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Dr. Arindam Indra

Associate Professor
Department of Chemistry, IIT BHU
Email:
arindam.chy@iitbhu.ac.in
Phone(s):
9919080675
Website:
Personal Website
https://www.adscientificindex.com/scientist/arindam-indra/393329
Area of Interest:
Artificial photosynthesis, Energy conversion, MOF derived catalysts for organic reaction, Photocatalytic organic reaction

Dr. Arindam Indra
Associate Professor
Department of Chemistry
IIT (BHU), Varanasi
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
India-221005
E-mail: arindam.chy@iitbhu.ac.in
Mobile: +919919080675

 

Academic Background
Ph.D with Prof. G. K. Lahiri, IIT Bombay, Mumbai, India, 2011
M.Sc, The University of Burdwan,  Burdwan, West Bengal, 2006
B.Sc, Hooghly Mohsin College, The University of Burdwan,  West Bengal, 2004

Professional Experience
Assistant Professor, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, India (2018-2025) 
Assistant Research Professor, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea (2016-2018)
Group leader for the catalysis and synthesis group, BasCat, Berlin, Germany (2015-2016)
Postdoctoral research associate in the group of Prof. Matthias Driess, Technische Universität Berlin, Germany (2011-2014)

 

Selected Publications 

(xvii) V. Kumar, S. K. Patel, S. Dhingra, D. Kumar, V. Vyas, K. Kailasam,*, E. S. S. Iyer,* A. Indra*  J. Mater Chem. A 2025, 13, 39426-39435.

(xvi) A. Yadav, T. Ansari, P. Mannu, B. Singh, A. K. Singh, Y. -C. Huang, V. Kumar, S. Singh, C. L. Dong,* A. Indra* J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12, 29072-29080.

(xv) V. Kumar, V. Vyas, D. Kumar, A. K. Kushwaha, A Indra* Chem. Sci. 2024, 15, 15448-15455. 

(xiv) V. Vyas, P. Maurya, A. Indra*, Chem. Sci. 2023, 14, 12339-12344

(xiii) V. Kumar, S. K. Patel, V. Vyas, D. Kumar, E. S. S. Iyer,* A. Indra*, Chem. Sci. 2024, 15, 13218-13226.

(xii) V. Vyas, P. Maurya, A. Indra*, Chem. Sci. 2023, 14, 12339-12344

(xi) B. Singh, P. Mannu; Y. -C. Huang, R. Prakash, S. Shen, C.-L. Dong, A. Indra*, Angew. Chem. Intl. Ed. 2022, 61, e202211585.

(x) A. K. Singh, S. Ji, B. Singh, C. Das, H. Choi,* P. W. Menezes,* A. Indra*, Materials Today Chemistry. 2021, 23, 100668.

(ix) B. Singh, O. Prakash, P. Maiti, P. W. Menezes, and A. Indra*, Chem. Commun. 2020, 56, 15036-15039.

(viii) P. W. Menezes, A. Indra, I. Zaharieva, C. Walter, S. Loos, S. Hoffmann, Energy & Environ. Sci. 2019, 12, 988-999.

(vii) A. Indra, U. Paik, T. Song, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2018, 57, 1241-1245 (Cover page).

(vi) A. Indra, T. Song, U. Paik, Adv. Mater. 2018, 1705146.

(v) A. Indra, A. Acharjya, P. W. Menezes, C. Merschjann, D. Hollmann, M. Schwarze, M. Aktas, S. Lochbrunner, A. Thomas, M. Driess,​ Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2017, 56, 1653-1657.

(iv) A. Indra, P. W. Menezes, C. Das, D. Schmeißer, M. Driess, Chem. Commun. 2017, 53, 8641-8644 (Cover page).

(iii) A. Indra, P. W. Menezes, N. R. Sahraie, A. Bergmann, C. Das, M. Tallarida, D. Schmeißer, P. Strasser, M. Driess, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2014, 136, 17530-17536.

(ii) A. Indra, P. W. Menezes, I. Zaharieva, E. Baktash, J. Pfrommer, M. Schwarze, H. Dau, M. Driess, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2013, 52, 13206-13210 (VIP paper).

(i) A. Indra, M. Doble, S. Bhaduri, G. K. Lahiri, ACS Catal. 2011, 1, 511-518

Sr. No.

