IISER Pune

Grateful to the Science club and Helicase team at @IISERPune for featuring my interview in the magazine HELICASE Fall Edition 2025. Here I'm sharing the link of the magazine & the part of it from the interview; you may have a look if interested! ✨ online.fliphtml5.com/thescienceclub…

Our recent article on Hierarchically Porous Multivariate COF Aerogel for Highly Efficient Bromine Sequestration by @Dipanjan2305 is out now in @angew_chem Tnx: @ANRFIndia @IISERPune @WileyGlobal @IndiaDST FYA: @RSC_PorMat @MOF2026 @COF_papers @GWPore onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/an…

In February 2026, researchers came together at #IISERPune for DENSITY 2026 — the Deep Earth Neutrino + Seismic Imaging & TomographY mini-workshop🌏✨ The event created a unique interdisciplinary platform where experts from Earth Science and Neutrino Physics explored how these fields can work together to explore the Earth’s deep interior. Sessions spanned topics such as seismic imaging, neutrino tomography, and underground science facilities. A few resources related to the workshop are at the #DENSITY2026Workshop Website here: sites.google.com/view/density20… #DENSITY2026 #EarthScience #NeutrinoPhysics #Tomography #ScientificResearch #IISERPune #InterdisciplinaryScience #Geophysics #Innovation

Over the past week, the #Maharashtra delegation of #YuvaSangamPhase6, accompanied by four #IISERPune members, had a rich cultural and social learning experience in #AndhraPradesh, hosted by @iit_tirupati! They had the opportunity to meet Hon’ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh, Shri S. Abdul Nazeer, visit the quantum technology facility at SRM University in Amravati, the office of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority, and Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Their journey also included visits to Tirumala's Venkateswara Temple and the historic Chandragiri Fort near Tirupati. With meaningful interactions, cultural exchange, and memorable experiences, the Maharashtra delegation successfully concluded their visit to Andhra Pradesh. @EduMinOfIndia @AICTE_INDIA @EBSB_Edumin @governorap @PrajaRajadhani #YuvaSangamPhase6 #EkBharatShreshthaBharat

💡 Bharat Innovates Investor Showcase held in Bengaluru on 19th May. 24 of India's most promising deep-tech start-ups pitched to 90+ investors from 66 funds managing over $85 Bn in global Assets Under Management, across space, defence, biotech, semiconductors, quantum, robotics & more. The road to #BharatInnovates2026 in Nice begins. @narendramodi @PMOIndia @dpradhanbjp @eduminofindia @PrinSciAdvGoI @MEAIndia @IndiaembFrance @CGIMarseille @pibindia @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts

India is rapidly emerging as a global powerhouse in artificial intelligence, now ranked among the world’s top 4 AI ecosystems. With over 38,000 GPUs provisioned, a ₹10,372 crore India AI Mission, and $200B+ in AI investment commitments, the nation is accelerating innovation at an unprecedented scale. This momentum reflects India’s strong vision to build sovereign AI capabilities, foster cutting edge research, and empower startups to lead the next wave of technological transformation. Be a part of this groundbreaking journey at Bharat Innovates 2026, where the brightest minds and most disruptive innovators come together on a global stage. Join us at the Final Showcase in Nice, France from 14–16 June 2026, and witness India’s deep-tech excellence shaping the future of AI and beyond. @narendramodi @PMOIndia @eduminofindia @dpradhanbjp @PrinSciAdvGoI @Vineet_K26 @sanjayjavin @IndiaDST @AICTE_INDIA @ugcindia @pibindia @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts @sjaishankaroffc @Chatty111Prasad @MEAIndia @IndiainPortugal @IndiaembFrance @CGIMarseille @eoiberlin @IndiainIreland @HCI_London @iitbombay @SINEIITB @paniitindia #BharatInnovates2026 #AIIndia #DeepTech #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation

As part of the “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” initiative, the “Yuva Sangam” student delegation from Maharashtra visited the APCRDA Head Office at Rayapudi and the Amaravati Integrated Command & Control Centre (AICCC) located within the office premises. The student delegation appreciated the planned and systematic development being undertaken in the People’s Capital. They highlighted the city’s structured approach towards infrastructure planning, environmental sustainability, social welfare, water management, and waste management systems. Speaking during the visit, Manvadivekar from @IISERPune stated that Amaravati is being developed with a comprehensive long-term vision and noted that the planning approach adopted here could serve as a model for the development of cities across India. The visit provided students with valuable insights into sustainable urban planning and the infrastructure development being undertaken in Amaravati. @EBSB_Edumin @EBSB_YuvaSangam @EduMinOfIndia @CollectorGuntr #YuvaSangam #EkBharatShreshthaBharat #EBSB #Amaravati #PeoplesCapital #PrajaRajadhani #APCRDA #AICCC #AndhraPradesh #UrbanDevelopment #InfrastructureDevelopment #PlannedDevelopment #SmartInfrastructure #WorldClassCapital #StudentEngagement #UnityInDiversity #IndiaTogether #SustainableDevelopment #AmaravatiRising #EnvironmentalSustainability #StudentDelegation

