Dr. Amit Mandal is an accomplished academician and researcher in the field of Chemistry, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Behala College (Autonomous), West Bengal, since May 2015. He is actively engaged in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students, specializing in fundamental Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry. His teaching integrates theoretical concepts with practical applications, particularly focusing on material characterization using advanced analytical instruments.

Dr. Mandal has demonstrated consistent academic excellence, having qualified for the prestigious CSIR-NET and awarded both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in 2007 and Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) in 2010 by the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), India. Further strengthening his research profile, he was awarded a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship from the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, Japan, in December 2014.

Research Contributions & Publications

Dr. Mandal has made noteworthy contributions to the field of chemical sciences, with a total of 23 research publications. His work primarily focuses on materials chemistry and analytical methodologies. In addition, he has actively participated in academic dissemination through 20 conference presentations and invited lectures at national and international platforms.

Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Mandal has received multiple prestigious awards in recognition of his research excellence:

• Best Poster Award at ICBS-2025, Surendranath College, West Bengal
• Best Poster Award at ISCTC-20, Diamond Harbour Women’s University in association with the Indian Chemical Society
• Best Poster Award at MAM-12 (IUPAC Sponsored International Symposium), Coimbatore
• Best Poster Award at Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI), University of North Bengal (2011)
• NIMS Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (Japan, 2014)
• CSIR-SRF (2010) and CSIR-JRF (2007)

Faculty Development & Academic Enrichment

Dr. Mandal has continuously enhanced his academic and teaching capabilities through various Faculty Development Programmes:

• UGC-Sponsored Orientation Programme, University of North Bengal (2018)
• Interdisciplinary Refresher Course (Winter School in Basic Science), Banaras Hindu University (2019)
• UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme on “Sustainability and Interdisciplinarity in Chemistry,” Jadavpur University (2024)

Teaching & Academic Engagement

With over a decade of teaching experience, Dr. Mandal is dedicated to mentoring students and fostering scientific curiosity. His teaching emphasizes the integration of theoretical knowledge with laboratory skills, particularly in analytical instrumentation and its real-world applications.

Eligibility for Young Professor Award 

Dr. Amit Mandal is a strong candidate for the Young Professor Award (Scientific Laurels) due to his consistent academic growth, significant research contributions, and dedication to teaching. His international postdoctoral experience, multiple Best Poster Awards at reputed scientific forums, and sustained publication record highlight his research excellence. Additionally, his active participation in faculty development programmes and commitment to interdisciplinary and sustainable chemistry education further strengthen his eligibility. His contributions reflect both academic leadership and emerging scientific impact, aligning well with the criteria for this prestigious recognition.