Accomplished materials chemistry researcher with extensive experience in investigating structure-property correlations central to electrochemical energy storage and conversion. Demonstrated proficiency in multidisciplinary collaboration and the operation of advanced characterization tools, including electron microscopes, X-ray diffractometers, and atomic force microscopes. Strong track record in designing and executing experimental research to advance innovative energy technologies. Committed to academic and industrial research excellence, with a sustained interest in teaching and mentoring.

Sustainable energy generation and conversions including solid oxide cells for green ammonia and hydrogen generations and next-generation thermoelectric power generation.

Work Experience

Postdoctoral Research Fellow | University of St Andrews | UK                                                07/2025 – till date

• Development and prototyping of thermoelectric generators using novel inorganic thermoelectric materials
• Focus areas: Waste heat to electricity, TEG module prototype

Postdoctoral Research Fellow | University of St Andrews | UK                                              09/2021 – 06/2025

• Perovskite oxide-based exsolution electrode materials with reduced dependence on critical raw materials
• Development of reversible solid oxide cells (r-SOCs) optimized for low-temperature operation (≤500 °C)
• Focus areas: green hydrogen production, thin-film SOCs

Research Associate | IISER Kolkata | India                                                                                  02/2021 – 08/2021

• Bimetallic alloy nanoparticles composed of immiscible metals to optimize electrocatalytic activity
• Analysis of the influence of microstructure and crystallographic features on electrocatalytic performance

Education

 PhD in Material Chemistry | IISER Kolkata                                             07/2014 – 12/2020 (Awarded on 08/2021)

•  Studied perovskite oxide nanostructures for water splitting and bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysis
• Investigated structure-property relationships in electrocatalysts and photo(electro)catalysts
• Fabricated and evaluated rechargeable Zn-air batteries

MSc in Chemistry | IIT Delhi                                                                    07/2011 – 07/2013 (Awarded on 11/2013)

•  Coursework in core chemistry and interdisciplinary subjects (theory and practical)
• Project: Effect of Polyol and Metal Ion Additives on the Fibrillation of Bovine Serum Albumin
• CGPA: 8.81

BSc in Chemistry | University of Burdwan | First Class                    07/2008 – 07/2011(Awarded on 11/2013)

•  Coursework in chemistry, physics, and mathematics, including both theoretical and practical components
• College topper (Raghunathpur College)

Higher Secondary | W.B.C.H.S.E. | First Division                               07/2008 – 07/2011(Awarded on 11/2013)

•  Raghunathpur G.D. Lang Institution
• Studied Bengali, English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, with practical course works.

Secondary | W.B.B.S.E. | First Division                                                                        2006 (Awarded on 11/2013)

•  Completed coursework in Bengali, English, Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Science, Geography, and History, including practical course-works

Skills

Materials / Synthesis Techniques                                                                                                                     

Metallic * Metal Oxides * Composite Oxides * Metal Chalcogenides * Metal Nitrides using Wet-chemical and Solid-state Methods * Mechanical alloying * Hot pressing * Arc Melting

Thin-Film Technology                                                                                                                                          

Screen Printing * Tape Casting * Spin Coating * Electrophoretic Deposition * CVD * PLD

Instrumental Knowledge (hands-on knowledge)                                                                                            

PXRD (Rigaku, STOE) * TEM (JEOL JEM2100F, JEM2100Plus) * SEM (JEOL IT800, IT200) * DTA (Netzsch) * Dilatometry * Particle Size and Surface Area Analysis (Micromeritics) * UV-Vis Spectroscopy * IR Spectroscopy * Electrochemical Characterizations * Laser Flash Analysis (thermal conductivity) * Thermoelectric Property Analyser (LSR) * Scanning Probe Conductivity

Applications                                                                                                                                                           

Electrocatalysis & Photo(electro)catalysis * Electrochemical Sensing * Zinc-Air Battery * Solid Oxide Fuel/Electrolysis Cell * Thermoelectric Power Generator

Software Proficiency                                                                                    

Origin * MS Office * Gatan Microscopy Suite * GSAS * CASA * Vesta 3D * CrystalMaker * Strain++ * MAUD * Z View * EC-Lab * Shapr3D