#Congratulations, Prof. Soumitra Athavale!! #IISERPuneAlumnus #BSMSProgramme

The AXL-Golgi story... has two parts, both of which are now published. 1) AXL receptor tyrosine kinase regulates Golgi organization and function via an adhesion-Arf1 signaling axis in breast and lung cancer cell lines tinyurl.com/AXLGolgi1 @BiologyOpen 2) Differential AXL expression and Arf1 regulation control stiffness-dependent Golgi organization in breast cancer cells tinyurl.com/AXLGolgi2 @J_Cell_Sci Together, they make for a comprehensive story identifying the role of AXL in controlling Golgi organization and its regulation by mechanosensory cues (matrix stiffness). Work started as a simple screen by Prachi to pick AXL as a gene of interest, taken forward by @ArnavSaha19 and @Tush96rkhane. Supported ably by many others. It's also nice to be able to use data from Vibhas's @SVibha1 studies in this paper, as she identified the adhesion-Golgi connection many years ago. Congratulations to all involved in this study, which was challenging and exciting in equal measure.

#YuvaSangamPhase6: Orientation ceremony for the Maharashtra delegation traveling to Andhra Pradesh held at @IISERPune. The event featured a formal flag-off and group interaction in the esteemed presence of the IISER Director, AICTE officials and Yuva Sangam coordinators.

#IISERPune welcomes student delegates from across Maharashtra for Phase VI @EBSB_YuvaSangam programme to the campus!! We also welcome dignitaries from All India Council for Technical Education @AICTE_INDIA coordinating the programme!! #YuvaSangam is a flagship programme under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat #EBSB, an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, aimed at fostering national integration, cultural exchange, and experiential learning among youth across the country. @EBSB_Edumin @EduMinOfIndia The state of #Maharashtra is paired with the state of #AndhraPradesh, and #IISERPune and #IITTirupati are the Nodal Institutions from the two states. The Maharashtra studdent delegation will visit Andhra Pradesh for a week in May 2026. Similarly, a delegation of students from across Andhra Pradesh will be hosted by IISER Pune for visiting Maharashtra for a week in June 2026. The #IISERPune Coordinating Team is looking forward to interacting with the delegates and to their onward journey to @iit_tirupati !!

Another collaborative paper with Roop Mallik’s lab @BsbeIitb @iitbombay is now online @pnas @PNASNews. Wonderful lipidomics work by @the_dope_drug from our lab @IISERPune. pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pn…

Bharat Innovates 2026 brings together the future of deep tech innovation with 109 cutting edge startups across 13 spotlight sectors. From Advanced Computing and Space & Defence to Healthcare, Energy, and Semiconductors, this is where breakthrough ideas meet real world impact. Explore innovations shaping tomorrow across AI, biotech, sustainability, smart mobility, and beyond driven by India’s brightest minds and boldest ventures. Join us as we celebrate technology, innovation, and the power of ideas transforming industries and lives. @narendramodi @PMOIndia @eduminofindia @dpradhanbjp @PrinSciAdvGoI @Vineet_K26 @sanjayjavin @IndiaDST @AICTE_INDIA @ugcindia @pibindia @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts @sjaishankaroffc @Chatty111Prasad @MEABharat @IndiainPortugal @IndiaembFrance @CGIMarseille @eoiberlin @IndiainIreland @HCI_London @iitbombay @SINEIITB @paniitindia #BharatInnovates2026 #DeepTech #Innovation #StartupIndia #FutureOfTech

A collaborative paper with Saman Habib's lab @CSIR_CDRI is now online @PLOSPathogens. Wonderful lipidomics work by @aakash0308 from our lab @IISERPune. journals.plos.org/plospathogens/…

The #IISERPune community extends sincere condolences on the passing of Ravi Pandit (Co-founder and Chairman, @KPIT Technologies), an inspiring industry leader, visionary technologist, and long-standing well-wisher of the Institute. He regularly participated in the annual IISER Pune Industry Conclaves. His unwavering support for academia-industry partnerships will be remembered with deepest gratitude and admiration.

Bharat Innovates 2026 proudly presents Dhruva Space, India's first private space technology company and one of the country's most ambitious full stack space engineering ventures. Founded in Hyderabad, Dhruva Space provides end to end space engineering solutions spanning satellite platforms, solar arrays, and launch services serving both civilian and defence clients across the globe. The company has already supplied space grade solar arrays to the Government of India and fulfilled export orders to customers in the UAE, Austria, Australia, and France, proving that Made in India space tech is truly world class. Having raised over $21 million across multiple funding rounds, Dhruva Space is scaling rapidly working on a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite constellation targeted for late 2026, aimed at delivering 24/7 all weather high resolution imaging for strategic and defence applications. As part of Bharat Innovates 2026, the Ministry of Education, Government of India is bringing this pioneering space startup to Nice, France 14–16 June 2026 to connect with global investors, partners, and space agencies. India's space revolution is here come witness it. @narendramodi @PMOIndia @eduminofindia @dpradhanbjp @PrinSciAdvGoI @Vineet_K26 @sanjayjavin @IndiaDST @AICTE_INDIA @ugcindia @pibindia @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts @sjaishankaroffc @Chatty111Prasad @MEABharat @IndiainPortugal @IndiaembFrance @CGIMarseille @eoiberlin @IndiainIreland @HCI_London @iitbombay @SINEIITB @paniitindia @DhruvaSpace #BharatInnovates2026 #DhruvaSpace #SpaceTech #DeepTechIndia #MakeInIndia

