Professional/Industrial Experiences:

Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), India, 2020

Postdoctoral Researcher, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, 2019 to 2020

Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Lorraine, France, 2019 to 2019

Deputy Manager, Carborundum Universal Limited, India, 2009 to 2012

Education:

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D), University of Lorraine (UL), France, 2014 - 2018

Master of Engineering (M.E), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), India, 2012 - 2014

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), University of Calcutta (CU), India, 2006 - 2009

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), University of Calcutta (CU), Indian, 2003 - 2006

Laboratory for Advanced Materials Research (LAMR)

Developments of high performance glass composites for structural/space applications

Developments of bioactive coating for metallic implants

Development of new generation bio-glasses for wound healing and tissue engineering applications

Developments of advanced ceramics (Al₂O₃, Si₃N₄, BN, SiC) for defense applications

Production of glassy fertilizers by utilizing domestic/industrial solid wastes

Developments of cost effective engineering products from agricultural/industrial wastes

Minimization of hydrogen sorption temperature of Mg-based hydride system

Effect of severe plastic deformation on hydrogen sorption properties of MgH2

1. Rajotia M, Pragya, Bajpai P, Upadhyay A, Mukherjee S, Panda S*. Fabrication of Rice-Husk-Derived Silica Mediated Bioactive Glass for Antibacterial and Wound Healing Applications. ACS Sustainable Resource Management 2 (2025) 362-373.
2. Mahapatra D, Panda S*, Singh SK, Kumar A, Singh P. Study of optical, structural, physical, and radiative properties of samarium, and praseodymium-based phosphate glass for structural, photonic, and optoelectronic applications. Optical and Quantum Electronics 57 (2025) 1-32.
3. Singh M, Dhondale MR, Agrawal AK, Panda S, Kumar D. The potential of sonocrystallization in crystal habit modification for improving micromeritic and physicochemical properties of Dapagliflozin. Chemical Engineering Research and Design 207 (2024) 308-19.
4. Gangopadhyay B, Roy A, Paul D, Panda S, Das B, Karmakar S, Dutta K, Chattopadhyay S, Chattopadhyay D. 3-Polythiophene Acetic Acid Nanosphere Anchored Few-Layer Graphene Nanocomposites for Label-Free Electrochemical Immunosensing of Liver Cancer Biomarker. ACS Applied Bio Materials 7 (2024) 485-97.
5. Lu C, Panda S*, Zhu W, Ma Y, Zou J. Enhanced hydrogen sorption properties of uniformly dispersed Pd-decorated three-dimensional (3D) Mg@ Pd architecture. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 50 (2024) 979-989.
6. Gangopadhyay B, Mallik A, Ali MS, Halder A, Layek R, Karmakar D, Karmakar S, Dutta K, Das TD, Panda S, Kumbhakar P. Thermal Effects on Electrochemical Performance of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Decorated Amine-Functionalized Graphene Oxide for Ultrahigh Energy Density Supercapacitor with Real-Life Application. Journal of Physical Chemistry C 123 (2023) 21940-21953.
7. Mallik A, Ali MS, Karmkar S, Dutta K, Gangopadhyay B, Ali MS, Das TD, Panda S, Bhattacharya S, Chamuah A, Chakraborty A. Single step synthesis of amine functionalized graphene oxide/Cu-Ni bimetallic nanocomposite and tuning its electrical properties. Materials Science and Engineering: B. 2023 Oct 1;296:116627.
8. Mahapatra D, Panda S*, Singh SK, Singh P, Kumar A, Majhi MR. Optical, Mechanical, and Physicochemical Properties of Na2O-P2O5-SiO2 Based Tint Glass for Building Construction Applications. Silicon. 2023 Jun 14:1-5.
9. Khan D, Zou J, Muhammad S, Khan NA, Saud S, Panda S*. The adaptable effect of Ru on hydrogen sorption characteristics of the MgH2 system. Materials Chemistry and Physics. 2023 Jun 1;301:127583.
