Soupam Das

About

Ph.D. in Nano-Ecotoxicology with specialization in Microplastic detection and characterization, Micro/Nano plastic toxicity, Microplastic-Nanoparticle interaction, Microplastic fiber- Algal interaction, Microplastic removal and remediation, Nanoparticle transport, Nanoparticle- Algal toxicity, preparation of nano-bio composites for remediation. Skilled in handling advanced analytical instruments (Fluorescence Spec, FTIR, Raman, AAS, particle size analysis) and applying statistical modelling (PCA, RSM). Author of 19 peer-reviewed publications (14 as first author), one patent. Recipient of Raman Research Awards and DST-SERB International Travel Grant. Strong background in scientific writing, mentoring, project execution, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

*Awarded Fellowship (Senior Research Fellow) by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Govt. of India

*Awarded Department of Science and Technology-SERB Travel Grant (Govt. of India)

Employment

• Vellore Institute of Technology University Senior Research Fellow (CSIR)
  2024 - 2026

Education

• Vellore Institute of Technology University PhD
  2019 - 2026
• Vellore Institute of Technology University M.Sc
  2017 - 2019
• Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College B.Sc.
  2013 - 2016

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (27)

• Unveiling the toxic release: kinetics and comparative effects of microplastic fibers, organic, and metal leachates from disposable surgical face masks on two aquatic trophic levels: algae and crustaceans
  Environmental Sciences Europe 2026 DOI: 10.1186/s12302-025-01311-6
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• Release and fate of microplastic fibres from disposable surgical face masks in aqueous medium: the effect of physio- chemical factors and shear forces
  MP Symposium 2025, NUS Environmental Research Institute (NERI), National University of Singapore (NUS) 2025
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• Interactive toxicity effects of metronidazole, diclofenac, ibuprofen, and differently functionalized nanoplastics on marine algae Chlorella sp.
  Environmental Science Processes and Impacts 2025 DOI: 10.1039/d4em00780h
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• Release study of microplastic fibres and heavy metals from disposable surgical face masks in aqueous medium: the effect of physio-chemical factors and shear forces
  Rsc Advances 2025 DOI: 10.1039/d5ra06197k
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• UV-A pre-irradiation and shear stress enhanced microplastic fibre release from disposable surgical facemasks and its toxicity towards freshwater microalgae Scenedesmus obliquus
  Environmental Pollutants and Bioavailability 2025 DOI: 10.1080/26395940.2025.2475954
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• Combined Effects of Microplastic Fibers from Disposable Face Mask Leachate and Graphene Oxide Nanoparticles on Microalgae Scenedesmus Obliquus: Analysing the Effects of Heavy Metals
  Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC), North America 45th Annual meet 2024
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• Release of Microplastics from Disposable Surgical Facemasks Under Varying Shear Forces and Its Toxic Effects On Freshwater Algae Scenedesmus Obliquus
  Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC), Europe 34th Annual meet 2024
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• Release of Microplastics from Disposable Surgical Facemasks Under Varying Shear Forces and Its Toxic Effects On Freshwater Algae Scenedesmus Obliquus
  National Workshop on Microplastics Research, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras 2024
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• Combined effects of titanium dioxide nanoparticles and bisphenol-A on freshwater algae Scenedesmus obliquus, and the importance of humic acid in reducing toxicity
  Nanotechnology for Environmental Engineering 2024 DOI: 10.1007/s41204-023-00355-4
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• Diclofenac enhances Boron nitride nanoparticle toxicity in freshwater green microalgae, Scenedesmus obliquus: Elucidating the role of oxidative stress
  Toxicology Reports 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2024.101696
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