Small Rings, Big Chemistry
07 Sep 2026 under Features
Durga Prasad Hari’s lab harnesses the strain energy of small-ring molecules for unique chemical transformations Durga Prasad Hari’s day typically starts at 8.30 am with a brief visit to his lab where he discusses progress and plans the day ahead with his students. His lab at the Department of Organic Chemistry, IISc, is a classic […]
Unveiling the Elliptical Nature of Hydrogen Bonds
30 Mar 2026 under Highlights
Hydrogen bonding is a key noncovalent interaction that plays a central role in phenomena such as protein folding and molecular organisation. In a recent study, Elangannan Arunan and his team from the Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry (IPC), IISc, undertook a systematic and chemically informed approach to understand the radii of H-atom in hydrogen […]