Researchers Swadhin K. Mondal and Rahul Banerjee from the Department of Chemical Sciences at IISER-Kolkata have been awarded the prestigious J C Bose Fellowship by the Union government. The fellowship recognises their pioneering contributions to the field of chemistry and its role in addressing global sustainability challenges.
Mondal’s Work on Sustainable Alternatives
Professor Swadhin K. Mondal is leading research that underscores the urgent need for sustainable alternatives to rapidly depleting natural resources. With industrial demands expected to exhaust key resources within the next century, his work highlights pathways to ensure long-term sustainability through innovative chemical solutions.
Banerjee’s Innovations in Porous Materials
Professor Rahul Banerjee is advancing the frontiers of porous materials research, particularly in Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) and Nanotubes. His work offers practical solutions to pressing environmental challenges by enabling technologies for carbon capture, clean fuel storage, and pollutant filtration.
Driving Chemistry Toward Global Solutions
As reported by devdiscourse.com, together, the two awardees demonstrate how cutting-edge chemical research can move from the lab to real-world applications, tackling critical issues like climate change, energy security, and environmental sustainability.
