Chemical Engineering

Faculty Details

Mrinal Kanti Mandal Associate Professor
Joined the Institute in 2010
mkmandal[dot]che[at]nitdgp[dot]ac[dot]in
Education

Ph.D. (Chemical Engineering) Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, 2008
M.Tech. (Chemical Engineering) Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, 2003
B.E. (Chemical Engineering) Jadavpur University, 2000

Work Experiences
  • Scientist in R&D, RIL, Jamnagar, Gujarat for 1.5 years
  • Assistant Professor in ISM Dhanbad for 11 months
  • Assistant Professor in NIT Durgapur for 8.5 years
  • Associate Professor in NIT Durgapur - continuing
Research Interest
  • Membrane Seapartion Processes
  • Catalytic Membrane Reactor
  • Synthesis of Nano-composite membrane
  • Hybrid Membrane for wastewater and energy
Projects
Title Investigator Co-investigator Sponsered Agency Duration Status

Environmental geochemistry and treatment of organic pollutants in aquatic systems in the selected areas of China, India, and Russia

Dr. S Pal Dr. M. K Mandal and Dr. H Choudhuri BRICS STI Cooperation International project, DST – GOI with Russia and China 03 years Ongoing

Hetero-Structured nano-composite Photo Catalyst with enhanced capability for the selective conversion of CO2 to Methanol under Visible Light

Dr M. K. Mandal   UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research 03 years Ongoing

Grafting of Fire Retardant Polymer on Rice (Oryza Sativa) Straw for enhancing the durability of Hay-roofed Houses in the Poor People Dominated backward Rural Areas

Prof G. N. Halder Dr. M. K Mandal Department of Science & Technology (DST)-Govt. West Bengal 02 tears Completed

Targeting the elimination of antineoplastic compounds in hospital wastewaters: novel frontiers in sustainable treatment

Dr M. K. Mandal Prof P Pal INNO-INDIGO International project, DBT-GOI with Belgium and Portugal 04 Years Completed

Isolation and Characterization of Micro-organisms/Micro-algae from North East region and Eastern Coal mines for Bio-Sequestration of CO2 and its Utilization towards Generation of Bio-fuel

Prof G. N. Halder Dr. M. K Mandal Department of Biotechnology (DBT) - Govt. of India 03 years Completed

Bio-methane production from paper waste: An integrated membrane approach

Dr M. K. Mandal   Ministry of Human Resource and Development (MHRD) 03 years Completed
Teachings
  • Mass Trasfer – I  and II
  • Process Equipment Design I
  • Novel Separation Processes
  • Chemical Process Industries –I
  • Petroleum Refining & Petrochemical
  • Fuels & Combustion
  • Industrial Pollution Control and Treatment
  • Unit Operation

UG / PG Students

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Doctoral Students

Kankana Seal

Kankana Seal

PhD (Ongoing)
Phenolic based waste water treatment
Kankana Seal

Kankana Seal

PhD (Ongoing)

Phenolic based waste water treatment

Madhubonti Pal

Madhubonti Pal

PhD (Ongoing)
Graphene fabricated nano-membrane synthesis and its application in water purification
Madhubonti Pal

Madhubonti Pal

PhD (Ongoing)

Graphene fabricated nano-membrane synthesis and its application in water purification

Sreya Banerjee

Sreya Banerjee

M. Tech (Ongoing)
Photoconversion of CO2
Sreya Banerjee

Sreya Banerjee

M. Tech (Ongoing)

Photoconversion of CO2

Shailesh Pandey

Shailesh Pandey

PhD (Ongoing)
Heterogeneous Photocatalysis
Shailesh Pandey

Shailesh Pandey

PhD (Ongoing)

Heterogeneous Photocatalysis

 Sajal Kumar Dutta

Sajal Kumar Dutta

M. Tech (Completed)

 Sajal Kumar Dutta

Sajal Kumar Dutta

M. Tech (Completed)


Dr. Madhubanti Bhattacharya

Dr. Madhubanti Bhattacharya

PhD (Completed)
Membrane ditillation
Dr. Madhubanti Bhattacharya

Dr. Madhubanti Bhattacharya

PhD (Completed)

Membrane ditillation

Soumya Shankar Basu

Soumya Shankar Basu

M. Tech (Completed)
Heterogeneous Photocatalysis
Soumya Shankar Basu

Soumya Shankar Basu

M. Tech (Completed)

Heterogeneous Photocatalysis

Juhi Singh

Juhi Singh

M. Tech (Completed)
Synthesis of novel polymer composite membrane for groundwater treatment
Juhi Singh

Juhi Singh

M. Tech (Completed)

Synthesis of novel polymer composite membrane for groundwater treatment

Rosalin Mallick

Rosalin Mallick

M. Tech (Completed)
Membrane technology , mineral processing, polymer technology
Rosalin Mallick

Rosalin Mallick

M. Tech (Completed)

Membrane technology , mineral processing, polymer technology

Santoshi Mohanta

Santoshi Mohanta

M. Tech (Completed)

Santoshi Mohanta

Santoshi Mohanta

M. Tech (Completed)


Madhubanti Bhattacharya

Madhubanti Bhattacharya

PhD (Completed)
Membrane distillation and its application; Gas Separation using membranes
Madhubanti Bhattacharya

Madhubanti Bhattacharya

PhD (Completed)

Membrane distillation and its application; Gas Separation using membranes

Madhumanti Mondal

Madhumanti Mondal

PhD (Completed)
Micro-algal cultivation and CO2 biosequestration
Madhumanti Mondal

