OUR RESEARCH GROUP
Contact Information
Email: indranath@iitkgp.ac.in
Phone: +91-3222-214980
Dr. Indranath Chakraborty
Assistant Professor
School of Nanoscience and Technology
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Kharagpur - 721302, W.B., India
Biography
Dr. Indranath Chakraborty is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nano Science and Technology at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India. His research group investigates the emerging properties of atomically precise nanoparticles, structure-property correlations, and their functions. He obtained his Ph.D. in 2015 from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (India). He was then a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, IL, USA. In 2016, he moved to Philipps University of Marburg, Germany, as an Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Research Fellow. In 2018, he moved to the Center for Hybrid Nanostructure, University of Hamburg, Germany as a research associate. Before Joining IIT Kharagpur (2022), he was an Assistant Professor in the School of Basic Sciences at IIT Mandi (India). He has received numerous awards for his research contributions, including the Humboldt Fellowship, Malhotra Weikfield Foundation Nano Science Fellowship Award, and J. C Bose patent award.
Post Doc
Dedication! Expertise! Passion!
Dr. Saptarshi Roy
Institute Post Doctoral Fellow
Joined in: 2025 (Dec)
Ph.D. (Chemistry): National Institute of Technology, Silchar
M.Sc. (Chemistry): Dibrugarh University, Assam
B.Sc. (Chemistry): Jagannath Barooah University, Assam
Hobbies: Reading Novels, travelling, and adventurous sports
Dr. Saurav Shankar
Senior Project Associate
Jointly with Prof. Suman Chakraborty
Joined in: 2026 (March)
Ph.D. (Chemistry): University of Delhi
M.Sc. (Chemistry): Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad
B.Sc. (Chemistry): University of Delhi
My research primarily focuses on the synthesis of nanomaterials and their application in biosensing, particularly the development of flexible substrate-based platforms (thread and paper) for the detection of various analytes.
Hobbies: Cricket, Badminton, Travelling, Movies
Dr. Anna Sebastian
Senior Project Associate
Jointly with Prof. Suman Chakraborty
Joined in: 2026 (March)
Ph.D. (Chemistry): Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad
M.Sc. (Chemistry): Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala
B.Sc. (Chemistry): Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala
Hobbies: Travelling and exploring different cuisines
PhD Students
Dedication! Expertise! Passion!
We are a group of enthusiastic researchers who believe in teamwork, discipline and consistency. Besides research, we love to socialize and create a fun environment for a healthy work-culture.
Koustav Sahoo
PMRF Fellow
Joined in: 2022 (July)
M.Sc. (Chemistry): University of Hyderabad
B.Sc. (Chemistry): Ramakrishna Mission Residential College (Autonomous), Narendrapur, University of Calcutta
My research focuses on the synthesis of atomically precise metal nanoclusters and their applications in biosensing and catalysis.
Hobby: Playing Cricket, table tennis, exploring new places, trekking etc.
Tapu Raihan Gazi
PMRF Fellow
Joined in: 2022 (Dec)
M.Sc. (Chemistry): Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad
B.Sc. (Chemistry): Ramakrishna Mission Residential College (Autonomous), Narendrapur,
University of Calcutta
I pursue the rational design of nanohybrid catalysts by integrating atomically precise metal nanoclusters—exhibiting molecule‑like electronic structure and tunable light harvesting—with engineered supports. My research advances mechanistic understanding and stability engineering to develop durable, high‑efficiency systems for heterogeneous catalysis.
Hobby: Cricket, Football, Table tennis, Travelling, learning new language, watching movies.
Soumyadip Roy
UGC-JRF Fellow
Joined in: 2022 (Dec)
M.Sc. (Chemistry): Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad
B.Sc. (Chemistry):Ramakrishna Mission Residential College (Autonomous), Narendrapur, University of Calcutta
My research revolves around the design and development of atomically precise nanoclusters and its effective hybrids, aiming to replicate and augment biological functions at the nanoscale. I explore their applications in catalysis, sensing, and biomedical systems, contributing to the advancement of functional nanomaterials with high efficiency and selectivity. Beside research I love to watch and play sports, exploring new places, painting and delve into different cuisines.
Arunima Sinha
Co Supervisor: Prof. Santanu Dhara
Institute Fellow
Joined in: 2023 (July)
M.Tech. (Biotechnology):
Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata
B.Tech. (Biotechnology): Haldia Institute of Technology, Haldia
I am interested in designing multifunctional nanobiomaterials for theranostic applications, combining delivery, image, and diagnose in a single platform. My work focuses on developing stimuli-responsive nanocarriers that are biocompatible, target-specific, and effective in treating complex diseases.
Anukool Yadav
Co Supervisor: Prof. Prasanta Kumar Guha
Institute Fellow
Joined in: 2023 (July)
M.Sc. (Physics): Delhi Technological University, Delhi
B.Sc. Hons. (Physics): Miranda House College, University of Delhi
My research interest is currently focused on developing hybrid materials and energy storage devices like supercapacitors for flexible electronics.
