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Sujit Kumar Dora

Sujit Kumar Dora

Bengaluru

Summary

Accomplished Senior Expert in Science & Technology with 15+ years of global experience driving innovation, sales, and application support in nanotechnology, microscopy, and spectroscopy. Proven track record in leading multi-million USD projects, securing strategic contracts, and expanding market presence across India, Middle East, and South Asia. Ph.D. in Chemical Physics with deep expertise in atomic force microscopy, nanoindentation, electrochemical analysis, and scientific instrumentation. Recognized for blending scientific excellence with business acumen to deliver transformative results.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Support & Sales Manager

Bruker India Scientific Pvt. Ltd.
03.2024 - Current
  • Generated $1.5M+ in AFM sales within first year.
  • Secured $400K AFM contracts with Apple Bengaluru & NIT Srinagar.
  • Closed $200K+ deals at IIT Kanpur, IIT Ropar, and IIT BHU.

Application & Sales Manager

Nanosurf
01.2017 - 02.2024
  • Delivered $2.5M+ AFM sales across India; launched flagship Drive AFM (2020).
  • Expanded client base in India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka; managed channel partners.
  • Conducted installations, application training, and technical consultations nationwide.

Application Manager – Nano Division

Agilent / Keysight
01.2012 - 12.2016
  • Drove $3M+ revenue through installations in India & Middle East.
  • Delivered 17+ high-value system installations, boosting research capabilities.
  • Led pre-sales technical presentations and participated in international conferences.

Education

Ph.D. - Chemical Physics

Christian-Albrechts-Universität Zu Kiel
01.2008

M.Sc. - Physical Chemistry

Utkal University
01.2000

Skills

  • Scientific & Technical Leadership
  • Advanced Microscopy & Spectroscopy
  • Strategic Sales & Market Expansion
  • R&D Application Support & Technology Transfer
  • Contract Negotiation & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Budgeting & Resource Optimization
  • Client Training & Technical Presentations
  • Cross-border Collaboration (India, MEA, Europe)

Affiliations

  • Member, Japanese Biophysical Society
  • Member, German Physical Society
  • Member, European Physical Society

Timeline

Support & Sales Manager

Bruker India Scientific Pvt. Ltd.
03.2024 - Current

Application & Sales Manager

Nanosurf
01.2017 - 02.2024

Application Manager – Nano Division

Agilent / Keysight
01.2012 - 12.2016

M.Sc. - Physical Chemistry

Utkal University

Ph.D. - Chemical Physics

Christian-Albrechts-Universität Zu Kiel

Publications

  • Structural and dynamics analysis of intrinsically disordered proteins by high-speed atomic force microscopy, Noriyuki Kodera, Sujit Kumar Dora, Toshio Ando, Sonia Longhi et. al, Nature Nanotechnology, 2021-02-01
  • Real time recrystallization study of 1, 2 dodecanediol on HOPG by tapping mode Atomic force microscopy, Sujit Kumar Dora, World Journal of Nano Science and Engineering, 2017
  • Substrate influence on the recrystallization of 1, 2 dodecanediol: An atomic force microscopy study, S. K. Dora, Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, 2017
  • Atomic Force Microscopy as a Quantitative Tool For Particle Characterization: from Microns To Angstrom Scale, Sujit Kumar Dora, International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Nano Technology, 2017
  • Recrystallization of tubules from natural lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) wax on a Au(111) surface, Sujit Kumar Dora, Klaus Wandelt, Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology, 2011

Awards

Best Undergraduate Award, 1997, GATE Scholarship (AIR 19, 99.17 percentile), 2001, CSIR Fellowship, 2000–2001, Research Fellowship, Germany
Sujit Kumar Dora