Madhumanti Mondal

PhD (Completed)

Micro-algal cultivation and CO2 biosequestration

Ranjana Rathaur

Ranjana Rathaur

M. Tech (Completed)
Bio gas production from paper waste using digestion process
Ranjana Rathaur

Ranjana Rathaur

M. Tech (Completed)

Bio gas production from paper waste using digestion process

Bhaskar Bishayee

Bhaskar Bishayee

M. Tech (Completed)

Bhaskar Bishayee

Bhaskar Bishayee

M. Tech (Completed)


Sayantan Sarkar

Sayantan Sarkar

M. Tech (Completed)
Ceramic Membranes
Sayantan Sarkar

Sayantan Sarkar

M. Tech (Completed)

Ceramic Membranes

Projects

Sl.No. Title Name of the PI Name of the CoPIs Funding Agency Amount (Rs.) Project Type Project Status Date of Initiation Date of Completion
1 Environmental geochemistry and treatment of organic pollutants in aquatic systems in the selected areas of China, India, and Russia Dr. S Pal Dr. M. K Mandal
Dr. H Choudhuri
BRICS STI Cooperation International project, DST – GOI with Russia and China Sponsored Ongoing
2 Hetero-Structured nano-composite Photo Catalyst with enhanced capability for the selective conversion of CO2 to Methanol under Visible Light Dr M. K. Mandal UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research Sponsored Ongoing
3 Grafting of Fire Retardant Polymer on Rice (Oryza Sativa) Straw for enhancing the durability of Hay-roofed Houses in the Poor People Dominated backward Rural Areas Prof G. N. Halder Dr. M. K Mandal Department of Science & Technology (DST)-Govt. West Bengal Sponsored Completed
4 Targeting the elimination of antineoplastic compounds in hospital wastewaters: novel frontiers in sustainable treatment Dr M. K. Mandal Prof P Pal INNO-INDIGO International project, DBT-GOI with Belgium and Portugal Sponsored Completed
5 Isolation and Characterization of Micro-organisms/Micro-algae from North East region and Eastern Coal mines for Bio-Sequestration of CO2 and its Utilization towards Generation of Bio-fuel Prof G. N. Halder Dr. M. K Mandal Department of Biotechnology (DBT) - Govt. of India Sponsored Completed
6 Bio-methane production from paper waste: An integrated membrane approach Dr M. K. Mandal Ministry of Human Resource and Development (MHRD) Sponsored Completed

Projects

Sl.No. Title Name of the PI Name of the CoPIs Funding Agency Amount (Rs.) Project Type Project Status Date of Initiation Date of Completion
1 Environmental geochemistry and treatment of organic pollutants in aquatic systems in the selected areas of China, India, and Russia Dr. S Pal Dr. M. K Mandal
Dr. H Choudhuri
BRICS STI Cooperation International project, DST – GOI with Russia and China Sponsored Ongoing
2 Hetero-Structured nano-composite Photo Catalyst with enhanced capability for the selective conversion of CO2 to Methanol under Visible Light Dr M. K. Mandal UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research Sponsored Ongoing
3 Grafting of Fire Retardant Polymer on Rice (Oryza Sativa) Straw for enhancing the durability of Hay-roofed Houses in the Poor People Dominated backward Rural Areas Prof G. N. Halder Dr. M. K Mandal Department of Science & Technology (DST)-Govt. West Bengal Sponsored Completed
4 Targeting the elimination of antineoplastic compounds in hospital wastewaters: novel frontiers in sustainable treatment Dr M. K. Mandal Prof P Pal INNO-INDIGO International project, DBT-GOI with Belgium and Portugal Sponsored Completed
5 Isolation and Characterization of Micro-organisms/Micro-algae from North East region and Eastern Coal mines for Bio-Sequestration of CO2 and its Utilization towards Generation of Bio-fuel Prof G. N. Halder Dr. M. K Mandal Department of Biotechnology (DBT) - Govt. of India Sponsored Completed
6 Bio-methane production from paper waste: An integrated membrane approach Dr M. K. Mandal Ministry of Human Resource and Development (MHRD) Sponsored Completed

Projects

Sl.No. Title Name of the PI Name of the CoPIs Funding Agency Amount (Rs.) Project Type Project Status Date of Initiation Date of Completion
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Awards and Recognitions
  • GATE scholarship for M. Tech studying (2001)
  • Institute Research Fellowship (IIT Kanpur), 2003 – 2008
  • Membership of Professional Bodies: Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers: LM54387 (life time membership)
  • BRICS Network (Member of National Committees or Bodies)
Administrative Responsibilities

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Details of Responsibility Entrusted

Duration

Starting Date

Ending Date

1

M.Tech. course coordinator

Joining

Till

2

Placement and training coordinator for B tech and M tech

2013

Till

3

Departmental coordinator responsible for Faculty and staff development under TEQIP-II

2012

Till

4

Committee member responsible for Modification of B. Tech. and M. Tech. syllabus or Curricula

Joining

Till

5

Departmental coordinator responsible for Preparation of annual prospectus of the institute

Joining

2015

6

Departmental coordinator for webpage up gradation

2015

Till

7

Departmental coordinator for new equipment installation for Heat and Mass Transfer Lab

2015

Till

Contact

Mobile : +91-9434788188
Email : mrinalkanti.mandal@che.nitdgp.ac.in, mrinalmandal@gmail.com


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