Exploring the intersection of materials, chemistry, and design.
“Ja kichu poro, taate jeno ekta boi er bojha thakbe aar ekta mishti haasi.” (Wear whatever you want, but make sure there is a weight of knowledge and a sweet smile in it.)
Embrace the humidity. Embrace the books. Mix your grandmother’s bangles with your H&M jeans.
If you have ever scrolled through Instagram or Pinterest looking for outfit inspiration and felt that the "clean girl aesthetic" or "mob wife style" just doesn't fit the humidity of Kolkata or the rickety charm of a local train, you are not alone.
Are you ready to revamp your wardrobe for the new semester? Start with a white cotton saree and a red bindi, and watch the magic happen.
is a unique niche. It is not about heavy glamour; it is about “sorolota” (simplicity) with a hint of “adhunikota” (modernity). For the Bong co-ed, fashion is a dialogue between Rabindrasangeet sessions in the morning and Addas at Coffee House in the afternoon.
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Principal Investigator, Professor of Chemistry
Panče Naumov leads the Smart Materials Lab and the Center for Smart Engineering Materials at NYUAD. His group is internationally recognized for pioneering crystal adaptronics and advancing adaptive molecular solids, with applications in sensing, robotics, optics, and energy systems.
Meet the Team“Ja kichu poro, taate jeno ekta boi er bojha thakbe aar ekta mishti haasi.” (Wear whatever you want, but make sure there is a weight of knowledge and a sweet smile in it.)
Embrace the humidity. Embrace the books. Mix your grandmother’s bangles with your H&M jeans.
If you have ever scrolled through Instagram or Pinterest looking for outfit inspiration and felt that the "clean girl aesthetic" or "mob wife style" just doesn't fit the humidity of Kolkata or the rickety charm of a local train, you are not alone.
Are you ready to revamp your wardrobe for the new semester? Start with a white cotton saree and a red bindi, and watch the magic happen.
is a unique niche. It is not about heavy glamour; it is about “sorolota” (simplicity) with a hint of “adhunikota” (modernity). For the Bong co-ed, fashion is a dialogue between Rabindrasangeet sessions in the morning and Addas at Coffee House in the afternoon.
We are proud that the Smart Materials Lab is the leading team in impactful chemistry research in the United Arab Emirates, with research output that, according to the Nature Index, accounts for 40‒60% of the total chemistry publications within the country, both in fractional count and weighed fractional count. The past and current research projects in the Smart Materials Lab have been sponsored by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), Human Science Frontier Program Organization (HFSPO), and the UAE National Research Foundation (NRF), in addition to generous financial support from NYUAD and the NYU Abu Dhabi Institute. The members of the Smart Materials Lab work closely with NYUAD's Center for Smart Engineering Materials (CSEM).