Neelam Gogoi

Dr. Neelam Gogoi is an Innovation Fellow at the ARC Training Centre for Future Crops Development within the Australian National University's Research School of Biology. Her work focuses on nanotechnology-driven CRISPR genetic engineering in horticultural crops, integrating material nanochemistry and polymer chemistry. She holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Gauhati and has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Sydney and Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Education:

• PhD in Chemistry (Material Nanochemistry), University of Gauhati, 2012–2017
• MSc in Organic Chemistry, Cotton College, 2009–2011
• BSc in Chemistry, Jorhat Institute of Science and Technology, 2006–2009

Research Interests: Her research spans CRISPR nanoengineering, plant genome editing using nanomaterials, and the design of smart drug delivery systems. Key areas include carbon quantum dots, polymer-directed assemblies, and stimuli-responsive nanocomposites. Her work bridges fundamental material science with applied agricultural and biomedical applications.

Grants & Projects:

• Project Lead: 'Enabling Nanotechnology for Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation' (2023–2023), focusing on nanoparticle surface charge dynamics and protein interactions.

Labs & Collaboration: Collaborates across disciplines, including plant sciences, material engineering, and nanomedicine. Active in developing CRISPR delivery frameworks and 2D nanomaterials for energy/environmental applications.