Teaching

Post Graduate:

Theory

Formulation and Drug Delivery Technology, MTech (Pharmaceutical Science Engineering), 1^st Semester.
Organic Reactions and Stereochemistry, MSc (Chemistry), 1^st Semester.
Methods in Organic Synthesis, MSc (Chemistry), 3^rd Semester.
Polymer Chemistry, MSc (Chemistry), 4^th Semester.

Practical

Organic Chemistry Lab-I, MSc, 1^st Semester.
Organic Chemistry Lab-II, MSc, 2^nd Semester.

Under Graduate:

Theory

Chemistry, 1^st Year BTech Common

Practical

Chemistry Lab, 1^st Year BTech Common.

Academics

PhD: IIT Kharagpur (2006)
MSc (Organic Chemistry): Vidyasagar University (2000)
BSc [Chemistry (Hons.)]: Midnapore College (1998)

Position

Professor, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad: 12.04.2021 to date
Associate Professor, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad: 12.08.2012 to 11.04.2021
Assistant Professor, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad: 12.08.2009 to 11.08.2012
Lecturer, BIT Mesra, Ranchi: 01.11.2006 to 11.08.2009
Scientist (R&D), Hindustan Gum & Chemicals Ltd. Bhiwani: 17.11.2004 to 30.09.2006

Awards and Honors

MRSI Medal, 2023.
Professor R. D. Desai 80^th Birthday Commemoration Award-2021, Indian Chemical Society, Kolkata.
Fellow, The Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC).
Council Member, International Council on Materials Education (ICME), USA.
Visiting Scientist, National Centre for Nanostructured Materials, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Pretoria, South Africa, 2017.
DAAD Fellow, University of Siegen, Germany, 2012.
Fellow, Indian Chemical Society, 2009.

Publications

Books Published

Book Chapter:

Arpita Roy, Kalipada Manna, Shaon Dey, and Sagar Pal*, In Comprehensive Polymer Science 2nd Edition, 2025. “Protein-polymer conjugates”. Publisher: Elsevier Ltd.

Sagar Pal*, Raghunath Das, Soumitra Ghorai. In Cellulose based graft copolymers: Structure and Chemistry, Vijay Thakur (Principle Editor), Chapter 15, pp. 301-333, 2015. “Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose grafted with poly (acrylamide): Application of novel polymeric material as flocculant as well as adsorbent”. Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group – CRC Press – USA

Sagar Pal*, R. Das. In Polysaccharide based Graft copolymers, Susheel Kalia and M. W. Sabba (Eds.), Chapter 9, pp. 325-345, 2013. “Polysaccharide based graft copolymers for biomedical applications”. Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.

Sagar Pal*, S. K. Ali, G. Sen, R. P. Singh. In Green Chemistry for Environmental Remediation, Rashmi Sanghi and Vandana Singh (Eds.), PART – 4; Chapter 23, pp. 729-757; 2011. “Modification and Applications of Guar Gum in the Field of Green Chemistry”. Publisher: Scrivener (WILEY) Publishing LLC, Austin, TX 78702.

List Of Research Publications (only in Peer-reviewed Journals)

Selected Publications:

Arpita Roy, Kalipada Manna, Shaon Dey, Kanta Chakraborty, Santanu Dhara, Sagar Pal^*. Soft Matter, In Press, DOI: 10.1039/D4SM01402B, 2025.
Kalipada Manna, Anirban Dolai, Sanjib Ghosh, Subha Samanta, Shaon Dey, Sagar Pal^*. Macromolecules, 57, 8445, 2024.
Koushik Singha, Gitanjalee Kumari, Sheeja Jagadevan, Abanindra Nath Sarkar, Sagar Pal^*. Langmuir, 40, 16208, 2024.
Kalipada Manna, Shaon Dey, Anirban Phukan, Sourav Kumar Dey, Sagar Pal^*. Polymer, 291, 126581, 2024.
Dipankar Das, Arpita Roy, Sagar Pal^*. ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 5, 3348, 2023.
Abanindra Nath Sarkar, Soni Kumari, Sheeja Jagadevan, Asit Baran Panda, Sagar Pal^*. ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 4, 6132, 2022.
Shaon Dey, Arpita Roy, Kalipada Manna, Sagar Pal^*. Polymer Chemistry, 13, 3865, 2022.
Puja Das Karmakar, Sagar Pal^*. Polymer Chemistry, 13, 1394, 2022.
Arpita Roy, Preetam Guha Ray, Kalipada Manna, Chiranjib Banerjee, Santanu Dhara, Sagar Pal^*. Biomacromolecules, 22, 5256, 2021.
Priyapratim Patra, Niladri Patra, Sagar Pal^*. Polymer Chemistry, 11, 2630, 2020.
Lipi Midya, Avinash Chettri, Sagar Pal^*. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 7, 9416, 2019.
Priyapratim Patra, Venkata Sundeep Seesala, Dipankar Das, Asit Baran Panda, Santanu Dhara, Sagar Pal^*. Polymer, 140, 122, 2018.
Aniruddha Pal, Sagar Pal^*. Polymer, 127, 150, 2017.
Priyapratim Patra, Arun Prabhu Rameshbabu, Dipankar Das, Santanu Dhara, Asit Baran Panda, Sagar Pal^*. Polymer Chemistry, 7, 5426, 2016.
Amit Kumar Sarkar, Arka Saha, Asit Baran Panda, Sagar Pal^*. Chemical Communications, 51, 16057, 2015.