Course Name

Course Code

1

Chemistry I

CY-101

2

Chemistry II

CY-102

3

Chemistry of Transition and Inner Transition Elements

CY-405

4

Chemistry of Coordination Compounds

CHI-241

5

Transition and Inner Transition Elements

CHI-341

6

Organometallic Chemistry

CHI-441

7

Inorganic Chemistry M.Sc Lab-I

CY-492

8

Inorganic Chemistry M.Sc Lab-II

CY-495

9

Adsorption and Heterogeneous Catalysis

CHI-423

10

Chemistry of Coordination Compounds

CY-408

11

Bioinorganic Chemistry

CY-521

12

Organometallic Chemistry

CY-501

13

Bioinspired Energy Conversion

CY-524

Artificial Photosynthesis
Artificial photosynthesis can transform CO2 into useful organics with the help of an efficient photocatalyst. This leads to carbon fixation and sustainable energy conversion. The goal of this project is to build up artificial leaf which can work like natural system under visible light irradiation. Development of the photoelectrochemical cell (PEC) to continue the process of sustainable energy conversion by using the sunlight will be the ultimate achievement of this project.

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Metal Organic Framework Derived Catalysts for Energy Conversion 
Exploring new materials with high efficiency and durability for the electrochemical processes is the primary requirement for the development in the field of energy conversion and storage. Application of metal organic framework (MOF) derived materials for the electrochemical energy conversion like oxygen evolution, hydrogen evolution, oxygen reduction or battery materials have been found to be an emerging field of research in last few years. In this project, we will focus on the systematic design of the materials from MOF and control over their inherent properties to enhance their electrochemical performances.

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Photocatalytic Organic Reactions with Quantum Dots and Semiconductors 
Photocatalytic organic reactions such as selective oxidation, oxidative couplings reactions by using visible light active photocatalyst are of great importance towards achieving sustainable chemistry. In practical applications there are several challenges like low selectivity, sluggish reaction rate etc. Therefore, or objective is to develop suitable protocol to improve the activity and selectivity. We investigate the application of semiconductor materials or quantum dots by band engineering to improve the selectivity. Development of the cocatalyst systems to control the electron-hole separation and transport is also the objective of this work. 
 

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Bioinspired Electrochemical Oxygen Evolution Reaction
Electrocatalytic oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) have been considered to play the pivotal role for the energy conversion and storage. Designing of new catalyst systems following the principle of nature could be the most useful way of energy conversion. In this respect, understanding the natural catalyst systems is essential to improve the efficiency of the artificial catalysts. In this project we shall develop transition metal based catalysts which can mimic the nature both structurally and functionally. Comparison of the natural and synthesized system and correlating them in the molecular level will also be studied to develop the basic understanding of this subject.
 

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M.Sc. Student

Ajit Kumar Singh
Teaching Assistant
M.Sc (Banaras Hindu University)
Roll no.: 18051008
E- mail:  ajitkumarsingh.rs.chy18@iitbhu.ac.in
Blood group: B(-)
Research Interest: Development of Inorganic Semiconductors for Photocatalytic Energy Conversion
Hobby: Eating and partying

 

Vijay Sah 
Roll no.: 24057009
E- mail:  vijaysah.chy24@iitbhu.ac.in
Blood group: B(+)
Project topic: Electrochemical C-H activation and functionalization 

   




 

Deepak Kumar
JRF (UGC)
M.Sc (D D U Gorakhpur University)
Roll no.: 19051506
E- mail:  deepak.rs.chy19@iitbhu.ac.in
Blood group: A(+)
Research Interest: Development of heterojunction semiconductor for photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical energy conversion
Hobby: Playing cricket and volleyball

 
 
Toufik Ansari
PMRF
M.Sc.: St. Aloysius College Jabalpur (M.P)
Roll no.: 22051008
E-mail: toufikansari.rs.chy22@iitbhu.ac.in
Blood group: B(+)
Research Interest: Hybrid Water Electrolysis by Coupling of Anodic Organic Oxidation with Hydrogen Evolution Reaction
Hobby: Playing Cricket

Deepak Kumar Ray
JRF (UGC)
M.Sc.: Delhi University
Roll no.: 23051503
E-mail: deepakkumarray.rs.chy23@iitbhu.ac.in
Blood group: A(+)
Research Interest: Development of dual atom catalyst for paired electrolysis hybrid water electrolyzer by the replacement of organic reaction
Hobby: Playing Cricket and Chess

Vijay Patel
Teaching Assistant
M.Sc.: Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
Roll no.: 24051015
E-mail: vijaypatel.rs.chy24@iitbhu.ac.in
Blood group: O(+)
Research Interest: Photocatalytic organic reactions with single atom-loaded semiconductors
Hobby: Bike riding and Traveling 

Harshit Gupta
Project Fellow
M.Sc.: University of Delhi 
E-mail: harshitgupta.rs.chy25@iitbhu.ac.in 
Blood group: A(+)
Research Interest: Modulation of Metal-metal Interaction and Coordination Sites of Dual-Atom Catalysts for the Electrochemical Oxidation of Benzylic Substrates to Value-Added Products
Hobby: Cooking and Reading

 

