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Dr Sourav Bej

Assistant Professor

CHEMISTRY

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Professional Qualification

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Academic DegreeSubjectUniversityAddress of the UniversityRank/ Medals
Ph.D.Chemical SciencesAcademy of Scientific & Innovative ResearchGhaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
M.Sc.ChemistryPresidency University, Kolkata86, 1, College St, Calcutta University, College Square, Kolkata, West Bengal 700073
B.Sc.ChemistryPresidency University, Kolkata86, 1, College St, Calcutta University, College Square, Kolkata, West Bengal 700073

Eligibility Details
CategorySubjectStatus
GATEChemistryCleared

Post Doc Details
Institution NameInstitution AddressSubjectStart DateEnd DateOutcome
Seoul National University of Science and Technology, South Korea232 Gongneung-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul, South KoreaMaterials Science, Inorganic Chemistry and Supramolecular Chemistry01-03-202431-05-20252 Nos of First Authored SCI Journals
Harbin Institute of Technology, ShenzhenHarbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, ChinaMaterials Science07-08-202318-02-20242 Nos First authored SCI Publications

PhD Details
Title of ThesisUniversity / InstitutionUniversity AddressDate of RegistrationDate of CompletionDetails of papers published (Enter the total number of papers published / under process as part of Phd)Current Status
Design and synthesis of supramolecular assembly as sensory receptor for detection of neutral and lethal anionic contaminantsCSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Durgapur & Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR)AcSIR Headquarters CSIR-HRDC Campus, Postal Staff College Area, Sector 19, Kamla Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 20100213-08-201812-07-2022Awarded