Papers in conference abstract volumes / presented

Delivered an Invited talk on “Polymeric Gels and Micelles: An Overview from Synthesis to Applications” in International Conference on Advances in Materials and Chemical Sciences (AMCS-24) during Dec 18-20, 2024 at BIT, Mesra, Ranchi on 18^th December, 2024.
Delivered an Invited talk on “Biopolymeric Materials: From Development to Applications in Environmental Remediation” in AICTE-VAANI sponsored seminar on RA2M-SD 2024 during August 7-9, 2024 at HIT, Haldia on 8^th August, 2024.
Chairperson of Technical Session 4, International Conference on Materials and Membranes for Water and Energy (ICMMWE-2024), CSMCRI, Bhavnagar, during July 10-12, 2024.
Delivered an Invited talk on “Biopolymeric Gels and Micelles for Biomedical Applications” in International Conference for Functional Materials and Polymer Technology (ICFMPT-2024) during March 14-16, 2024 at ICT-Mumbai, IOC Bhubaneswar campus on 16^th March, 2024.
Delivered MRSI Medal Lecture on “Polysaccharide-based Copolymeric Gels and Micelles for Biomedical Applications” in 34th AGM of MRSI during December 12-15, 2023; 2023 at IIT(BHU), Varanasi on 14^th December, 2023.
Delivered an Invited talk on “Polysaccharide-Based Reagents for the Treatment of Mine Process Water” in 4th International Conference on Emerging Smart Materials in Applied Chemistry (ESMAC-2023) during November 18-20; 2023 at KIIT-DU, Bhubaneswar on 18^th November, 2023.
Delivered an Invited talk on “Polysaccharide/oligosaccharide based copolymeric gels for various biomedical applications” in a National Conference on the theme "Science & Technology for Sustainable World" during March 14-15; 2023 at KIIT-DU, Bhubaneswar on 14^th March, 2023.
Delivered an Invited talk on “Biopolymeric materials towards treatment of industrial wastewater” in conference on “Emergent Materials for Energy and Environment (EMEE-2023)” during March 04-05, 2023; Organized by IIT Roorkee on 4^th March, 2023.
Delivered an Award Lecture on “Biopolymeric flocculants: Development and applications” in an International Seminar Recent Trends in Chemical Science-2022 (RTCS-2022) on 18^th December, 2022; organized by Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad in collaboration with Indian Chemical Society, Kolkata During 16-18 December, 2022.
Chairperson of Technical Session 3, International Seminar on Advance Research in Molecular & Material Science - 2022 (ARM2S - 2022) during March 01 – 02, 2022; Jointly Organized by Department of Chemistry, Sitananda College, Purba-Medinipur, West Bengal & Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Majhitar, Rangpo, Sikkim in collaboration with Indian Chemical Society, Kolkata.
Delivered an Invited talk on “Polysaccharides/oligosaccharide-based gels as drug carriers” in an International Seminar (Platform: Google meet) on Recent Advances in Chemistry & Material Sciences -2020 (RACMS-2020) in Commemoration of the birth anniversary of Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray, organized by Indian Chemical Society, in collaboration with American Chemical Society, on 8^th August, 2020.
Delivered a talk as Resource Person on “Modification of biopolymers and their potential applications” in the One-day National WEBINAR on Recent Development of Chemistry, RDC 2020, organized by Kharagpur College on 20^th June, 2020.

Patents

Granted:

Abhay Shankar Patra, Priyapratim Patra, Sagar Pal, Asim Kumar Mukherjee. “Alginic acid/sodium alginate-based polymer as an organic binder in iron ore pelletization”. Indian Patent No. – 548923, Date of Grant: 28.08.2024 (Indian Patent Application No. 202131014773, dated 31.03.2021).

