Neelanjana Mukherjee

Highly analytical, communicative, and collaborative professional with a proven ability to adapt quickly to new environments. Committed to contributing to team success and continuously developing professional skills. Recognized for a positive attitude and unwavering dedication to continuous learning and personal growth.

Secured 31st position in Aptitude Test in Chemistry conducted by Indian Chemical Society (Mumbai Branch), Mumbai, 2016, Volunteered in the 29th Research Scholars’ Meet organized at St. Xaviers College, Mumbai, 2017, 

Successfully fulfilled the requirements of the college Honours Program concurrent with the B.Sc. Degree at St. Xaviers College, Mumbai, 2014-2017, Secured 12th rank in the Entrance test for M.Sc. Chemistry at Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, 2019, 

Participated in Advances in Organometallic and Bio-Organometallic Chemistry organized by Department of Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, 2018, 

Part of the Leadership Academy organized by the Leadership Institute, the Graduate School, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 2021, Awarded the Departmental Fellowship from the Department of Chemistry Alumni Leadership Spartan Cornerstone Scholarship Challenge, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 2023, 

Head of Library, Xavier’s Association of Chemistry (XAC 2016-2017), St. Xaviers College, Mumbai, 2016-2017, 

Organized Inter college Chemistry fests like ‘Alchemia 2017’ and a science conference at St. Xavier’s College (+400 attendees), 2017, 

Finance Head, Rasayanam -2019, India’s largest Chemistry based fest for undergraduate and graduate students organized by the graduate students of Institute of Chemical Technology (+600 attendees), 2019, 

Donated blood at the Mahatma Gandhi Seva Mandir Blood Bank for the benefit of the society., 2014-2017, 

Creative Editor and Author for various college magazines on Physics and Chemistry., 2014-2017, 

Content Developer for Brainnr, India’s upcoming Ed-tech companies., 2021, 

Cohort of the Graduate School’s Leadership Academy-2021, Michigan State University, 2021,

Graduate Student Assistant in the ACES Program for International Teaching Assistants at Michigan State University., 2021

• To design and characterize molecular monolayer and multilayer assemblies with electrochemically controllable organization, Michigan State University, Prof. Gary Blanchard, 01/01/21, present, Interfaces and interfacial properties would be controlled and investigated after a monolayer or film (multilayers) has been deposited onto a solid substrate, specifically, controlling in situ and reversibly the manner in which a layer or film (multilayer) would bind to a surface. The oxidation state of the metal ions in a metal ion-complexed monolayer is planned to be electrochemically changed and explore the consequences of this process on the organization of that layer on the surface. Similarly, multilayer assemblies formed on substrates would be characterized, and the properties controlled using electrochemistry.
• Cloud point extraction of a metal using commercial and natural surfactants, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prof. Radha V. Jayaram, 01/01/19, 05/31/19, An extraction technique was developed for the removal/recovery of 90Sr from chemical waste using a commercial surfactant (Triton X -100) and a natural surfactant (Soapnut). The parameters which may affect the extraction such as concentration of the metal, pH of the solution, additives etc., were also studied.
• Cloud point extraction of Strontium from chemical waste using Triton X-100, a non-ionic surfactant, Homi Bhabha Centre of Science and Education, TIFR, Mrs. Indrani Sen, 05/01/18, 07/31/18, A technique was developed to extract strontium from chemical waste using a non-ionic surfactant, Triton X-100.
• Synthesis and isolation of some organic compounds, an analytical approach, St. Xaviers College, Dr. Ashma Aggarwal, Dr. Gulshan Shaikh, 05/01/16, 07/31/16, Synthesis and isolation of some organic compounds were carried out following different procedures.