Subhankar Sutradhar
Also known as: Dr. Subhankar Sutradhar
Institut des Sciences Moléculaires de Marseille, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science
Research areas: Chemistry · Inorganic Chemistry · Crystal structures of chemical compounds · Crystallography and molecular interactions · Crystal Structures and Properties
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About
I am working as a Postdoctoral Researcher focusing on biomass valorization through the development of transition-metal catalysts that mimic the activity of lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs). My research involves homogeneous catalysis, spectroscopic analysis, and reaction mechanism elucidation to develop sustainable catalytic processes for the conversion of renewable biomass into value-added chemicals and replicate enzymatic oxidation processes for renewable feedstock conversion.
Prior to this, I completed my PhD research in the field of bioinspired homogeneous catalysis, where I gained over six years of experience investigating multinuclear transition-metal complexes for chemical and electrochemical water oxidation and oxygen reduction reactions. My doctoral research focused on the synthesis of multinuclear metal complexes, their spectroscopic and electrochemical characterization, and mechanistic studies aimed at understanding catalytic reactivity and developing efficient bioinspired catalytic systems.
I am a quick learner and explorer of new fields and techniques. I am self-confident, hard-working, jovial, and passionate about traveling and playing cricket. I have good communication skills and can perform as an individual and a team member. My aim is to work with full dedication in a progressive manner that will eventually contribute to science and society.
Expertise:
Transition-metal complex synthesis
Mechanistic studies and synthetic method development
Bioinorganic chemistry, organocatalysis, and multinuclear catalysis
Chemical and electrochemical water oxidation, oxygen reduction reactions (ORR), and biomass conversion into value-added product
Technical Skills:
Air-sensitive compound handling (Schlenk/glovebox)
Spectroscopic techniques: UV-Vis-NIR, NMR, EPR, Mössbauer, Raman, IR
Analytical tools: Mass Spec, GC-MS, HPLC, HPAEC-PAD, XRD, CV
Additional strengths include mentorship experience and proficiency in scientific writing and presentations.
Employment
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Institut des Sciences Moléculaires de Marseille CNRS Postdoctoral Researcher
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Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science Research Fellow
Education
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Projects & Funding
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Publications (10)
- Influence of Ligand Denticity and Nuclearity on the Catalytic Activity and Product Selectivity in Oxygen Reduction Reaction Catalyzed by Copper(II) Complexes Save
- Copper‑oxygen adducts as reactive species for CH bond activation and oxygen reduction/evolution reactions Save
- Impact of N-Terminal Histidine Methylation on Histidine-Brace Copper(II) Peptide Models of LPMOs Save
- Chemical water oxidation by nonheme iron catalysts supported by di- and trinucleating N4 donor ligands: unveiling the role of coordinating buffer in directing cooperative catalysis Save
- Effect of Ligand Backbone on the Electrochemical Hydrogen Evolution Reaction and Hydrogen-Atom-Transfer Reactivity Using a Nickel Polypyridine Quinoline Complex Save
- Sequential Oxygenation of Bis(β-diketiminate) on a Selective Diruthenium Platform Save
- Oxygenolytic cleavage of 1,2-diols with dioxygen by a mononuclear nonheme iron complex: Mimicking the reaction of myo-inositol oxygenase Save
- Electrochemical Generation of High-Valent Oxo-Manganese Complexes Featuring an Anionic N5 Ligand and Their Role in O―O Bond Formation Save
- Electrochemical generation of high-valent oxo-manganese complexes featuring an anionic N5 ligand and their role in O–O bond formation Save
- Bioinspired oxidation of oximes to nitric oxide with dioxygen by a nonheme iron(II) complex Save