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Soumyadeep Saha (Doctoral Candidate, The Ohio State University)

Instituion/Organization:	The Ohio State University
Department/Subject:	Department of Chemistry
Academic Title/Position:	Mr.

Interests/Expertise:
Materials Chemistry, Photophysics, Organic/ Inorganic Semiconductors
Mentorship/Supervision Experience:
Research supervision to various Master's students, Personalized help in SOP designing
Awards/Honors:
Principal C Sudershan Memorial Gold Medal (2023), awarded for securing the highest grade in the Department of Chemical Sciences, IISER Berhampur, • DST-INSPIRE fellow, IAS-INSA-NASI Fellowship (2020), Swami Vivekananda Merit-Cum-Means fellowship, 6th position among teams all across the world in International Natural Sciences Tournament, 2021, • Gold medal in International Genetically Engineered Machine 2020 (Contribution: Project Development and Outreach team member),
Lab facilities/Resources available:
UV-Visible spectrophotometry, Photoluminescent spectroscopy, Time-resolved photoluminescent spectroscopy (TCSPC), FT-IR spectroscopy, X-Ray Diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy, SEM, Cyclic Voltammetry, Electrochemistry, DLS based nanoparticle characterization, Photocatalysis, Gas chromatography

Major Focus of the Tour

Conference/Workshop Attendance:
1. Saha, S. (2023), Carbon Based Catalyst for Green Hydrogen Production & Simultaneous Organic Transformation, 4th Commonwealth Chemistry Posters by RSC Targeting UN SDG-7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) 2. Saha, S. (2023), Bio-inspired design of electrocatalytic Hydrogen production catalyst (LatinXChem23 Conference: category #LatinXChemComp) 3. Saha, S. (2023), Harnessing Carbon Nitride: A Dual-Mode Catalyst for Sustainable Energy Access (LatinXChem23 Conference: category #LatinXChemNanoMat) 4. S
Social Media Profiles:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/soumyadeep-saha-58317b171/
Areas of Interest:
Fundamental investigation and mechanistic understanding of organic and inorganic materials
Link of the lab:
https://www.rbanerjeelab.com/
Description:
As a recent graduate in Chemistry, my academic journey has been centered on materials chemistry, specifically focused on pushing the boundaries of innovation in novel materials. I bring together a fusion of organic and inorganic synthetic skills to craft forward-thinking materials. My primary passion lies in exploring the intricate photophysical and chemical properties of these materials, tailoring them for precise applications, particularly in the dynamic realms of energy and catalysis. Unleashing their full potential for diverse purposes requires a comprehensive understanding of these materials. Recognizing the complexity of this task, I emphasize the significance of seamless collaboration among experts from diverse research areas. Building on my extensive background in multidisciplinary research, I embrace a holistic approach to materials science. Integrating my expertise in morphology, crystallography, photophysics, and electrochemistry, I strategically design materials to address current and future socioeconomic challenges. This interdisciplinary approach ensures a nuanced comprehension of materials, enabling their practical application to real-world problems. Excited to continue contributing to the forefront of materials science and exploring innovative solutions for societal advancements.