Dr. Monika Phougat

Assistant Professor

Interest Area(s)

  • Multiway Data Analysis (PARAFAC, Tucker3, NPLS) and Chemometrics
  • Machine Learning and Data Science Applications in Chemistry
  • Computational Chemistry and Molecular Modeling (Protein-Solvent Interaction)
  • Analytical Chemistry and Metabolite Profiling (using GC-FID, ELISA)
Earned a Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, with research centered on the application of advanced multiway analytical methods to molecular dynamics simulation data for exploring peptide–solvent interactions. Skilled in integrating statistical modeling, data analysis, and molecular simulation techniques to investigate complex chemical systems. Experienced in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate chemistry courses, and conducting interdisciplinary research combining experimental and computational approaches. Focuses on developing conceptual clarity, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving through data-driven and application-oriented learning.
  • Ph.D. (Chemical Sciences)
  • Feb 2025 – Sept 2025: Senior Research Scientist at Lipomic Lifesciences.
  • Teaching Experience – M.Sc. 1st and 2nd year in Centre of Excellence in Pharmaceutical Sciences, GGSIPU, Dwarka, Delhi (Odd semester – 2024).
  • Phougat, M.; Sahni, N.S.; Choudhury, D.* Multiway Analysis Reveals Hydrophobicity as the Sole Determinant of Dynamic Peptide–Acetonitrile–Water Association Behavior. J. Phys. Chem. B 2023, 127, 27, 6144–6153. DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.3c02642
  • Phougat, M.*; Sahni, N.S.; Choudhury, D. Understanding the relationship between preferential interactions of peptides in water-acetonitrile mixtures with protein-solvent contact surface area. J Comput Aided Mol Des 2024, 38, 38. DOI: 10.1007/s10822-024-00579-9
  • Poster Presentation at Joint congress of 21st IUPAB (International Union of Pure and Applied Biophysics) and 62nd BSJ (Biophysical Society of Japan), Kyoto International Conference Center (24th – 28th June 2024), Kyoto, Japan.
  • Oral Presentation at One-Day Symposium on “PHYSICS OF COMPLEX SYSTEMS”, School of Computational & Integrative Sciences, JNU, India, 2024.
  • Poster Presentation at Australian Society of Biophysics, University of Wollongong (2nd – 5th December 2023), Australia.
  • Poster Presentation at Society of Physical Chemistry Inaugural conference (29th – 31st October 2023), IIT Kanpur, Kanpur, India.
  • Oral Presentation at Scientegration-2023, Ph.D. Symposium (19th -20th October 2023), School of Computational & Integrative Sciences, JNU, New Delhi.
  • Poster Presentation at MBU50 Symposium (23rd to 25th January 2023), IISc Bangalore, India.
  • Poster Presentation at 45th Indian Biophysical Society Meeting (27th -29th March 2023), NCBS, TIFR, Bangalore, India.
  • Poster at STREE 2022 National Conference & Expo, JNU, (24th -26th November 2022) New Delhi, India.
  • International Union of Pure and Applied Biophysics (IUPAB) Bursary Award – International Union for Pure & Applied Biophysics, 2024.
  • Best Oral Presentation Award Scientegration 2023, PhD Student’s Symposium, Organized by School of Computational & Integrative Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, 2023
  • CSIR JRF and SRF (Chemical Sciences) – Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), 2019-24.
  • Merit certificate award Hansraj college, University of Delhi, 2017
  • Merit certificate award Kalindi College, University of Delhi, 2013-2016