Essays & Long-Form ReflectionsBy Dr. Sarthak Das · ALO IIT Kharagpur

WritingEssays on research. Craft & technology.

Longer pieces on research life, experimental craft, and hardware translation. Technical papers are written for specialized peers; these essays are written for everyone else.

5 Published Essays & Field Notes
Doctoral Mindset & Career Transitions
Quantum Tech & Deep-Tech Translation
Practical Optical Alignment Guide
CareerFeatured Reflection
10 min

🌏 Some transitions are more than career moves — they are chapters that shape who we become.

Transitioning through different chapters of life: from Murshidabad to Kalyani, Jadavpur, IISc Bangalore, IMRE & QInC A*STAR Singapore, and now joining IIT Kharagpur.

2026-07-21Read on LinkedIn
Quantum
5 min

🚀 Quantum is breaking the rule of tech adoption

When the Lab Meets Wall Street: Quantum’s Unique Moment — exploring how deep-tech quantum optics and cryogenic hardware navigate industrial translation.

2025-07-08Open on LinkedIn
IWD25
5 min

Who is a woman who has inspired your career?

🌟 Celebrating the Force Behind My Growth: My Wife 🌟 — reflecting on partnership, patience, and mutual support through long experimental journeys.

2025-03-08Open on LinkedIn
Research life
12 min

What I wish someone had told me before I started a PhD

A candid guide on embracing ambiguity, learning to build systems with your own hands, and why framing problems is the single real skill a PhD teaches.

2026-07-01Read Essay
How-to
6 min

A practical guide to your first optical alignment

From pinholes and beam splitters to iris heights and kinematic mirrors — practical wisdom for building laser benches that stay aligned.

2026-03-08Read Essay