Sounak Bhattacharya
Urbana,IL
Summary
Synthetic chemist specializing in inorganic, bioinorganic, and organometallic synthesis. Proficient in air-free techniques, purification, crystallization, and characterization using advanced spectroscopy methods. Developed innovative iron-sulfur clusters and earth-abundant metal complexes, enhancing catalytic processes and ligand design. Demonstrated strong laboratory management skills, overseeing budgeting, inventory, and mentoring students.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL
01.2025 - Current
- Investigations of structural and functional analogs of acetyl coenzyme active site, understanding reactivity and mechanism
Postdoctoral Researcher
Auburn University
Auburn , AL
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Implementation of long-range interactions to enhance reactivity of organometallic complexes through metal-ligand cooperation
Education
Ph.D. - Inorganic Chemistry
IIT Guwahati
Assam, India06-2022
Master of Science - Chemistry
IIT-ISM Dhanbad
Jharkhand, India06-2015
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
St. Xavier's College, Kolkata
West Bengal, India05-2012
Skills
- Inert atmosphere handling
- Controlled environment techniques
- Inorganic and organic synthesis
- Spectroscopic and spectrophotometric instrumentation and analysis
- Cyclic voltammetry
- MestreNova, Origin, ChemDraw, SciFinder, Reaxys, MS Excel
- Collaboration skills
- Teaching experience
- Research methodology
- Quantitative analysis
- Laboratory management
- Presentation skills
- Time management
Accomplishments
- GATE qualified 2015 (AIR 714)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Bengali
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Professional
Timeline
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
01.2025 - Current
Postdoctoral Researcher
Auburn University
01.2023 - 01.2025
Ph.D. - Inorganic Chemistry
IIT Guwahati
Master of Science - Chemistry
IIT-ISM Dhanbad
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
St. Xavier's College, Kolkata
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