Biswajit Saha, Abhay Shankar Patra, Priyapratim Patra, Sagar Pal, Asim Kumar Mukherjee. “Carboxymethyl cellulose based polymer as an organic binder in iron ore pelletization”. Indian Patent No. – 532143, Date of Grant: 04.04.2024 (Indian Patent Application No. – 202131014760, dated 31.03.2021).

Sagar Pal, Soumitra Ghorai, A. Sarkar. “Amphoteric xanthan gum/SiO2 hybrid nanocomposite (Amp. XG/SiO2): Development and application of a novel adsorbent for removal of Congo red dye (CR dye) from aqueous solution”. Indian Patent No. – 516308, Date of Grant: 28.02.2024 (Indian Patent Application No. – 931/Kol/2014, dated 12.09.2014).

Sagar Pal, Priyapratim Patra. “Biopolymeric super absorbent hydrogel and its preparation thereof”. Indian Patent No. – 440439, Date of Grant – 25.07.2023 (Patent Application No. 201831022160 dated 13.06.2018).

Abhay Shankar Patra, Asim Kumar Mukherjee, Sagar Pal, Priyapratim Patra. “Synthesis of reagent based on β-cyclodextrin for the beneficiation of low-quality iron ore”. Indian Patent No. – 412157, Date of Grant – 23.11.2022 (Indian Patent Application No. 201831049337 dated 27.12.2028).

Sagar Pal, Abhay Shankar Patra. “A flocculant for the reduction of pollutant content from mine process water”. Indian Patent No. – 378107, Date of Grant – 28.09.2021 (Patent Application No. 201731038017 dated 26.10.2017).

Ram Prakash Singh, Sagar Pal. “Process for manufacture of cationic amylopectin and method of flocculation”. Indian Patent No. – 224777, Date of Grant – 22.10.2008 (Patent Application No. – 483/KOL/2003 dated 17.09.2003).

Filed:

Arpita Roy, Shaon Dey, Kalipada Manna, Sagar Pal. “A New Adhesive Nanocomposite Hydrogel and its Preparation thereof.” Indian Patent filed, 2024.

Kalipada Manna, Sagar Pal. “A new light responsive polymeric micelle for real time monitored delivery of therapeutics and a process for the preparation thereof”. Indian Patent Application No. 202431103949 dated 28.12.2024.

Abhay Shankar Patra, Shaon Dey, Biswajit Saha, Asim Kumar Mukherjee, Sagar Pal. “A modified polysaccharide based selective flocculant and method(s)thereof”. International PCT Application No. PCT/IB2024/050842, dated 30.01.2024 (Indian Patent Application No. 202331006300, dated 31.01.2023, Filed)

Arpita Roy, Sagar Pal. “An injectable hydrogel with pH sensitivity and a process for the preparation thereof”. Indian Patent Application No. 202331064343, dated 25.09.2023. (Filed)

Shaon Dey, Abhay Shankar Patra, Sagar Pal. “A copolymeric reagent for treatment of coal tailings and a process for the preparation thereof”. Indian Patent Application No. 202331055061, dated 17.08.2023. (Filed)

Projects & Activities

Consultancy Project (for ONGC)

Ongoing:

Title: Synthesis of Graphene Quantum Dot from Coal Tar using Microwave Irradiation. Funded by: Tata Steel Ltd., Jamshedpur. Sanctioned amount: 22.72 Lakhs. Duration: Oct, 2023-Sept, 2025.

Completed:

Title: Detailed analysis and in-depth interpretation of various polymeric and inorganic materials. Funded by: Tata Steel Ltd., Jamshedpur. Sanctioned amount: 5.90 Lakhs. Duration: Oct, 2023-Sept, 2024.

Membership of Scientific Societies

Life Member, The Society for Polymer Science, India.
Life Member, Materials Research Society of India.
Life Member, Chemical Research Society of India.
Life Member, Indian Chemical Society

Other Academic and Administrative Activities

Administrative Activities:

Dean (Research & Development), IIT(ISM) Dhanbad. 16^th August, 2022 to date.

Associate Dean: R&D-Research Infrastructure, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad. 1^st April, 2020 to 18^th October, 2023.

Head, Central Research Facility, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad. 6^th September, 2018 to 15^th August, 2022.

Faculty-in-Charge, Central Research Facility, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad. 1^st July, 2014 – 5^th September, 2018.

Faculty Coordinator, Concetto-2017, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad.

Faculty Co-coordinator, Concetto-2016, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad.

Faculty Coordinator - PhD, Department of Chemistry, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad. 1^st July, 2018 to 30^th June, 2021.

