Research interests

• Biocalorimetry (bench-scale and large-scale biocalorimeters)
• Bio-Process Analytical Technology (BioPAT) (synthesis of recombinant proteins and value-added bioproducts)
• Real-time monitoring and control of bioprocess systems (BioPAT) (Biocalorimetry, Dielectric Spectroscopy and Exhaust Gas Analyzer)
• Mathematical modelling of bioprocess systems
• Monitoring and control of environmental bioprocess systems leading to value-added products

Professional Experience

• October 2021 onwards: Professor, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam, India
• Nov 2016 - Sept 2021: Associate Professor, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam, India

• June 2011 - November 2016: Assistant Professor, Biotechnology Department, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, India
• Oct 2010 - May 2011: Research Assistant, Laboratory of Integrated Bioprocessing, Dublin City University (DCU), Ireland
• Sep 2008 - Sep 2010: IRCSET Post Doctoral Fellow, Laboratory of Integrated Bioprocessing, Dublin City University (DCU), Ireland
• Sep 2007 - April2008: AIST Post Doctoral Fellow, Environmental Science Centre, The University of Tokyo, Japan
• June 2007 - August 2007: Group Leader, API-Pilot Plant Division, Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Ahemedabad, India.

Professional Affiliations

• Member of International Society for Biological Calorimetry (ISBC)
• Member of European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB)
• Associate member of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChe)
• Working committee member at , BioProcess International (BPI)
• Foundation member of Biological Engg.Society of India (BESI)
• Associated Faculty, Centre for Sustainable Polymer at IIT Guwahati
• Associated Faculty, Centre for Environment, IIT Guwahati
• Guest Faculty, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research Guwahati (NIPER-G)
• Associated Faculty, Joint Master/Ph.D International Degree Program on Food Science and Technology (IITG-GIFU University, Japan)
• Member of Scientific Advisory Board, Ouija BioSolutions, Guwahati Biotech Park, IIT Guwahati, Assam

Awards/Honors

National

• Senior Research Fellowship of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi, India (2003 to 2007)
• Junior Research Fellowship of the University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India, 2002.

International

• Irish Council for Scientific and Engineering and Technology (IRCSET) EMPOWER postdoctoral fellowship award (2008-2010)
• Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) post doctoral research fellowship award, (2007-2008)

Courses handled

Journal reviewing