From Hyderabad to Eindhoven: Illuminating the World of Laser Optics

Meet Ms. Somdatta Bhattacharya, an inspiring alumnus of ACRHEM (now DIA-CoE), School of Physics at the University of Hyderabad (UoH), who has carved a remarkable journey in the field of laser optics. With a PhD under the guidance of Prof. Soma Venugopal Rao, Somdatta’s passion for light-driven breakthroughs has taken her across continents.

Ms. Somdatta Bhattacharya,

A Trailblazing Career:
– Senior Laser Physics Scientist at ThermoFisher Scientific in Eindhoven, Netherlands
– Optical Engineer with TMC in Eindhoven
– Marie Curie (Sparkle) Fellow at Tyndall National Institute, Ireland
– Researcher at Jiva Sciences, Bengaluru, pioneering cell sorting with lasers and microfluidics

Achievements:
– Secured funding through EU Horizon, SFI, and Sparkle Marie Curie fellowship
– Collaborated across three countries on biophotonics for non-invasive cancer treatment

Inspiring Journey:
The University of Hyderabad was more than a starting point for Somdatta – it was the launchpad for a career defined by curiosity, collaboration, and the pursuit of innovation.