Success Stories

Sohand Kundu

2012

Sohang joined Dolna in 1997 in lower nursery and graduated top of his class in 2012.

Following a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Presidency University and a Master’s from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, he traveled to the United States on a fully funded scholarship to the PhD program in Physical Chemistry at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. During his doctoral studies, Sohang published 18 research papers in international journals with his advisor Dr. Nancy Makri. His work was recognized with multiple graduate scholarships and invited talks at several US and international conferences, culminating in him receiving the annual dissertation award from the University of Illinois’ Department of Chemistry in 2023. Following his PhD, Sohang joined Dr. Timothy Berkelbach’s research group at Columbia University where he currently holds the position of a postdoctoral research scientist.

Sohang’s thesis has been recognized with the 2024 Justin Jankunas Doctoral Dissertation Award in Chemical Physics by the American Physical Society for its contributions to the understanding of photosynthetic light harvesting using Feynman path integrals.

Madhura Basu

2005

Class of 2005

Madhura Basu is currently working in the Strategy and Consulting division of Accenture AI. She has over a decade of experience of working in the financial services sector and data sciences.

Madhura specializes in providing strategic consulting services to banks and financial institutions across globe. Leveraging advanced analytics and industry insights, she ensures that clients can accurately evaluate the financial stability and creditworthiness of individuals and businesses, enabling them to make sound lending decisions and manage risk effectively.

In essence, her role is to empower financial institutions with the data-driven insights and strategic guidance they need to make prudent financial decisions, ultimately contributing to their growth and stability in a competitive market.

Thirumoy Banerjee

2004

Class of 2004

Thirumoy Banerjee is a New Delhi-based journalist with the Press Trust of India (PTI) and has an overall experience of over 14 years. He has previously worked with leading media houses, including The Times of India, Business Standard, The Indian Express, and The Telegraph. He has been a visiting faculty at premier institutes, including the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, several DU colleges, VIT, etc. Thirumoy has been associated with reputed publishing houses, such as Scholastic, and regularly contributes to their books and journals. He has also translated a book (Yamraaj 5003) from Odia to English. He can be reached on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram @thiru_the_moy .

Joyeeta Roy

2011

Class of 2011

Joyeeta Roy is a visionary entrepreneur, film line producer, VFX line producer, executive producer and director, and the founder of Signature 24 Productions, a leading talent management and event production agency in Eastern India. Born and brought up in Kolkata, Joyeeta completed her schooling at the prestigious Dolna Day School.

With a passion for creativity and innovation, Joyeeta has established herself as a pioneer in the entertainment industry, known for her exceptional leadership and dedication to excellence for the past 14years. Under her guidance, Signature 24 Productions has become a household name, managing top celebrities and brands, and producing high-profile events that have left a lasting impact on the industry. She also is the Director of 24 Signature Entertainment PVT LTD and Non Profit Label Sacred by Signature 24.

Joyeeta's achievements have been recognized with numerous awards and accolades, including the prestigious "Young Entrepreneur Award", “Fox Story India Women Face of the Year 2023”, and "Best Event Management Company" award. She has also been instrumental in the creation of many notable films, including "Pink," starring Amitabh Bachchan. With a keen eye for talent and a knack for creating unforgettable experiences, Joyeeta continues to push boundaries and inspire others through her work.

Anindya Banerjee

2003

Class of 2003

Anindya Banerji is currently a Technical Specialist, Corporate R&D at Martinrea International Incorporation. Martinrea is a global leader in automotive propulsion solutions, committed to driving vehicle advancements through innovative engineering and R&D. Anindya, in his current role, leads a cross-functional team to develop products with high functionality from idea inception to implementation using next generation materials and technology driving forward innovation. Notably, Anindya was the lead in developing a disruptive technology involving next generation nano-coating materials that led to the publication of multiple patents and won the prestigious 2022 Automotive News PACE award which, judged by an independent panel of technologists, is industry benchmark for innovation and excellence honors superior innovation and technological advancement as well as business performance among automotive suppliers.

Anindya earned his Ph.D. and M.A.Sc in Materials Engineering from University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, whereby he worked and published thesis as well as over 15 peer-reviewed research articles on developing nano-coating materials as well as lightweight Aluminum and Magnesium alloys for applications in internal combustion engines often working in close collaboration with North American OEMs. Previously, Anindya earned his M.Sc. and B.Sc in Chemistry from University of Delhi and University of Calcutta, India, respectively. Anindya grew up in Kolkata, West Bengal.