Postdoc Profile: Nilanjana Mazumdar
National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) celebrates the significant contributions postdocs make to research and discovery, both university and nationwide. This Postdoc Profile is a part of a series to commemorate NPAW which takes place from September 15 to 23, 2022.
Q: What is your name?
Nilanjana Mazumdar
Q: Where are you from?
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Q: Where do you work at ASU?
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
Q: Where did you earn your doctorate?
University of Canterbury
Q: What does your research focus on?
I work on a collaborative project between the Arizona Centre of Algal Technology and Innovation (Azcati) and the Central Arizona Project. My work is to detect algae blooms in real-time in the Central Arizona Project canal system and Lake Pleasant — information that is critical to homeowners and agricultural farmers throughout Arizona.
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
The stunning natural beauty was one of the reasons that drew me to Arizona. I am an avid traveler, enjoy playing the piano and I am always keen to explore the local culture of a place!
Q: What are your career goals?
To lead industry-related R&D projects in my field.
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