Dr. Shirsendu Banerjee
Associate Dean, Associate Professor I
Dr. S. Banerjee is a faculty member in the Department of Chemical Engineering with interdisciplinary research spanning process intensification, CO₂ capture and conversion, rare earth recovery from industrial wastes, and advanced functional materials. His work integrates experimental studies, CFD modeling, and techno-economic and life cycle assessments to develop sustainable process technologies aligned with global sustainability goals. Dr. Banerjee has published extensively in reputed journals and actively collaborates with academia and industry on critical materials, clean energy, and environmental technologies.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
PhD, Indian Institute of Technology, Dhanbad
COURSE EXPERTISE
Computational Fluid Dynamics, Reaction Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Transport Processes
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Wastewater treatment, CFD, Fluid Mechanics, Flow Assurance
Administrative Responsibilities
Industry Engagement, Placement
Awards and Achievements
STE Young Researchers Award, NESA Scientist of the Year Award, Indian Chemical Society young scientist award.
Outreach Activity
Art of Giving, 2024, 2025, Bhubaneswar
Professional Membership
IICHE, SPE
Projects & Consultancies
- Kinetic studies of precipitation of Bayer process at NALCO refinery, NALCO, GoI, Role: Investigator
- Mobilizing solutions for nitrogen recycling from air & water systems, UKRI GCRF South Asian Nitrogen Hub, sponsored UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), UK (INR 79.00 lakhs) Role: Member
- Production of Onyx grade ATH (sodium bicarbonate route) using low-grade bauxite from Kutch region of Gujarat, sponsored by Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India.
Role: Co-Investigator
Patents and Innovations
- Metal Doped Fecal Sludge Biochar for Treatment of Water, Patent Application Number: 202231000798.
- Cellulose-ZnO Composite for wastewater treatment, USA, 18/417,583
- Ultrasound Assisted Method for High Yield Cellulose Extraction from Raw Rice Straw without the need for Bleaching Step, USA, 18/429,102