Soma's Projects

Practical Core Facility Modules

The practical core facility modules in crystallization and diffraction is a precursor to graduate level bio-molecular structure characterization course. In this course, we will cover basic concepts of crystals, symmetry, crystallization, x-ray generation, radiation safety, x-ray diffraction, cryo safety, cryogenic technique, data collection, data processing, Linux o/s, computer graphics, data visualization, and model building. More emphasis will be given to hands-on training and lab work compared to a full-fledged graduate level course.

• Boot Camp [Fall 2012] | First Round [Fall 2011]

Young Scholars Program

During summer of 2007 I started to get involved with Department of Biological Science's Young Scholars Program. Since then I have taken two high-school students during the summer term of 2007, 2008, and 2009. They work with me for six weeks during summer conducting individual research projects, ranging from spectroscopy, crystallization, and crystallography.

• MY YSP-IRPs

How-Tos and Manuals & Tutorials

The links below are list of how-to instructions, manuals, and tutorials that I have written for helping X-Ray Facility users and the general public.

• How-To Tutorials | Manuals & Tutorials

Invited Talks & Presentations

The links below show a list of presentations that I have given during invited talks, XRF Workshops, Crystallography Club Meetings, and X-Ray Facility and General Lab Etiquettes Seminars.

• Invited Talks | Slide Shows

Project KLB

In May 2003, I was selected to pick the furniture and essential supplies for the newly renovated Kasha Laboratory Building (KLB). Then, in July 2003 I started making posters that highlight the research activities of Institute members. The link below shows the posters that I made and displayed throught KLB.

• Project KLB