Ankit Dodla is a Ph.D. student at the IITB Monash Research Academy, specializing in the application of vibrational spectroscopy for diagnostics and material science. His research spans areas including malaria detection using plasmonic nanomaterials, virus-like particle characterization for vaccine development, and the analysis of ancient artifacts like mummies and fossils. Ankit’s work combines biological engineering, nanotechnology, and spectroscopic techniques to advance health and environmental applications.