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PhD on Sensors at BITS-Pilani! #Seeking R&D opportunities in electrochemistry/batteries/sensors/semiconductors/polymers/membranes.

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Looking for a Research Role in R&D 📍 PhD in Chemical Engineering | Electrochemical Sensors | Water Treatment | Nanomaterials I am a motivated researcher with a PhD in Chemical Engineering from BITS Pilani, Rajasthan, where my work focused on synthesis and fabrication of novel electrode materials for electrochemical detection of lead and other heavy metals in water. Under supervision of Dr. Somak Chatterjee, I developed and optimized electrochemical sensors, electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reactions (HER) and multifunctional materials, such as, MOF and polymer-based adsorbents and membranes for wastewater treatment targeting dyes, salts and organic/inorganic pollutants. 🔬 My technical expertise spans: • Electrochemical techniques (CV, LSV, EIS, DPASV, Chronoamperometry) • Fabrication and testing of electrochemical sensors and HER catalysts • Development of nanocomposites, electrospun membranes & hollow fibers • Characterization tools: FESEM, TEM, FTIR, TGA, XRD, XPS, Raman, ICP-MS, AAS • Batch filtration, electrochemical workstations and sensor integration 🧪 Industry-Academia Experience: Worked as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) on an industry-sponsored project (MKS Vision Group, USA) at BITS-Pilani, focused on multifunctional nanocoatings for industrial applications. Served as a Teaching Assistant, conducting tutorials, assessments, and departmental tasks like documentation, social media and website management. 📚 Past Research Experience: Project Assistant (PA-III & SPA) at CSIR–CEERI, Pilani, where I gained hands-on experience in device packaging and sensor fabrication for: • MEMS-based pressure sensors for ventilators (COVID-19 project) • CNTFETs, HEMTs and EMAT sensors (REIL Jaipur-sponsored project) M.Tech Research Intern at CSIR–CEERI under Dr. Pankaj B. Agarwal, working on CNT-based chemiresistors for NO₂ detection with in-depth characterization (AFM, FESEM, Raman). 🧰 Additional Skills: Problem-solving Analytical skills and mind-set Attention to detail Project management Cross-functional collaboration Teamwork and leadership Communication and presentation skills Proposal writing, patent drafting and documentation 💡 Research Interests: Electrochemical sensors, nanomaterials, HER/OER catalysis, wastewater treatment, semiconductors, device fabrication and smart sensing platforms for environmental and healthcare monitoring.

Location

Mumbai

Work experience

Assistant Manager Research Development at Plasti Surge Industries Pvt Ltd, Nov 2025 - Mar 2026 · 5 mos, Amravati, Worked as Sr. Scientist (Head of R&D) for PSI’s environmental and chemistry-based water analysis kits. Oversee “Electronic & New Products" development, manage a team of chemists and establish R&D frameworks aligned with company goals. Drive innovation, publish research and enhance market presence through pioneering scientific work.

Senior Research Fellow at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Jan 2023 - Dec 2025 · 3 yrs, Pilani

Junior Research Fellow at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 · 3 yrs, Rajasthan, India, Industrially Sponsored Project: MKS Vision Pvt. Ltd.

Junior Research Fellow (BITS-Pilani and MKS Vision) at MKS Vision Private Limited, Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 · 3 yrs, Pilani, Industrially sponsored project between BITS Pilani and MKS Vision Pvt. Ltd., USA for Design & Development of Multifunctional Nanocoating for Engineering Applications

Junior Project Fellow (JPF) at Regional Institute of Education ( a constituent unit of NCERT, New Delhi), Bhubaneswar, India., Nov 2020 - Jan 2021 · 3 mos, Bhopal

Senior Project Assistant at CSIR-CEERI, Sep 2019 - May 2020 · 9 mos, Pilani, Rajasthan, Worked as Research Project Assistant III under Principal Scientist Dr. Nikhil Suri in Advanced Packaging Group. Advanced Packaging Group is involved in conceptualizing design strategy and developing advanced techniques for packaging of smart-sensors. Packaging for a reliable smart-sensor module includes integration of devices and sensors with unique packaging for each type of sensor. The capabilities being developed are: low-temperature-cofired ceramic (LTCC) based integrated packaging approach, customized packaging and advanced materials. The Group is also actively involved in the design and fabrication of thick-film alumina and LTCC based microcircuits and application-specific hotplates.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Chemical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Master of Technology (M.Tech.), School of NanoTechnology, UTD (Autonomous), University Institute of Technology, RGPV