Basudeb Saha | Green Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Basudeb Saha | Green Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Director of Studies for Chemical Engineering and Associate Director of the Centre for Global Eco-Innovation at Lancaster University, United Kingdom.

Professor Basudeb Saha 🧪 is an internationally acclaimed Chemical Engineering academic with over 26 years of experience in UK higher education 🏛️. Currently serving as the Director of Studies at Lancaster University 🇬🇧, he is recognized for his innovation in green and sustainable technologies 🌿⚗️. With a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai 🎓, Prof. Saha has led over 50 research projects and supervised numerous PhD scholars 👨‍🔬👩‍🔬. His scholarly impact includes over 5450 Google Scholar citations 📚 and 7 international patents. A committed leader and educator, he has held visiting professorships across Spain, Japan, and Malaysia 🌍. He was honoured with the “Jewel of India Award” 🏅 for his contributions to Chemical Engineering. His work spans greener process development, carbon capture, and renewable energy solutions ⚡, making him a trailblazer in sustainable engineering.

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🔍 Summary of Suitability:

Professor Basudeb Saha brings over 26 years of robust academic and industrial research experience, marked by global recognition and multidisciplinary impact 🌐. He has led more than 50 research projects, co-invented 7 international patents, and published over 215 scholarly works, including 100+ in peer-reviewed journals 📚. His h-index of 39 (Google Scholar) and over 5450 citations testify to his influence in the scientific community 📈. His leadership in projects funded by EPSRC, UKRI, Royal Society, and international agencies demonstrates his ability to conduct world-class research with real-world applications 💡. His research spans green chemistry, renewable energy, carbon capture, and sustainable process engineering—critical to global sustainability challenges 🌍♻️.

📘 Education & Experience

Education

  • 🎓 PhD (Chemical Engineering), Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India (1996)

  • 🎓 M.E. (Chemical Engineering), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India (1994)

  • 🎓 B.Tech (Chemical Engineering), University of Calcutta, India (1992)

Experience

  • 🧑‍🏫 Director of Studies, Chemical Engineering, Lancaster University, UK (2022–Present)

  • 🧪 Associate Director, Centre for Global Eco-Innovation, Lancaster University

  • 🏅 Honorary Professor, Brunel University London

  • 👨‍🔬 Professor of Chemical Engineering, London South Bank University (2010–2020)

  • 📘 Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer – Loughborough University (1999–2010)

  • 🔬 Postdoctoral Research Associate, Loughborough University (1997–1999)

Professional Development 🚀📖

Professor Saha’s career reflects an unwavering commitment to professional growth and academic excellence 🌟. As a Chartered Engineer (CEng) 🏗️ and Fellow of prestigious institutions such as IChemE, RSC, and HEA 🎖️, he continually contributes to the advancement of Chemical Engineering education and research. He actively serves on multiple editorial boards 📚 and as an accreditation assessor for IChemE, shaping academic standards worldwide. His collaboration across 15+ countries 🌍 and leadership in multi-million-pound research projects (~£11 million) demonstrate his strategic ability to unify academia and industry. He has played key roles in REF submissions, chaired conferences, and mentored numerous early-career researchers 👨‍🏫. From pioneering green process engineering to leading innovative CO₂ conversion studies, Prof. Saha exemplifies proactive professional development through impact-driven initiatives and global outreach 🔬🌐.

Research Focus 🔍🤖

Professor Saha’s research focuses on developing greener, sustainable, and circular chemical processes 🌱🔁. His work is deeply rooted in green chemistry principles and aims to address global environmental challenges through innovative engineering solutions ♻️. Core areas include carbon dioxide capture and utilization (CCU) 🌫️➡️🧪, waste valorisation, renewable energy solutions ☀️, and process intensification such as reactive distillation and membrane separations ⚗️. He also contributes to net-zero carbon emission technologies and low-carbon energy systems 🔋. With over 215 publications and 7 patents, Prof. Saha’s interdisciplinary approach integrates catalysis, process engineering, and sustainability frameworks to deliver real-world impact 🌍. His research has influenced policy, industry, and education across the UK and internationally, including Europe, Asia, and Africa 🌐. Through strong industrial and academic partnerships, he continues to lead high-impact projects on biofuels, epoxidation, and eco-innovations that drive the transition to cleaner, more efficient chemical manufacturing 🔄🌿.

