Anish Rao (आनिश) / (ਅਨੀਸ਼)

Hi, I am Anish. Although my parents are from Uttar Pradesh (UP), I was born and raised in Punjab. My schooling later took me first to Lucknow and then to Ghaziabad. In 2013, I completed my BSc (H) in Chemistry from Ramjas College, Delhi University. After that, I moved to Pune for my master’s and PhD at IISER Pune, where I focused on designing and controlling the outcomes of nanoparticle self-assembly processes.

My post-PhD journey took me not only outside India but also outside my comfort zone. After completing my PhD in 2020, I moved to Spain, where I honed my self-assembly skills and learned the synthesis of high-quality nanoparticles. These skills proved invaluable when I took a larger step—developing an autonomous platform for the design and synthesis of nanoparticles, which involved a deep dive into both software and hardware programming.

Since 2025, I have been based in Switzerland, working with DNA origami and single-particle spectroscopy to create advanced nanoplasmonic platforms. My research experience spans equilibrium and non-equilibrium systems, nanoparticle catalysis, artificial intelligence for science, and the development of advanced sensing protocols. I enjoy building bridges across disciplines, combining chemistry, physics, and engineering to design and develop next-generation materials.