10. Ali MS, Layek R, Ali MS, Tudu S, Dutta K, Gangopadhyay B, Karmakar D, Mallik A, Panda S, Maiti A, Ghoshal D. Ultrahigh energy density solid state supercapacitor based on metal halide perovskite nanocrystal electrodes: Real-life applications. Journal of Energy Storage. 2023 Aug 15;65:107215.
11. Jain A, Kushwaha R, Sharma A, Rajotia M, Saroj VK, Panda S*. Synthesis and Characterizations of Mullite Based Glass–Ceramics from Agricultural Wastes. In International Conference on Advances in Glass and Glass-Ceramics 46 (2022) 169-182.
12. Singh VK, Jain P, Panda S, Kuila BK, Pitchaimuthu S, Das S. Sulfonic acid/sulfur trioxide (SO3H/SO3) functionalized two-dimensional MoS2 nanosheets for high-performance photocatalysis of organic pollutants. New Journal of Chemistry. 2022;46(28):13636-42.
13. Yang J, Zhang K, Ma Z, Zhang X, Huang T, Panda S, Zou J. Trimesic acid-Ni based metal organic framework derivative as an effective destabilizer to improve hydrogen storage properties of MgH2. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 2021 Aug 10;46(55):28134-43.
14. Mao J, Huang T, Panda S, Zou J, Ding W. Direct observations of diffusion controlled microstructure transition in Mg-In/Mg-Ag ultrafine particles with enhanced hydrogen storage and hydrolysis properties. Chemical Engineering Journal. 2021 Aug 15;418:129301.
15. Khan D, Zou J, Panda S, Ding W. Mechanism of thermodynamic destabilization and fast desorption kinetics in a mechanically alloyed MgH2–In composite. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C. 2020 Apr 14;124(18):9685-95.
16. Ma Z, Zhang Q, Panda S, Zhu W, Sun F, Khan D, Dong J, Ding W, Zou J. In situ catalyzed and nanoconfined magnesium hydride nanocrystals in a Ni-MOF scaffold for hydrogen storage. Sustainable Energy & Fuels. 2020;4(9):4694-703.
17. Dong J, Panda S, Zhu W, Zou J, Ding W. Enhanced hydrogen sorption properties of MgH2 when doped with mechanically alloyed amorphous Zr0·67Ni0.33 particles. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 2020 Oct 23;45(52):28144-53.
18. Khan D, Panda S, Ma Z, Ding W, Zou J. Formation and hydrogen storage behavior of nanostructured Mg2FeH6 in a compressed 2MgH2–Fe composite. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 2020 Aug 21;45(41):21676-86.
19. Ma Z, Panda S, Zhang Q, Sun F, Khan D, Ding W, Zou J. Improving hydrogen sorption performances of MgH2 through nanoconfinement in a mesoporous CoS nano-boxes scaffold. Chemical Engineering Journal. 2021 Feb 15;406:126790.
20. Zhu W, Panda S, Lu C, Ma Z, Khan D, Dong J, Sun F, Xu H, Zhang Q, Zou J. Using a self-assembled two-dimensional MXene-based catalyst (2D-Ni@Ti3C2) to enhance hydrogen storage properties of MgH2. ACS applied materials & interfaces. 2020 Nov 3;12(45):50333-43.
21. Panda S, Banerjee D, Avadhani GS, Suwas S. A variant selection mechanism in the deformed and recrystallized β matrix of a metastable β-titanium alloy. Philosophical Magazine Letters. 2018 Jul 3;98(7):273-82.
22. Panda S, Toth LS, Zou J, Grosdidier T. Effect of strain heterogeneities on microstructure, texture, hardness, and H-activation of high-pressure torsion Mg consolidated from different powders. Materials. 2018 Aug 1;11(8):1335.
23. Panda S*, Fundenberger JJ, Zhao Y, Zou J, Toth LS, Grosdidier T. Effect of initial powder type on the hydrogen storage properties of high-pressure torsion consolidated Mg. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 2017 Aug 31;42(35):22438-48.
24. Panda S, Toth LS, Fundenberger JJ, Perroud O, Guyon J, Zou J, Grosdidier T. Analysis of heterogeneities in strain and microstructure in aluminum alloy and magnesium processed by high-pressure torsion. Materials Characterization. 2017 Jan 1;123:159-65.