Journal Publications

Publications
TitleName of JournalYearDOI/URLYour authorial positionHow many authorsClarivate IF
Is Ammonia the Fuel of Future? Direct Ammonia Fuel Cell (DAFC) as an Alternative Energy InfrastructureSmall2025https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202503733Other5
Anchoring ZnII-Coordination Polymers on Electrospun Cellulose Carbon Fibers for RET–PET Controllable Detection of Vitamin B12 and Furazolidone: Insights from Experiments and TheoryACS Applied Electronic Materials2025https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acsaelm.5c001611st4
State-of-the-art progress and prospect of metal-organic frameworks and composites for photoelectrochemical amino-drugs sensingEnvironmental Research2025https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2025.1209461st2
A de novo strategy for the development of a ZnII–organic framework based luminescent “switch-on” assay for size-exclusive sensitization of the oxidised form of glutathione (GSSG) over the reduced form (GSH): insights into the sensing mechanism through DFTCrystEngComm2025https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CE01600A1st5
Amine-substituent induced highly selective and rapid “turn-on” detection of carcinogenic 1,4- dioxane from purely aqueous and vapour phase with novel post-synthetically modified d10-MOFsDalton Transactions2025https://doi.org/10.1039/D1DT03976H2nd6
Exploratory studies of a multidimensionally talented simple MnII-based porous network: selective “turn-on” recognition @ cysteine over homocysteine with an indication of cystinuria and renal dysfunctionNew J. Chem.2025https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NJ02265A1st6
Discerning Detection of Mutagenic Biopollutant TNP from Water and Soil Samples with Transition Metal-Containing Luminescence Metal–Organic FrameworksACS Omega2025https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acsomega.0c011942nd5
Effect of Anion-Directed Structural Tuning of Triazole-Containing Ag(I) Coordination Polymers for “Turn-on” Sensing of the Disulfide (?S–S?) Amino Acid over the Monosulfide (?SH) Form: Experiments and DFT CorroborationInorganic Chemistry2024https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c027901st7
Conjoining the benefits of an additional phenyl ring in a simple benzophenone hydrazone-based platform @ discriminatory recognition of F? over CN? with quantitation of aqueous Cu2+: New tricks for an old dogJournal of Molecular Liquids2024https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2024.1257811st4
Upconversion and downshifting of the luminescence of reticular lanthanide metal-organic frameworks for biomarker signalling: Where do we stand in 2024?Coordination Chemistry Reviews2024https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccr.2024.2158621st5
Molecular sieving of L-arginine over L-lysine by ?-Hydroxy acid functionalized ZnII-luminescent framework from aqueous medium and other biofluids: Experimental and DFT corroboration with logic gate constructionJournal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry2024https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotochem.2023.1151522nd and equal contribution6
Anion-directed structural tuning of two azomethine-derived Zn2+ complexes with optoelectronic recognition of Cu2+ in aqueous medium with anti-cancer activities: from micromolar to femtomolar sensitivity with DFT revelationDalton Transactions2023https://doi.org/10.1039/D3DT01901B2nd and equal contribution9
Insights into the uses of two azine decorated d10-MOFs for corrosion inhibition application on mild steel surface in saline medium: Experimental as well as theoretical investigationJournal of Molecular Liquids2023https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2023.1217892nd3
Metal-organic frameworks/cellulose hybrids with their modern technological implementation towards water treatmentEnvironmental Pollution2023https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2023.1212781st4
Recent advancements of metal–organic frameworks in sensing platforms: relevance in the welfare of the environment and the medical sciences with regard to cancer and SARS-CoV-2Journal of Materials Chemistry A2023https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TA07938K2nd and equal contribution5
“Caught in the Act” @ disruption of A-ET-E process in the recognition of F? by a lamellar EuIII-MOF in heterogeneous manner with logic gate construction: From protagonist idea to implementation worldSpectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy2022https://doi.org/10.1016/j.saa.2022.1217641st2
Selective colorimetric detection of Cyanide from Agro products and blood plasma by a bio-active Cu(II) complex of azophenine derivative: A potential tool for autopsy investigationColloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects2022https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.130022Other6
A new phosphonate based Mn-MOF in recognising arginine over lysine in aqueous medium and other bio-fluids with “Sepsis” disease remediationChemical Engineering Journal2022https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2022.1369162nd5
Knoevenagel condensation triggered synthesis of dual-channel oxene based chemosensor: Discriminative spectrophotometric recognition of F?, CN– and HSO4? with breast cancer cell imaging, real sample analysis and molecular keypad lock applicationsSpectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy2022https://doi.org/10.1016/j.saa.2022.1209891st6
Recent progress in 0D optical nanoprobes for applications in the sensing of (bio)analytes with the prospect of global health monitoring and detailed mechanistic insightsMater. Adv.2022https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00238H2nd6
Selective recognition of ammonia and aliphatic amines by C-N fused phenazine derivative: A hydrogel based smartphone assisted ‘opto-electronic nose’ for food spoilage evaluation with potent anti-counterfeiting activity and a potential prostate cancer biomarker sensorAnalytica Chimica Acta2022https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aca.2022.3395972nd4
Unveiling Role of Metals in Mononuclear Metal-Complexes for Chemodosimetric Detection of S2? from aqueous medium: Experimental and DFT Corroboration with Real-Field ApplicationChemistrySelect2022https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.2022003072nd and equal contribution4
Evaluation of nanomaterials-grafted enzymes for application in contaminants degradation: Need of the hour with proposed IoT synchronized nanosensor fit sustainable clean water technology in en masseJournal of the Indian Chemical Society2022https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jics.2022.1004291st4
Novel Nanoporous Ti-Phosphonate Metal–Organic Framework for Selective Sensing of 2,4,6-Trinitrophenol and a Promising Electrode in an Energy Storage DeviceACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering2021https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acssuschemeng.1c048772nd7
Stimuli-responsive discriminative detection of Cu2+ and Hg2+ with concurrent sensing of S2- from aqueous medium and bio-fluids by Csingle bondN fused azophenine functionalized “smart” hydrogel assay @A potential biomarker sensor for Wilson’s diseaseSensors and Actuators B: Chemical2021https://doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2021.1299252nd6
Trace-Level Humidity Sensing from Commercial Organic Solvents and Food Products by an AIE/ESIPT-Triggered Piezochromic Luminogen and ppb-Level “OFF–ON–OFF” Sensing of Cu2+: A Combined Experimental and Theoretical OutcomeACS Omega2021https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acsomega.1c005652nd4
Solvothermal Synthesis of High-Performance d10-MOFs with Hydrogel Membranes @ “Turn-On” Monitoring of Formaldehyde in Solution and Vapor PhaseACS Applied Materials & Interfaces2021https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acsami.1c059981st5
Exploratory studies on azido-bridged complexes (Ni2+ and Mn2+) as dual colourimetric chemosensors for S2? and Ag+: combined experimental and theoretical outcomes with real field applicationsDalton Transactions2020https://doi.org/10.1039/D0DT02846K2nd and equal contribution8
Selective Identification and Encapsulation of Biohazardous m-Xylene among a Pool of Its Other Constitutional C8 Alkyl Isomers by Luminescent d10 MOFs: A Combined Theoretical and Experimental StudyInorg. Chem.2020https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.inorgchem.9b033061st4
“Naked-eye” detection of CN? from aqueous phase and other extracellular matrices: an experimental and theoretical approach mimicking the logic gate conceptNew Journal of Chemistry2019https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NJ04528G1st5

