Dr. Somenath Roy
Senior Principal Scientist
Kolkata,West Bengal
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST (Scientist - F)
CSIR-Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute
Kolkata
06.2023 - Current
- Leads interdisciplinary R&D in functional materials, nanoelectronics, electrochemical biosensors and point-of-care diagnostic technologies—from materials and device development to application-oriented validation and translation
- Serves as Principal Investigator and Project Coordinator for sponsored, multi-institutional programmes, directing scientific strategy, collaborations, resources and project deliverables
- Supervises researchers and students while contributing to research governance, intellectual property development, scientific publications and technology transfer
Principal Scientist
CSIR-Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute
Kolkata
06.2017 - 05.2023
- Led the development of nanostructured functional materials, sensor devices and electrochemical biosensing platforms for chemical and biomedical applications
- Conceived and executed sponsored R&D projects, coordinated interdisciplinary collaborations and supervised experimental research against defined milestones
- Advanced research outcomes through prototype development, analytical performance evaluation, peer-reviewed publications, patents and translational initiatives
Senior Scientist
CSIR-Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute
Kolkata
06.2012 - 05.2017
- Established research activities in nanostructured semiconductor sensors, microfluidics and biomedical sensing technologies
- Led experimental research, prototype development and student supervision, generating peer-reviewed publications, intellectual property and collaborative research outcomes.
Research Scientist
Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
Singapore
01.2008 - 05.2012
- Developed nanoelectronic and microfluidic biosensing platforms for ultrasensitive detection of DNA, mRNA and disease-associated microRNA
- Demonstrated scalable nanogap sensor arrays and microfluidic-assisted microarrays, contributing to high-impact publications and patented technologies
Coordinator, Research Programs
Florida International University
Miami, FL
01.2005 - 11.2007
- Coordinated interdisciplinary research programmes in nanoelectronics, nanomaterials and biosensing, including project planning and collaborative execution.
- Conducted pioneering research on direct electrical measurements of single DNA molecules using carbon-nanotube-based platforms and nanoscale detection systems
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Swedish Sensor Center
Linköping
04.2004 - 01.2005
- Conducted postdoctoral research on functional nanomaterials and semiconductor devices for chemical-sensing applications
- Collaborated across multidisciplinary teams on sensor fabrication, materials characterisation, device evaluation and dissemination of research findings
Education
Ph.D. - Materials Science
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Kharagpur, WB, India01-2004
M.Sc. - First Class - Physics with specialization in Solid State Physics)
Vidyasagar University
WB, India01-1998
B.Sc. (Hons.) - First Class - Physics Honours with Chemistry & Mathematics
Midnapur College (Vidyasagar University)
WB, India01-1996
Skills
- Scientific leadership and R&D strategy
- Interdisciplinary research programme management
- Functional materials, nanoelectronics and sensor-device development
- Micro/nanofabrication, device prototyping and analytical validation
- Electrochemical biosensors, microfluidics and point-of-care diagnostics
- Sponsored research and competitive grant development
- Technology translation, intellectual property and industry engagement
- Research-team leadership, doctoral supervision and mentoring
- Multi-institutional and international research collaboration
- Research governance, biosafety and ethical oversight
- Scientific publication, keynote lectures and technical communication
RESEARCH IMPACT
42 peer-reviewed international publications
2,743 citations | h-index 28 | i10-index 46
3 granted US patents
3 PCT Applications
2 Trademarks
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Innovative Senior Principal Scientist with over 20 years' experience in materials science, nanotechnology, micro-fabrication, chemical sensors, bio-sensors and point-of-care diagnostics. Research conducted across public research institutes and universities in four countries: Sweden, the United States, Singapore and India. Leads interdisciplinary programmes integrating functional materials with micro-/nano=fabrication to advance analytical platforms. Drives strategic research initiatives linking fundamental science with practical applications, delivering scalable solutions for diagnostics and sensing. Fosters academic and industry collaborations while mentoring emerging researchers.
Timeline
SENIOR PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST (Scientist - F)
CSIR-Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute
06.2023 - Current
Principal Scientist
CSIR-Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute
06.2017 - 05.2023
Senior Scientist
CSIR-Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute
06.2012 - 05.2017
Research Scientist
Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
01.2008 - 05.2012
Coordinator, Research Programs
Florida International University
01.2005 - 11.2007
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Swedish Sensor Center
04.2004 - 01.2005
Ph.D. - Materials Science
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
M.Sc. - First Class - Physics with specialization in Solid State Physics)
Vidyasagar University
B.Sc. (Hons.) - First Class - Physics Honours with Chemistry & Mathematics
Midnapur College (Vidyasagar University)