The application process for the #LodhaGenius #ScienceCircle with #IISERPune is now open! How to Apply: Visit the Application Link: lodhageniusprogramme.com/iiser-pune-sci… Sign Up: Click on Step One – Sign Up and create your account. Log In: After signing up, log in using your credentials. Fill in Details: Complete all required information such as: Address Date of Birth Other personal details Select Programme: Under Preferred Programme, choose: “Lodha Genius Science Circle with IISER Pune” (third option in the dropdown). Select Grade: Choose the appropriate grade level. Complete Registration: Carefully review your details and click on “Save and Next” to submit your application. If you have any queries or face technical issues, please feel free to contact the helpline: +91 7678013523 / +91 8433529562

Bharat Innovates 2026 proudly presents GalaxEye the team behind the world's first OptoSAR imaging satellite, Mission Drishti! Mission Drishti is the world's first satellite to carry both SAR and MSI sensors on a single platform combining all weather radar visibility with optical clarity to deliver three times more information than a standalone sensor. India's largest privately built satellite, it delivers the highest resolution imagery from any private player in the country at 1.8m fused resolution operating day, night, and through any weather. Featured on Forbes' top emerging startups in Asia, winner of the iDEX Defence Innovation challenge, selected as a WEF Technology Pioneer, and now in orbit GalaxEye is redefining what satellite intelligence means for defence, agriculture, infrastructure monitoring, and beyond. As part of Bharat Innovates 2026, the Ministry of Education, Government of India is bringing this trailblazing startup to Nice, France(14–16 June 2026). Come witness India's space revolution on the world stage! As part of Bharat Innovates 2026, come witness such groundbreaking innovators at the Final Showcase from 14–16 June in Nice, France, shaping the future of space and beyond. @narendramodi @PMOIndia @eduminofindia @dpradhanbjp @PrinSciAdvGoI @Vineet_K26 @sanjayjavin @IndiaDST @AICTE_INDIA @ugcindia @pibindia @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts @sjaishankaroffc @Chatty111Prasad @MEABharat @IndiainPortugal @IndiaembFrance @CGIMarseille @eoiberlin @IndiainIreland @HCI_London @iitbombay @SINEIITB @paniitindia @GalaxEye #BharatInnovates2026 #GalaxEye #MissionDrishti #SpaceTech #OptoSAR

We are excited to invite school teachers to participate in the upcoming #NPTEL- #IISERPune #workshop: “Hands-on STEM Activities for School Classrooms: Inquiry-Based Teaching in Mathematics”. This online workshop focuses on integrating hands-on, inquiry-based approaches into classroom teaching, helping students engage more deeply with mathematical concepts through exploration and experimentation. Date: 23 May 2026, 5-7 pm Join us to explore practical strategies, classroom-ready activities, and innovative teaching methods aligned with experiential learning. For registration and details: elearn.nptel.ac.in/shop/iit-works…

Bharat Innovates 2026 showcases CeraTattva InnoTech Private Limited, a cutting-edge deep-tech startup redefining material science through advanced ceramic technologies. The company specializes in polymer derived ceramics (PDCs) and proprietary preceramic materials that can withstand extreme temperatures and harsh environments making them highly valuable for sectors like aerospace, defence, energy, and advanced manufacturing. CeraTattva InnoTech Private Limited is also part of an elite group of deep-tech startups selected for the prestigious Bharat Innovates 2026 program by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to be showcased from 14–16 June 2026 in Nice, France. With innovations ranging from high temperature coatings and ceramic composites to micro/nano fiber manufacturing, CeraTattva is enabling next-generation solutions where materials are the limiting factor. Its breakthrough technologies are helping build resilient systems for critical applications, positioning India closer to self-reliance in strategic sectors and advancing the future of high performance materials innovation. @narendramodi @PMOIndia @eduminofindia @dpradhanbjp @PrinSciAdvGoI @Vineet_K26 @sanjayjavin @IndiaDST @AICTE_INDIA @ugcindia @pibindia @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts @sjaishankaroffc @Chatty111Prasad @MEABharat @IndiainPortugal @IndiaembFrance @CGIMarseille @eoiberlin @IndiainIreland @HCI_London @iitbombay @SINEIITB @paniitindia #BharatInnovates2026 #AdvancedMaterials #DeepTechIndia #MaterialScience #Ceramics