Angshu Dutta, Ph.D.
Angshu Dutta is a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics at Vanderbilt University, where he uses cryo-electron microscopy and Double Electron–Electron Resonance (DEER) spectroscopy to investigate the structures and dynamic behavior of membrane proteins.
Originally from Assam in northeastern India, Angshu developed an early interest in biology while earning his bachelor’s degree in Zoology and master’s degree in Life Sciences. During this time, he received the Scholarship for Higher Education through the INSPIRE program and an Indian Academy of Sciences Summer Fellowship, where he studied intramolecular peptide disulfides in toxins. This experience sparked his interest in the relationship between protein structure and function.
Angshu went on to earn his Ph.D. in structural and computational biology from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. His doctoral research focused on an intermembrane phospholipid transporter from Gram-negative bacteria and a unique class of substrate-binding proteins with an atypical ligand-binding mechanism.
Beyond the lab, Angshu is passionate about building scientific communities and connecting researchers across disciplines. He serves as Scholarly Advancement Co-Chair of the Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association and Secretary and Symposium Chair of the Vanderbilt International Researcher Alliance (VIRAL). He is also passionate about science communication and was involved in the 2026 Pint of Science Nashville festival as a city coordinator, event manager, host, and presenter.
Outside of research, Angshu enjoys reading and CrossFit. Through his research, service, and outreach, he enjoys creating opportunities to connect science with people and ideas beyond the laboratory.