Dr. Pabitra Mondal, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India.
Dr. Pabitra Mondal is a Ph.D. candidate at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur), specializing in the design and development of cationic bolaamphiphiles for gene transfection, antimicrobial, and cytotoxicity studies. He holds an M.Sc. in Chemistry from IIT Guwahati and a B.Sc. from West Bengal State University. Dr. Mondal’s research interests encompass medicinal chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, and drug delivery systems, focusing on interactions between bio-macromolecules and various amphiphiles. He has contributed significantly to publications in leading journals and has presented at international conferences. 🌟🔬📚
Publication profile
Education and Experience
- 🎓 Ph.D. in Chemistry, IIT Kharagpur, India, 2024
- Thesis: “Design and Development of Cationic Bolaamphiphiles: Self-Assembly, Interactions with Bio-macromolecules, and In Vitro Gene Transfection, Cytotoxicity, and Antimicrobial Studies”
- 🎓 M.Sc. in Chemistry, IIT Guwahati, Assam, India, 2017
- 🎓 B.Sc. in Chemistry, West Bengal State University, India, 2015
- Percentage: 79.13 (1st Division)
- 💼 M.Sc. Project: “Comparison of Excited State Proton Transfer in Gemini 12-2-12 and its Analogous Cationic DTAB Reverse Micelle” (2017)
- 🧑🏫 Teaching Assistant, IIT Kharagpur – Physical Chemistry (Theory and Laboratory)
- 🧑🎓 Mentor: Two summer project students and two M.Sc. students at IIT Kharagpur.
Suitability summary for the award
Dr. Pabitra Mondal is a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award 🏆, with significant contributions to the fields of medicinal chemistry, material chemistry, and supramolecular chemistry. His doctoral research at IIT Kharagpur focuses on the design and development of cationic bolaamphiphiles, exploring their self-assembly, interactions with biomacromolecules, and their applications in gene transfection, cytotoxicity, and antimicrobial studies. His research, published in high-impact journals such as Langmuir and ACS Applied Bio Materials, has far-reaching implications for drug and gene delivery systems, antibiotic development, and the study of bio-macromolecular interactions.
Professional Development
Dr. Pabitra Mondal is deeply involved in both academic and research leadership. As a mentor at IIT Kharagpur, he has guided undergraduate and master’s students, nurturing future researchers. His teaching assistantship in physical chemistry courses enriched his pedagogical skills. Dr. Mondal actively participates in national and international conferences, where he presents his research on cationic bolaamphiphiles, gene transfection, and antimicrobial studies. He is proficient in numerous advanced chemical techniques, ensuring that his students and colleagues benefit from his hands-on knowledge in synthetic chemistry, purification techniques, and spectroscopy. 🌐👩🏫🔬
Professional Development
Dr. Pabitra Mondal is deeply involved in both academic and research leadership. As a mentor at IIT Kharagpur, he has guided undergraduate and master’s students, nurturing future researchers. His teaching assistantship in physical chemistry courses enriched his pedagogical skills. Dr. Mondal actively participates in national and international conferences, where he presents his research on cationic bolaamphiphiles, gene transfection, and antimicrobial studies. He is proficient in numerous advanced chemical techniques, ensuring that his students and colleagues benefit from his hands-on knowledge in synthetic chemistry, purification techniques, and spectroscopy. 🌐👩🏫🔬
Research Focus
Dr. Pabitra Mondal’s research lies at the intersection of medicinal chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, and material science. He specializes in the design and development of cationic bolaamphiphiles, focusing on their self-assembly, interactions with biomacromolecules (like DNA and proteins), and their potential applications in drug delivery, gene transfection, and antimicrobial therapies. His work explores the in vitro behavior of these molecules, particularly their cytotoxicity and antibacterial properties. Additionally, Dr. Mondal investigates how linker groups impact the functionality and performance of these materials. His research holds promise for advancing drug and gene delivery systems. 💊🧬🔬
Awards and Honors
- 🏅 2nd Prize: Textile Start-up Challenge, Level-Up Category, March 2024
- 🏅 INSPIRE Scholarship (DST, Government of India) during B.Sc. and M.Sc.
- 🏅 IIT JAM 2015: Qualified with All India Rank 109
- 🏅 GATE 2018 & 2019: Qualified in Chemistry
- 🏅 DST INSPIRE Fellowship (Government of India)
Publication top notes
- “Self-Assembly, In Vitro Gene Transfection, and Antimicrobial Activity of Biodegradable Cationic Bolaamphiphiles” (2023) – Cited by 3 🌱🧬🦠
- “Impact of Linker Groups on Self-Assembly, Gene Transfection, Antibacterial Activity, and In Vitro Cytotoxicity of Cationic Bolaamphiphiles” (2024) – Cited by 1 🔗💉🧪
- “Novel Cationic Bolaamphiphiles for Protein and DNA Binding, Gene Delivery, and Antimicrobial Applications” (2024) – Cited by 0 🧬💊🦠