I am currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Sciences at IISER Berhampur. My research lies at the intersection of molecular self-assembly, supramolecular chemistry, and life-like systems, with a particular interest in understanding and designing dynamic, adaptive, and out-of-equilibrium molecular systems.
My scientific journey began at JNCASR, Bangalore, with Prof. Subi J. George, where I developed a strong foundation in supramolecular polymer chemistry and molecular self-assembly. I subsequently expanded my research into biomolecular assemblies, chemical reaction networks, and out-of-equilibrium systems during my time in the Walther Lab at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and the Ulijn Lab at the Advanced Science Research Center, City University of New York.
I strongly believe in the power of collaboration, mentorship, and knowledge sharing, and I enjoy engaging with researchers across disciplines. Outside the laboratory, I enjoy long walks, travelling, and exploring new cultures. I am always open to meaningful scientific conversations and potential collaborations—feel free to connect!
1. Self-Sorted, Random, and Block Supramolecular Copolymers via Sequence Controlled, Multicomponent Self Assembly; Aritra Sarkar, Ranjan Sasmal, Charly Empereur-mot, Davide Bochicchio, Srinath V. K. Kompella, Kamna Sharma, Shikha Dhiman, Balasubramanian Sundaram, Sarit S. Agasti, Giovanni M. Pavan, and Subi J. George; J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2020, 142, 7606-7617.
2. Cooperative Supramolecular Block Copolymerization for the Synthesis of Functional Axial Organic Heterostructures; Aritra Sarkar, Tejmani Behera, Ranjan Sasmal, Riccardo Capelli, Charly Empereur-mot, Jaladhar Mahato, Sarit S. Agasti, Giovanni M. Pavan, Arindam Chowdhury, and Subi J. George; J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2020, 142, 11528-11539.
3. Tricomponent Supramolecular Multiblock Copolymers with Tunable Composition via Sequential Seeded Growth; Aritra Sarkar, Ranjan Sasmal, Angshuman Das, Akhil Venugopal, Sarit S. Agasti, Subi J. George, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2021, 60, 18209-18216.
4. Stereoselective Primary and Secondary Nucleation Events in Multicomponent Seeded Supramolecular Polymerization; Souvik Sarkar, Aritra Sarkar, Arka Som, Sarit S. Agasti, and Subi J. George, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2021, 143, 11777-11787.
5. Fuel-Driven Enzymatic Reaction Networks to Program Autonomous Thiol/Disulfide Redox Systems; Aritra Sarkar, Brigitta Dúzs, Andreas Walther; J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2024, 146, 10281-10285.
6. Photoactivated Enzymatic Reaction Network Enables Spatiotemporal Programming of Thiol/Disulfide Redox Systems; A. Sarkar, P. J. M. Swinkels, L. Duttenhofer, P. Besenius, A. Walther, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2025, 64, e202503822.
