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Dr. Tufan Singha Mahapatra

Dr. Tufan Singha Mahapatra

Assistant Professor (Chemistry)Convener, Institution’s Innovation Council

Dedicated to advancing the field of Coordination Chemistry, Supramolecular Chemistry and Materials Chemistry through innovative research and mentorship.

Research Interests

Our laboratory focuses on the intersection of coordination chemistry and materials science, exploring how molecular design governs macroscopic properties.

01SYNTHETIC CHEMISTRY

Coordination Complex Design

Strategic synthesis of transition (3d/4d) and lanthanide (4f) metal-containing complexes using meticulously prepared ligands to build novel coordination architectures.

02LUMINESCENT MATERIALS

Supramolecular Metallogels

Development of functional luminescent metallogels utilizing substituted terpyridine moieties and lanthanide ions for advanced optical applications.

03NANOTECHNOLOGY

2D Coordination Nanosheets

Engineering of luminescent Two-Dimensional lanthanide Coordination Nanosheets, focusing on structural integrity and photonic properties.

04MATERIAL SCIENCE

Multifunctional Analysis

Comprehensive investigation of optical, sensing, magnetic, and catalytic properties inherent in the synthesized coordination polymers and complexes.

About the PI

Dr. Tufan Singha Mahapatra

Dr. Tufan Singha Mahapatra is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry with 9+ years of post-PhD experience, integrating academic leadership with cutting-edge research in inorganic, supramolecular and materials chemistry.

He is an alumnus of IIT Madras (M.Sc.) and IIT Kharagpur (PhD), and secured strong ranks in national-level examinations, including IIT-JAM, GATE, and CSIR-UGC NET (JRF).

Research Domains

Specializes in coordination complexes, lanthanide luminescent materials, and 2D nanosheets. Advancing applications in catalysis, biology, sensing, and UV shielding.

Academic Impact

  • Published research articles in several reputable SCI-indexed journals.

  • Holds 3 patents (2 granted, 1 filed).

  • Actively mentors PhD and Master’s researchers.

Institutional Leadership

Convener

Institution’s Innovation Council

Faculty-in-Charge

Central Instrumentation Centre

Professional Journey

Work Experience

Impactful roles in academia and research, driving innovation in chemical sciences and mentoring the next generation of researchers.

AcademicAugust 2019 – Present

Assistant Professor

ICFAI University Tripura

Institution

ICFAI University Tripura

ResearchMarch 2019 – August 2019

Research Associate

CSIR-CSMCRI, Bhavnagar

Institution

CSIR-CSMCRI, Bhavnagar

Post-DocMarch 2017 – March 2019

SERB-National Post-Doctoral Fellow

CSIR-CSMCRI

Institution

CSIR-CSMCRI

Academic Foundation

Education & Qualifications

National Excellence

Competitive Rankings

CSIR UGC NET

AIR 26

GATE

AIR 33

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
2016

Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Doctoral Thesis

Synthesis and Studies of Multinuclear Coordination Compounds of Selected 3d Metal Ions

Indian Institute of Technology Madras
2011IIT JAM — AIR 86

M.Sc. in Chemistry

Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Presidency College, University of Calcutta
2009

B.Sc. in Chemistry

Presidency College, University of Calcutta

Research Output

Academic Publications & Patents

A comprehensive distillation of scholarly contributions, highlighting high-impact research articles and intellectual property.

32

Total Publications

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23

SCI Research Articles

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03

Patents

2 Granted, 1 Filed

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Book Chapters

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02

Edited Books

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Meet the Team

Our exceptional research group

Driven by curiosity and a commitment to advancing the frontiers of chemical science, our team brings together diverse minds and talents to solve complex problems in Coordination and Materials Chemistry.

Research Team

Research Group Gathering

Collaborating to unravel the complexities of Supramolecular Chemistry

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Campus Location

ICFAI University Tripura, Kamalghat, 799210

Direct Email

tsmahapatra@iutripura.edu.in