Post-Doctorates
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Suhana Karim
(Joined 2023)
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Ph.D.: University of Calcutta (2023)
M.Sc.: University of Calcutta (2017)
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Project: CO2 capture and conversion catalyst design
Personal trivia: Suhana is a chemist blending science with creativity, pioneering new dimensions in food synthesis through component innovation. Her passion extends to reimagining cosmetics, where she transforms colors and compositions into bespoke works of art, merging functionality with individuality.
Rathindranath Biswas
(Joined 2023)
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Ph.D.: Central University of Panjab (2023)
M.Sc.: Central University of Panjab (2018)
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Project: Developing heterogeneous platforms for electrocatalytic reactions
Personal trivia: Rathindranath likes to play football, cricket, and badminton in his free time. He enjoys travelling by train. HE is an animal lover and loves to visit his village often.
Madhurima Barman
(Joined 2023)
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Ph.D.: IITB-Monash University (2023)
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Project: Probing heterogeneous electro-active materials for metal air batteries
Personal trivia: Madhurima is an avid fan of detective story books . She has a senior diploma degree in Kathak dance and a Bachelor’s degree in Music, specializing in Rabindra sangeet. She also loves painting, cooking, travelling and watching movies. She is a big fan of the Indian cricket team, Lata Mangeshkar, Madhuri Dixit and Shreya Ghoshal.
Ph.D. Students
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Santanu Ghorai
(Joined 2018)
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M.Sc.: Scottish Church College, University of Calcutta (2017).
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Project: Optimization of outer coordination sphere functionalities
around cobalt complex core for efficient Hydrogen production
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Personal trivia: Santanu likes to travel and read fiction in his leisure.
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Naseer Ahmed
(Joined 2020)
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M.Sc.: Aligarh Muslim University (2018)
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Project: Developing metalloprotein based O2 reduction catalysts
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Personal trivia: Naseer likes to snow skate and trek (he is from the beautiful valley of Kashmir). He also enjoys playing cricket.
Gulafshan
(Joined 2020)
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M.Sc.: Aligarh Muslim University (2018)
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Project: Developing Enzyme-inspired H2 production catalysts
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Personal trivia: Tea is Gul's first love while she also takes interest in Shayeri. She likes to play Badminton in her free time.
Abhishek Saini
(Joined 2020)
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M.Sc.: IIT Gandhinagar (2019).
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Project: Developing metalloprotein based H2 production catalysts
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Personal trivia: Abhishek is a sports enthusiast and actively participates in table tennis, football, and cricket. He is a budding poet and likes to stay fit with rigorous exercise. Being adventurous, he grabs any opportunity to travel and explore different places. For him to travel is to live.
B. Rajeshwaree
(Joined 2020)
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M.Sc.: Utkal University (2019)
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Project: Developing bio-inspired CO2 reduction catalysts
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Personal trivia: Raji is a passionate follower of lawn tennis. Roger Federer and Naomi Osaka are her all-time favorites. She also keeps up do date with current affairs.
Anwesha Banerjee (Supervisor: Prof. G. K. Lahiri)
(Joined 2020)
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M.Sc.: Scottish Church College, University of Calcutta (2019)
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Project: Developing material-molecular electrocatalyst dyads for small molecule activation
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Personal trivia: Anwesha often tries her hand at baking and marveling at Nigella Lawson's creations. She also shares an interest in music, painting, and travelling.
Chandan Das (Supervisor: Prof. G. K. Lahiri)
(Joined 2020)
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M.Sc.: University of Calcutta (Rajabazar Science College) (2019)
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Project: Developing molecular catalysts for CO2 reduction
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Personal trivia: Chandan is an ardent follower of Swami Vivekananda. Chandan is an excellent cook and he can prepare several delicious bengali dishes.
Sukanta Saha
(Joined 2021)
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M.Sc.: IIT Guwahati (2020)
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Project: Developing molecular catalysts for H2 production
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Personal trivia: Sukanta likes to play football swim in his free time. He is a passionate supporter of MohunBagan football club. He has dream to travel various parts of the world to learn more about the beautiful earth.
Thinles Dolkar
(Joined 2021)
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M.Sc.: IIT Kanpur (2020)
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Project: Developing molecular catalysts for small molecule activation
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Personal trivia: Thinles loves traveling and exploring places where she has never been before. She is a music lover. She is fond of writing and doing photography as a cathartic experience.
Tannu
(Joined 2022)
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M.Sc.: IIT Gandhinagar (2020)
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Project: Exploring photocatalytic CO2 conversion pathways
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Personal trivia: She likes to dance and sing, and hone her skills as a public speaker. She has a long bucket list of places to travel that she is going to cover soon.
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Somnath Guria
(Joined 2022)
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M.Sc.: IIT Bombay (2021)
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Project: Developing molecular catalyst for CO2 conversion
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Personal trivia: Somnath is an excellent cook of Bengali cuisine. He is also an ardent cricket follower.
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Vaibhav Trivedi (IITB-Monash student)
(Co-supervisor: Sankar Bhattacharya/Monash & Vikram Vishal/IITB)
(Joined 2022)
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M.Tech.: IIT Gandhinagar (2019)
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Project: Developing converters for CO2 utilization.
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Personal trivia: Vaibhav is an active badminton and cricket player. He wishes to catch the sight of Northern Lights one day.
Manodip Pal
(Joined 2022)
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M.Sc.: IIT Kanpur (2021)
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Project: Developing catalyst for biomass-driven H2 production
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Personal trivia: Monodip is a wanderer and he likes to explore and discover new places with a new perspective.
Suman Maiti
(Joined 2023)
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M.Sc.: University of Hyderabad
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Project: Electro and photocatalytic CO2 reduction
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Personal trivia: Suman likes to burn his stress on the badminton court. Apart from being an excellent smasher he also excels in cooking and painting.
Aritra Guha
(Joined 2023)
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M.Sc.: Jadavpur University
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Project: Probing photocatalytic small molecule activation
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Personal trivia: Aritra is an ardent follower of Indian cricket and a die heart fan of Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his helicopter shot. Aritra also takes interest in politics as he likes to study economical strategies in the geopolitical colosseum.
Saktipada Barik
(Joined 2024)
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M.Sc.: Visva-Bharati University
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Project: Probing electro and photocatalytic small molecule activation
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Personal trivia: Sakti follows the European football leagues, especially EPL and La Liga. He is a devoted admirer of Lionel Messi and a steadfast supporter of FC Barcelona, and he draws inspiration from their philosophy as he moves along the difficult phases in life.
M.Sc. Students
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Rohan Chandra
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M.Sc. 2022-24
IIT Bombay
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Project: Developing CO2 reduction catalysts
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Personal trivia: Coming Soon.
Nitasnhu
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M.Sc. 2022-24
IIT Bombay
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Project: Developing CO2 reduction catalysts
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Personal trivia: Coming Soon.