Odd Semester

UG Courses: MCR 311 (Glass & Glass-ceramics), and

                        MCR 304 (Ceramic Processing)

PG Courses: MCR 503 (Science of Ceramic Materials)

Even Semester

UG Courses: MCR 101 (Introduction to Ceramics), 

                       MCR 302 (Process Calculations),

                       MCR 312 (Glass Engineering), and

                       MCR 402 (Cement & Concrete)

PG Courses: MCR 511 (Advanced Glass Technology), and 

                       MCR 508 (Diffusion and Sintering)

Departmental Administration:

• Convener, E-Broadcasting (2024-25)
• Convener, Web Committee (2023-24)
• Member, Physical Verification Committee (2023-24)
• Member, Post Graduate Committee (2022-24)
• Member, Anti Ragging Committee (2022-24)
• Member, Purchase Committee (2022-23)
• Member, Examination Committee (2022-23)
• Faculty Advisor, InCerS Student Chapter, IIT(BHU) Varanasi (2023- )

PhD Scholars

1.		Mr. Vivek Kumar Saroj PhD Student Passout year:  Email: vivekkumarsaroj.rs.cer22@iitbhu.ac.in Thesis: Aluminoborosiliate based glass composites for mechanical, thermal and optoelectronic applications  Current Status: Pursuing PhD
2.		Nikhil Raj Devgan PhD Student Passout year:  Email: nikhilrajdevgan.rs.cer24@iitbhu.ac.in Thesis: Aluminoborosilicate glass and Glass-ceramics for Radome Applications Current Status: Pursuing PhD

MTech/IDD Students

1.		Nandini Saagar IDD Student Passout Year: 2026 Email: saagar.nandini.cer21@iitbhu.ac.in Thesis: 2D and 3D Visualization of Porous Materials Current Status: Pursuing IDD
2.		Ishaan Agarwal IDD Student Passout Year: 2026 Email: ishaan.agarwal.cer21@iitbhu.ac.in Thesis: Fibre Optics Current Status: Pursuing IDD
3.		Divyanshu Gupta IDD Student Passout Year: 2025 Email: divyanshu.gupta.cer20@iitbhu.ac.in Thesis: Recycling of Solid Wastes into Value-added Products for a Circular and Sustainable Economy Current Status: Pursuing IDD
4.		Md. Arif MTech Student Passout Year: 2025 Email: mdarif.cer23@iitbhu.ac.in Thesis: Recycling of Solid Wastes into Value-added Products for a Circular and Sustainable Economy Current Status: Pursuing MTech
5.		Mr. Shubhendra Kumar Ahirwar IDD Student Passout Year: 2024 Email: shubhendra.kahirwar.cer19@iitbhu.ac.in Thesis: Glass and glass-ceramic from industrial waste Current Status: GET at SAIL, Rourkela
6.		Mr. Prakhar Bajpai MTech Student Passout Year: 2024 Email: prakharbajpai.cer22@iitbhu.ac.in Thesis: Development of bioactive coating materials for metallic implants   Current Status: PGET at CUMI, Chennai
7.		Tanmay Raj IDD Student Passout Year: 2023 Email: tanmayraj.cer18@iitbhu.ac.in Thesis: Synthesis and characterizarion of Mullite-based Glass-ceramics from agricultural wastes Current Status: Member of Technical Staff at ThoughtSpot
8.		Mr. Ritesh Kushwaha MTech Student Passout Year: 2022 Email: riteshkushwaha72@gmail.com Thesis: Development of new generation glass ceramics from agricultural wastes   Current Status: Jr. Scientist at Ashapura Minechem Ltd.
9.		Mr. Shubham Gupta MTech Student Passout Year: 2022 Email: shubhamgupta.cer20@iitbhu.ac.in Thesis: Hydrogen storage properties of mechanically milled Mg-MoS2 composiite Current Status: IIT JEE Physics faculty at ALLEN Career Institute Pvt. Ltd.

Internship

1.		Ms. Mukta Rajotia Research Intern Passout year: 2024 Email: muktarajotia98@gmail.com Thesis: Synthesis of Bioactive glass using rice husk extracted silica as a silica source Current Status: Pursuing PhD at Banasthali University, Rajasthan
2.		Ms. Ankita Sharma Research Intern Passout year: 2024 Email: ankitadinesh117@gmail.com Thesis: Synthesis and applications of glass fertilizers Current Status: Pursuing PhD at Banasthali University, Rajasthan
3.		Ms. Astha Jain Research Intern Passout year: 2023 Email: astha1102000@gmail.com Thesis: Synthesis and characterization of mullite based glass-ceramic with agricultural waste  Current Status: Research Scholar at University of Louisville

1. Research Positions: Ph.D. positions and Postdoc positions are available. Strongly motivated and interested candidates should contact Dr. Panda (pandas.cer@iitbhu.ac.in) directly for a discussion on the work and position.