Highly accomplished Principal Scientist with over two decades of progressive experience in Chemical Engineering, specializing in membrane and separation technology for sustainable solutions. Expert in leading multi-crore research projects in waste-to-wealth, CO2 capture, and water purification, consistently securing significant funding and driving impactful scientific advancements. Proven leader in R&D, project management, and mentorship, with a strong publication record and a commitment to environmental sustainability.
Principal Scientist
Kolkata, India, India
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Summary
Leading advanced research initiatives in membrane and separation technology, driving sustainable solutions for waste valorization and CO2 management, securing significant funding, and fostering scientific discourse.
Highlights
Spearheaded a research team in advanced waste-to-wealth initiatives, successfully recovering base lube oil from waste engine oil.
Secured INR 137 Lakhs in funding for a high-impact mission project focused on waste-to-wealth conversion.
Authored 1 manuscript and presented 2 papers at international conferences, with the team receiving a 'Best Paper Presentation Award'.
Directed a CO2 capture team, securing INR 95.63 Lakhs for a CCUS mission project and innovating ceramic hollow fiber membranes for gas separation.
Senior Scientist
Kolkata, India, India
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Summary
Led diverse research projects in sustainable technology, securing significant funding, developing innovative solutions for waste treatment and resource recovery, and contributing to academic mentorship and publication.
Highlights
Led a team in a waste-to-wealth mission project, securing INR 137 Lakhs in funding for base lube oil recovery from waste engine oil, resulting in 1 manuscript, 2 international conference papers, and a 'Best Paper Presentation Award'.
Spearheaded CO2 reduction research, securing INR 5 Lakhs for the RESIDENCE PLUS project and publishing 1 journal paper on carbon conversion.
Directed a CCUS mission project, securing INR 95.63 Lakhs and developing ceramic hollow fiber membranes for CO2 capture and gas separation.
Co-investigated hydrogen enrichment from syngas, developing composite zeolite-based membranes for efficient CO2/H2 separation.
Provided mentorship and co-supervision to 3 PhD students as a DAC member, guiding their research and academic development.
Scientist
Kolkata, India, India
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Summary
Conducted pioneering research in sustainable water treatment, waste valorization, and environmental remediation, securing substantial funding and leading to significant publications and presentations.
Highlights
Co-investigated seawater desalination, securing INR 72.7 Lakhs funding, designing and fabricating a membrane distillation system for pure water recovery, and publishing 1 manuscript and presenting 2 papers.
Developed a novel adsorbent for simultaneous As(III) and fluoride removal across a wide pH range (3-8), mentoring 1 M.Tech and 1 B.Tech student, and publishing 1 journal paper and 2 conference papers.
Pioneered a process for converting waste cooking oil to biodiesel using a heterogeneous catalyst, mitigating soap formation, and utilizing spent catalyst for defluoridation, leading to 1 M.Tech thesis, 2 conference papers, and a 'Best Oral Presentation Award'.
Contributed to the CERMESA project, cultivating Spirulina in wastewater for biofuel production, optimizing nutrient media, proposing bioreactor designs, and mentoring 2 B.Tech interns.
Instructed courses on Ceramic membrane-based separation technology, enhancing student expertise and serving as an external examiner.
Chemical Engineer
New Delhi, India, India
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Summary
Applied chemical engineering principles to optimize processes and ensure operational efficiency within a dynamic industrial environment.
Highlights
Contributed to process design and optimization projects, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
Analyzed operational data to identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot technical issues and enhance system performance.
Assisted in the development and implementation of new chemical processes, contributing to project success.
Chemical Engineer
India, India, India
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Summary
Engaged in chemical engineering activities, contributing to process development and quality control within a manufacturing context.
Highlights
Supported the production team in maintaining optimal process conditions and product quality.
Participated in the analysis of raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.
Assisted in the documentation of process flows and standard operating procedures.
Gained hands-on experience in industrial chemical processes and equipment operation.
Project Associate
Kanpur, India, India
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Summary
Contributed to research projects, applying scientific methodologies and analytical skills to support project objectives.
Highlights
Conducted experiments and collected data to support ongoing research initiatives.
Analyzed experimental results and contributed to report generation.
Collaborated with senior researchers to refine experimental protocols and methodologies.
Developed foundational skills in academic research and project execution within a laboratory setting.
Project Assistant
Kanpur, India, India
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Summary
Assisted in the execution of research tasks, gaining foundational experience in scientific data collection and laboratory operations.
Highlights
Provided technical support for various research projects, ensuring smooth laboratory operations.
