Recent: ANRF-PAIR sponsored Workshop on Computer Aided Drug Design (CADD) Techniques on 11th March 2026. Ph.D. and PostDoc Positions Available.
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Susmita De

Susmita De

- Associate Professor
Department of Chemistry
University of Calicut
- Director
Calicut University Computer Center

Interdisciplinary Research Expertise: Over 15 years of experience integrating computational techniques—including quantum mechanics and molecular dynamics—to investigate complex biological and chemical systems in health sciences and nanotechnology.

Collaborative Applications: Successfully translated computational models into practical applications through close collaboration with experimental groups, notably in drug design and surface catalysis.

Leadership in IT Infrastructure: As Director of the Computer Centre, lead diverse teams in delivering end-to-end digital solutions and network support.

In-House Software Development Oversight: Oversee the development of in-house software to streamline administrative, financial, and academic processes, ensuring efficient and effective university operations.

Current Research Focus: Possess expertise in main group and organometallic chemistry, nanomaterials, enzyme catalysis, and protein biology.

Overview

  • 8 PhD Students
  • 2 Post Doctoral Fellows
  • 5 Completed Projects
  • 5 Ongoing Projects

Research Focus

AD
Antiviral Drugs

Antiviral Induced Inhibition of RNA Replication.

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BH
Metal Hypersensitivity

Cell Mediated Metal Hypersensitivity Reactions

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PET
PET Degradation

Enzymatic PET Degradation.

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ION
Ion Channels

Photo-switchable K+-ion Channel Blocking.

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2D
2D Materials

Electronic Origin of Band Gap Variation in 2D Materials on Doping.

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P0
Bonding Studies

Chemical Bonding and Electronic Structure Analysis.

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Experience

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