Somdatta B.

Somdatta B. is a seasoned professional in the field of chemical engineering, with a diverse background in research and development. Early experience includes internships at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and HKUST, where focus areas included fluid mechanics and lithium-ion battery improvements. Somdatta B. completed a PhD at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, emphasizing the synthesis and characterization of conductive polymer nanofibers for drug delivery and supercapacitor applications. From August 2020 to May 2022, Somdatta B. served as a Senior Scientist at Merck, leading vaccine formulation development and optimizing processes for clinical and commercial manufacturing. Currently, Somdatta B. holds the position of Principal Scientist at Gilead Sciences, directing formulation and process development for oral solid dosage forms and long-acting injectables, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.