Partha Saha
Champaign,IL
Summary
Analytical chemist and electrochemist with 5+ years of pharmaceutical and food industry quality control experience and advanced R&D expertise in electrochemical systems, CO₂ capture technologies, and nanoparticle materials. Proven track record in method development, process optimization, validation, and cross-functional collaboration. Author of 13 peer-reviewed publications and co-inventor on a CO₂ mineralization patent application.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Research Scientist
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
01.2023 - Current
- Lead development of CO₂ mineralization technology for value-added carbonate and fertilizer co-production.
- Support techno-economic and life cycle assessments for industrial scalability.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize materials and process performance.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of Michigan
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed light-driven CO₂ removal systems using metastable photoacids.
- Conducted high-resolution electrochemical mapping of ceramic membranes.
- Designed and executed reproducible experimental protocols for advanced materials testing.
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Wyoming
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Invented Targeted Electrochemical Cell Microscopy (TECCM) for single nanoparticle analysis.
- Published multiple high-impact journal articles on electrocatalysis and nanomaterials.
- Mentored undergraduate researchers and coordinated laboratory activities.
Quality Assurance Officer
Nestlé Bangladesh
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Ensured compliance with GMP and quality standards in food production.
- Performed root cause analysis (RCA) and implemented CAPA strategies.
- Led audits, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Quality Control Officer
ACI & Square Pharmaceuticals
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Developed and validated RP-HPLC method reducing analysis time for key products.
- Conducted routine QC testing and stability analysis under regulatory guidelines.
- Maintained documentation, calibration, and cleaning validation records.
Education
Ph.D. - Chemistry
University of Wyoming
01-2022
M.S. - Applied Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
University of Dhaka
01-2010
B.S. - Applied Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
University of Dhaka
01-2008
Skills
- Analytical Method Development (HPLC, UPLC, GC)
- Electrochemical Analysis (CV, LSV, EIS, RDE)
- Materials Characterization (SEM, TEM, AFM, FTIR, NMR, TGA, DSC)
- Spectroscopy (UV-Vis, Raman, Fluorescence, ICP-OES, AAS, XPS)
- GMP/GLP Compliance, CAPA, SOP Development, Validation
- Nanomaterial Synthesis & Process Optimization
- Data Analysis (Origin, ImageJ, MS Office, SAP)
Timeline
Assistant Research Scientist
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
01.2023 - Current
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of Michigan
01.2022 - 01.2023
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Wyoming
01.2017 - 01.2022
Quality Assurance Officer
Nestlé Bangladesh
01.2013 - 01.2016
Quality Control Officer
ACI & Square Pharmaceuticals
01.2011 - 01.2013
M.S. - Applied Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
University of Dhaka
B.S. - Applied Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
University of Dhaka
Ph.D. - Chemistry
University of Wyoming
SELECTED AWARDS
NASA EPSCoR Graduate Research Fellowship, Best Poster Award, University of Wyoming, International Student Scholarship (2x), Best Employee of the Year, ACI Pharmaceuticals (2x)
PATENT & PUBLICATIONS
- Patent Application: Integrated CO₂ Mineralization for Multi-Product Utilization of Cement Kiln Dust Waste.
- 13 Peer-Reviewed Publications (J. Phys. Chem. C, ACS Nano, Anal. Chem., J. CO₂ Utilization, etc.).