Mahima Rana
PhD Student in Chemical Biology (Y1)
Group joined in Dec 2024
Education
B.S. Chemistry (Honors), St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University, India
M.S. Chemistry, ISER Pune, India
Research Advisor: Dr. Harinath Chakrapani
Favorite Quote
“The only impossible journey is the one you never begin."
–Tony Robbins
If you were a piece of lab equipment, what would you be?
A microplate reader — quietly processing dozens of things at once!
About Mahima (she/her)
Mahima grew up in Uttar Pradesh, India — a culturally vibrant state and home to one of the seven wonders of the world. She earned her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University, before moving to Pune for her master’s, where she transitioned into the field of chemical biology. Outside the lab, Mahima is passionate about dance and has been performing on stage since childhood. She is also currently working on improving her fine arts and Japanese language skills.