Awards and Honors 🏆🎖️

    • 🏅 “Jewel of India” Award by NRI Welfare Society (2020)

    • 🧪 Finalist, IChemE Global Awards – Sustainability (2019), Energy (2017), Energy & Resource-poor Tech (2016)

    • 🏆 Finalist, IChemE Awards – Core Chemical Engineering & Sustainable Tech (2011)

    • 🧠 Brian Mercer Feasibility Award, The Royal Society (£30,000, 2011/2012)

    • 🎓 “Young Alumni Award” – University College of Science and Technology, India (2003)

    • ⚗️ Research Fellowship – University Grants Commission, India (1992–1996)

    • 🥇 Winner – IChemE Fluid Separation Processes Group (1998)

    • 🏆 Salters’ Graduate Award for student research projects (2023, 2024)

    • 🏅 Multiple best poster awards for PhD students (2019–2020)

Publications & Citations 📚

  • Title: Surface modification and characterisation of a coal-based activated carbon
    Authors: P. Chingombe, B. Saha, R.J. Wakeman
    Journal: Carbon, Vol. 43(15), pp. 3132–3143
    Citations: 913
    Year: 2005

  • Title: Heterogeneous catalysed esterification of acetic acid with isoamyl alcohol: kinetic studies
    Authors: H.T.R. Teo, B. Saha
    Journal: Journal of Catalysis, Vol. 228(1), pp. 174–182
    Citations: 259
    Year: 2004

  • Title: Sorption of atrazine on conventional and surface modified activated carbons
    Authors: P. Chingombe, B. Saha, R.J. Wakeman
    Journal: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Vol. 302(2), pp. 408–416
    Citations: 258
    Year: 2006

  • Title: Sorption of Cr (VI) from aqueous solution by Amberlite XAD-7 resin impregnated with Aliquat 336
    Authors: B. Saha, R.J. Gill, D.G. Bailey, N. Kabay, M. Arda
    Journal: Reactive and Functional Polymers, Vol. 60, pp. 223–244
    Citations: 183
    Year: 2004

  • Title: Recent insights into lignocellulosic biomass pyrolysis: A critical review on pretreatment, characterization, and products upgrading
    Authors: Z.E. Zadeh, A. Abdulkhani, O. Aboelazayem, B. Saha
    Journal: Processes, Vol. 8(7), Article 799
    Citations: 179
    Year: 2020

  • Title: Recovery of dilute acetic acid through esterification in a reactive distillation column
    Authors: B. Saha, S.P. Chopade, S.M. Mahajani
    Journal: Catalysis Today, Vol. 60(1–2), pp. 147–157
    Citations: 174
    Year: 2000

  • Title: Removal of Cr (VI) by solvent impregnated resins (SIR) containing aliquat 336
    Authors: N. Kabay, M. Arda, B. Saha, M. Streat
    Journal: Reactive and Functional Polymers, Vol. 54(1–3), pp. 103–115
    Citations: 173
    Year: 2003

  • Title: Greener synthesis of dimethyl carbonate using a novel ceria–zirconia oxide/graphene nanocomposite catalyst
    Authors: R. Saada, S. Kellici, T. Heil, D. Morgan, B. Saha
    Journal: Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, Vol. 168, pp. 353–362
    Citations: 159
    Year: 2015

  • Title: Effect of surface modification of an engineered activated carbon on the sorption of 2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid and benazolin from water
    Authors: P. Chingombe, B. Saha, R.J. Wakeman
    Journal: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Vol. 297(2), pp. 434–442
    Citations: 153
    Year: 2006

  • Title: Causes and consequences of thermal runaway incidents—Will they ever be avoided?
    Authors: R. Saada, D. Patel, B. Saha
    Journal: Process Safety and Environmental Protection, Vol. 97, pp. 109–115
    Citations: 142
    Year: 2015

  • Title: A single rapid route for the synthesis of reduced graphene oxide with antibacterial activities
    Authors: S. Kellici, J. Acord, J. Ball, H.S. Reehal, D. Morgan, B. Saha
    Journal: RSC Advances, Vol. 4(29), pp. 14858–14861
    Citations: 129
    Year: 2014

  • Title: Biodiesel production from waste cooking oil via supercritical methanol: Optimisation and reactor simulation
    Authors: O. Aboelazayem, M. Gadalla, B. Saha
    Journal: Renewable Energy, Vol. 124, pp. 144–154
    Citations: 125
    Year: 2018

  • Title: Sorption of trace heavy metals by thiol containing chelating resins
    Authors: B. Saha, M. Iglesias, I.W. Dimming, M. Streat
    Journal: Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange, Vol. 18(1), pp. 133–167
    Citations: 122
    Year: 2000

🔍 Conclusion:

Professor Saha is a visionary and prolific researcher whose work significantly contributes to solving today’s environmental and energy challenges. His global collaborations, outstanding publication and citation record, successful grant leadership, and transformative research in green chemical technologies establish him as an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award 🥇. His career reflects not only academic distinction but also societal impact, making him an ideal recipient of this honour.

