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Souvik Modi has a diverse work experience in research and development roles. Souvik is currently serving as the Director of Research Development at Esya Labs since September 2022. Prior to that, they worked as the Head of Product R&D at Esya Labs from January 2021 to November 2022.

Before joining Esya Labs, Souvik served as a Visiting Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research from March 2017 to January 2021.

In 2012, Souvik worked as a Research Associate at UCL, where they conducted research on nanocluster formation by Miro proteins on the mitochondrial membrane using super-resolution microscopy. Souvik also studied the interaction of Miro nanoclusters with MINOS proteins and the effect of genetic knock out of Miro proteins on cellular morphology and ER-Mitochondria contact sites.

Souvik's work experience also includes their role as a PhD student at the National Centre for Biological Sciences from September 2005 to September 2012. During this time, they transformed a DNA structural motif into an in-cell pH sensing DNA nanomachine called the I-switch. Souvik used this sensor to characterize pH gradients in the endocytic pathway of Drosophila hemocytes and SR+ cells. Additionally, they developed a DNA binding scFv using phage display screen and created a chimera of scFv and a plasma membrane protein to act as an artificial receptor for DNA.

Overall, Souvik Modi has a strong background in research and development, with expertise in a variety of scientific techniques and applications.

Souvik Modi obtained their Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India, between 2000 and 2003. Souvik then pursued a Master of Science in Organic Chemistry from Jadavpur University, completing it between 2003 and 2005. Following this, Souvik went on to earn a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from the National Centre for Biological Sciences from 2006 to 2011. The field of study for their PhD program is not provided.