Akash Tiwari
Teaching Assistant
M.Sc.: KNIPSS Sultanpur
E-mail: akashtiwari.rs.chy25@iitbhu.ac.in
Blood group: AB(+)
Research Interest: Photoelectrochemical Organic Reaction Coupled with CO2 Reduction
Hobby:  Traveling and Music

 

 

Ambarish Pratap Singh
Teaching Assistant
M.Sc.: University of Lucknow
E-mail: ambarishpratapsingh.rs.chy25@iitbhu.ac.in
Blood group: O(+)
Research Interest: Photocatalytic Valorization of Plastic Waste to Useful Organics
Hobby:  Spirituality and Cricket

 

Vishakha Shukla
CSIR-JRF
M.Sc.: M. G. K V. P Varanasi
E-mail: vishakhashukla.rs.chy25@itbhu.ac.in
Blood group: O(+)
Research Interest: Photoelectrochemical organic reaction (C-H activation and functionalization) with modified photoanode 
Hobby:  Music, and volleyball

 

 
                                                                                                                                              

Sr. No.

Name

Institute

Research Area

Category

Year

1

Atri Patel

IIT(BHU)

Metal Organic Framework

Project Student

2018

2

Chandan Das

NIT Surat

Photocatalysis 

Internship Student

2018

3

Poulami Sengupta

BIT MESRA

Metal Organic Framework

 Project Student

2018

4

Pourush Gupta

IIT(BHU)

Metal Organic Framework

Project Student

2019

5

Amrendra Singh

University of Allahabad

Self-Supported MOF Derived catalyst

DST INSPIRE Scholar

2019

6

Amit Kumar

IISER TVM

Metal Organic Framework

Internship Student

2019

7

Shekhar Kumar

IISER Kolkata

Zeolitic Imidazole Framework

Internship Student

2019

8

Shreya Singh

GFSU Gujarat

Layered Double Hydroxide

Internship Student

2019

9

Archita Tripathi

GFSU Gujarat

Photocatalysis

Internship Student

2019

10

Abhijeet Rana

Banaras Hindu University

Zeolitic Imidazole Framework

Internship Student

2019

11

Prattay Das

Banaras Hindu University

Metal Organic Framework

Internship Student

2019

12

Rohon Mondal

Banaras Hindu University

Metal Organic Framework

Internship Student

2019

13

Rakesh Priyadarshi

Banaras Hindu University

Zeolitic Imidazole Framework

Internship Student

2019

14

Ankur Khapare

 DAVV (Indore)

Zeolitic Imidazole Framework

Internship Student

2020

15

Suhani Tripathi

DAVV (Indore)

Zeolitic Imidazole Framework

Internship Student

2020

16

Rajesh Kushwaha

IIT Bombay

Layered Double Hydroxide

Internship Student

2020

16

Kushal Dubey

NIT SIKKIM

Metal Organic Framework

Internship Student

2022

17

Jyoti Singh

NIT SIKKIM

Zeolitic Imidazole Framework

Internship Student

2022

18

Deopal Birua

IISER TVM

Zeolitic Imidazole Framework

Internship Student

2022

19

Shivam Kumar

IISER TVM

Metal Organic Framework

Internship Student

2022

20

Sanju

Central University of Haryana

Self-Supported MOF Derived catalyst

Internship Student

2022

21

Harish Kumar

Central University of Haryana

Zeolitic Imidazole Framework

Internship Student

2022

22

Abhirup Sardar 

IISER TVM

Metal Organic Framework

Internship Student

2022

23

Saunak Das

IISER Kolkata

Electrochemical Organic Oxidation

Internship Student

2023

24

Shyan Hait

NIT Durgapur

Electrochemical Organic Oxidation

Internship Student

2023

25

Adithiya Manoj

 Pune

Electrochemical Water Oxidation

Internship Student

2023

26

Harshi Saxena

NIT SIKKIM

Electrochemical Water Oxidation

Internship Student

2023

27

Prateek Jena

NISER Bhubaneswar

Metal Organic Framework

Internship Student

2023

28

Pradeep Prateek

NISER Bhubaneswar

Metal Organic Framework

Internship Student

2023

29

Bhumika K. N

REWA University 

Metal Organic Framework for Organic Reaction

Internship Student

2024

30

Ansh Yati

University of Lucknow

Photocatalysis 

Internship Student

2024

31

 Manreet Kaur

University of Lucknow

Photocatalysis 

Internship Student

2024

  

Sr. No.

