Priti S. Mohanty
Professor
Dr. Priti S. Mohanty is a Professor at the School of Chemical Engineering, KIIT Deemed to be University, with expertise in soft matter science, colloids, polymers, and nanomaterials. His research focuses on soft and responsive hybrid materials for smart catalysis, efficient adsorption, and chemical sensing. He also investigates the structure and interactions of stimuli-responsive microgel colloids and their applications in photonic crystals. His experimental expertise includes the design and fabrication of various types of colloids and nanomaterials, as well as scattering and microscopy techniques.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
MSc Physics and M.Phil Physics from University of Hyderabadand, PhD Physics (Soft Matter specialisation), IGCAR Kalpakkam
COURSE EXPERTISE
Physics, Nanotechnology, Material Science
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Soft Matter Science, particularly colloidal systems, polymeric materials, and nanomaterials, focusing on their physicochemical properties, interactions, and applications in emerging technologies.
Administrative Responsibilities
Faculty-in-charge for the international students, MCC/SLMC Committee Members, Project coordinator for VIII semester (Biotech) and and Coordinator for COIR-CSMBE
Awards and Achievements
Visiting Scientist at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland (SNSF, 2024); Nagoya City University, Japan (DST-JSPS Indo-Japan Program, 2018 & 2020); and Lund University, Sweden (2015–2016). Recipient of fellowships from the Swedish National Foundation (2012–2014, 2016–2017) and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (2007–2009).
Projects & Consultancies
DST–JSPS Indo-Japan Cooperative Projects (DST & JSPS, 2018–2020; 2021–2023); Core Research Grant (SERB-DST, 2021–2024); Co-PI, DBT Centre of Excellence Project (2018–2021); SERB-DST Extramural Grants (2015–2018); BIRAC-BIG Grant (2015–2017); CSIR Extramural Research Grant, Approved (2016).