Dr. Ashis Kumar Mandal | Microwave energy | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Ashis Kumar Mandal, CSIR-Central Glass and Research Institute, India
Dr. Ashis Kumar Mandal is a Senior Principal Scientist at the Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CSIR-CGCRI), specializing in microwave-assisted glass melting and waste utilization in glass production. With a Ph.D. in Engineering from Jadavpur University (2016) and over two decades of research experience, he has pioneered energy-efficient glass processing techniques, reducing energy consumption by 50-70% compared to conventional methods. His innovations include heat-absorbing iron-doped glass, color glass from toxic waste, and glass foam bricks for insulation. Dr. Mandal holds multiple patents and has published extensively in high-impact journals. He actively collaborates with industries on glass technology applications.
Publication Profile
Academic Background 🎓
Dr. Ashis Kumar Mandal holds a strong academic foundation in chemical and engineering sciences. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Chemical Engineering from Jadavpur University in 1997. Further advancing his expertise, he obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Engineering from the same prestigious institution in 2016. With a specialization in microwave heating for glass development and waste utilization in glass production, Dr. Mandal has made significant contributions to material science and sustainable technology. His academic journey reflects a commitment to innovation and research in the field of specialty glass. 🔍♻️
Expertise & Experience 🌍
Dr. Ashis Kumar Mandal specializes in developing glass using microwave heating and waste utilization in glass production ♻️. Before joining CGCRI, he gained valuable experience as a Scientific Officer/C at the Heavy Water Plant (Manuguru), Heavy Water Board, Department of Atomic Energy ⚛️. He served in this role from August 1998 to April 2001, contributing to advanced research in heavy water production and nuclear energy applications. His expertise in material science and sustainable technology continues to drive innovations in the field of specialty glass. 🔍🔥
Teaching & Awards 🎖️
Dr. Ashis Kumar Mandal is actively engaged in Ph.D. supervision at AcSIR, mentoring Mr. Biplab Das 📚. His contributions to material science have earned him prestigious awards globally 🌍 and nationally 🇮🇳. He received the “Advanced Materials Scientist Medal” 🏅 from the International Association of Advanced Materials, Sweden (2024) for his work on microwave energy applications in glass. His national recognitions include the CSIR-CGCRI Foundation Day Award (2022), Deokaran Award (2020), and multiple IconSWM Excellence Awards 🏆. Additionally, he has received Best Poster Awards 🎨 in various conferences, highlighting his excellence in research and innovation. 🔬✨
Research Focus
Dr. Ashis Kumar Mandal’s research primarily focuses on microwave-assisted materials processing 🌡️, glass science 🏺, and waste management for sustainable applications 🌍. His work explores microwave energy for glass melting 🔥, biosorption for toxic metal remediation 🏭, luminescent materials ✨, and nuclear waste immobilization ☢️. He has significantly contributed to iron oxide nanoparticles for arsenic removal 🚰 and functional glass materials for energy and environmental applications 🌱. His studies also cover spectroscopic analysis of glass properties and green synthesis techniques. His interdisciplinary expertise bridges materials science, environmental chemistry, and sustainable technologies.
Publication Top Notes
1️⃣ Industrial waste derived biosorbent for toxic metal remediation: 120 📑 (2017)
2️⃣ Green synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles for arsenic remediation: 82 🌱 (2019)
3️⃣ Concentration quenched luminescence and energy transfer of Nd³⁺ doped glass: 79 🔬 (2010)
4️⃣ Spent biosorbent utilization for glyphosate removal: 75 💧 (2019)
5️⃣ Microwave processing of materials – emphasis on glass melting: 65 🔥 (2017)
6️⃣ Homogeneous barium borosilicate glass via microwave energy: 40 🏗️ (2013)
7️⃣ Energy transfer NIR to visible upconversion in tellurite glass: 37 ⚡ (2012)
8️⃣ Microwave preparation of alumino-phosphate glass: 35 🧪 (2013)
9️⃣ Energy-efficient glass melting for nuclear waste immobilization: 34 ☢️ (2015)
🔟 Microwave vs. conventional sintering of Y₂O₃-Al₂O₃-ZrO₂ ceramics: 21 ⚙️ (2016)