MSc (Gauhati) PhD (IICT Hyderabad)
Nanoscience, Energy and Environment
Department of Applied Sciences
Gauhati University, Guwahati, 781014
Email: pranjalsaikia[at]gauhati[dot]ac[dot]in
1. Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), London 2022 (ID: 699708).
2. Associate Guest Editor and Review Editor, Frontiers in Fuels, 2022.
3. Worked as Research Fellow at TRA, Tocklai with Dr. M. Hazarika, Department of Biochemistry.
4. Worked as Project Assistant at NEIST, Jorhat with Dr. P.C. Borthakur, Materials Science Division.
5. Selected as Senior Technical Assistant (permanent) at DRDO (HEMRL, Pune) [did not join]
6. Worked as J. Tech. Superintendent (permanent) at Centre for Environment, IIT Guwahati (for 2 months).
7. Post Doc offer from University of Udine, Italy and Kyungpook National University, South Korea (did not join).
8. Selected as Assistant Professor (permanent) at Department of Chemistry, Handique Girls'College, Guwahati (did not join).
9. Hindustan Platinum Award for Best Poster Presentation at IMMT, Bhubaneswar in a National Seminar organized by Catalysis Society of India (2008).
10. Selected for Summer Fellowship for Teachers by Indian National Science Academy (INSA) in 2015.
11. Focus Area Science and Technology Summer Fellowship' 2018 by Indian Academy of Sciences to work with Prof. C.S. Gopinath, CSIR-NCL, Pune.
12. Visiting Fellow at IIT Hyderabad in July, 2019 (under TEQIP III) to work with Dr. S.K. Martha, Department of Chemistry.
13. Selected as Expert Panel Member by AICTE, New Delhi in 2020.
Publications = Link to Google Scholar
No of publications so far with Impact Factor > 5 = 16
Selected Publications
1. J. Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical, 252 (2006) 238-244.
2. J. Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical, 258 (2006) 355-360.
3. J. Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical, 275 (2007) 167-173.
4. J. Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical, 276 (2007) 197-204.
5. J. Physical Chemistry C, 111 (2007) 1878-1881.
6. J. Physical Chemistry C, 111 (2007) 10478-10483.
7. J. Physical Chemistry C, 112 (2008) 11729-11737.
8. J. Physical Chemistry C, 112 (2008) 16393-16399.
9. Catalysis Letters, 123 (2008) 327-333.
10. Catalysis Surveys from Asia, 12 (2008) 214-228.
11. J. Physical Chemistry C, 113 (2009) 2452-2462.
12. Catalysis Today, 141 (2009) 109-114.
13. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 48 (2009) 453-462.
14. Catalysis Science and Technology, 2 (2012) 931-933.
15. J. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 19 (2013) 327-336.
16. J. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 20 (2014) 444-453.
17. Catalysis Letters, 146 (2016) 291-303.
18. J. Chemical Sciences, 129(1) (2017) 81-93.
19. Powder Technology, 315 (2017) 147-156.
20. J. Analytical Science and Technology, (2017) 8:23.
21. Molecular Catalysis, 451 (2018) 96-104.
22. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 11 (2019) 32869-32878.
23. Solar RRL, (2020) 1900557 (1-10).
24. Ionics 26 (2020) 5747-5756.
25. Pollution Research 39(3) (2020) 636-648.
26. Int. J. Sci. Tech. Res. 9(02) (2020) 658-661.
27. BioNanoSci 11 (2021) 825-837.
28. J. Water and Env. NanoTech. 6(3) (2021) 212-223.
29. J. Energy Storage 42 (2021) 103144 (1-9).
30. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 9 (41) (2021) 13915-13925.
31. J. Indian Chemical Society 98 (2021) 100213.
32. Inorg. Chem. Commun. 146 (2022) 110073.
33. J. Energy Storage 73 (2023) 109029.
34. Emergent Materials 7 (2023) 221-233.
35. ACS Applied Nano Materials xx (2024) xx-xx.
Other Publications
1. J. Assam Sci. Soc. 59(1,2) (2018) 22-38.
2. Ind. J. Mater. Sci. 2015 (2015) 1-10.
3. Chem. Sci. Transc. 4(3) (2015) 788-798.
4. Bull. Catal. Soc. India 13(3-4) (2014) 48-54. (Renamed as "Catalysis in Green Chemistry and Engineering" published by Begell House Inc.)
5. Two and a Bud 59(2) (2012) 112-118.
Book/Book Chapter
1. "Industrially Relevent Hydrogenation Catalysts": in Chemical Industry Digest 21(12) (2008) 87-93 (ISSN: 0971-5266).
