INTO THEIR LABS | In conversation with Dr. Vinesh Vijayan | #EP3 #iiser #academia
In this episode of 'Into Their Labs', an interview series where we talk to a scientist from IISER Thiruvananthapuram, as they introduce us to the field of research they're involved in, their general experience in academia, and a lot more. Our main aim with this series is to shine a spotlight on different kinds of research that are being done at IISER Thiruvananthapuram and get a small peek into the minds that run it.
This time we have with us, Dr Vinesh Vijayan, Associate Professor and PI of the NMR Spectroscopy Lab, School of Chemistry, IISER Thiruvananthapuram. Dr Vijayan talks about his journey to becoming a scientist and the fascinating principles and applications of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance as he takes us on a tour of his lab and also gives some advice for aspiring researchers.
Credits:
Interviewer: Gokul Prabhu
Production: Gagan V S, Aditya Naresh, Indulekha M S, Akshay J Ganesh, Sarah Christopher
Editor: Gagan V S
0:04 = The start of Dr VVs journey to becoming a scientist
3:23 = Current area of research at IISER Tvm
4:14 = Walk to the NMR room
4:53 = Importance of IISERs and opportunities they offer
7:28 = about his interdisciplinary work
11:00 = NMR lab tour
12:39 = application of NMRs in his area of research
17:57 = thoughts on mental health in academia
24:28 = transition / walk towards students' lounge
25:40 = suggestions on career opportunities after BS-MS
32:04 = thoughts on the Indian research system
34:05 = end credits
#iiser #academia #research #interview #science #nmrspectroscopy #iisertvm