Assisted in the preparation of experimental setups and maintenance of research equipment.
Maintained accurate records of experimental procedures and observations.
Learned fundamental research techniques and safety protocols in a university research environment.
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PhD
Chemical Engineering
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M. Tech
Petroleum Refining Engineering
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B. Tech
Biochemical Engineering
Awarded By
IIChE-CHEMCON
Chaired a session at the IIChE-CHEMCON conference, overseeing presentations and discussions.
Awarded By
Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata
Invited as a distinguished speaker at the National Symposium on 'Recent Trends in Sustainable Technology - Techno - Commercial Developments'.
Awarded By
IISER Bhopal
Delivered an invited talk at the National Conference on 'Advances in Chemical Engineering and Science (ACES-2020)' and chaired an oral presentation and poster session.
Awarded By
International Conference (inferred)
Received for presenting research on the conversion of waste cooking to bio-diesel at an international conference.
Awarded By
IIT Guwahati
Received institutional support for PhD research at IIT Guwahati, acknowledging exceptional academic standing.
Awarded By
Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD)
Awarded for M. Tech studies at IIT Guwahati, recognizing academic merit and research potential.
Published by
Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management
Summary
Co-authored a paper on ceramic membranes for waste engine oil purification, accepted for publication.
Published by
Journal of the Indian Chemical Society
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Authored a paper on novel room-temperature CO2 conversion to carbon using liquid metal alloy catalysts.
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Materials Chemistry and Physics
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Co-authored a paper on hydrophobic modification of alumina-based tubular ceramic surface and its characterization.
Published by
Groundwater for Sustainable Development
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Co-authored a paper on synthesizing rare earth metal oxide nanoparticles for fluoride and As(III) removal.
Published by
Journal of Porous Materials
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Co-authored a paper on carbon molecular sieve membrane preparation for hydrogen separation.
Published by
International Journal of Environment Management and Technology
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Co-authored a paper on biological reduction and removal of Cr(VI) using microbial consortia.
Published by
Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering
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Co-authored a paper on a metal binding model for Cr(III) sorption using Spirulina platensis biomass.
Published by
Chemosphere
Summary
Co-authored a paper on a kinetic reduction model for Cr(VI) ion using dead Spirulina biomass.
Published by
Research Journal of Chemistry Environment
Summary
Co-authored a paper on the effect of background ions on Cr(VI) reduction using saline water algae.
Membrane Technology, Chemical Engineering, Separation Processes, Waste-to-Wealth, CO2 Capture & Reduction, Water Purification, Environmental Remediation, Bio-diesel Production, Algae Cultivation, Nanofiltration, Catalysis, Advanced Materials, Process Optimization, Experimental Design, Data Analysis.
Project Leadership, Funding Acquisition, Team Leadership, Co-Principal Investigator, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Strategic Planning, Mission Project Management.
Ceramic Membranes, Hollow Fiber Membranes, Hydrophobic Membranes, Membrane Distillation, Adsorbent Development, Nanoparticles, Zeolite-based Membranes, Spirulina Cultivation, Waste Engine Oil Recovery, Syngas Enrichment, Defluoridation, Cr(VI) Reduction.
PhD Supervision, M.Tech Mentorship, B.Tech Internship Supervision, Course Instruction, External Examination, Scientific Publication, Conference Presentation, Associate Editor, DAC Member.
Pollution Control, Resource Recovery, Sustainable Technology, Waste Valorization, Climate Change Mitigation, Green Energy, Water Treatment.
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Co-led the development of ceramic oxide-based nanofiltration membranes onto oxide-bonded porous SiC supports for liquid, gas, and particulate separation.
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Led a project on direct CO2 capture from ambient air, followed by conversion to coal solid carbon using a catalytic composite ceramic membrane reactor.
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Contributed to the development of novel membrane materials and ultratight membranes for emerging industrial and energy applications.
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Co-led a collaborative project with CSIR-CIMFR focusing on the enrichment of hydrogen from coal-derived syngas for green energy applications.
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Led research on developing high-performance, in-situ generated nanoparticle-embedded ceramic-polymer composite nanofiltration (NF) membranes for sustainable antifouling applications in water/drinking water treatment.
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Contributed to the development of palladium-based membranes over porous stainless-steel substrates for the selective separation of hydrogen from gas mixtures.
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Contributed to the development of ceramic membranes for gas separation applications, specifically for S-I and Cu-Cl cycles aimed at clean energy production.
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Led the development of Hydrophobic Ceramic Hollow Fiber Membranes (HCHFM) tailored for Membrane Distillation (MD)-based domestic water purification systems.