Ep #6 - Dr. Samanvaya Srivastava on Polyelectrolyte Complexes, Coacervation, and Academic Research

This conversation features Dr. Samanvaya Srivastava (https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanvayasrivastava/). Samanvaya is currently a professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles. In this episode, Samanvaya talks about his journey in the academic route. We talked about how he persisted and transformed himself from a student to a professor. Specifically, he shared the experiences in working with Professors Ashutosh Sharma, Lynden Archer, and Matt Tirrell. While exploring his recent research, we dive into the world of polyelectrolyte complexes and coacervates. Samanvaya also expanded his thoughts on the importance of charged polymers in daily life.

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Dr. Samanvaya Srivastava

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Amal Narayanan

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