Tapas Mitra
Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway, West Bengal State University, CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute, University of Kalyani, University of Calcutta, K.N.College
0000-0003-0813-7389
About
Dr Tapas Mitra is an experienced biomaterials and polymer scientist based at the University of Galway, Ireland. His research focuses on the design, synthesis, and translation of advanced polymeric biomaterials, with particular expertise in injectable hydrogels, cryogels, and shape-memory scaffolds for musculoskeletal repair and pain modulation. He has led the end-to-end development of biomaterial platforms, from molecular design and synthesis through purification, full physicochemical and mechanical characterisation, sterilisation strategy development, and preclinical readiness.
Dr Mitra has significant experience in translational research and medical device development, including scale-up, technology transfer, and regulatory-aligned process development for biopolymer-based systems. His work integrates polymer chemistry, materials characterisation (FTIR, NMR, HPLC, rheology, mechanical testing), and biological validation to address unmet clinical needs in osteoarthritis, chronic pain, and regenerative medicine. He actively collaborates with academic and industrial partners to advance laboratory innovations towards commercialisation and clinical impact.
Employment
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Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway Principal Investigator, Honorary Research Lecturer. Summary of the role : • Leading SFI-IRC Pathway funded project on biomaterial-based therapies for osteoarthritis, supervising a PhD student and mentoring biomedical science students, ensuring timely res…2024 - Present
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Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway Principal Investigator and SFI Industry RD&I Fellow. Summary of the role : • Synthesis techniques to produce reproducible batches of hydrogels in a GMP environment with tunable properties. • Evaluate the physiochemical properties of the hydrogels p…2023 - 2024
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Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway Research fellow, Project Title : A minimally invasive and intelligent microwave ablation catheter for treatment of lung cancer. Summary of the role : • Development and optimisation of intelligent microwave ablation catheters using advanced 3D biomaterial…2022 - 2023
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Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway Experienced Post Doctoral researcher. Project : Hydrobloc - A novel hydrogel providing long-lasting relief from chronic neuropathic pain. Summary of the role : • Conceived, synthesised, and optimised the Hydrobloc hydrogel formulation, independently perf…2020 - 2022
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Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway Marie Sklodowska-Curie post doctoral Researcher. Project Title: Development of a Responsive Drug Delivery Reservoir for Type 1 Diabetes Summary of the role: • Demonstrated expertise in biomaterials research and development, serving as the department's …2018 - 2020
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West Bengal State University Guest Faculty, Taught the following syllabus to 50 Biochemistry student 1. Microbial Biochemistry 2. Methods in Molecular Biology 3. Clinical Biochemistry2018 - 2018
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University of Calcutta Post Doctoral Fellow, Project: Co-delivery of Doxorubicin/siRNA combination by a pH-Sensitive Injectable hydrogel to overcome drug resistance in Breast Cancer. Summary of the role: • Conducted extensive research on new biopolymer-based hydrogel materials…2016 - 2018
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University of Calcutta Post Doctoral Fellow, Project: Engineering of "graphene-collagen" conjugated scaffold: A vehicle for 'nitric oxide' donor drug. Summary of the role: • Led the development of a novel electroconductive drug delivery platform by engineering a "graphene-col…2013 - 2016
Education
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CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute Ph.D.2009 - 2014
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University of Kalyani M.Sc.2003 - 2005
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K.N.College B.Sc.2000 - 2003
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Jangipur High School 10+21998 - 2000
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Raghunathganj High School 10th1996 - 1998
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (38)
- Development of A 3D Lung Tumor Model For Cell Death Assessment in Microwave Ablation Save
- Actuation-Mediated Compression of a Mechanoresponsive Hydrogel by Soft Robotics to Control Release of Therapeutic Proteins. Save
- Remotely controlled electro-responsive on-demand nanotherapy based on amine-modified graphene oxide for synergistic dual drug delivery Save
- Metal oxide QD based ultrasensitive microsphere fluorescent sensor for copper, chromium and iron ions in water Save
- Nanosensing of Pesticides by Zinc Oxide Quantum Dot: An Optical and Electrochemical Approach for the Detection of Pesticides in Water Save
- Organically modified clay supported chitosan/hydroxyapatite-zinc oxide nanocomposites with enhanced mechanical and biological properties for the application in bone tissue engineering Save
- Development of bone-like zirconium oxide nanoceramic modified chitosan based porous nanocomposites for biomedical application Save
- Mechanical and biological investigations of chitosan-polyvinyl alcohol based ZrO2 doped porous hybrid composites for bone tissue engineering applications Save
- Fabrication of porous magnetic nanocomposites for bone tissue engineering Save
- Synthesis of a carboxymethylated guar gum grafted polyethyleneimine copolymer as an efficient gene delivery vehicle Save