Sohini started her research experience during her freshman Winter as a WISP intern. She then worked under the supervision of Professor Mahima Sneha to continue her research in Chemistry, where she has been using time-resolved spectroscopy as a tool to study photo induced chemical reactions at the molecular level. She chose to major in Chemistry "because [she] find[s] it endlessly exciting as it seeks to explain our world and lives in great detail. It satisfies [her] desire to understand the processes that surround us" and she feels highly supported by the Chemistry community at Dartmouth.
At the upcoming ACS Spring 2026 meeting, Sohini will present her work on understanding energy and electron transfer pathways in photoredox catalytic systems, a project she has been researching for nearly a year. She was also a SULI intern at Ames National Laboratory last fall, working with Dr. Frederic Perras. She has found laboratory research to be the "most enjoyable part" of her studies. Her rich experience in chemical research has reinforced her determination to pursue a PhD in chemistry after graduating in the spring.