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Dr. Soumi Dutta is a DST INSPIRE Faculty at the Interdisciplinary Centre for Water Research (ICWaR), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore. She obtained her Ph.D. in Water Resources Management from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur in 2022, her Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India, in 2016, and her Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Civil Engineering from the University of Burdwan, India, in 2013.
Her research vision focuses on developing sustainable solutions for water and wastewater treatment through advanced adsorbents, membrane filtrations, photocatalysis, and bio-based materials. She is particularly interested in addressing emerging pollutants, desalination, and resource recovery while promoting circular economy principles. Her mission is to translate innovative technologies from the laboratory to real-world applications, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), and to foster strong collaborations between academia and industry for sustainable environmental management.
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Contact Details
Dr. Soumi Dutta
DST INSPIRE Faculty
Interdisciplinary Centre for Water Research (ICWaR)
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Email ID: soumidutta@iisc.ac.in
Research Interest
Research Interest
🌟 Research Highlights 🌟
🌟 Research Highlights 🌟
✨Granted Indian Patent
Application No. : 202441101378
Application No. : 202441101378
Date of Filing: 20/12/2024
Date of Grant: 14/07/2024
✨Recent Publication
Advantages of our 'hydrogel-based system' over conventional ion-exchange resins for water SOFTENING
Advantages of our 'hydrogel-based system' over conventional ion-exchange resins for water SOFTENING
✨Granted Indian Patent
✨Granted Indian Patent
Application No. : 202441006060
Application No. : 202441006060
Date of Filing: 30/01/2024
Date of Grant: 24/09/2024
✨2024 Nanoscale Emerging Investigators
I am thrilled to announce that I have been selected as a 2024 Nanoscale Emerging Investigator by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
link: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7223747721877200896/
✨Press release
Press Release on 12-04-2024
I am extremely happy to share that our research work is featured in IISc Press Release and other national media outlets!
IISc Press: https://iisc.ac.in/events/novel-hydrogel-removes-microplastics-from-water/
KERNEL IISc: https://kernel.iisc.ac.in/novel-hydrogel-removes-microplastics-from-water/
The Times of India: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/hydrogel-to-tackle-microplastic-pollution/articleshow/109705796.cms
Deccan Herald: https://www.deccanherald.com/science/iisc-bengaluru-develops-sustainable-hydrogel-that-removes-microplastics-from-water-2975465
The Hindu: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/iisc-researchers-design-novel-hydrogel-to-remove-microplastics-from-water/article68058021.ece
PHYS ORG: https://phys.org/news/2024-04-hydrogel-microplastics.html
The Economic Times: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/science/iisc-researchers-develop-hydrogel-that-can-remove-microplastics-from-water/articleshow/109254690.cms?from=mdr
The New Indian Express: https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/Apr/13/iisc-develops-tech-to-remove-plastic-from-water
✨Magazine publication
Excited to share that our article "Is Microplastic Pollution Overhyped? Current Scenario, Hypotheses and Mitigating Strategies" has been published in the April-May 2024 edition of POLYMERS Communiqué magazine!
Minute plastic particles, often unseen, contaminate aquatic ecosystems, harming marine life and potentially entering the human food chain. Addressing this issue demands concerted efforts in research, waste management, and sustainable practices to mitigate the impact on both the environment and public health.
POLYMERS Communique magazine 👉
April-May 2024 edition
http://eb.mypc.co.in/PC%20Magazine/10.4/17%20-%20Soumi%20Dutta%20-%20R.pdf
✨Recent Publication
A photocatalytic self-cleaning membrane utilizes light-activated catalysts to degrade organic pollutants, effectively cleaning itself. This innovative technology offers a sustainable solution for water purification applications, reducing the need for manual cleaning and enhancing membrane longevity, thus contributing to environmental conservation and improved water quality.
Journal of Membrane Science, Elsevier
Volume 694, February 2024, 122422
✨Exciting News
I am absolutely thrilled to share that my recent research article (https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2024/nr/d3nr06115a) has been selected for themed collection "Celebrating International Women's Day 2024: Women in Nanoscience" by the Royal Society of Chemistry!
In line with International Women's Day 2024, the Royal Society of Chemistry is highlighting the impactful work of women researchers in Nanoscience #RSCNano, and I am honored to be a part of this collection.
You can read more about this collection here: https://pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/articlecollectionlanding?sercode=nr&themeid=babf46ee-a2ef-4fe5-8382-31f04481b145
✨Recent Publication
Microplastic pollution in water poses a growing environmental threat. A novel hydrogel, pGel@IPN, comprising chitosan, PVA, and PANI infused with copper substitute polyoxometalate nanoclusters, effectively removes microplastics from water. This scalable solution combines adsorption and photodegradation, achieving up to 95% removal efficiency for PVC and PP microplastics, with potential for circular economy practices.
Nanoscale, RSC
Volume 16, February 2024, 5188-5205
https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlehtml/2024/nr/d3nr06115a
✨Recent Publication
Commercial membranes face permeability-selectivity trade-offs, fouling, and high energy use. Our solution involves integrating 'green tea' extract EGCG with doped aniline and pyrrole in PVDF, forming triple IPNs. This membrane exhibits excellent stability, salt rejection, dye removal, and antimicrobial properties, offering a sustainable solution for water treatment.
Chemical Engineering Journal, Elsevier
Volume 472, September 2023, 145008
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