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ABOUT THE GROUP

Dr. Mainak Das

Assistant Professor | Department of Chemistry | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-BHU)

We combine synthetic chemistry with advanced physical characterization to uncover how molecular structure dictates function. Our research centers on π-conjugated macrocycles and three-dimensional molecular frameworks, where topology, curvature, and redox activity give rise to unconventional electronic, optical, spin, and aromaticity properties. By revealing new structure–property relationships, we aim to establish the molecular foundations of next-generation functional materials.

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Mainak Das is a distinguished scholar whose career encompasses a robust international trajectory in organic supramolecular and material chemistry. His academic foundation was built through rigorous training in macrocyclic synthesis, which later expanded into the specialized fields of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and radical chemistry. Throughout his doctoral research, Dr. Das demonstrated an exceptional capacity for designing artificial molecular machines, a skill that earned him multiple prestigious fellowships including the Marie-Curie and Ulam NAWA awards. His work is characterized by a unique focus on functional organic materials, specifically their application in quantum information technologies and display devices.

Academic and Professional Journey

2012
B.Sc. in Chemistry
Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India

2014
M.Sc. in Chemistry

Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India

Supervisor: Prof. Shouvik Chattopadhyay

2020
PhD in Chemistry
National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, India

Supervisor: Prof. A. Srinivasan

2021-2023

Ulam NAWA Postdoctoral research fellow

 Jagiellonian University, Poland, Europe   

                                                                                              Supervisor: Prof. Miłosz Pawlicki

2023-2025

Postdoctoral research associate
 University of York, England, UK 

                                                                                              Supervisor: Dr. Alyssa-Jennifer Avestro

2025-2026

Marie-Curie Postdoctoral research fellow 

 Sorbonne University, France, Europe

                                                                                              Supervisor: Dr. Guillaume Vives

2026- Present

Assistant Professor

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-BHU) Varanasi

Honors & Academic Recognition

[ RSC FELLOWSHIP ]

MEMBER OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY

MRSC DESIGNATION

Professional Scientific Recognition

GATE

GRADUATE APTITUDE TEST

IN ENGINEERING

✓ TOP PERCENTILE

CSIR-NET

JUNIOR RESEARCH

FELLOWSHIP

✓ JRF RANKED

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NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

Prestigious scholarship for excellence in graduate and post-graduate education

Conferred by

MHRD, Government of India

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OUTSTANDING POSTER PRIZE

Awarded at the MTIC-XVII International Symposium for creative research presentation

Recognition from

Dalton Transactions, RSC

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