Dean, Research and Development

Prof. R. Boomi Shankar

Prof. Boomi Shankar is a chemist recognised for his research through the Science and Technology Award for Research from the Science and Engineering Research Board, India (SERB-STAR) and the Chemical Research Society of India's Bronze Medal.

As Dean (Research and Development), Prof. Boomi Shankar will play a key role in strategic planning of future directions of the institute. His inputs are important in establishing new focus areas of research, exploring fundraising opportunities for research, developing central research facilities, interfacing with industry, and supporting academic partnerships. 

Prof. Boomi Shankar's research area is at the broad interface of inorganic and materials chemistry with emphasis on synthesis, structure, physical properties and energy applications. Visit this page to learn more about his research.

Email: dean.rnd@iiserpune.ac.in 

Dean, Academics

Prof. Srabanti Chaudhury

Prof. Srabanti Chaudhury's research is in the area of theoretical biophysics and chemical physics. Click here to know more about her group's research.

In her role as Dean, Academics, Prof. Chaudhury looks after all academic programmes of IISER Pune. She is involved in coordination of admissions as well as exams, curriculum design and implementation, and provision of all required classroom and laboratory facilities. The Dean's office is also responsible for adhering to high academic standards and ensuring overall development of all students. As Dean Academics, Dr. Chaudhury will be assisted by four Associate Deans (two for Doctoral Studies and two for Undergraduate Studies).

Prof. Chaudhury comes with rich experience of handling academics related matters in her previous role as Associate Dean at the institute. 

Email: dean.acad@iiserpune.ac.in 

Dean, Faculty

Prof. S.G. Srivatsan

Prof. Srivatsan is a chemical biologist with numerous accolades to his credit. He is an elected fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru and the National Academy of Sciences, Prayagraj. He is a recipient the Sun Pharma Research Award and the Chemical Research Society of India's Bronze Medal.

In his role as Dean (Faculty), Prof. Srivatsan will oversee faculty recruitments, including, screening and appointment of new faculty. He is responsible for expanding the research base of the institute by attracting faculty from varied disciplines and is involved in providing administrative support and mentorship to facilitate professional development of faculty members.

His research interests are in the area of chemical biology of nucleic acids and in nucleic acid diagnostics and therapeutics. Visit this page to learn more about his research.

Email: deanfaculty@iiserpune.ac.in 

Dean, International Relations and Outreach

Prof. Arnab Mukherjee

Prof. Arnab Mukherjee works in the area of computational chemistry and biophysics in various topics ranging from drug-DNA intercalation, DNA structural change, protein folding and protein-DNA binding. Click here to know more about his research.

As Dean, International Relations and Outreach, he is involved in developing and implementing IISER Pune's international strategic plan, and identifying and managing strategic partnerships. His responsibilities include developing outreach goals and managing institutional and educational outreach. He also looks after alumni activities and alumni engagement with the institute.

In a previous role, Prof. Mukherjee was the faculty in-charge of the Science Media Centre at IISER Pune which is involved in science communication related outreach. 
 
Email: dean.iro@iiserpune.ac.in 

Dean, Student and Campus Activities

Dr. Chandrasheel Bhagwat

Dr. Chandrasheel Bhagwat is a mathematician and studies number theory, representation theory of Lie groups, and spectral theory of differential operators. 

As Dean of Student and Campus Activities, Dr. Bhagwat will oversee student activities that aim to promote a more holistic development of students on campus. This includes coordinating extra-curricular pursuits of students, overseeing hostel, dining, and other recreational and co-curricular facilities. An important role of the Dean of Student Activities is to also help create infrastructure and support structures that will promote this.

Dr. Bhagwat previously served as Associate Dean (Academics) at IISER Pune from 2019 to 2022, contributing to exam management and student assessment. Beyond research and teaching, Dr. Bhagwat is actively involved in science outreach and teacher training, helping strengthen mathematics education and capacity building across schools and colleges.

Email: dean.sa@iiserpune.ac.in

Dean, Planning and Communications

Prof. Surjeet Singh

Prof. Surjeet Singh is a physicist whose research explores novel magnetic quantum materials.

As Dean, Planning and Communications, Prof. Singh has a key role in planning and provisioning for future needs of the institute in various domains such as space management and infrastructure, technical and administrative personnel, institute performance, campus development, etc. He is also responsible for public relations and communication policies of IISER Pune. 

In parallel with his administrative leadership, Prof. Singh studies unconventional ground states in quantum materials. His research group develops new materials in the lab and studies their novel quantum properties by studying how they respond to changes in temperature, magnetic fields, and electrical currents. Learn more about his group's research here.

Email: dean.pnc@iiserpune.ac.in