Born in month of June in year 1982, I studied in University of Calcutta and passed Madhyamik examination with 73.12% marks. Subsequently I completed my Higher Secondary followed by B.Sc in Botany (H) and M.Sc in Environmental Science. I attained my PhD in Environmental Science in year 2016 from University of Calcutta. I have more than 10 years of working experience in field of environment of which 7 years in field of research. My area of research was combination process involving biosorption integrated with ceramic membrane based filtration is proposed for treatment of higher loading wastewater. The biosorbents were derived from waste biomass. For membrane filtration, clay-alumina based ceramic microfiltration/ ultrafiltration membrane indigenously developed at CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute was used. The combination mode of treatment was employed for various types of industrial effluent, viz. domestic wastewater, wastewater from tannery, textile, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry. In addition, recycling potential of the treated wastewater was explored in industrial/ agricultural reuse. The efficiency of the treatment process was evaluated by analyzing the environmental impacts of the untreated and treated effluent considering different plant and animal models as biomarkers. Apart from these work, my research also involves in use of microalgae for wastewater remediation for biodiesel production, biodegradation of PPCPs’ components, green synthesis of metal nanoparticles and observing effects on different cell lines. Characterization and analysis of wastewater in terms of physical and chemical analysis, report preparation etc. I have more than 28 publications in reputed Journals with many conferences. I received Jogamaya Devi College award 2003 for highest marks in Botany (H) Part II, 2003. I worked as Chemist in Pollution Analyzer Consultant and then worked as Executive Trainee in Mitra S.K Pvt. Ltd. I joined as Research Intern in Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, Kolkata (W.B) Ceramic Membrane Division (CSIR) from 05.05.2008- 04.05.2010 and was involved in wastewater treatment using ceramic membrane based process. Then I worked as Project Assistant Level III in Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, Kolkata (W.B) Ceramic Membrane Division (CSIR) from 07.05.2010-31.03.2012 and was involved in treatment and reuse of tannery effluent under project ‘Zero emissions research initiative-NWP 0044’. I also worked as Senior Research Fellow in Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, Kolkata (W.B) Ceramic Membrane Division (CSIR) from 17.04.2012- 16.04.2013 and was involved in ‘Development of Ceramic Membrane based Contactor for enhanced Arsenic and Iron oxidation for potential application in Arsenic and Iron Removal plants- GAP 0335’. I worked as Senior Project Fellow in Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, Kolkata (W.B) Ceramic Membrane Division (CSIR) from 06.08.2013-11.09.2015 and was involved in ‘Advanced Ceramic Materials and components for energy and structural applications ”- ESC 0104’. and then worked as Project Consultant in Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, Kolkata (W.B) Ceramic Membrane Division (CSIR) from 27.11.2015 to 31.03.2016 and was involved in ‘Advanced Ceramic Materials and components for energy and structural applications ”- ESC 0104’. I availed National Post Doctoral Fellowship, funded by DST under SERB-NPDF scheme, at Jadavpur University, Metallurgical and Material Engineering Department from 20.01.2017-19.01.2019, Project Title- Removal of harmful contaminants like PPCPs and pathogens from contaminated water using nanoparticle embedded ceramic ultrafiltration/nanofiltration membrane: performance, toxicity and reusability aspect, PI. I am now working as Women’s Scientist B in Jadavpur University, Metallurgical and Material Engineering Department.
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