Theoretical chemist with 11+ years research experience in the study of electronic and structural properties of chemical and biomolecular systems. PhD in computational chemistry from CSIR- National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala. Worked as postdoctoral research associate at University College London, University of Texas and Osaka University. Published more than 12 well cited publications in peer reviewed international journals. Expertise in diverse methodologies used for molecular modeling and various computational chemistry software. Research interests include the study of electronic and structural properties of chemical and biological systems, topology of electron density and molecular electrostatic potential, noncovalent interactions, and molecular dynamics simulation studies of biomolecular systems.