Associate Professor at Diamond Harbour Women’s University, India
Dr. Tanmay Chattopadhyay is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Diamond Harbour Women’s University, West Bengal, India. With over 14 years of teaching and research experience, he has made significant contributions to the fields of bio-inorganic chemistry, coordination chemistry, and nanomaterials. Dr. Chattopadhyay has held various academic positions, including his current role at DHWU and previously at Panchakot Mahavidyalaya. His research expertise has led to multiple patents, and his work has been published extensively in renowned scientific journals. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Indian Chemical Society and IACS.
Profile:
Education:
Dr. Chattopadhyay has a robust academic background in chemistry, with a focus on inorganic and coordination chemistry. He completed his Ph.D. in 2008 at the University of Calcutta under the guidance of Professor Debasis Das, where he explored advanced bio-inorganic and coordination chemistry. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Burdwan in 2001, followed by a Master of Science from Visva-Bharati University in 2003, where he specialized in inorganic chemistry. Dr. Chattopadhyay further enhanced his academic credentials with a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in Tsukuba, Japan, under the supervision of Professor Masumi Asakawa. During his postdoctoral research, he developed innovative nanomaterials and catalytic systems, setting the foundation for his future research interests.
Professional experience:
Dr. Chattopadhyay’s professional journey in academia began in 2010 when he joined Panchakot Mahavidyalaya as an Assistant Professor in Chemistry. He held this position until 2019, where he played a crucial role in developing the chemistry curriculum and mentoring undergraduate students. In 2019, he transitioned to Diamond Harbour Women’s University as an Assistant Professor, quickly establishing himself as a key faculty member. His academic leadership was further recognized when he was promoted to Associate Professor in June 2022. Dr. Chattopadhyay’s research experience also includes a postdoctoral fellowship at AIST, Japan, where he worked on cutting-edge nanomaterials and coordination chemistry. His extensive teaching experience, coupled with his contributions to research, makes him a respected figure in the academic community.
Research focus:
Dr. Chattopadhyay’s research primarily focuses on bio-inorganic chemistry, coordination chemistry, and nanomaterials. His work has involved the development of novel catalytic systems using transition metal complexes and nanostructured materials for organic transformations. He has a particular interest in magnetically recoverable nanocatalysts and their applications in sustainable chemical processes, such as alcohol oxidation and nitrophenol reduction. Dr. Chattopadhyay’s research also delves into metalloenzyme mimics, exploring the catalytic potential of Zn(II) and Ni(II) complexes. His research output includes 64 publications in refereed journals, with collaborations both in India and internationally. His dedication to advancing the understanding of catalysis and materials science has established him as a leader in his field.
Awards and Honors:
Dr. Chattopadhyay has received several accolades for his contributions to chemistry. He was awarded a prestigious WB-DST research grant in 2018, worth INR 4 lakh, for his ongoing research. Earlier, he received the SERB-DST Early Career Research grant in 2014, a notable award of INR 24.18 lakh, recognizing his potential as a researcher. Additionally, he secured a UGC research grant of INR 4.95 lakh in 2014, further supporting his work in coordination chemistry and nanomaterials. Dr. Chattopadhyay has also been granted a Japanese patent for his innovative contributions to catalysis. As a member of esteemed professional societies such as the Indian Chemical Society and IACS, his work continues to receive recognition both nationally and internationally.
Publication Top Notes:
- Title: Synthesis of copper(ii) complex-functionalized Fe3O4@ISNA (ISNA = isonicotinic acid) as a magnetically recoverable nanomaterial: catalytic studies in alcohol oxidation and nitrophenol reduction, and TD-DFT studies
Authors: Mondal, R., Chakraborty, A., Zangrando, E., Shukla, M., Chattopadhyay, T.
Year: 2024
Citations: 0 📖
- Title: Comparative analysis of Zn(ii)-complexes as model metalloenzymes for mimicking Jack bean urease
Authors: Ghanta, R., Chowdhury, T., Ghosh, A., Das, A.K., Chattopadhyay, T.
Year: 2024
Citations: 2 📖📖
- Title: Ni(II)-Complex Anchored Over Functionalized Mesoporous SBA-15: A Nanocatalyst for the Synthesis of Aminophenoxazinone Derivatives
Authors: Ghanta, R., Mondal, R., Chowdhury, T., Chattopadhyay, T., Bhaumik, A.
Year: 2024
Citations: 0 📖
- Title: Experimental and theoretical investigation of the catalytic performance of reduced Schiff base and Schiff base iron complexes: Transformation to magnetically retrievable catalyst
Authors: Mondal, R., Chakraborty, A., Ghanta, R., Menéndez, M.I., Chattopadhyay, T.
Year: 2021
Citations: 11 📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖
- Title: Iron Complexes Anchored onto Magnetically Separable Graphene Oxide Sheets: An Excellent Catalyst for the Synthesis of Dihydroquinazoline-Based Compounds
Authors: Chakraborty, A., Chowdhury, T., Menendez, M.I., Chattopadhyay, T.
Year: 2020
Citations: 15 📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖
- Title: Triton X-100 functionalized Cu(II) dihydrazone based complex immobilized on Fe3O4@dopa: A highly efficient catalyst for oxidation of alcohols, alkanes, and sulfides and epoxidation of alkenes
Authors: Chakraborty, T., Mondal, R., Ghanta, R., Chakraborty, A., Chattopadhyay, T.
Year: 2020
Citations: 5 📖📖📖📖📖
- Title: Experimentally formulated and theoretically rationalized alumina immobilized copper catalyst for alcohol oxidation
Authors: Chowdhury, T., Chatterjee, S., Banerjee, P., Shukla, M., Chattopadhyay, T.
Year: 2020
Citations: 3 📖📖📖
- Title: Pd(0) immobilized on Fe3O4@AHBA: an efficient magnetically separable heterogeneous nanocatalyst for C–C coupling reactions
Authors: Chakraborty, T., Sarkar, A., Chattopadhyay, T.
Year: 2019
Citations: 8 📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖
- Title: Surfactant-mediated solubilization of magnetically separable nanocatalysts for the oxidation of alcohols
Authors: Chakraborty, A., Chakraborty, T., Menendez, M.I., Chattopadhyay, T.
Year: 2019
Citations: 14 📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖
- Title: Designing of a magnetically separable Fe3O4@dopa@ML nano-catalyst for multiple organic transformations (epoxidation, reduction, and coupling) in aqueous medium
Authors: Dasgupta, S., Chatterjee, S., Chattopadhyay, T.
Year: 2019
Citations: 8 📖📖📖📖📖📖📖📖