2. "A Comprehensive Overview on Synthesis Techniques of Nanostructured Oxides": in New Nanotechniques, Nova Science Publishers, Inc., New York, 2009, Ch. 6, pp 243-276 (ISBN: 978-1-60692-516-4).
3. "Ceria Based Nanocatalysts: Design and Development for Catalytic Applications", Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, 2011 (ISBN: 978-3-8443-2899-8).
4. "Peroxovanadates and its bio-mimicking relation with Vanadium Haloperoxidases": in Emerging Research on Bioinspired Materials Engineering, IGI Global, USA, 2016, Ch. 7, pp 199-221 (DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-9811-6.ch007).
5. "Development of CeO2 and TiO2 based Au catalysts for catalytic applications": in Noble metal-Metal oxide Hybrid Nanoparticles: Fundamentals and Applications, Elsevier Book Series, 2018, Ch. 24, pp 517-533 (ISBN: 978-0-12-814134-2).
6. "Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting: Materials and Applications": in Noble materials for Photoelctrochemical water splitting, Materials Research Forum, USA, 2020, Ch. 7, pp 183-213 (ISBN: 978-1-64490-072-7).
7. "Nanosized metal/metal oxides for auto-exhaust purification": in Advanced Heterogeneous Catalysts Vol. 1, Applications at the Nano-scale, ACS symposium series, 2020, Ch. 13, pp 373-401 (ISBN: 9780841298798).
8. "Synthesis of novel metal/metal oxide based nanomaterials using plant derivatives and their potential environmental applications": in Biobased Nanotechnology for Green Applications, Springer Series: Nanotechnology in the life sciences, 2021, Ch. 20, pp 557-584 (ISBN: 978-3-030-61985-5).
9. "Hydrogen Fuel: Clean Energy Production Technologies": in "Status and Future Challenges for Non-conventional Energy Sources", Vol. 1, Springer, 2022, Ch. 7, pp 22 (ISBN: 978-981-16-4505-1).
10. "Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to methanol using nanocatalysts" In Heterogeneous Nanocatalysis for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Wiley 2022, Vol 2, pp 337-352 (ISBN: 9781119772040).
11. "Biosorption of Fluoride onto Silikha (Terminalia Chebula) Leaf Powder: A Dynamic Column Study" In Current Research Trend: A Multidisciplinary Bouquet, H.S. Kanoi College, Dibrugarh, Assam, 2022, ch 17, pp 241-257 (ISBN: 978-81-952976-7-2).
12. "Glucose oxidase based electrochemical bio-sensor for detection of Glucose" In Glucose Oxidase:Structure, Properties and Applications, Nova Science Publishers Inc., USA, 2023, Ch 7, (ISBN: 979-8-88697-764-6).
13. "Bimetals:Formation, Properties and Applications" Book Editors: Pranjal Saikia, Jayanta K. Sarmah, Parikshit Gogoi, Nova Science Publishers Inc., USA, 2024 (ISBN: 979-8-89113-496-6).
Publications in Proceedings:
1. Procd. Int. Sem. in Mineral Processing Technology (MPT-2005) pp 187-193 (ISBN: 0-07-059921-1).
2. Procd. Int. Conf. in Emerging Trends in Mineral Processing and Extractive Mettalurgy (ICME-2005) pp 111-116 (ISBN: 81-7764-858-6)