Project Name

Funding

Amount (Rs)

Date of starting

Date of ending

Achievements

6

Development of Scalable Artificial Leaf for Solar Driven Reduction of Carbon Dioxide into Liquid Fuels

CCUS-DST

70,00,000

2025

 

Running

5

Modulation of Metal-Metal Interaction and Coordination Sites of Dual-Atom Catalysts for the Electrochemical Oxidation of Benzylic Substrates to Value-Added Products

DST-CRG (2023)

51,42,192

2024

2027

Running

4

Development of Metal-Organic Framework Derived Single-Atom Catalysts for Industrial Scale Water Electrolysis and Selective Synthesis of Value-Added Products

DST-DAAD

12,20,000

2023

2025

Running

3

Development of Transition Metal-Based Nanocatalysts for Bio-inspired Water Oxidation

CSIR

17,60,000

2019

2021

Completed

2

Promoting Water Oxidation Reaction with Electrochemically Synthesized Ultrathin Layered Double Hydroxide Nanosheets

DST-SERB

26,51,000

2019

2021

Completed

1

Band Gap Engineering of Semiconductors for Artificial Photosynthesis

IIT (BHU)

10,00,000

2018

2019

Completed

 
 

Ph.D Students

 

IID M.Tech Students

M.Sc. Students

Baghendra Singh
INSPIRE Fellow
M.Sc (Dr. R. M. L. Avadh University)

Date of Registration: 24/07/2018
Roll no.: 18051010
E-mail: baghendrasingh.rs.chy18@iitbhu.ac.in
Blood group: A(+)
Thesis Title: Metal Organic Framework (MOF) Derived Catalysts for Electrochemical Energy Conversion
Date of thesis submission: 23/09/2022

 

Paurush Gupta
Date of Registration: 26/07/2016
Roll no.: 16051508
Email: paurushgupta.chy19@itbhu.ac.in 
Mobile: +919169133959
Thesis Title: Prussian blue analogue Derived Layered Double Hydroxide for Electrochemical Energy Conversion
Date of thesis submission:18/05/2021

 

 

 

 

Laeeq Ahmed
M.Sc. student
Date of Registration: 26/07/2019
Roll no.: 19051508
E-mail: laeeqahmed.chy19@itbhu.ac.in 
Mobile: +919711015397
Thesis Title: Cs2AgBiBr6 double perovskite photocatalyst for alpha alkylation of aldehyde
Date of thesis submission:18/05/2021

 

 

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Ved Vyas
JRF (CSIR)
M.Sc (University of Allahabad)

Date of Registration: 24/07/2018
Roll no.: 18051011
E- mail:  vedvyas.rs.chy18@itbhu.ac.in
Mobile: +917897046259
Blood group: A(+)
Thesis Title: Metal-Organic Framework Derived Catalysts for Organic Reactions
Date of thesis submission: 14/11/2023

   

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Priyanka Maurya
Inspire Fellow
M.Sc (University of Allahabad)

Date of Registration: 24/07/2018
Roll no.: 18051011
E- mail:  vedvyas.rs.chy18@itbhu.ac.in
Mobile: +917897046259
Blood group: A(+)
Thesis Title: Metal-Organic Framework Derived Catalysts for Organic Reactions
Date of thesis submission: 24/07/2024 

 

Atri Patel
IDD M.Tech
Date of Registration: 26/07/2017
Roll no.: 17051508
E-mail: atripatel.chy17@itbhu.ac.in 
Mobile: +919984038465
Thesis Title: Metal Organic Framework (MOF) Derived Layered Double Hydroxide for Electrochemical Energy Conversion
Date of thesis submission: 04/05/2022

 

Anju Kumari
M.Sc. student
Date of Registration:26/07/2019
Roll no.: 19051508
E-mail: anjukumari.chy19@itbhu.ac.in 
Mobile: +916203037967
Thesis Title: MOF-derived CO@NC catalyst for esterification of benzyl alcohol
Date of thesis submission:18/05/2021

     

Vishesh Kumar
JRF (CSIR)
M.Sc (University of Allahabad)
Roll no.: 19051505
E-mail:  visheshkumar.rs.chy19@iitbhu.ac.in
Blood group: B(+)
Thesis title: Development of Halide Pervoskite Quantum Dots for Photocatalytic Organic Reaction
Hobby: Playing cricket

Date of thesis submission: 24/08/2025

 

Akanksha Rajput
IDD M.Tech
Date of Registration: 26/07/2017
Roll no.: 17051508
E-mail: akanksharaput.chy17@itbhu.ac.in 
Mobile: +917417841714
Thesis Title: Metal Organic Framework (MOF) Derived CO@NC catalyst for Electrochemical water splitting.
Date of thesis submission: 05/05/2022

 

 

Pratyush Mohanty
M.Sc. student
Date of Registration:26/07/2021
Roll no.: 19051508
E-mail: anjukumari.chy19@itbhu.ac.in 
Mobile: +916370517661
Thesis Title:  Electrocatalytic activation of metal organic framework into metal (oxyhydroxide) for anodic oxidation reaction
Date of thesis submission:15/05/2023