Qualifications

• Ph. D: Materials Chemistry, Polymer Science Unit, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, India (2001-2006)
• M.Sc.: Chemistry (Physical Chemistry Specialization), Calcutta University, India (1999-2001)
• B.Sc.: Chemistry (Honours), Calcutta University, India (1995-1999)

Total Experience:

• Professor, Department of Chemistry, Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata
• Associate Professor, Department of Nanotechnology, Amity University, Kolkata
• Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, Coimbatore
• Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Modi Institute of Technology, Rajasthan
• Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Sikkim

Total Patents:

• 14

Patents Published:

• 06

Patents Filed in India:

• 08

Patents International:

• 02

Patents Granted:

• 02

Research activities:

• Developed polymer-nanocomposite based moisture sensor prototype with Novatec Inc., USA
• CO2 capture and its catalytic reduction
• Developed Hemp oil-based nano formulations for controlled drug release and selective separation of amino acids
• Development of robust nanomaterials for oil exploration in collaboration with Saudi Aram Co.
• Development of nanomaterial coated fiber for puncture resistant cloth with Kimberly-lark, USA
• Leading researcher in the KAUST-Cornell Centre
• Development of sustainable catalyst for nylon production with EXXON Mobil & INVISTA, UK
• Development of synthesis protocol for selective catalytic conversion of cyclic alkanes to aldehyde
• Development of gas-chromatography-based analytical technique to detect intermediate peroxide during catalytic oxidation
• Developed porous silica-based dryer with Novatec Inc., USA
• Developed carbon based eco-friendly thermally conducting nanofluid for solar cells with SUNNYRAY SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD.
• Designing smart hand-held food sensors with national food laboratory
• Development of carbon-based conducting ink for sensing volatile organics
• Development of carbon material from waste for catalytic conversion of used oil into biodiesel and photocatalytic conversion of CO2 to methanol
• Initiate industry-academia interactions on behalf of Amity University Kolkata
• Development of polyoxometalate-based liquid catalyst for sustainable and water-based chemistry
• Development of nano-drug systems for sustainable release
• Development of liquid like nano-formulations for sustainable fish feed development with Nutricape Pvt. Ltd., Chennai
• Developed patient selective drug-delivery agent based on magneto-liposomal formulations
• Development of nano-fluids for industrial applications
• Development of light activated fluidic nano switch
• Large scale production of nanomaterials
• Carbon-based nano tracers for geophysical explorations
• Smart textiles for wound management for SUN ECOTECH VENTURES PVT. LTD., Kolkata
• Development of optically active nano-fluids

Important MoUs & industrial collaboration:

• Aditya Birla Science & Technology Pvt. Ltd., TATA Steel (TATA Carbon) & BOHECO, Mumbai, HUNTSMANN India, Sunnyray Solutions Pvt. Ltd., NOVATEC INC., USA, Prophecysensorlytics Pvt. Ltd.; Nutricape Pvt. Ltd. Chennai; Sun Eco Tech Ventures Pvt. Ltd.