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Unlocking Catalyst Potential through Advanced Characterization Techniques to Empower Power-to-X
Aiming to understand physicochemical changes in heterogeneous catalytic systems using multiscale and multimodal hard X-ray imaging
Aiming to understand physicochemical changes in heterogeneous catalytic systems using multiscale and multimodal hard X-ray imaging
Spatial-, time-, and energy-resolved studies performed using X-ray tomography and spectroscopy enable a comprehensive understanding of changes in properties of technical catalysts. Extending these to studies under different operating conditions facilitate thorough investigation of material properties after exposure to reaction environments, followed by improved understanding of catalyst structure-activity relationships to design better catalysts for industries.
Motivated to develop of sustainable chemical industries and green fuel for reduced environmental impact.
Srashtasrita Das, PhD
Srashtasrita Das, PhD
Current Position (2024-present) : Postdoctoral Research Associate
Institute of Catalysis Research & Technology (IKFT)
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany
Email: srashtasrita.das[at]kit[dot]edu
Institute Website: https://www.itcp.kit.edu/grunwaldt/index.php
PhD (2020-2024) :
A joint collaboration between DESY synchrotron and KIT -
X-ray Microscopy Group,
Institute for Chemical Technology and Polymer Chemistry (ITCP), KIT
Supervisor: Thomas Sheppard, Jan-Dierk Grunwaldt
Centre for X-ray and Nano Science (CXNS), FS-PETRA Group,
Deutsches-Elektronen Synchrotron (DESY), Germany
Group Leader: Christian Schroer
M.S. (2017-2019) :
Chemical Engineering ( Grade 4.0/4.0),
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University (ASU), US
Executive - (2015-2017) :
Material Research department
Honda Cars R&D India, Honda Cars India Ltd., India
B.Tech (2011-2015) :
Chemical Engineering (Grade 8.83/10.0 - dept. rank 5)
National Institute of Technology Rourkela, India
Teaching experience
Teaching experience
Course Lecture (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) - Winter 2024
Course Lecture (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) - Winter 2024
Modern Characterisation Techniques for Material Science and Catalysis (5443) - A lecture on X-ray Microscopy
Modern Characterisation Techniques for Material Science and Catalysis (5443) - A lecture on X-ray Microscopy
Teaching Assistant (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) - Summer 2021
Teaching Assistant (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) - Summer 2021
Inorganic Chemistry practical training (AOC 5042-5043)
Inorganic Chemistry practical training (AOC 5042-5043)
Responsible for assisting undergraduates in laboratory experiments and grading
Responsible for assisting undergraduates in laboratory experiments and grading
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Arizona State University) - Spring 2018
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Arizona State University) - Spring 2018
Introduction to Chemical Processing (CHE 211)
Introduction to Chemical Processing (CHE 211)
Responsible for preparation of material and teaching in weekly recitation class (every Friday), grading and proctoring examinations
Responsible for preparation of material and teaching in weekly recitation class (every Friday), grading and proctoring examinations
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Arizona State University) - Fall 2017
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Arizona State University) - Fall 2017
Heat and Mass Transfer (CHE 334)
Heat and Mass Transfer (CHE 334)
Teaching fundamentals and problem solutions to students during office hours, preparation/grading of assignments and examinations/rubrics
Teaching fundamentals and problem solutions to students during office hours, preparation/grading of assignments and examinations/rubrics
Research Internship
Research Internship
UGC-NRC Fellow - Undergraduate Summer Research training at Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) Mumbai Summer 2014
UGC-NRC Fellow - Undergraduate Summer Research training at Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) Mumbai Summer 2014
Investigation of CO2 absorption and release capability of methyldiethanol amine and piperazine
Investigation of CO2 absorption and release capability of methyldiethanol amine and piperazine
Supervisor: Prof. P. D. Vaidya
Supervisor: Prof. P. D. Vaidya
Undergraduate research internship - National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) Pune Winter 2013
Undergraduate research internship - National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) Pune Winter 2013
Cavitation-based technology for effluent treatment
Cavitation-based technology for effluent treatment
