Dr. BABAN DEY | Food Safety | Best Researcher Award 

1. Ph.D. (Applied Chemistry)
   Institution: Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, Ranchi, India
   Duration: January 2017 – February 2023
   Thesis Title: Development of flexible three-dimensional metal-organic framework-carbon nanofiber hybrid electrode for biosensor applications
   Supervisor: Professor Arup Choudhury

2. Master (Organic Chemistry)
   Institution: Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India
   Duration: August 2014 – July 2016
   Principal Subjects: Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Photochemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, and Spectroscopy.

3. Bachelor (Chemistry)
   Institution: Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India
   Duration: August 2011 – July 2014
   Principal Subjects: Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and English.

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

1. Postdoctoral Fellow
   Institution: Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, Ranchi, India
   Duration: April 2024 – Present
   Supervisor: Professor Arup Choudhury
   Responsibilities:

   • Synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials for detecting various analytes
   • Development of metal-organic framework-based carbon composites
   • Guiding PhD and Master’s students
   • Collaborative research with colleagues in the department

2. Research Associate-I
   Institution: Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, Ranchi, India
   Duration: March 2023 – March 2024
   Responsibilities:

   • Synthesis of PMMA nanocomposites and their characterization
   • Supervision of PhD and Master’s students on related projects

🌱 Research Interests

• Nanotechnology: Particularly in the development of flexible, high-performance nanomaterials for energy and environmental applications.
• Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Synthesis of MOFs for sensor and energy storage applications, including biosensors for detecting harmful chemicals.
• Polymer Composites: Developing advanced composites and nanocomposites for mechanical, electrical, and thermal property enhancements.
• Electrochemical Sensing: Non-enzymatic electrochemical sensors for the detection of environmental and food contaminants, health biomarkers, and energy storage systems.

🏆 Awards and Honors

1. Best Researcher Award 2024 – International Research Awards on Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology (ANN Awards 2024).
2. Young Researcher Award 2022 – Global Academicians & Researchers Network.
3. Research Excellence Award 2020 – Institute of Scholars.
4. Reviewer – Advances in Materials (AM) journal.
5. Junior Research Fellowship (2017-2019) – Funded by DRDO, India.
6. Senior Research Fellowship (2019-2020) – Funded by DRDO, India.

🔍 Conclusion

Baban Dey is an emerging leader in the field of nanomaterial synthesis and applied chemistry with a strong academic foundation and extensive research experience. His work on metal-organic frameworks and carbon nanofibers positions him as a key contributor to advancing biosensor technology and energy storage systems. His academic achievements, publications, and awards reflect his commitment to scientific innovation and his leadership potential in the global research community.

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