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Dr. MADHUBONTI PAL

Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Vidyasagar College for Women, University of Calcutta, National Institute of Technology Durgapur, Presidency University, University of Calcutta

ORCID iD 0000-0002-1324-7059
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Brief Intro:

Presently working as a postdoctoral research associate in Prof. Tapan Kanti Paine's Group (Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata, India).

Research project : Immobilization of homogeneous catalyst on heterogeneous surfaces.

Completed doctoral studies from Dept. of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, India.

PhD thesis entitled “Synthesis, characterization and application of graphene based Nanocomposite membranes in purification of contaminated aqueous solutions” under the supervision of Dr. M.K. Mandal (Dept. of Chemical Engineering, NIT Durgapur) and Prof. Tapan Kanti Paine (School of Chemical Sciences, IACS Kolkata).

Passionately worked in water purification field for seven years. Research works have been published in several peer reviewed journals. Having knowledge in both chemistry and chemical engineering. Currently working on immobilization of homogeneous catalysts on various heterogeneous supports (both organic & inorganic). Interested in bio-mimetic catalysis and possess knowledge in Iron-oxo chemistry. Curious about science and new technologies, inquisitive, creative, believe in hard work and honesty.

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION: Water treatment, Polymeric Membranes, Graphene, Non-heme iron-oxo, Supported catalyst

Research Interests: Nanotechnology, Green chemistry, Water & renewable energy, Bio-inspired catalysis

Employment

  • Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science Postdoctoral Research Associate
    2023 - Present
  • Vidyasagar College for Women, University of Calcutta Invited Lecturer
    2022 - 2023
  • National Institute of Technology Durgapur PhD Scholar
    2015 - 2021
  • Presidency University Project assistant in WBPHED project (Design & Validation of Fluoride Removal Water Filter using Nano-structured Non-toxic Synthetic Materials: A Lab-to-field Nanotechnology Transfer Program)
    2014 - 2015

Education

  • National Institute of Technology Durgapur PhD
    2015 - 2021
  • Presidency University Master Degree (M.Sc.) with Inorganic Chemistry Specialization
    2012 - 2014
  • University of Calcutta Bachelor Degree (B.Sc.)
    ? - 2012

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (21)