Jayashrita Debnath

We show that random nonlinear projections can act as highly efficient data compressors. By projecting large feature spaces into lower dimensions before analysis, we can retain core static and dynamic information, make trajectory analysis more robust, and speed up computations

As Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations grow in complexity, the "curse of dimensionality" becomes a major bottleneck. While Deep Learning can handle large datasets, the cost of training scales quickly with the number of input features.

Excited to share our latest work published in the Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation (JCTC)!

@mnwsth How is someone with PhD better equipped to do all that you mentioned compared to someone with Masters + x years of experience in a field? In reality, very few PhDs create next set of jobs and currently there’s a huge surplus of underutilized PhDs in the Indian market.

One, because requirements for specialised skills will increase as the economy develops and moves up in the global value chain. Two, because an increase in the number of PhDs will increase the probability of producing the ones who will create the next set of jobs. An academic job or a “research scientist” in an industry setting are not the only options anymore.

As terrible as the news is, but if it is an indication of things to come across the American academic ecosystem, Indian institutions should treat this as an opportunity. Some suggestions on what can be done: 1. Increase intake of PhD students across the board, especially in STEM. Earmark more money for PhD fellowships for the next 5 years. 2. Start more schemes like Ramalingaswami Fellowship across STEM while ensuring path to permanent employment for incoming fellows. 3. Start specialised schemes which allow PhD students with funded offers from top American universities to get lateral entry into PhD program at *any* Indian university (not just IIXs). 4. Start specialised campaigns to reach out to mid career faculty and provide folks with incentives (grants, lab spaces, fellowships for PhD students, the whole 9 yards) they will have a hard time refusing. This could be the time for India's 1000 Talents program, if executed with a fatalistic sense of urgency, and with the co-operation of forward looking institutions willing to host and nurture such talent. @DBTIndia @IndiaDST @ANRFIndia @GoI_MeitY @EduMinOfIndia @PrinSciAdvGoI

Our preprint is now online 🔗 arxiv.org/abs/2509.17937 With @HummerLab , we propose random compression as a quick, non-intuitive way to reduce the input feature space for MD trajectory analysis—while preserving metastable states & kinetics, and yielding more robust results.

@anuprao How long did it take for you to receive a response from arXiv after being onhold ?

The arXiv is apparently not an arXiv. It is supposed to be a place to post your preprints. My submission was rejected with the following message: Dear author, Thank you for submitting your work to arXiv. We regret to inform you that arXiv’s moderators have determined that your submission will not be accepted at this time and made public on [arxiv]. In this case, our moderators have determined that your submission would benefit from additional review and revision that is outside of the services we provide. Our moderators will reconsider this material via appeal if it is published in a conventional journal and you can provide a resolving DOI (Digital Object Identifier) to the published version of the work or link to the journal's website showing the status of the work. Note that publication in a conventional journal does not guarantee that arXiv will accept this work.

@airindia Any update on AI 2028 (FRA-BOM) scheduled for 23 June 2025?

#TravelAdvisory "As airspaces gradually reopen in certain parts of the Middle East, Air India will progressively resume flights to the region starting today, with most operations to and from the Middle East resuming from 25 June. Flights to and from Europe, previously cancelled, are also being progressively reinstated from today, while services to and from the East Coast of the U.S. and Canada will resume at the earliest opportunity. Some flights may experience delays or cancellations due to consequential impacts and extended re-routings/flight times, but we are committed to minimising disruptions and restoring our schedule integrity. Air India will continue to avoid airspaces assessed as unsafe at any given time. We will keep passengers informed of any updates and sincerely appreciate their understanding. The safety and security of our passengers, staff, and aircraft remain our top priority." – Air India Spokesperson

Also if Lufthansa and other airlines are flying seamlessly since yesterday, why can't you? At least give some clue on what should we expect from you?

@airindia my flight AI 2028 (FRA-BOM) got cancelled just before boarding yesterday. I need to be in Bengaluru urgently and it has been impossible to contact with your customer support. I am calling your numbers for the past 5 hrs with no help. No reply to DMs either!

@airindia I have sent you details, please reply. It’s impossible to reach your customer support.

@Jayashrita Dear Ms. Debnath, we hear you and want to address your concern appropriately. Please help us with your booking details via DM to look into this.

#TravelAdvisory “Amid the developing situation in the Middle East, Air India has ceased all operations to the region as well as to and from the East Coast of North America and Europe with immediate effect, until further notice. Our India-bound flights from North America are diverting back to their respective origins and others are being diverted back to India or re-routed away from the closed airspaces. We request the understanding of all passengers who may be affected by this disruption that’s beyond an airline’s control. Air India is in continuous consultation with its external security advisors and is vigilantly monitoring the evolving situation. We will keep our passengers informed of any updates. The safety and security of our passengers and staff remain our number one priority.” - Air India Spokesperson

@sumisaraf @airindia Air India staff at Frankfurt felt like the least prepared people of all. All I am grateful for is being stranded in Frankfurt instead of somewhere midair. Even Lufthansa has restarted it’s flights this morning while I am yet to get any clarity from Air India.

@airindia What about food and accommodation to the people suddenly stranded at the airport. Air india ground staff at Frankfurt is not helping & India customer care is saying airport authorities will help. They say war isn't our fault but is it passengers fault?

@medanta @AnukritiDebnath I have been sending you DM for weeks now with no response from your end at all. Stop pretending to be responsible on social media @medanta

@AnukritiDebnath Dear Ms Debnath, We are sorry to hear about your experience. We always aim to provide the best care and service, and it’s concerning to learn that we fell short of your expectations. We request you kindly share your contact details with us via DM so that our hospital (1/2)

Biggest regret that I have in my life is taking a family member to @medanta . Money minded place, worst hospitality, pathetic lab services. These people did not even give us all reports when we changed hospital, asked us to visit doctor to fetch them. Literally played us. BEWARE

Some weeks ago, we went to @medanta for my father’s treatment. I have no words to describe the negligence and trauma they have caused to my family. We have been reaching out to their team for a crucial report and they won’t release it. Beware of @medanta

Calling for a class action suit against @medanta. All people reach out to me with your cases and the pathetic experiences that were played with you there. I have faced medical negligence & malpractice. I’m lawyer personally- they cannot run away with these games. #medanta

@medanta @AnukritiDebnath One thing is being short of expectations. @medanta is pathetic and plays with lives! We weren’t even given our reports because we refused to being treated by your insensitive doctor!

@IITKanpur It's interesting to see that unless there's some body forcing these groups to include women, they don't even notice that women are absent. Also, had I not been frustrated with all the news about plight of women in India today, I might not have tweeted this either.

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