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Academic Information

PhD from NIT Durgapur with 18 years of Teaching and 4 years of Research Experience,

Research Areas

Polymer Science and Engineering Biocomposites Nanomaterials Petroleum Refinery Machine Learning Membranes Electrodes Waste water treatment Waste management Biodegradable polymers

Research Interests

Research focuses on biodegradable polymers, sustainable materials, and waste-to-value technologies. Key areas include synthesis and modification of biopolymers from agricultural and industrial waste, polymer composite development, and nanomaterial fabrication. She works on membrane technology for wastewater treatment, particularly dairy effluent management, and on refining waste lubricating oils. Additional interests include graphene/CNT-based polymer nanocomposites for advanced applications, fluidization techniques for nanoparticle synthesis, and hydrodynamic studies in multiphase systems, aiming toward environmentally sustainable and scalable engineering solutions.

Courses Taught

Engineering Chemistry, Polymer science and Engineering, Chemical Process Technology, Heat Transfer, Energy Technology, Polymer Processing, Polymer Testing, Non-Conventional Energy, Mechanical Operation, Fluid Mechanics, Safety and Hazards Management, Environmental Engineering

Positions Held

Director Research and Project at Brainware University, Vice President IIC at BrainwareUniversity

Publications

Journal Publication (64: SCI/SCOPUS)

1. Bhar A., Dey A.K., Roy O., Routh S., Mandal A., Naskar B., Kamila B., Ghosh M. (2024). Synthesis, characterization, and mechanical performance evaluation of PET-based packaging films reinforced with surface-functionalized rice husk nanosilica. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, e70309.

2. Sarkar S., Datta D., Pammi S.V.N., Das B. (2024). Surface functionalization of synthesized sodium alginate from brown algae for maximizing the yield of re-refined used lubricating oil using extraction–flocculation. Petroleum Science and Technology, 43(5), 552–569.

3. Sarkar S., Datta D., Deepak K.S., Mondal B.K., Das B. (2023). Comprehensive investigation of various re-refining technologies of used lubricating oil: A review. Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management, 25(4), 1935–1965.

4. Banerjee C., Datta D., Mohanty S., Samanta S., Halder G. (2023). Development of rice starch/recycled polypropylene biocomposites with jute waste nanofiber-based filler. Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 33, 101101.

5. Samanta S., Datta D., Halder G. (2020). Biodegradation efficacy of soil inherent novel sp. Bacillus tropicus (MK318648) onto low density polyethylene matrix. Journal of Polymer Research, 27(10), 324.

6. Datta D., Halder G. (2019). Effect of media on degradability, physico-mechanical and optical properties of synthesized polyolefinic and PLA film in comparison with casted potato/corn starch biofilm. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 124, 39–62.

7. Datta D., Halder G. (2019). Effect of rice husk derived nanosilica on the structure, properties and biodegradability of corn-starch/LDPE composites. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 27(4), 710–727.

8. Datta D., Samanta S., Halder G. (2019). Surface functionalization of extracted nanosilica from rice husk for augmenting mechanical and optical properties of synthesized LDPE-starch biodegradable film. Polymer Testing, 77, 105878.

9. Datta D., Halder G. (2018). Enhancing degradability of plastic waste by dispersing starch into low density polyethylene matrix. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 114, 143–152.

10. Mukherjee A., Halder S., Datta D., Anupam K., Hazra B., Mandal M.K., et al. (2017). Free radical induced grafting of acrylonitrile on pre-treated rice straw for enhancing its durability and flame retardancy. Journal of Advanced Research, 8(1), 73–83.