Dr. Amlan K. Pal : Leading Researcher in Sensing

Assistant Professor at Sensing, Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, India

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Education:

Dr. Amlan K. Pal is a dedicated researcher with a strong academic background in the field of energy and materials science. He completed his Ph.D. in Green Energy at the University of Montreal, Canada, from January 2009 to September 2014, achieving a commendable grade of 4.3 out of 5 in his qualifying examination. During his Ph.D., he conducted research in the Green Energy Group under the guidance of Prof. Garry S. Hanan, focusing on innovative solutions for sustainable energy. Prior to his Ph.D., Dr. Pal pursued his Master of Science degree at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, where he earned a CGPA of 8.18 out of 10 from June 2006 to July 2008. His research during this period, supervised by Prof. Dillip Kumar Chand from July 2007 to April 2008, contributed to his expertise in the field. Dr. Pal’s academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Burdwan, India, where he obtained a solid foundation in his field, graduating with 72.25% in 2006. His outstanding academic performance dates back to his school years, as evidenced by his impressive scores of 82.50% in his Higher Secondary (12th std.) from the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education in 2003 and 89.25% in his Secondary (10th std.) from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education in 2001. Dr. Pal’s academic achievements reflect his passion for learning and his commitment to excellence in his field. 🎓📚

Research Experience:

Dr. Amlan K. Pal is an accomplished academic and researcher with a diverse international experience in the field of chemistry. Since December 2019, he has been serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, India. In this role, he has been actively involved in teaching and research, contributing to the academic and scientific community.

Prior to his current position, Dr. Pal held prestigious research positions, showcasing his expertise and dedication to advancing the field of chemistry. From September 2017 to December 2019, he was a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow with an independent career focus at the School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, UK. During this time, he led the project “Photochemical Self-assembly of Light Harvesting Chromophores to Form Discrete Supramolecules,” demonstrating his leadership and research capabilities.

Administrative:

Dr. Amlan K. Pal has been actively involved in various administrative roles, contributing to the effective functioning of academic and institutional processes. His commitment to academic administration is evident through his roles in several committees at the Indian Institute of Technology Jammu (IIT Jammu), where he has made valuable contributions. From February 17, 2020, to January 31, 2021, Dr. Pal served as a Member of the Library Committee at IIT Jammu. In this role, he acted as a representative of the department’s needs for books, e-journals, and articles, taking responsibility for the empanelment of vendors for the purchase of these resources for the institute. Additionally, he was involved in the RFID coding of books, ensuring efficient management of the library’s resources. Since July 29, 2020, Dr. Pal has been a Member of the Academic Time Table Committee at IIT Jammu. In this capacity, he has played a key role in setting up schedules for undergraduate, postgraduate, and pre-Ph.D. classes, contributing to the smooth organization of academic activities at the institute. Furthermore, Dr. Pal has been a Member of the Annual Review Committee at IIT Jammu since July 21, 2020. In this role, he has been responsible for compiling and collecting data for the annual review of the institute, ensuring that the review process is comprehensive and well-informed. Dr. Amlan K. Pal’s active involvement in these committees demonstrates his dedication to the academic and administrative aspects of the institute, where he has made significant contributions to the enhancement of institutional processes and the overall academic environment.

REKHA CHAUDHARY ‘s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

• Cited by: All: 1447, Since 2018: 990
• Citations: 1447(All), 990(Since 2018)
• h-index: 22 (All), 17 (Since 2018)
• i10-index: 29 (All), 25 (Since 2018)

These metrics showcase the impact of CHAUDHARY ‘s work within the academic community, demonstrating the number of citations his publications have received and the influence of his research output.

Research Skills:

Dr. Amlan K. Pal possesses extensive experience and expertise in organic and inorganic synthesis, as well as in the isolation, distillation, purification, and characterization of compounds using various analytical techniques. His skills include crystallization and working in controlled environments such as Schlenk lines and glove boxes. Dr. Pal is also proficient in solving small molecule crystal structures using APEX-II and has experience in mounting and solving crystal structures using Dual source Mo-and Cu-Kα diffractometers and the Bruker Metal-jet liquid Gallium diffractometer. He has a strong publication record, having published and submitted over 30 peer-reviewed crystal structures in collaborative and non-collaborative projects. Additionally, Dr. Pal is skilled in molecular modeling using density functional theory (DFT) applications, including singlet and triplet geometry optimization, time-dependent DFT calculations, and frequency calculations for organometallic compounds using Gaussian03/09. His expertise extends to handling sophisticated instruments such as Double Beam UV-Vis Spectrophotometers, Infra-red spectrometers, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometers, Potentiostats, Microwave reactors, and Bruker Avance X-Ray Diffractometers.

Achievements and Awards:

Dr. Amlan K. Pal has been honored with several notable awards and fellowships for his outstanding contributions to the field of chemistry:

1. 🏆 ‘Young Researcher in Chemistry’ award by Venus International Foundation at VISTA 2021, held at Green Park Hotel, Chennai, on 6th November 2021.
2. 🌐 Newton-Bhabha Fellowship for the workshop titled “New Electrochemical Technologies for Sustainable Fuels, Chemicals, and Industrial Processes,” sponsored by Newton-Bhabha fund, British Council, and Royal Society of Chemistry at IISER Pune, from 2nd to 5th December 2019. The fellowship included a grant of £800 plus local Indian costs.
3. ⚡ Newton-Bhabha Fellowship for the workshop titled “ElChem Routes 2018 – Electrochemical Routes to Energy Storage, Conversion, and Fuel Production,” sponsored by Newton-Bhabha fund, British Council, and Royal Society of Chemistry at JNCASR Bangalore, from 9th to 15th December 2018. The fellowship included a grant of £1000 plus local Indian costs.

Publications:

Design, synthesis and excited-state properties of mononuclear Ru (II) complexes of tridentate heterocyclic ligands

• Published in Energy in 2014 with 166 citations.

High‐efficiency deep‐blue‐emitting organic light‐emitting diodes based on iridium (III) carbene complexes

• Published in Energy in 2018 with 156 citations.

Blue‐Emissive Cobalt(III) Complexes and Their Use in the Photocatalytic Trifluoromethylation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons

• Published in Energy in 2018 with 110 citations.

Discrete covalent organic–inorganic hybrids: Terpyridine functionalized polyoxometalates obtained by a modular strategy and their metal complexation

• Published in Energy in 2011 with 91 citations.

Coordination-driven self-assembly of polyoxometalates into discrete supramolecular triangles

• Published in Energy in 2012 with 72 citations.

Stoichiometrically Controlled Revocable Self‐Assembled “Spiro” versus Quadruple‐Stranded “Double‐Decker” Type Coordination Cages

• Published in Energy in 2014 with 57 citations.