IITKGP
PhD positions open under my supervision in Advanced Polymer & Rubber Materials (viscoelastic nanocomposites, biopolymers, FEA, molecular simulations, smart materials). Apply: https://www.iitkgp.ac.in/rolling-phd-admission | NPTEL Online Courses: 1. Characterization of Polymers, Elastomers and Composites - https://nptel.ac.in/courses/103105219, 2. Rheology and Processing of Paints, Plastic, and Elastomer Based Composites - https://nptel.ac.in/courses/103105222, 3. Foundations on Rubber Science, Technology and Manufacturing - https://nptel.ac.in/courses/103105795 |

Research Areas

  • FEA of rubber and product design
  • Molecular simulation
  • Viscoelasticity of rubbery nanocomposite
  • Advanced Rubber Compounds
  • Biopolymer and Biocomposites
Our group is working on rubber nanocomposites for smart applications. We recently developed knowledge and know-how to develop nuclear inflatable seals along with design modifications with the help of software simulation. Currently, the projects such as "Development of a bioactive glass composite for drug delivery” and “Fatigue and viscoelastic behavior estimation by simulation” are going well. We are also working on green tires, smart textiles, and smart cement-rubber composites along with biopolymers and biocomposites.
  • The heat-chill method for preparation of self-assembled amphiphilic poly(ε-caprolactone)-poly (ethylene glycol) block copolymer based micellar nanoparticles for drug delivery by Sanal Payyappilly, Santanu Dhara and Chattopadhyay S. Soft Matter Royal Society of Chemistry, 10 (2014), 2150-2159 (2014)
  • Metal Ion Ornamented Ultrafast Light-Sensitive Nanogel for Potential in Vivo Cancer Therapy by Panja S, Goutam Dey, Rashmi Bharti, Pijush Mandal, Mahitosh Mandal and Chattopadhyay S Chemistry of Materials ACS, Chemistry of Materials., 2016, 28 (23) 8598-8610 (2016)
  • Macro-structured carbon clusters for developing waterproof, breathable conductive cotton fabric by Sarkar K, Das D, Chaki T. K and Chattopadhyay S. Carbon Elsevier, Carbon 116 (2017) 1-14 (2017)
  • A smart magnetically active nano vehicle for on-demand drug delivery: where van der Waals force balances the magnetic interaction by Panja S, S. Maji, T.K. Maiti and Chattopadhyay S ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 2015, 7 (43) 24229-24241 (2015)
  • Synthesis of Novel Four Armed PE-PCL Grafted Superparamagnetic and Biocompatible Nanoparticles by Panja S, Biswajit Saha, S. K. Ghosh, and Chattopadhyay S. Langmuir ACS, 29 (2013), 12530-12540 (2013)
  • Organic solvent-free low temperature method of preparation of self-assembled amphiphilic poly (caprolactone)-poly (ethylene glycol) block copolymer based nanocarriers for protein delivery by Sanal Payyappilly, Panja S, P. Mandal, S. Dhara and Chattopadhyay S Colloids and Surface B: Biointerfaces Elsevier, 135 (2015) 510-517 (2015)

Principal Investigator

  • Designing super abrasion resistant tough cover for hoses in order to eliminate the current usage of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) film on the hose cover PARKER HANNIFIN INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
  • Improving the particle size of the ZnO via precipitation, mechanical and modified French process J.G.CHEMICALS LIMITED
  • Independent Evaluation and Certification of Elastomeric Bearing Manufacturing Process MAGEBA BRIDGE PRODUCTS PRIVATE LIMITED
  • Investigation and Mitigation of the Yellowing Phenomenon Around Cell Interconnection Holes in Photovoltaic Modules to Enhance Long-Term Reliability and Performance. Vikram Solar Limited

Co-Principal Investigator

  • New Compound Development for Conveyor Belt Applications FORECH INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

Ph. D. Students

Akash Ghosh

Area of Research: Polymer Nanocomposite

Akshay Man

Area of Research: Functionally graded elastomers for smart applications

Aparajita Pal

Area of Research: Nanomaterials and nanocomposites for advanced application

Baitali Ghosh

Area of Research: Polymers blends and composites

Debesh Harh

Area of Research: Tissue Engineering

Dhore Nikhil Rambharosh

Area of Research: Polymer Nanocomposite

Kaushiki Bora

Area of Research: Bioinspired hybrid soft material for biomedical application

Mrinmoy Mondal

Area of Research: Finite Element Based Rubber Flow Simulation

Nikhil Kumar

Area of Research: Smart drug delivery vehicle

Piyush Gupta

Area of Research: Polymer Rheology and Processing

Praveen S

Area of Research: Sound and vibration damping with elastomer based composites

Ramya Devi K

Area of Research: Smart nanocomposites

Roumita Hore

Area of Research: Smart rubber based new generation composites

Souma Jyoti Ghosh

Area of Research: Polymers for biomedical applications

Souvik Dutta

Area of Research: Materials Science and Engineering