• Conformational properties of chain molecules as influenced by chemical structure using theory and molecular simulation

• Effect of stereochemical constitution and chemical composition on physical properties of polymers

• Atomistic level structure of glassy polymers and melts

• Quantum chemical calculations on organic molecules

• Molecular thermodynamics of polymer based colloidal dispersions

• Experimental investigations on polymer nanocomposites: preparation, molecular and bulk level characterization and properties in relation to molecular variables and chemical structure; role of interface, physical chemistry on nanoscopic & mesoscopic behavior of nanocomposites.

Current Research Interests

• Stereochemical and architecture influence on conformational properties

• Structure and thermodynamics of copolymer surfaces and thin films

• Theory of aqueous fluids containing charged polymers and surfactants.

• Stress and strain behavior of amorphous polymers

Awards & Honors

• Young Scientist Award, CSIR, Govt. of India

• Materials Research Society of India (MRSI) Medal