3. Procd. Int. Sem. in Mineral Processing Technology (MPT-2006) pp 436-442.
4. Conf. Procd. 2009, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Annual Meeting, 09AIChE, Nashville, USA.
Areas of Research Interest:
Heterogeneous Catalysis, Nanomaterials, Solar Water Splitting and Energy Storage
Project:
1. "Synthesis of supported gold catalysts for catalytic applications" funded by DST for 3 years (status: Completed as PI. Sanctioned amount: 25,70,000/-)
2. "Synthesis, Characterization and catalytic applications of Ru and Ir metal complexes and metal nanocomposites" (Completed as Co-PI)
Group members:
2. Hemanta Kumar Baruah (Degree awarded in December 2020, Joined Medical Department, Govt. of Assam))
3. Ananta Saikia (Degree awarded in April 2022, NET-JRF qualified, Senior Scientist at DRL Tezpur)
4. Bijoy Tudu (Degree awarded in March 2023, SLET Qualified; Joined Education Department, Govt of Assam)
5. Chinmoy Kalita (Degree awarded in March 2023)
6. Rajashree Bortamuly (SLET Qualified; Thesis submitted)
7. Trishanku Kashyap (Finally registered)
8. Baharul Islam (course work completed)
9. Sneha Sonari (course work completed)
10. Swagata Chetia (course work completed)
11. Nilpawan Sarma (course work completed)
12. Runa Begum (Newly joined)
13. Priyanka Chetia (Newly joined)
1. Kongkona Borah (MS project, GU) (Pursiung PhD at Texas A&M)
2. Sushmita Buragohain (MS project, GU)
3. Banajit Malakar (MS project, GU)
4. Samprity Sarmah (MSc project, USTM)
5. Biswajit Gogoi (BSc project, JIST Jorhat)
6. Chiranjeev Rajkhowa (BSc project, JIST Jorhat)
7. Unmona Sarma (BSc project, JB College Jorhat)
8. Chinmoy Kalita (MS project, GU)
9. Bishnu Jyoti Kalita (MSc project, USTM)
10. Junaid Ahmed (MSc project, USTM)
11. Pranami Mahanta (MSc project, USTM)
12. Uddipta Sarma (MSc project, USTM)
13. Hirak Jyoti Mahanta (MS project, GU)
14. Prateeti Hazarika (MS project, GU) (Pursuing Masters in Germany)
15. Plabita Borpujari (MS project, GU)
16. Abhilash Das (MTech project, GU)
17. Lutfor Rahman (MSc project, Royal Global University)
18. Jyotirmoy Dutta (MSc project, USTM)
19. Baharul Islam (MSc project, Royal Global University)
20. Kamal Jyoti Sarma (MTech Project, GU)
21. Krishnashree Mahanta (MSc Project, USTM)
22. Tosnim Zamila (MSc Project, USTM)
23. Aditi Sarma (MSc Project, NIT Sikkim)
24. Rupam Medhi (M. Tech. Project, GU)
25. Gitarthi Gogoi (M. Tech. Project, GU)
26. Ankur Jyoti Nath (M. Tech. Project, GU)
Collaboration:
Seminar/Symposia/Conference (Presented/Attended/Contributed) = >50
Seminar/Conference Organized = 06
Invited Talks and other assignments:
UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Emerging Trends in Chemical Sciences - 2012” in the Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University, on 30-31 March, 2012.
10th Regional Science Congress of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, Shillong Region (NER) held at Navodaya Vidyalaya, Rangia, Assam, on 18th November, 2013.
"Pre Training Programme for Water Educators" Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University, on February, 2016.
"National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Chemical Sciences" Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University, on 27th May, 2016.
"International Conference on Sophisticated Instruments in Modern Research" CIF, IIT Guwahati, during 30th June -1st July, 2017.
"Six Days National Workshop on Nano-Electronics and Related Disciplines" Department of ECT, GU, during 1- 6th August, 2017.
"National Conference on Applied Sciences, Sustainable and Evolving Technologies" Central Institute of Technology, Kokrajhar, during 9-11th March, 2018.
3rd Annual Lecture of the Department of Chemistry, Nalbari College, Nalbari, Assam on 9th April, 2018.
18th Regional Gyan-Bigyan Mela, Shishu Siksha Samiti, Assam, held at Sankar Dev Sishu Niketan, Beltola on 29th September, 2018.
Invitation to "OrganiX'2018: An International Conference" organized by Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur University, India on 20-21 December, 2018.
"National Conference on Green, Sustainable and Evolving Sciences" (GSES-2019), Cotton University during 28-19 th June, 2019.
"Two days workshop on Renewable Resources and Sustainable Technologies" Assam Science and Technology University during 4-5th September, 2019.
"International Conference on Emerging Trends in Chemical Sciences" Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University during 13-15th February, 2020.
A symposium on the theme "Integrated Science and Technology for Sustainable Future" at Girijananda Chowdhury Institute of Pharmaceutical Science Guwahati on 28th Febriary, 2022.
Technical Fest "TechMilap" organized by Girijananda Chowdhury Institute of Management and Technology, Guwahati on 14th May 2022 (Invited as a Judge for Poster Competition with the theme "Waste to Energy").
One week (20-25th June 2022)AICTE sponsored Short Term Training Programme (STTP) for the faculties of NER, India (Keynote Lecture delivered on 21st June 2022 in General Research Section in Chemical Science).
Resource Person at "Refresher course on Policies and Implementation of NEP-2020" organized by UGC-HRDC, Gauhati University on 13-27 February, 2023.
"International Conference on Emerging Trends in Chemistry" jointly organized by Assam Don Bosco University and Pandu College, Guwahati on 16-17 March, 2023 (Invited Lecture and Judge in an Oral Presentation).
