Dr. Priyom Bose

Feature Writer

B.Sc. Botany, M.Sc. Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Ph.D. Plant Biology and Biotechnology

Priyom holds a Ph.D. in Plant Biology and Biotechnology from the University of Madras, India. She is an active researcher and an experienced science writer. Priyom has also co-authored several original research articles that have been published in reputed peer-reviewed journals. She is also an avid reader and an amateur photographer.

Articles from Priyom

What are Optical Sensors Used For?

This article will discuss the types of optical sensors that have been developed and their applications.

29 Sep 2022

Novel Photodetector Inspired by Plant Photosynthesis

For many years, scientists have envisioned developing novel detectors to develop superior solar cells. Recently, they have designed a photodetector inspired by plants’ photosynthetic complexes that convert sunlight into energy. This device is based on polariton propagation over long distances in an organic semiconductor thin film.

28 Sep 2022

Using Raman Spectroscopy to Detect Nitrogen Deficiency in Plants

An effective sensor could sense nitrogen concentrations, which is one of the main limiting factors for crop growth and agricultural productivity. This article discusses the use of Raman spectroscopy to detect nitrogen deficiency in plants.

9 Mar 2022

A New Way to See Light with 'Split' Photons

A research team has shed light on the existence of split photons. This finding is extremely important as it advances the fundamental understanding of light and its behavior.

12 Jan 2022

Using Innovative Optics to Produce the Clearest Images of Rhizosphere

Scientists have designed an optical tool that offers clear three-dimensional images of the rhizosphere. This innovative tool will help scientists to study plant-microbe interactions and biomolecular mechanisms.

10 Jan 2022

Recent Developments in Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis

Spectroscopic analysis helps explore composites and provides important information, such as their electronic and optical properties, chemical composition, element type, and crystallinity. Over the years, scientists have advanced spectroscopic techniques for the accurate and rapid analysis of compounds.

6 Jan 2022

Turning Infrared into Visible Light Using a Molecular Device

Researchers have recently developed a molecular device that converts infrared radiation into visible light. This device enhances the sensitivity of many sensors and enables their application in different fields of science and technology.

23 Dec 2021

How Chip-Based Optical Tweezers Levitate Nanoparticles in Vacuums

Researchers from Purdue University and Pennsylvania State University have recently developed tiny chip-based optical tweezers that levitate nanoparticles using a metalens in a vacuum.

14 Dec 2021

Rapidly Identifying Harmful Blue-Green Algae with Mass Spectroscopy

The large-scale break-outs or blooms of blue-green algae, which is also known as cyanobacteria, presents huge environmental problems. Scientists have developed a new mass spectrometry method that enables the detection of early signs of blue-green algae in water bodies.

10 Dec 2021