 

 

Shyamapada Nandi | Porous materials | Best Researcher Award

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Dr.Shyamapada Nandi | Porous materials | Best Researcher Award

Asst. Professor at Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai at India.

Dr. Shyamapada Nandi is an Assistant Professor at the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) in Chennai, India. He is an esteemed researcher in the field of porous materials, focusing on their design, synthesis, and applications in various industries. With significant contributions to materials science, Dr. Nandi has earned recognition for his innovative research and impactful work. His dedication to advancing knowledge in the field has led to him receiving the Best Researcher Award, underscoring his excellence in both academic and practical advancements.

 

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Dr. Shyamapada Nandi earned his PhD in Materials Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune in 2018, where he focused on the design of ultra-microporous Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for selective CO2 capture. Prior to that, he completed his MSc in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, graduating with top honors in 2012. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Vivekananda Mahavidyalaya under the University of Burdwan, West Bengal.

Work Experience 💼.

Dr. Nandi is currently an Assistant Professor at the Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, India. He has extensive postdoctoral research experience, having worked at prestigious institutions such as the University of Ottawa, University of Montpellier, and the Institute of Porous Materials (IMAP) in Paris. As a CNRS Research Engineer, he worked on European projects including ‘MOF4AIR’ and collaborated with TOTAL Energy for the development of MOFs for clean and sustainable energy applications.

Research Focus 🧪🔬

Dr. Nandi’s research expertise is centered on the synthesis and application of porous materials, including Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs), Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs), and Porous Organic Polymers (POPs). His work focuses on gas separation, water purification, catalysis, and electrocatalysis, with particular attention to CO2 capture, air purification, and sustainable energy applications. He has contributed significantly to the scale-up of MOFs and their integration into industrial applications.

Awards and Honors 🏆

Dr. Nandi has received several prestigious awards and scholarships throughout his academic career, including the INSPIRE Scholarship, ONGC Scholarship, and the Prime Minister Fellowship for Doctoral Studies. He has also been honored with the best research awards in recognition of his contributions to the field of materials science.

Skills 🛠️

Dr. Nandi is highly skilled in various characterization and analytical techniques including Single Crystal and Powder X-ray Diffraction (SCXRD/PXRD), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), surface area and porosity analysis, electrochemical studies, and electron microscopy techniques (SEM, TEM, AFM). He is also experienced in advanced computational techniques for simulating material properties using software like Materials Studio and Gaussian. His proficiency extends to the design and optimization of MOFs and COFs for diverse applications, particularly in catalysis and energy storage.

