Dr. Tufan Singha Mahapatra
Based at ICFAI University Tripura. Dedicated to advancing the field of Supramolecular Chemistry and Materials Science 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.
Coordination Polymer Design
Strategic synthesis of transition (3d/4d) and lanthanide (4f) metal-containing complexes using meticulously prepared ligands to build novel coordination architectures.
Supramolecular Metallogels
Development of functional luminescent metallogels utilizing substituted terpyridine moieties and lanthanide ions for advanced optical applications.
2D Coordination Nanosheets
Engineering of luminescent Two-Dimensional lanthanide Coordination Nanosheets, focusing on structural integrity and photonic properties.
Multifunctional Analysis
Comprehensive investigation of optical, sensing, magnetic, and catalytic properties inherent in the synthesized coordination polymers and complexes.
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).
His research focuses on coordination complexes/polymers, lanthanide-based luminescent materials, and 2D nanosheets for applications in catalysis, biology, sensing, & UV shielding.
He has published research articles in several reputable SCI-indexed journals, holds 3 patents (2 granted, 1 filed), and actively mentors PhD and Master’s researchers.
Academic Leadership
ConvenerInstitution’s Innovation Council
Faculty-in-ChargeCentral Instrumentation Centre
Work Experience
Impactful roles in academia and research, driving innovation in chemical sciences and mentoring the next generation of researchers.
Assistant Professor
ICFAI University Tripura
Research Associate
CSIR-CSMCRI, Bhavnagar
SERB-National Post-Doctoral Fellow
CSIR-CSMCRI
Education & Qualifications
National Rankings
CSIR UGC NET
AIR 26
GATE
AIR 33
Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Thesis
“Synthesis and Studies of Multinuclear Coordination Compounds of Selected 3d Metal Ions”
M.Sc. in Chemistry
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
B.Sc. in Chemistry
Presidency College, University of Calcutta