Supervisor: Prof. V. V. Ranade
Supervisor: Prof. V. V. Ranade
Industrial training (one month each) in Captive Power Plant at NALCO, Anugul, and in the Tonnage Oxygen Plant (TOP) at Rourkela Steel Plant, SAIL
Industrial training (one month each) in Captive Power Plant at NALCO, Anugul, and in the Tonnage Oxygen Plant (TOP) at Rourkela Steel Plant, SAIL
Summer Schools
Summer Schools
HERCULES European School 2021 Hybrid (due to COVID 19) Feb - Mar 2021
HERCULES European School 2021 Hybrid (due to COVID 19) Feb - Mar 2021
1st SFB1441 PhD Summer School DESY, Hamburg Jul 2022
Awards
Awards
Travel grants - German Chemical Society - partial scholarship for participation in 3 different scientific conferences 2023
Travel grants - German Chemical Society - partial scholarship for participation in 3 different scientific conferences 2023
Travel grant - Operando VII - the 7th International Congress on Operando Spectroscopy 2023
Travel grant - Operando VII - the 7th International Congress on Operando Spectroscopy 2023
University Graduate Fellowship (UGF) for 2 semesters at Arizona State University (ASU) for prior academic excellence 2017 – 2018
University Graduate Fellowship (UGF) for 2 semesters at Arizona State University (ASU) for prior academic excellence 2017 – 2018
UGC-NRC fellowship for summer research internship at Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai 2014
UGC-NRC fellowship for summer research internship at Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai 2014
Cash prize - PSG Nanochallenge (PSG IAS) for “Synthesis of nanoparticles for solar water heating” 2015
Cash prize - PSG Nanochallenge (PSG IAS) for “Synthesis of nanoparticles for solar water heating” 2015
1st prize (oral) - 9th annual Student’s Chemical Engineering Conference (SCHEMCON), India 2013
1st prize (oral) - 9th annual Student’s Chemical Engineering Conference (SCHEMCON), India 2013
CSIR Programme on Youth for Leadership in Science (CPYLS) at CSIR Laboratory- Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT) 2011
CSIR Programme on Youth for Leadership in Science (CPYLS) at CSIR Laboratory- Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT) 2011
SAIL Scholarship for excellence in ICSE examinations 2009 – 2015
SAIL Scholarship for excellence in ICSE examinations 2009 – 2015
Recipient of cash prize for 3 years and Certificate of Excellence (State level) for 10 years in examinations conducted by Association of Orissa I.C.S.E. Schools
Recipient of cash prize for 3 years and Certificate of Excellence (State level) for 10 years in examinations conducted by Association of Orissa I.C.S.E. Schools
Gold Medal in the 8th National Science Olympiad. Secured an All India Rank 121 in the eighth National Science Olympaid
Gold Medal in the 8th National Science Olympiad. Secured an All India Rank 121 in the eighth National Science Olympaid
Cash prize and Gold medal for securing All India Rank 254 in the 9th National Science Olympiad
Cash prize and Gold medal for securing All India Rank 254 in the 9th National Science Olympiad
Gold Medal in the 2nd International Mathematics Olympiad and secured an International Rank of 1054
Gold Medal in the 2nd International Mathematics Olympiad and secured an International Rank of 1054
Extra-curriculars/Interests
Extra-curriculars/Interests
Mentored for Arizona Mentor Society (AMS) for high-school students at Thew Elementary School, Tempe, US
Mentored for Arizona Mentor Society (AMS) for high-school students at Thew Elementary School, Tempe, US
Travel grant reviewer in Fall 2018 and Spring 2019 for Graduate and Professional Student Association at ASU
Travel grant reviewer in Fall 2018 and Spring 2019 for Graduate and Professional Student Association at ASU
Professional Society - German Chemical Society and DECHEMA e.V.
Professional Society - German Chemical Society and DECHEMA e.V.
Spring 2019 Material Research Society (MRS) symposium student assistant for ES12 – Redox-active oxides
Spring 2019 Material Research Society (MRS) symposium student assistant for ES12 – Redox-active oxides
Keen interest in public dissemination of knowledge: Participation in 4 Science Slams (Germany) promoting research (see Link below)
Keen interest in public dissemination of knowledge: Participation in 4 Science Slams (Germany) promoting research (see Link below)
A quick sneak-peak into our Research Work
A quick sneak-peak into our Research Work
Developing hard X-ray characterization techniques to dvelve deeper into the realms of catalytic processes with sophisticated toolsets
Developing hard X-ray characterization techniques to dvelve deeper into the realms of catalytic processes with sophisticated toolsets
S. Das et al. Chem. Ing. Tech. 2022, 94, 1591-1670. doi.org/10.1002/cite.202200082.
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