioprinting, materials characterisation and PROTAC-based targeted protein degradation.
Currently building on a foundation in chemistry through research in hydrogels, materials characterisation and molecular drug discovery.
02Featured research
IISc · 2025—26Master’s thesis · Biomaterials · Wound healing
Engineering a softer path to healing.
Engineered oxidized pectin hydrogels via dynamic covalent crosslinking for advanced wound healing applications.
Functional networks were crosslinked with carbohydrazide and tannic acid, then purified by dialysis and lyophilised. Characterisation included ATR-FTIR, SEM, rheology (including shear-thinning and thixotropic recovery) and UTM. Evaluation covered swelling, degradation, antimicrobial assays against S. aureus and E. coli, and extrusion-based 3D bioprinting.
Master’s research underProf. Kaushik ChatterjeeDepartment of Materials Engineering, IISc
Dynamic covalent network
01 / 03Designed to be explored
01CharacteriseATR-FTIR · SEM · Rheology · UTM
02EvaluateSwelling · Degradation · Antimicrobial efficacy
03Print3D bioprintability · CELLINK BioX
Specific findings, figures and thesis title can be added once confirmed.
03Selected contributions
Work that travels.
A few moments from research, communication and collaboration so far.
Review article contribution02
Sickle cell disease
Contributed to a review article on sickle cell disease as part of her undergraduate research experience.
Citation and publication status to be confirmedMaster’s research03
From hydrogel design to printability
Developed oxidised pectin hydrogel networks and evaluated their material properties, antimicrobial efficacy and potential for 3D bioprinting.
Specific findings and outcome measures to be addedAcademic achievement04
Eureka Paper Presentation Competition
Won first prize at Pratikriya, Miranda House, for a paper presentation on quantum dots.
Miranda House · University of Delhi04The journey
A path built step by step.
From a PCMB foundation to graduate research, each chapter added another way to ask scientific questions.
Select a chapter to exploreSchoolClass XII · PCMBKV OF Dum DumMar 2020 — Jun 2021
Studied Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology, building an early foundation for an interdisciplinary path in science.
IndiaUndergraduate studyBSc Chemistry (Honours)Miranda House, University of DelhiNov 2021 — Jun 2024
Graduated with First Class Honours (CGPA 8.04/10), building a foundation in chemistry and exploring research across chemical biology, greener synthesis and drug discovery.
Delhi, IndiaHansraj College
Synthesised and characterised organic compounds using greener approaches; presented a paper on therapeutic frontiers for sickle cell disease at a chemical biology and drug discovery symposium.
University of Delhi · VCIS
Supported departmental budgets, financial records and documentation, alongside teaching and social-outreach activities.
Graduate studyMSc Chemical SciencesIndian Institute of Science (IISc)Jul 2024 — May 2026
Advanced study in chemical sciences, with a research focus at the intersection of chemistry, biomaterials and biomedical engineering.
Bengaluru, IndiaEngineered oxidized pectin hydrogels via dynamic covalent crosslinking for advanced wound healing applications
Developed hydrogel networks and assessed their physicochemical, microstructural, rheological and mechanical properties, swelling, degradation, antimicrobial efficacy and extrusion-based 3D bioprintability.
Indian Institute of Chemical Biology
Explored a PROTAC-based drug-discovery strategy targeting ASK1 for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, including ligand synthesis and E3 ligase recruitment.
05Experience
Learning by doing.
Research roles across materials engineering, chemical biology and organic synthesis.
Aug 2025 — May 2026
Master’s Project Student
BengaluruMaterials Engineering, IISc
Conducted research under Prof. Kaushik Chatterjee in Materials Engineering on oxidised pectin hydrogels crosslinked with carbohydrazide and tannic acid. Characterised the networks using ATR-FTIR, SEM, rheology (including shear-thinning and thixotropic recovery) and UTM; evaluated swelling, degradation, antimicrobial activity against S. aureus and E. coli, and extrusion-based 3D bioprinting using CELLINK BioX.
2025
Organising Committee Member
BengaluruUK–India Summit on 3D Printing and Tissue Engineering, IISc
Coordinated technical sessions, invited-speaker hospitality and schedule logistics for academic delegates and researchers.
May — Jul 2025
Summer Intern
KolkataIndian Institute of Chemical Biology
Under Dr. Arindam Talukdar, worked on a PROTAC-based ASK1 drug-discovery strategy for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Synthesised and optimised Selonsertib-derived intermediates, explored CRBN/VHL E3 ligase recruitment, and used TLC, NMR, IR spectroscopy and column chromatography. Also gained exposure to in vivo pharmacology in mice and UPS-mediated protein degradation.
May — Jul 2023
Research Intern
DelhiHansraj College
Synthesised and characterised organic compounds using greener approaches. Gained hands-on experience with TLC, column chromatography, ¹H/¹³C NMR, IR spectroscopy, rotavapor and microwave-assisted synthesis, and explored chemical biology, gene sequencing and genetic databases.
Jan — Jun 2023
Administrative Intern · VCIS
DelhiDepartment of Philosophy, University of Delhi
Maintained financial ledgers, audit vouchers and budget reconciliation records for departmental operations; also supported community education and mentoring for underprivileged students.
06Research toolkit
Methods, materials
& molecules.
A working toolkit shaped by hands-on research across chemistry and biomaterials.
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Materials & biomaterials
- Pectin hydrogels
- Dynamic covalent crosslinking
- 3D bioprinting
- Rheology
- SEM
- UTM
- ATR-FTIR
- Antimicrobial assays (MIC)
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Chemistry & synthesis
- Carbohydrate chemistry
- Organic synthesis
- Green chemistry
- TLC
- Column chromatography
- ¹H/¹³C NMR
- IR spectroscopy
- Rotavapor
- Microwave-assisted synthesis
03
Drug discovery
- ASK1-targeted PROTACs
- CRBN / VHL recruitment
- Targeted protein degradation
- Chemical biology
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
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Scientific software
- Python
- MATLAB
- OriginPro
- ChemSketch
- ArgusLab
- BioRender
07Start a conversation
Open to interdisciplinary ideasGood science
starts with a question.
Interested in biomaterials, chemistry or drug discovery? I’d be glad to connect.
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