Resource Person at "One day workshop on Ideas, Challenges and Competitions in Entrepreneurship" organized by NEF College of Pharmacy, Guwahati on 12 September, 2023.
Resource Person at "DBT sponsored workshop on Synthesis of Nanoparticles and their Applications" organized by Handique Girls' College on 26-30 December, 2023.
Distinguished speaker in the National Science day celebration at P G Department of Chemistry, Arya Vidyapeeth College (Autonomous) on 28 February, 2024.
Resource Person at "DST sponsored One week Industry-Academia workshop on Analytical Instruments and Material Characterization" organized by SAIF and Department of Instrumentation & USIC on 18-22 March, 2024.
1. Director (i/c), Centre for Performing Arts and Culture, GU (w.e.f. 09/02/2024)
2. Head of the Department, Department of Applied Sciences, GU (w.e.f. 25th January 2019 to 24th January 2022).
3. Member of the Academic Council, GU.
4. Member of DRC and CCS (UG and PG) of Department of Applied Sciences, GU (Acted as Chairman of DRC and CCS w.e.f. 25th January 2019 to 24th January 2022).
5. Member, Board of Studies, Royal School of Applied and Pure Sciences, The Assam Royal Glaobal University, Guwahati (2020- till date).
6. Warden, Gopinath Bardoloi RCC-2 Boys' Hall, GU w.e.f. Oct. 2018.
7. Joint Placement Incharge and Chairman, GUIST Placement Cell (from 2021).
7. Zonal Officer, Technology Zone, GUIST Examinations (from December 2014 to January 2020).
8. Faculty coordinator, GUIST Girls' Hostel (from 2012 to 2020).
9. Executive member of GUTA for the year 2016-17, 2023-24.
10. Faculty advisor to Secretary, Boys' Common Room, PGSU, for the year 2017-20.
11. Faculty advisor to Cultural Secretary, PGSU, for the session 2021-22.
12. Member, Hall Admission Committee, GU (from 2020).
13. Faculty advisor to Music Secretary, PGSU, for the session (from 2022).
14. Secretary, Gauhati University Alumni Association ( from 2024).
15. Member, Hospital Advisory Committee, GU.
Membership in Professional Bodies:
1. Life member, Catalysis Society of India.
2. Life member, Association of Chemistry Teachers.
3. Member, Royal Society of Chemistry, London.
Peer Reviewer of:
Applied Catalysis B: Environmental (Elsevier), Applied Catalysis A: General (Elsevier), Catalysis Today (Elsevier), J. of Environmental Chemical Engineering (Elsevier), Powder Technology (Elsevier), Ceramic International(Elsevier), Chinese Chemical Letters (Elsevier), Int. J. of Hydrogen Energy (Elsevier), Materials Science and Engineering (Elsevier), Materials Research Bulletin (Elsevier), Organic Process Research and Development (ACS), Env. Progress and Sustainable Energy (Wiley), The Open Catalysis Journal (Bentham), Energy and Fuel (ACS), Colloid and Surfaces A (Elsevier), Chemical Physics Letters (Elsevier), Chemical Papers (Springer), J. Rare Earths (Elsevier), J. Ind. Chem. Soc. (Elsevier), Catalysis Letters (Springer), ChemistrySelect (Wiley), Materials (MDPI), Inorganic Chemistry Communication (Elsevier), Chemosphere (Elsevier), Heliyon (Elsevier), ACS Applied Nano Materials etc.
Other assignments: Member, Board of Academic Advisors, "PRAG CONSILIENCE"- a multi lingual peer reviewed research journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Commerce (ISSN: 2456-6861) [Published by Pragjyotish College Research Council, Pragjyotish College, Guwahati]
Thesis Examiner: AcSIR New Delhi, Osmania University, Cotton University, Kaziranga University, Assam DownTown University etc.
Subject Expert/Examiner to: CSIR-NEIST Jorhat, IASST Guwahati, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, Tezpur University, Dibrugarh University, Cotton University, USTM Meghalaya, Assam Don Bosco University etc.
Professional Courses:
1. Orientation Course of 28 days (16 Dec'2012 to 12 Jan'2013) at Academic Staff College, Gauhati University.
2. Refresher Course in Chemistry of 21 days (11 Oct to 1 Nov'2014) at Academic Staff College, Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi.
3. Special Winter Course on Research Methodology equivalent to Refresher Course of 21 days (29 Jan to 18 Feb'2016) at HRD Centre, Gauhati University.
4. Professional Development Training of 5 days (14 to 18 Dec'2017) at IIM Raipur.
5. e-Workshop (FDP) on "Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices" at IIT Delhi (5days; 7 to 11 Dec, 2020)
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