I like to play badminton and read books in my free time.
Debayan Chatterjee
Co Supervisor: Prof. Suman Chakraborty
Institute Fellow
Joined in: 2024 (July)
M.Sc. (Physics): IIT Kharagpur
B.Sc. (Hons.) (Physics): Jadavpur University, Kolkata
My research encompasses designing affordable healthcare solutions using innovative functional nanoparticles/nanoclusters for early disease diagnosis through various physical, chemical and biological sensing platforms.
Hobbies: Still trying to find one.
Khadambari Bhaskaran
Sponsored Research Fellow
Joined in: 2024 (July)
M.S (Metallurgical and Materials Engineering): IIT Madras
M.Sc. (Nanoscience and Technology): University of Madras, University 1st Rank
B.Sc. (Physics): University of Madras
My research focuses on engineering Li-based electrolyte additives for high-voltage LMO and LNMO spinel cathodes, aiming to stabilize the cathode–electrolyte interface through CEI optimization. I employ a hybrid approach combining electrochemical experiments, surface analysis, and AI-driven modeling to predict interphase behavior and enhance long-term battery performance.
Rajanya Bera
Institute Fellow
Joined in: 2025 (July)
M.Sc. (Chemistry): Midnapore City College, Vidyasagar University
B.Sc. (Hons.) (Chemistry): Sukumar Sengupta Mahavidyalaya,Vidyasagar University
My research focuses on the synthesis and property tuning of atomically precise nanoclusters and their usage in the field of catalysis and other allied domains.
Hobbies: Singing, Art & Craft.
Rupsa Roy Choudhury
Co Supervisor: Prof. Dipak K. Goswami
Institute Fellow
Joined in: 2025 (July)
M.Sc. (Physics): IIT Guwahati
B.Sc. (Hons.) (Physics): Jadavpur University
My research interest lies in device-based applications of various semiconductor nanomaterials including atomically precise nanoclusters and quantum dots. I am particularly interested in OFETs and other transistor based applications.
Hobbies: Painting, Gardening, Cat-sitting
Subham Adhikari
Supervisor: Prof. Suman Chakraborty
Co Supervisor: Dr. Indranath Chakraborty
Institute Fellow
Joined in: 2025 (July)
M.Tech. (Nano Science and Technology): Jadavpur University
M.Sc. (Applied Physics): Amity University, Kolkata
B.Sc. (Physics): Shibpur Dinobandhu Institution, University of Calcutta
My research interest lies in Nano-biotech based Point-of-Care (PoC) Devices.
Hobbies: Playing Table tennis, Badminton, Football, Chess, Coding, Graphics designing, Web Dev.
Angshita Das
Co Supervisor: Prof. Suman Chakraborty
Institute Fellow
Joined in: 2026 (July)
M.Sc (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology): Pondicherry University
B.Sc (Hons.) (Biochemistry): Gurudas College, University of Calcutta
Research Interests: Nanomaterials in healthcare.
Hobbies: Exploring books and coffee blends.
Oishi Bhattacherjee
Co Supervisor: Prof. Suman Chakraborty
Institute Fellow
Joined in: 2026 (July)
Integrated BS-MS (Chemistry), IISER Berhampur
Research Interests: Nanomaterials for healthcare
Hobbies: Reading books, singing, cooking
Surabhi Verma
Supervisor: Prof. Santanu Dhara
Co Supervisor: Dr. Indranath Chakraborty
Institute Fellow
Joined in: 2026 (July)
M.Tech. (Biomedical Engineering): IIT Ropar, Punjab
B.Tech. (Biotechnology): Rama University, Kanpur
Research interests: Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering
Hobbies: Sketching & Travelling
Manisha Dutta
Co Supervisor: Dr. Ahin Roy
Institute Fellow
Joined in: 2026 (July)
M. Tech. (Nanoscience and Technology)
Jadavpur University
M.Sc (Physics) (Condensed Matter Physics), St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata
B.Sc (Hons.) (Physics), St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata
Research Interests: Functional nanomaterials, density functional theory, advanced electron microscopy, and structure–property correlations.
Hobbies: Painting, listening to music, and playing badminton
Sana Maryam
Co Supervisor: Dr. Sandeep Kumar Reddy
Institute Fellow
Joined in: 2026 (July)
M.Sc (Chemistry), University of Calcutta
B.Sc. (Hons.) (Chemistry): Lady Brabourne College, University of Calcutta
Research Interests: Computational Nanoscience, with an emphasis on understanding structure–property correlations at atomic-scale
Interns and Project Students
Dedication! Expertise! Passion!
Ayana Jyoti Kalita
Summer Intern (INSA)
Joined in 2026 (June)
Current Course: B.Sc. in Chemistry,
Jagannath Barooah University
