NAYAN MALEK is an alumnus of IIT Madras, a scientist by profession, and a writer by passion. He was born and brought up in West Bengal, India. Murshidabad, a historical place in West Bengal, nurtured him for 17 years until he completed his schooling. After staying in Kolkata for three years, he moved to the southern part of India - Chennai, Tamil Nadu, for higher studies. He has completed his Masters and PhD degrees in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras).
Currently, Nayan works as a researcher at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia. His research interests lie in artificial photosynthesis and the reduction of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. He dreams of running cars with water instead of petrol in the future. His patented research works were covered by 20+ national and international media (including The Times of India, The Indian Express, etc.).
Nayan started writing poems and stories during his school days. He has published one Bengali short stories collection ('Nishwaser Andhakare Riu'), and his Bengali novel 'Riu, Akta Andhobiswas' is under preparation. He wishes to walk through the space of literature alongside his career in science and technology.
Currently, Nayan works as a researcher at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia. His research interests lie in artificial photosynthesis and the reduction of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. He dreams of running cars with water instead of petrol in the future. His patented research works were covered by 20+ national and international media (including The Times of India, The Indian Express, etc.).
Nayan started writing poems and stories during his school days. He has published one Bengali short stories collection ('Nishwaser Andhakare Riu'), and his Bengali novel 'Riu, Akta Andhobiswas' is under preparation. He wishes to walk through the space of literature alongside his career in science and technology.