Dr. Simran Arora is a Research Associate at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai. She holds an integrated BSc-MSc degree in Chemistry from Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar, and recently completed her Ph.D. at TIFR.
Her doctoral research focused on the biophysical mechanisms of protein folding, misfolding, and aggregation, with a particular emphasis on post-translational modifications such as ubiquitination and SUMOylation. Her work contributes to a deeper understanding of the molecular basis of protein-related diseases.
Dr. Arora has developed expertise in biochemistry, molecular biology, spectroscopy, and optical microscopy. Her Ph.D. training equipped her with strong competencies in experimental design, data analysis, and effective scientific communication.
During her doctoral studies, she cultivated a keen interest in scientific writing and communication, actively contributing to peer-reviewed publications, research proposals, and presentations.
Prior to her research career, she served as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry, where she taught undergraduate courses, including Molecular Spectroscopy. This experience strengthened her ability to convey complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences. Dr. Arora has presented her research at several national and international conferences, engaging with leading experts in her field.
Beyond the laboratory, she enjoys cooking, traveling, and watching films and web series. She views scientific writing as a natural extension of her research training and an avenue to engage with science in a creative and communicative manner.