Distinguished Speakers

Prof. Jagadese J. Vittal 

Prof. Jagadese J. Vittal  is currently an Emeritus Professor at National University of Singapore from 2021. His research interests include mechanically responsive dynamic crystals, solid-state chemistry, photoreactivity, and structural transformations, energy storage and nano materials, gels, and fibres. 

Personal webpage 

Title of the talk:

Photophysical and Photochemical Properties of metal-organic, CP and MOF Crystals 

Abstract of the talk JJV.docx

Prof. Rahul Banerjee

Prof. Rahul Banerjee is currently a Professor at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata.  His research interests include the study of structural chemistry with the flavor of chemical synthesis to design new porous materials.  

Lab website 

Title of the talk

Reticular Chemistry: From Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) to Porous Crystalline Nitrogen Doped Graphite

Abstract of the talk RB.doc

Prof. Dilip kumar Maiti

Prof. Dilip Kumar Maiti is currently the Vice-Chancellor of Biswa Bangla Biswabidyalay & Professor at Department of Chemistry, University College of Science & Technology, University of Calcutta. His area of research includes development of Smart Organic Nanomaterials, Nanoelectronics and Devices.

Lab website 

Title of the talk: 

Selective and Controlled Synthesis through Organocatalysis and Organophotocatalysis

Abstract of the talk DKM.docx

Prof. Ranjit Biswas

Prof. Ranjit Biswas is a senior professor in Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata. The works of Prof. Ranjit Biswas's research group are based upon the theme of developing a molecular level understanding of the structure and dynamics of various complex media and their relationship to simple chemical events occurring in them. An integrated approach, based on experiment, simulation, and theory have been adopted for this.  

Lab website 

Title of the talk

Physical Chemistry of Energy Materials: What Determines Battery Electrolyte Concentration and Imparts Uniqueness to Matrix Composition?

Abstract of the talk RBiswas.docx

Prof. Mahiuddin Baidya

Prof. Mahiuddin Baidya is a professor in dept of chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Madras. His research interest includes the development of novel concepts on transition–metal-catalysis, organocatalysis, and visible-light photocatalysis.

Lab website 

Title of the talk: 

Transition Metal Catalysis towards Activation of C–H and C–C Bonds: From Biaryl Frameworks to Biorelevant Scaffolds

Abstract of the talk MMB.docx