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Surita Basu

Surita Basu

Academic Researcher
Ghaziabad

Summary

Dedicated scientist with strong expertise in research methodologies, data analysis, and scientific writing with specialization in the research field of thin films, nanomaterials, and surface patterning. Teaching experience in chemistry and materials science to both graduate and undergraduate level courses. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and adapt to evolving project needs. Skilled in experimental design, statistical analysis, and advanced laboratory techniques. Known for delivering impactful results and consistently driving projects to successful completion. Received prestigious fellowships, published in high-impact journals, and presented in different conferences. Skilled in curriculum development, lectures, research supervision, and interdisciplinary collaboration.


Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Postdoctoral Researcher – MOPGA Fellowship

CNRS–University of Paris-Saclay
12.2024 - Current
  • Advisor: Prof. Rachel Méallet
  • Fellowship: Make Our Planet Great Again (French Government)
  • Conducting advanced thin film research for oil-water removal
  • Leading international collaborative projects in nanomaterials and surface engineering

Assistant Professor

SRM University Delhi-NCR, Sonepat
08.2022 - 11.2024
  • Taught Engineering Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Nano Chemistry and its applications and Analytical Chemistry to B.Tech, B.Sc. and M.Sc. students
  • Designed laboratory modules for undergraduate students
  • Supervised undergraduate research projects in Chemistry
  • Class-in charge and Subject Coordinator of B.Tech 1st Year
  • NAAC Documentation Criterion 3 & 4

Guest Faculty

Indira Gandhi Technical University for Women, Delhi
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Delivered lectures in Engineering Chemistry and Engineering Physics
  • Conducted laboratory sessions

Early IRD-Postdoctoral Fellow

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Advisor: Prof. Jayati Sarkar
  • Fellowship: Industrial Research & Development, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.
  • Conducted postdoctoral research in thin films and nanoparticle self-assembly

Doctoral Researcher

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
01.2015 - 01.2021
  • Investigated miniaturization of surface patterns and nanoparticle self-assembly
  • Developed methods for application in sensing, coatings, and energy storage
  • Published in Chemical Engineering Science, Surfaces and Interfaces, and Bulletin of Materials Science

Subject Matter Expert

S. Chand Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
01.2009 - 01.2010

Sr. Engineer QA/QC

Monochem Graphics Pvt. Ltd.
01.2008 - 01.2009

Assistant Manager Marketing

STP Ltd.
01.2007

Technical Officer R&D

ICI India Ltd.
01.2005 - 01.2007

Education

Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
New Delhi
01.2021

M.Tech. - Nanoscience & Technology

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Delhi
01.2014

B.Tech. - Polymer Science & Technology

University of Calcutta
01.2005

B.Sc. - Chemistry (Hons.) with Maths and Physics

University of Calcutta
01.2002

Skills

Research techniques: Thin film fabrication, nanoparticle self-assembly, surface characterization (SEM, AFM, XRD)

Affiliations

Asian Polymer Association

Certification

Make Our Planet Great Again (MOPGA) Postdoctoral Fellowship, French Government (2024)

PUBLICATIONS

  • Next- Generation Biodegradable Polymer Composites: Enhancing Mechanical and Thermal Performance through Green Reinforcement, Journal of Polymer and Composites, 2025Advanced multi-wall carbon nanotube-optimized surfactant-polymer flooding for enhanced oil recovery. Fuels, 2023.
  • Mechanistic Performance of Modified Carbon Nanotubes Stabilized in Water-Based Drilling Fluids for High-Temperature Applications. Energy & Fuels, 2024.
  • Dewetting assisted self-assembly of carbon nanotube into circular nanorings. Chemical Engineering Science, 2022.
  • Dewetting assisted self-assembly of graphene nanoparticles by diverse approaches. Bulletin of Materials Science, 2021.
  • Self-assembly of graphene nano-particles on biocompatible polymer through dewetting. Surfaces and Interfaces, 2021
  • Miniaturization of surface patterns in soft elastic film over patterned substrates. Chemical Engineering Science, 2019.
  • Selective adsorption of oil on self-organized surface patterns formed over soft thin PDMS films." Chemical Engineering Science, 2019
  • Superior mechanical and electrical properties of multiwall carbon nanotube reinforced acrylonitrile butadiene styrene high performance composites." Composites Part B: Engineering 83

CONFERENCES

Oral presentation

CNANO, Paris, France (2025)

7th Global Conference & Expo on Materials Science & Engineering, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2024)

6th International Conference on Recent Trends in Materials and Devices, Noida, India (2023)

Nano-M&D 2019, Paestum, Italy (2019)

23rd Polish Conference on Chemical and Process Engineering, Warsaw, Poland (2019)

Poster presentation

· International Conference of Soft Matter, Crete, Greece(2025)

· Nanomaterials applied for life sciences, Paris, France (2025)

· CNANO, Paris, France (2025)

· International Conference on Advance Materials, Delhi, India (2019)

· 3rd International Conference on Soft Material, Jaipur, India (2018)

· Soft Matter: Young Investigators Meet, Goa, India (2018)

· International Conference on Sculptured Thin Films, Delhi, India (2017)

· NanoIndia Conference, Delhi, India (2017)

· International Conference ComFlu, Hyderabad, India (2016)

· International Conference ComFlu, Hyderabad, India (2016)

WORKSHOPS & TRAINING

• Malviya Mission Teacher Training, NEP Training 2020, Orientation and Sensitization Programs (2024)
• FDP on Advancement in the synthesis and application of Functional Material (2024)
• FDP on Climate Change & its impact on Agriculture (2024)
• Workshop on Manufacturing Herbal-based Cosmetics, Sonepat (2024)
• Foundation of R Programming, Sonepat (2024)
• Food Safety Regulatory System: Ensuring Safe Food (2024)
• Project Writing Skills and Funding Opportunities in DRDO (2024)
• FDP on Recent Advances in Chemical and Molecular Science (2023)
• Workshop a Advance Level Telecom Training Centre, Delhi (2023)
• International workshop on Research Method and Methodology, online(2023)
• Pedagogical Teaching, Learning and Evaluation in Digital, Delhi (2023)
• PF2MT Training at Malta Council of Science & Technology, Malta PLAN(2023)
• Short course on Surface Area & Porous Material Characterization, Delhi (2019)

References

  • Jayati, Sarkar, Prof., jayati@chemical.iitd.ac.in
  • Bhanu Pratap, Singh, Dr., bps@nplindia.org

Timeline

Postdoctoral Researcher – MOPGA Fellowship

CNRS–University of Paris-Saclay
12.2024 - Current

Assistant Professor

SRM University Delhi-NCR, Sonepat
08.2022 - 11.2024

Guest Faculty

Indira Gandhi Technical University for Women, Delhi
04.2022 - 08.2022

Early IRD-Postdoctoral Fellow

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
01.2022 - 03.2022

Doctoral Researcher

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
01.2015 - 01.2021

Subject Matter Expert

S. Chand Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
01.2009 - 01.2010

Sr. Engineer QA/QC

Monochem Graphics Pvt. Ltd.
01.2008 - 01.2009

Assistant Manager Marketing

STP Ltd.
01.2007

Technical Officer R&D

ICI India Ltd.
01.2005 - 01.2007

M.Tech. - Nanoscience & Technology

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

B.Tech. - Polymer Science & Technology

University of Calcutta

B.Sc. - Chemistry (Hons.) with Maths and Physics

University of Calcutta

Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
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