I'm Jit Sarkar, a researcher specializing in sustainable bioprocessing and circular economy solutions. My work focuses on converting agricultural waste into functional nanomaterials for environmental and agricultural use, with active contributions in green technology research.
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I work as a Research Fellow with a deep interest in sustainable materials and environmental biotechnology. My research focuses on converting agricultural waste, especially rice straw into valuable nanomaterials using fungal biorefinery approaches.
Currently, I’m exploring how integrated biological and chemical processes can be used to produce cellulose nanofibers (CNFs), lignin nanoparticles (LiNPs), and silica nanoparticles (SiNPs), which are further developed into slow-release fertilizer hydrogels for sustainable agriculture.
One of my core interests lies in the circular bioeconomy, finding innovative ways to reuse waste and close resource loops. I enjoy working across disciplines, whether it’s running experiments in the lab, analysing data in R, or characterising materials using tools like FTIR, SEM, XRD, and BET.
I am also currently working on a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to evaluate the environmental sustainability of nanomaterial production through an integrated mushroom cultivation approach. This helps in understanding the broader ecological impact and guiding scalable, eco-friendly solutions.
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Academic Affiliations
2019-current: Ph.D. University of Calcutta (Prof. Krishnendu Acharya)
2016-2018: M. Tech, IITKGP, West Bengal
2013-2015: Research assistant, CU, Kolkata
2011-2013: MSc in Botany, CU, Kolkata
2009-2011: MSc in Botany, Presidency College, Kolkata
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