Geochemist | Researcher | Analytical Chemist
Looking for Postdoc and Faculty Positions
Welcome! I’m Dr. Amritpal Singh Chaddha, a researcher working at the interface of geochemistry, astrobiology, and planetary science. Currently affiliated with the Geochemistry and Earth and Planetary Exploration Group (EPEG) at the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), Lucknow, I explore the story of life through rocks from ancient Earth to planetary analogues . My interest lies in understanding Origin of Life Chemistry.
With a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Lucknow and a rich academic background including a Gold Medal in M.Sc. Chemistry from NIT Jalandhar, I have developed a deep interest in biogeochemical signatures of life and prebiotic chemistry. My research focuses on understanding the formation and function of natural coatings like rock varnish, mineral-organic interactions, and biosignatures in extreme environments such as hot springs and deserts crucial to unraveling the origin of life.
Over the past decade, I’ve contributed to various National institutions such as IGCAR (DAE), CSIR-NPL, and now BSIP (DST), and authored multiple high-impact publications in journals like Chemical Geology, Planetary and Space Science, ACS Earth and Space Chemistry, and Sustainable Energy Fuels. I’ve also presented my work at renowned international conferences including AGU, Goldschmidt, ACS, and OoLEN.
I am a proud member of several professional societies including the Royal Society of Chemistry, European Association of Geochemistry, and Origin of Life Early Career Network (OoLEN).
Beyond the lab, I enjoy engaging in interdisciplinary collaborations that explore the possibilities of life beyond Earth and share science with curious minds worldwide.
Let’s explore how life leaves traces—in rocks, in chemistry, and in space.
Looking for Postdoc and Faculty Positions
Welcome! I’m Dr. Amritpal Singh Chaddha, a researcher working at the interface of geochemistry, astrobiology, and planetary science. Currently affiliated with the Geochemistry and Earth and Planetary Exploration Group (EPEG) at the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), Lucknow, I explore the story of life through rocks from ancient Earth to planetary analogues . My interest lies in understanding Origin of Life Chemistry.
With a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Lucknow and a rich academic background including a Gold Medal in M.Sc. Chemistry from NIT Jalandhar, I have developed a deep interest in biogeochemical signatures of life and prebiotic chemistry. My research focuses on understanding the formation and function of natural coatings like rock varnish, mineral-organic interactions, and biosignatures in extreme environments such as hot springs and deserts crucial to unraveling the origin of life.
Over the past decade, I’ve contributed to various National institutions such as IGCAR (DAE), CSIR-NPL, and now BSIP (DST), and authored multiple high-impact publications in journals like Chemical Geology, Planetary and Space Science, ACS Earth and Space Chemistry, and Sustainable Energy Fuels. I’ve also presented my work at renowned international conferences including AGU, Goldschmidt, ACS, and OoLEN.
I am a proud member of several professional societies including the Royal Society of Chemistry, European Association of Geochemistry, and Origin of Life Early Career Network (OoLEN).
Beyond the lab, I enjoy engaging in interdisciplinary collaborations that explore the possibilities of life beyond Earth and share science with curious minds worldwide.
Let’s explore how life leaves traces—in rocks, in chemistry, and in space.
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Selected Publications