Soft Matter and Nanomaterials Lab

About Us

Welcome to the Soft Matter and Nanomaterials Lab of Prof. Sunita Srivastava at the Department of Physics, IITB. Our research interests lie at the interface of soft matter and nanomaterials, exploring their unique properties and applications. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge and innovation.

Our lab is a dynamic space where we delve into the intricacies of soft matter and nanomaterials. We are committed to conducting groundbreaking research that contributes to the advancement of various scientific disciplines. Our team is passionate about creating a collaborative environment that fosters creativity and excellence in scientific inquiry.

SMNL at a glance...

Self-assembly and rheo-mechanical responses of nanoscale objects in confinement

Droplet evaporation driven assembly of nanoscale objects

Stimuli-responsive hydrogel composites for drug delivery applications

Morphology of DNA polyelectrolyte chains in different salt environments

Biomemetic membrane and nanoparticle interactions

SymPhy 2026: Divya's First Poster Presentation

Divya wins the best poster award at SymPhy 2026! Congrats!

Mar 8

Congratulations Dr. Suman Bhattacharjee on his Thesis Defense!

Mr. Suman Bhattacharjee successfully defended his PhD thesis on 14 January 2026 and from now on designated as Dr. Suman Bhattacharjee. Suman’s doctoral research addresses how nanoparticles and colloidal systems organize themselves into ordered structures. His work explores how particle shape, interactions, interfaces, and environmental conditions collectively govern self-assembly, pattern formation, and emergent order at the nanoscale. Congratulations to Dr. Bhattacharjee on

Jan 14

Congratulations to Dr. Anuj Chhabra on his Defense!

We are thrilled to share that Anuj Chhabra successfully defended his doctoral research on 7 January 2026! His work explored DNA nanoparticle interactions and assembly, shedding light on how DNA strands interact with nanoscale particles and how these interactions influence structure, dynamics, and assembly behavior at the molecular level.

Jan 7

Celebrating Success at CompFlu 2025: Suman Wins Best Poster Award

The Annual International Meeting on Complex Fluids and Soft Matter, known as CompFlu 2025, recently took place at the J. N. Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore. Among the many highlights of the conference, one achievement stood out: Suman received the Best Poster Award for his research on "Effect of Shape Anisotropy on the Dynamic Self-Assembly of Nanoparticles at Liquid–Liquid Interfaces"

Dec 16, 2025

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