Publications 📚

  • Efficient iodine sequestration by chemically robust CC bonded hyper-crosslinked porous organic polymers
    Authors: G. Mayakannan, R. Karthikkumar, H.D. Singh, D. Chakraborty, S. Nandi
    Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal Advances
    Citation: 100700
    Year: 2025
  • Selective electroreduction of CO2 to value-added C1 and C2 products using MOF and COF-based catalysts
    Authors: H.D. Singh, R. Misra, S. Sarkar, D. Chakraborty, S. Nandi
    Journal: Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials
    Citation: 7(6), 209
    Year: 2024
  • A Scalable Robust Microporous Al‐MOF for Post‐Combustion Carbon Capture
    Authors: B. Chen, D. Fan, R.V. Pinto, I. Dovgaliuk, S. Nandi, D. Chakraborty, …
    Journal: Advanced Science
    Citation: 2401070
    Year: 2024
  • When Polymorphism in Metal–Organic Frameworks Enables Water Sorption Profile Tunability for Enhancing Heat Allocation and Water Harvesting Performance
    Authors: T.J. Matemb Ma Ntep, M. Wahiduzzaman, E. Laurenz, I. Cornu, …
    Journal: Advanced Materials
    Citation: 36(12), 2211302
    Year: 2024
  • An intrinsically zwitter-ionic COF: a carboxylic acid and pseudo-tetrahedral sp3 nitrogen functionalized covalent organic framework with potential for humidity sensing
    Authors: S. Nandi, H.D. Singh, P. Shekhar, D. Chakraborty, R. Kushwaha, …
    Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry A
    Citation: 12(5), 2839-2847
    Year: 2024
  • Peptide hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks
    Authors: T. Vijayakanth, S. Dasgupta, P. Ganatra, S. Rencus-Lazar, A.V. Desai, …
    Journal: Chemical Society Reviews
    Year: 2024
  • Metal-driven folding and assembly of a minimal β-sheet into a 3D-porous honeycomb framework
    Authors: N. Bajpayee, S. Pophali, T. Vijayakanth, S. Nandi, A.V. Desai, V. Kumar, …
    Journal: Chemical Communications
    Citation: 60(19), 2621-2624
    Year: 2024
  • A robust ultra-microporous cationic aluminum-based metal-organic framework with a flexible tetra-carboxylate linker
    Authors: S. Nandi, A. Mansouri, I. Dovgaliuk, P. Boullay, G. Patriarche, I. Cornu, …
    Journal: Communications Chemistry
    Citation: 6(1), 144
    Year: 2023
  • MOFs with open metal (III) sites for the environmental capture of polar volatile organic compounds
    Authors: M.I. Severino, A. Al Mohtar, C. Vieira Soares, C. Freitas, N. Sadovnik, S. Nandi, …
    Journal: Angewandte Chemie International Edition
    Citation: 62(6), e202211583
    Year: 2023
  • Simulations on Industrial Scale CO2 Capture Vacuum Pressure Swing Adsorption using MIL-160 (Al)
    Authors: A. Henrotin, N. Heymans, S. Nandi, F. Nouar, G. Mouchaham, C. Serre, …
    Journal: Proceedings of the 16th Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies Conference (GHGT)
    Year: 2022
  • Integrated process for structuring and functionalizing ordered mesoporous silica to achieve superprotonic conductivity
    Authors: J. Richard, A. Phimphachanh, J. Schneider, S. Nandi, E. Laurent, …
    Journal: Chemistry of Materials
    Citation: 34(17), 7828-7836
    Year: 2022
  • Coordination Flexibility Aided CO2‐specific Gating in an Iron Isonicotinate MOF
    Authors: H.D. Singh, S. Nandi, D. Chakraborty, K. Singh, C.P. Vinod, R. Vaidhyanathan
    Journal: Chemistry–An Asian Journal
    Citation: 17(4), e202101305
    Year: 2022
  • Viologen functionalized CC bonded cationic polymers for oxo-anion pollutant removal from aqueous medium
    Authors: D. Chakraborty, S. Nandi, R. Kushwaha, D. Kaleeswaran, R. Vaidhyanathan
    Journal: Materials Research Bulletin
    Citation: 146, 111614
    Year: 2022
  • Deciphering the Weak CO2···Framework Interactions in Microporous MOFs Functionalized with Strong Adsorption Sites—A Ubiquitous Observation
    Authors: S. Nandi, H.D. Singh, D. Chakraborty, R. Maity, R. Vaidhyanathan
    Journal: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
    Citation: 13(21), 24976-24983
    Year: 2021
  • Multivariate Sulfonic-Based Titanium Metal–Organic Frameworks as Super-protonic Conductors
    Authors: S. Nandi, S. Wang, M. Wahiduzzaman, V. Yadav, K. Taksande, G. Maurin, …
    Journal: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
    Citation: 13(17), 20194-20200
    Year: 2021
  • An Ultra‐Microporous Metal–Organic Framework with Exceptional Xe Capacity
    Authors: D. Chakraborty, S. Nandi, R. Maity, R.K. Motkuri, K.S. Han, S. Collins, …
    Journal: Chemistry–A European Journal
    Citation: 26(55), 12544-12548
    Year: 2020
  • Superionic conduction in a zirconium-formate molecular solid
    Authors: M. Wahiduzzaman, S. Nandi, V. Yadav, K. Taksande, G. Maurin, H. Chun, …
    Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry A
    Citation: 8(35), 17951-17955
    Year: 2020
  • Carbon Derived from Soft Pyrolysis of a Covalent Organic Framework as a Support for Small-Sized RuO2 Showing Exceptionally Low Overpotential for Oxygen
    Authors: D. Chakraborty, S. Nandi, R. Illathvalappil, D. Mullangi, R. Maity, S.K. Singh, …
    Journal: ACS Omega
    Citation: 4(8), 13465-13473
    Year: 2019
  • Aqueous-Phase Differentiation and Speciation of Fe3+ and Fe2+ Using Water-Stable Photoluminescent Lanthanide-Based Metal–Organic Framework
    Authors: R. Maity, D. Chakraborty, S. Nandi, A.K. Yadav, D. Mullangi, C.P. Vinod, …
    Journal: ACS Applied Nano Materials
    Citation: 2(8), 5169-5178
    Year: 2019.

Conclusion ✨ 

Dr. Shyamapada Nandi’s research achievements, coupled with his outstanding technical expertise, make him an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His consistent contributions to the development of cutting-edge materials and their applications in addressing global challenges, such as climate change and energy transition, set him apart as a leader in his field. While there are areas for further diversification and leadership development, his scientific accomplishments and potential for future breakthroughs make him highly deserving of this recognition.