Stimuli Responsive Polymeric Membranes

Dr. Mihir Kumar Purkait is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam, India. His current research activities are focused in four distinct areas viz. i) advanced separation technologies, ii) waste to energy, iii) smart materials for various applications, and iv) process intensification. In each of the area, his goal is to synthesis stimuli responsive materials and to develop a more fundamental understanding of the factors governing the performance of the chemical and biochemical processes. He has more than 20 years of experience in academics and research and published more than 300 papers in different reputed journals (Citation: >16,500, h-index = 75, i-10 index = 193). He has 12 patents and completed 43 sponsored and consultancy projects from various funding agencies.

Dr. Randeep Singh is a distinguished biochemical engineer and Associate Professor at SR University, India. His research in membrane science and smart materials focuses on sustainable wastewater treatment, desalination, and clean energy generation to advance the circular economy. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from IIT Guwahati, an M.Tech. from NIT Tiruchirappalli, and a B.Tech. in Biotechnology from Kurukshetra University. His core academic work centers on designing smart membranes for environmental and biological applications. A global scholar, Dr. Singh has held prestigious postdoctoral fellowships in Taiwan (TEEP) and South Korea (NRF). He previously served as an Assistant Professor at Yeungnam University, South Korea, where he spearheaded the development of advanced membrane technologies for clean energy production and water purification. An active contributor to the international scientific community, he has presented at numerous conferences, delivered several invited lectures, and received accolades including the Young Scientist Award at ISC-2015. Dr. Singh serves as a reviewer for leading international journals and a member of prominent professional societies, including the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE), the American Chemical Society (ACS), the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), and the International Association for Carbon Capture (IACC).