Guidance

PhD Guidance: ongoing - 7

Mr. Kalipada Manna, SRF, (Since April, 2019).
Mr. Shaon Dey, SRF, (Since May, 2019).
Mr. Padmapani Pradhan, JRF, (Since Aug, 2022).
Mr. Sanjib Ghosh, JRF, (Since May, 2023).
Mr. Subha Samanta, JRF, (Since January, 2024).
Mr. Sourav Batabyal, JRF, (Since July, 2024)
Mr. Suvamay Maity, JRF, (Since December, 2024)

PhD Guidance: completed - 15

(15) Dr. Kaushik Singha (2017-2024)

Thesis title: Rational design of polymeric materials for wastewater remediation in a sustainable manner.

Degree received: November, 2014.

(14) Dr. Abanindra Nath Sarkar (2017-2023)

Thesis title: β-Cyclodextrin based biocompatible hydrogels/nanogels and their application in controlled/targeted drug delivery.

Degree received: June, 2023

Present Status: Assistant Manager (R&D), Black Rose Industries Ltd., India.

(13) Dr. Arpita Roy (2016-2022)

Thesis title: β-Cyclodextrin based biocompatible hydrogels/nanogels and their application in controlled/targeted drug delivery.

Degree received: July, 2022

Present Status: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, University of California, Los Angeles.

(12) Dr. Puja Das Karmakar (2016-2022)

Thesis title: Synthesis of amphiphilic graft and graft-block copolymers and their potential applications.

Degree received: February, 2022.

Present status: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, National Institute for Materials Science, Ibaraki, Japan.

(11) Dr. Priyapratim Patra (2014-2020)

Thesis title: Novel modified biopolymer-based hydrogels and nanogels: synthesis, characterization and application

Degree received: August, 2020

Present status: Deputy Manager (R&D), JSW Cement Ltd., Vijaynagar Works, Karnataka.

(10) Dr. Lipi Midya (2014-2019)

Thesis title: Polymeric Nanocomposites derived from functionalized chitosan: Development and Application

Degree received: December, 2019.

Present status: Registering Authority (FSSAI) & Food Safety Officer, West Bengal General Service, Govt of West Bengal, India.

(9) Dr. Barun Mandal (2014-2018)

Thesis title: Nanofillers incorporated crosslinked carboxymethyl cellulose: Development and application in sustained transdermal drug delivery.

Degree received: March, 2018.

Present status: Post Doc Fellow, Presidency University, Kolkata, India.

(8) Dr. Abhay Shankar Patra (2013-2018)

Thesis title: Multifunctional guar gum derivatives/SiO₂ hybrid nanocomposites: Synthesis, characterization and application as flocculants as well as adsorbents.

Degree received: February, 2018.

Present status: Principal Researcher, Raw Materials Research group, Research & development, Tata Steel Ltd.

(7) Dr. Amrita Biswas (2013-2018) (Joint Supervision)

Thesis title: Studies on some grafted or modified natural polymers as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in acidic medium.

Degree received: August, 2018.

Present status: Assistant Professor, Manipal University Jaipur, India.

(6) Dr. Aniruddha Pal (2013-2018)

Thesis title: Development and applications of graft and block copolymers using ATRP/RAFT techniques.

Degree received: January, 2018.

Present status: JSPS fellow at National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan.

(5) Dr. Dipankar Das (2012-2016)

Thesis title: Development and applications of functionalized dextrin-based hydrogels/nanogels towards controlled/targeted drug delivery.

Degree received: August, 2016.

Present status: Assistant Professor, NIPER, Mohali, India.

(4) Dr. Amit Kumar Sarkar (2012-2016)

Thesis title: Polymeric nanocomposites derived from functionalized amylopectin and layered titanate/nano TiO₂: Development and application.

Degree received: July, 2016.

Present status: Senior Scientist, PACT, Cambridge, UK.

(3) Dr. Raghunath Das (2011-2015)

Thesis title: Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose based graft copolymers/nanocomposite: Development and application in the field of controlled drug release.

Degree received: April, 2015.

Present status: Assistant Manager (R&D), Oriental Carbon & Chemicals Limited, Rewari (Haryana), India.

(2) Dr. Soumitra Ghorai (2010-2015)

Thesis Title: Modified xanthan gum/silica hybrid nanocomposite: Synthesis, characterization and application.

Degree received: March, 2015.

Present status Principal Researcher (R&D), Tata Steel Ltd., Jamshedpur.

(1) Dr. Gautam Sen (2006-2010)

Thesis title: Synthesis and characterization of hydrolyzed and unhydrolyzed polyacrylamide grafted carboxymethylstarch (CMS-g-PAM) and their applications.

Degree received: August, 2010.

Present status: Assistant Professor, Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, Ranchi, India.

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