Dr. Milan Paul Postdoctoral Fellow

Milan is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Center for Nanomedicine, Johns Hopkins University, where his research focuses on designing and developing advanced dendrimer- and nanomedicine-based therapies for neurological disorders, ocular diseases, and metabolic conditions. His scientific journey began in Bankura, India, and has taken him across India and abroad, blending his passion for drug delivery, polymeric therapeutics, and mitochondrial biology.

He earned his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics from BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, specializing in polymeric micelles and photodynamic therapy for oral squamous cell carcinoma. At Johns Hopkins, he also contributes to projects exploring mitochondrial dynamics and obesity.

Beyond science, he is a photography enthusiast, nature lover, and passionate cook, with a deep admiration for creativity in all forms. He lives by the words of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam: “Dream, dream, dream. Dreams transform into thoughts, and thoughts result in action.” This philosophy continues to guide his pursuit of impactful discoveries in science and in life.