Background
Educational Background
Jan 2021 - Feb 2024
University at Buffalo, NY, USA
Ph.D., Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering
Aug 2017 - Dec 2020
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA
Master of Science, Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering
July 2011 - May 2015
National Institute of Technology Durgapur, W.B., India
Bachelor of Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering
2008 - 2011
Salt Lake School (English Medium), Kolkata, India
High School (ICSE, ISC)
Professional Experience
March 2024 - Present
Argonne National Laboratory,
Chicago, IL, USA
Postdoctoral Researcher, Advanced Materials Division
(PI: Dr. Jeffrey W. Elam)
March 2024 - Present
Northwestern University,
Chicago, IL, USA
Joint Appointment: Researcher, Northwestern Center for Water
Member: Northwestern Argonne Institute of Science and Engineering (NAISE)
May 2016 - July 2017
National Institute of Technology Durgapur, Durgapur, W.B., India
Research Assistant, CBREL
July 2015 - April 2016
Jindal Stainless Limited, Odisha, India
Graduate Engineer Trainee, Coke Oven Department
Volunteer Experience
2016 - 2017
CRY: Child Right and You, Kolkata, India.
2020-2021
Embassy of India - Student Hub, Washington DC, USA.
Journal Reviewing Service
Carbon (Elsevier), Journal of Membrane Science (Elsevier), Nano Trends (Elsevier), Journal of Cleaner Production (Elsevier), Discover Sustainability (Springer Nature), International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry (Taylor and Francis), Environmental Technology Innovation (Springer Nature), Clean Technology and Environmental Policy (Springer Nature), SN Applied Science (Springer Nature)
Teaching Experience
Fall 2021
University at Buffalo, SUNY, NY, USA
CE-407 (Chemical Engineering Separation), Senior Year, Class Size: 46
Instructor: Professor David Courtemanche/Miao Yu
Spring 2021
University at Buffalo, SUNY, NY, USA
CE-318 (Chemical Engineering Transport -II), Junior Year, Class Size: 70
Instructor: Professor Monica Lupion
Fall 2019 *
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA
CHME-4040 (Chemical Engineering Separation), Senior Year, Class Size: 110
Instructor: Professor Miao Yu
* Awarded Phillip A. Groll class of 1921 Teaching Assistant Award for best TA in Fall 2019
Awards
NAMS Elias Klein Travel Supplement
Issuer: The North American Membrane Society, Feb 2022.
Graduate Student Association Travel Grant
Issuer: The State University of New York at Buffalo, Nov 2021.
Phillip A. Groll class of 1921 Teaching Assistant Award
Issuer: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, May 2020.
Office of Graduate Examination Travel Award
Issuer: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Nov 2019.
Indian Academy of Science Summer Research Fellowship
Issuer: Indian Academy of Science, June 2014.
Indian Institute of Technology Madras Research Fellowship
Issuer: IIT Madras, April 2014