Jyotiraditya Sikder is a dynamic Computational–Experimental Chemist 🧪 and Industrial Engineer 🏭 currently serving as a Guest Scientist at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids & Interfaces, Potsdam 🇩🇪. A dual-degree candidate at BITS Pilani 🎓, he’s pursuing M.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry and B.E. (Hons.) Chemical Engineering, graduating in 2026. His work bridges machine learning 🤖, material simulations 🧬, and experimental thermodynamics. From assisting in core chemical engineering courses to contributing to IEEE Access and Tribology International 📰, Jyotiraditya showcases remarkable interdisciplinary skills. With interests spanning academic and industrial research 🚀, he brings computational rigor and hands-on engineering insight to the evolving world of science and technology 🌍.
Publication Profiles
Education & Experience
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🎓 M.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry, BITS Pilani (2026)
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🏗️ B.E. (Hons.) Chemical Engineering, BITS Pilani (2026)
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🧪 Guest Scientist, Max Planck Institute of Colloids & Interfaces, Potsdam
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🧑🏫 Teaching Assistant, Systems Engineering Principle (RMIT–BITS Collaboration)
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📚 TA, Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (BITS Pilani)
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🛰️ Delegate, DefSat Conference 2024, SIA–India
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🛠️ Fabrication Head, MBF Tinkerer’s Lab, BITS Pilani
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🌍 Representative, Space Revolution Conf., California (2019)
Suitability for the Award
Mr. Jyotiraditya Sikder is a highly promising and industrious young scientist whose early accomplishments in the fields of materials characterization, computational chemistry, and industrial engineering make him a standout candidate for the Young Scientist Award. Currently serving as a Guest Scientist at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids & Interfaces, Potsdam, while pursuing an integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry and B.E. (Hons.) in Chemical Engineering at BITS Pilani, Jyotiraditya has demonstrated exceptional potential to contribute transformative advancements in science and technology. His interdisciplinary expertise spans from molecular simulations and machine learning to hands-on fabrication and data-driven materials discovery—reflecting not only academic excellence but also a forward-looking vision essential for next-generation researchers.
Professional Development
Jyotiraditya’s professional journey is marked by a hands-on approach to science and interdisciplinary learning 🧠🔬. As a Teaching Assistant in core engineering courses at BITS Pilani 👨🏫, he has created tutorials, designed assessments, and supported student learning. At RMIT, he co-instructed system engineering modules 🇦🇺. His fabrication skills span FDM/SLA 3D printing, CNC machining, and welding 🧰. He has contributed to defense-tech interactions at DefSat 2024 and MIT’s Sustainability Hackathon 🌱. He’s skilled in simulation software, coding, and data analytics 📊, aiming to translate theory into innovation across both academia and industry 🌐.
Research Focus
Jyotiraditya’s research spans computational chemistry 🧪, molecular modeling 🧬, materials tribology 🔩, and machine learning-driven material design 🤖. His work combines atomistic simulations (Gromacs, LAMMPS, AmberTools), drug design, and multi-objective optimization techniques like MOORA to analyze experimental deviation. He also uses SEM/XRD data for predictive analysis of materials. His contributions to journals like Tribology International and IEEE Access showcase his analytical depth 📖. With proficiency in deep learning (CNNs, Autoencoders), and statistical modeling, his goal is to drive innovation in materials science, sustainability, and industrial process design 🌿⚙️.
Awards & Honors
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🛰️ DefSat 2024 Delegate, SIA–India, representing BITS Pilani
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🌍 Space Revolution Conf. 2019, Southern California – Paper Presentation on Martian Economy
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🎓 Guest Scientist, Max Planck Institute, Germany
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🏅 MIT Sustainable & Energy Hack 2023, Boston – Developed green business solutions
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🔬 Publication Credit, Tribology International, ML-based material analysis
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📊 Contributor, IEEE Access, regional data analytics in atmospheric science
Publication Top Noted
📘 “Enhanced tribological performance of MoS₂ and hBN-based composite friction materials” – Tribology International, 2024 🔄 |🔗
📗 “Gravimetric Detection of Earth’s Rotation Using Crowdsourced Smartphone Observations” – IEEE Access, 2019 🌍 | Cited by: 11 📊 🔗