Books And Chapters Published

Book Chapter Published
Article TitleBook titleBook editorArticle pagesNo of ChaptersYour authorial positionYearISBNPublisher DetailsPlaceAre you the publisher of this book
Design and Synthesis of New Ruthenium Coordination Complex as Efficient Dye in DSSC Like Alternative Energy Resources With a Bird’s Eye View on Strategies Towards GHGs MitigationEncyclopedia of Renewable and Sustainable MaterialsSaleem Hashmi and Imtiaz Ahmed Choudhury1611st20259780128131961ElsevierNetherlandNo
Application of Surface Modified Carbon Nanotubes for Water PurificationSurface Modified Carbon Nanotubes Volume 2: Industrial ApplicationsJeenat Aslam, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain, Ruby Aslam71-9911st20259780841297470ACSUSNo
Strategic advancement of exploiting metal organic frameworks for chromo-fluorogenic detection and detoxification of neurotoxic nerve agents via catalytic hydrolysis @ Sustainable Technology of the National InterestComprehensive Materials Processing (Second Edition)Saleem Hashmi162-17412nd2024978-0-323-96021-2ElsevierNetherlandNo
Application of Optical Nanoprobes for Supramolecular BiosensingRecent Trends and Future PerspectivesInamuddin, Tariq Altalhi267-3261Other20239781394167135WileyUSANo
Chapter 17 - Chemosensing technology for rapid detection of emerging contaminantsEmerging Contaminants in the EnvironmentHemen Sarma, Delfina C. Dominguez, Wen-yee Lee407-4641Other2022978-0-323-85160-2ElsevierNetherlandNo
Effluent Water Treatment: A Potential Way Out Towards Conservation of Fresh Water in IndiaRecent Trends in Waste Water Treatment and Water Resources ManagementSadhan Kumar Ghosh, Papita Das Saha, Maria Francesco Di1411st2020978-981-15-0705-2Springer SingaporeSpringer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2020No

Workshop/Conference/Training Programme

Participation (Seminar, Conference, Workshop)
Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byStart DatePlaceDuration
9th International Conference on Sustainable Waste Management towards Circular Economy, organized by Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India and International Society of Waste Management, Air and Water (ISWMAW)ConferenceInternationalICON-SWM-201927-11-2019KIIT, Bhubaneshwar27.11.2019-30.11.2019
8th International Conference on Sustainable Waste ManagementConferenceInternationalAcharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, AP, India and International Society of Waste Management, Air and Water (ISWMAW)22-11-2018Guntur, AP, India22.11.2018-25.11.2018

Awards

Name of Award/AchievementLevelAwarded byPlaceDateDuration of Fellowship
SeoulTech Post-Doc Research Professorship AwardInternationalResearch and Industry-University Cooperation FoundationSouth Korea01-03-20241 y 3 m
FAPESP Post-Doctoral FellowshipInternationalThe São Paulo Research FoundationThe São Paulo Research Foundation, Brazil07-10-20232 years
Excellent Poster AwardInternational8th IconSWM-2018Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, AP, India25-11-2018
DST-INSPIRE ScholarshipNationalDST, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt of IndiaIndia09-03-20125 years
Scheme of Scholarship for College and University for rank 216 in Higher Secondary ExaminationStateGovt. of West BengalKolkata08-02-2012Declined

Faculty Development Program

Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byPlaceDate FromDate To
Guru Dakshta (Faculty Induction Programme)Training ProgramNationalUGC- MALAVIYA MISSION-TEACHER TRAINING CENTRE (MMTTC)Wardha, Maharashtra28-10-202525-11-2025
Enhancing Teaching and Learning: A Two-day workshop on outcome based EducationWorkshopOthersSt. Joseph's UniversitySt. Joseph's University campus18-07-202519-07-2025

Resource Persons

Title of the ProgramRoleLevelOrganized byStart DatePlaceCountry
Invited LectureInvited TalkStateVidyasagar college for Women, Kolkata, West Bengal, India18-05-2023Kolkata, West Bengal, IndiaIndia

Patent

TitlePatent TypePatent Application NumberStatusYear
A new process for detection and measurement of fluoride level in waterIndian201811019066 and grant no. 518667Granted2024
INTEGRATED COMMUNITY LEVEL WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM FOR TOXIC CONTAMINANTS REMOVAL FROM EFFLUENT WATER BODIESIndian202011006018Granted2024
Utilization of waste pet bottles for value added preparation of Porous chemical clip for detection of CHCl3 along with mitigation of spilled organo-solvents: a viable solution towards sustainable livelihood generation,Indian202311006044 APublished2023
DEVELOPMENT OF NEW LOW COST TECHNOLOGY FOR MITIGATION OF EXCESS FLUORIDE FROM FLUORIDE CONTAMINATED GROUND WATER FOR COMMUNITY LEVEL USAGEIndian201911012126 and Grant No. 401940Granted2022
A combined mechanical and physico-chemical method for municipal sewage water treatmentIndian202111045215Filed2021
A novel adsorbent composition for the simultaneous removal of fluoride, arsenic and iron from groundwater and a process for the preparation thereofIndian202011049587Filed2020

Teaching Innovation

Name of InnovationName of PlatformDateInnovationTarget GroupWebsite Link
Peer Learning through Student Led PresentationsClass ActivityStudents delivered short, syllabus-based presentations to facilitate peer learning and active participation. This approach improved conceptual understanding, communication skills, and collaborative learning.
Industrial Field Visit for Environmental and Sustainable Chemistry ExposureIndustry VisitAn industry-integrated learning approach that bridges classroom chemistry with real-world applications, enhancing student understanding of industrial processes and sustainable practices toward circular economy.Chemistry Honours Students
Blended teaching approachClass ActivityDuring the odd semester, I adopted a blended teaching approach combining traditional board work and PowerPoint presentations to effectively balance conceptual clarity with visual engagement. To enhance student participation, I emphasized peer learning, encouraging students to discuss topics in small groups and present their collective understanding in class.
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