SPE COURSE: Development of Architectural Polymers: Synthesis Strategies and Structure-Property Correlations - Session 1
Course
Development of Architectural Polymers: Synthesis Strategies and Structure-Property Correlations
June 16, 2025
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT.
Online
Instructor
Abhijit Bandyopadhyay
Professor
University of Calcutta
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Prof. (Dr.) Abhijit Bandyopadhyay is currently a full Professor in the Department of Polymer Science & Technology and a Member of the Senate of the University of Calcutta. Additionally, he is also acting as the Technical Director of South Asia Rubber and Polymers Park (SARPOL), West Bengal. Prof. Bandyopadhyay is the former Head of the Department and the member of the Syndicate of this University. He is a National Scholar, has received Young Scientist Award in 2005 from Material Research Society of India, Kolkata Chapter, Career Award for Young Teachers in 2010 from AICTE, Govt. of India and Scientist Medal from International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM), Sweden in 2024. He has published about 128 research papers in reputed international journals, authored 8 books including one text book, filed two Indian patents and delivered several Plenary, Key Note and Invited lectures in International and National conferences and Faculty Development Programs. He has also done several Government as well as Industry sponsored research projects and offered Industrial consultancies regarding development of several products. He has supervised 15 research students so far for obtaining their Doctorate degree and 10 more are currently working under his supervision. He is the life member of Society of Polymer Science (SPS) and Indian Rubber Institute (IRI) and Associate Member of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IICHE). He is also connected to the All-India Rubber Industries Association, Eastern Region (AIRIA, ER) as the Member Invitee. His research interest includes synthesis of non-linear polymers for biomedical and industrial applications, Fluorescent polymer composites, Polymer and Rubber blends, composites and nanocomposites for industrial applications, 3D printing of Polymers and Microbial treatment of rubber vulcanizates.