Souradeep Das

PhD research scholar, @IISERPune. Synthetic biology. Membrane biophysics. Literature. Drama. Poetry. Lives.

[Souradeep Das @Think_SoDa]

Voilà! Our latest publication on protocell population dynamics has been published. Check it out here... https://t.co/66KnBHsPWG. Published in Philosophical Transactions @royalsociety B: Biological Sciences. Kudos to @COoLLabSR @RuchiraPal1.

[IISER Pune @IISERPune]

Today, we celebrated the graduation of 363 students as part of the 13th #Convocation of #IISERPune✨✨🎓 Chief Guest Shri Sanjay Kirloskar delivered an inspiring #ConvocationAddress. He said that long-term success is built through disciplined, science-based decision-making and a commitment to societal relevance. IISER Pune Board of Governors #BoG Chairperson Shri M. Madan Gopal (IAS) spoke about the achievements of the institute members, the transformation India is witnessing, and encouraged all to be part of nation building. Director Prof. Sunil S. Bhagwat noted the strides being made by #IISERPuneAlumni in their chosen fields and urged the graduates to carry on this legacy and a culture of #excellence. Our best wishes to the graduates and their families many of whom traveled to the campus to celebrate this special day together!
Here are a few glimpses from the convocation ceremony! #GraduationDay #Convocation2026

[Souradeep Das @Think_SoDa]

This work highlights how amino acid monomers may have been crucial co-solutes in RNA copying chemistry and might have acted as a prebiotic buffer, facilitating liposomal protocell formation during the origins of life. A double bonanza...

[Souradeep Das @Think_SoDa]

Check out recent work from @COoLLabSR at that sheds light on the role of- Amino Acids as Molecular Linchpins in the Fundamental Prebiotic Processes. Now published in @Astrobiology_jn. https://t.co/cTRzt6gJI5. A fun collaborative venture with @uditabanerjee98 & @mulewarsahil

[IISER Admissions @IISERAdmissions]

Dr. Gayathri Pananghat, IISER Pune, shows how students move beyond classrooms and become part of real research environments early in their academic journey.

⏰ Last chance—apply for IAT 2026 before April 13, 2026
Apply now: https://t.co/izME2XL2OQ

[Souradeep Das @Think_SoDa]

This is now in press on Dainik Prabhat, 29th March, 2026, Pune city edition. Thanks to Dainik Prabhat and their reporter, Mr Rakesh Nevse.

[Souradeep Das @Think_SoDa]

A well-versed Marathi news article has been published in our recent publication on research conducted @COoLLabSR, which reports a potentially new pathway of chemical evolution of protocells on prebiotic Earth. Shoutout to Dr Niraja Bapat for her immense help in drafting this..

[Souradeep Das @Think_SoDa]

A short and fun illustration project for a break. Posting after years... Published in @NaturePhysics - https://t.co/wt8THWIYIg.
The main source paper is also a very interesting one- https://t.co/1N6vqPT8gr from Prof Dieter Braun's group.

[Souradeep Das @Think_SoDa]

@COoLLabSR @IISERPune @tscimat @royalsociety Original source paper - https://t.co/66KnBHsPWG

[Souradeep Das @Think_SoDa]

Did simple fatty acid membranes drive early evolution? https://t.co/6pozlfRsV9
Check out this fun news piece on exciting research done at @COoLLabSR @IISERPune. Now online in @tscimat. Original paper in pinned comment published in Philosophical Transactions B @royalsociety

[Souradeep Das @Think_SoDa]

This work explores multispecies protocell populations, which coexist in the same environmental 'niche ', and delineates how interactions in the backdrop of this diversity could confer functional advantages on some populations in prebiotic settings and drive membrane evolution.

[Souradeep Das @Think_SoDa]

Voilà! Our latest publication on protocell population dynamics has been published. Check it out here... https://t.co/66KnBHsPWG. Published in Philosophical Transactions @royalsociety B: Biological Sciences. Kudos to @COoLLabSR @RuchiraPal1.

[Souradeep Das @Think_SoDa]

Check out our recent elaborate review on Biomimetics. More on this line may be coming soon.😉

[COoL Lab @COoLLabSR]

Recent review frm @COoLLabSR led by @Think_SoDa & @PGauri08, n supported by other lab members, got published in @EPJscience. It deals with 'Compartmentalization as a ubiquitous feature of life', wherein we aim to bridge basic membrane research in OoL/synth bio, with biomimetics.

[Souradeep Das @Think_SoDa]

@RailMinIndia A premium train like Howrah- Pune Duranta, is almost 9 hrs late now. We could have arranged different means of transport if there were any prior information about such long delay due to any technical issues. We hope to get a better service from #IndianRailways

[Souradeep Das @Think_SoDa]

@rupsathe @Whytamin @ASMicrobiology @SeaStoriesRP Many Congratulations 🎊

[COoL Lab @COoLLabSR]

A News & Views piece that my dear colleague Elisa and I wrote for a neat piece of work by the Braun, Gerland and @christofmast groups...:) You can access the main article here: https://t.co/38LHnDq1j4

[Souradeep Das @Think_SoDa]

Great work and kudos to @ShikhaDagar8 @SusovanSarkar7 @COoLLabSR

[Shikha Dagar @ShikhaDagar8]

Delighted to share our recent work: "Porphyrin in prebiotic catalysis: Ascertaining a route for the emergence of early metalloporphyrins" @SusovanSarkar7 @COoLLabSR @IISERPune which has now been accepted in @ChemBioChem 1/3

Link for the paper
https://t.co/ww4RYspR13

[Souradeep Das @Think_SoDa]

Looking forward to hosting a session and, enjoy the talks @COoLLabSR @NCBStheory

[Living Machines-NCBS @NCBStheory]

📢 We're very happy to announce a new virtual meeting:

🦠"Origins of Life & Evolving Chemical Systems Meeting 2022"

🗓️18th - 19th Feb 2022 | 9 am - 4 pm

🔗 Details: https://t.co/WltApsXeDE

💻 Watch here: https://t.co/9EFbTWfGdN

#OriginOfLife #ChemicalEvolution #Astrobiology

[Souradeep Das @Think_SoDa]

@mbuanand Get well soon sir..

[Manesh Joshi @ManeshJoshi1]

Delighted to share the latest paper from our lab @COoLLabSR, which is now online @Life_MDPI
We thank @IISERPune @serbonline @ugc_india for all the support.
Great collaboration with Martin J. Van Kranendonk & @steller_luke from @AussieAstrobio @UNSW
https://t.co/uEnrV3F1RD (1/4)

[Astrobiology India @astrobiologyin]

Meet the Principal Investigator of the (a) COoL lab! She is a pioneer of Origins of Life research and astrobiology outreach in India.

@COoLLabSR @IISERPune