Dr. Shovan Mondal won Best Scientist Award
in the field of Chemistry

BY SCIENTIFIC LAURELS

| Syamsundar College | INDIA

Dr. Shovan Mondal is an accomplished chemist and academician currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Syamsundar College, where he has been contributing since 21 May 2015. His strong academic foundation and sustained research engagement have positioned him as an influential educator and researcher in the field of chemical sciences.

Research Grants & Projects

Dr. Mondal has secured significant competitive research funding from prestigious national agencies:

  • DST-Inspire Faculty Research Grant
    Amount: ₹35 Lakhs
    Funding Agency: Department of Science & Technology (DST), New Delhi
    Sanction No.: IFA12-CH-56
    Duration: 2012–2017

  • SERB Early Career Research (ECR) Award Project
    Amount: ₹32,12,000
    Funding Agency: Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB), New Delhi
    Sanction No.: ECR/2017/000537 (Dated 4 June 2018)
    Duration: 3 Years

His ability to attract substantial funding reflects the novelty and societal relevance of his research.

Research Contributions & Publications

With a strong research output, Dr. Mondal has published 60 scientific papers in reputed national and international journals. His work spans the domains of chemical sciences, interdisciplinary research, and emerging areas connected to healthcare, environment, and drug discovery.

Honors & Awards

Dr. Mondal has received several distinguished awards that mark his scientific excellence:

  1. "ALLOCATION D'ACCUEIL DE CHERCHEURS POST-DOCTORANTS" Award, City of Marseille, France (2011) – €2500 grant.

  2. DST-INSPIRE Faculty Award, DST, Government of India (2012).

  3. “Adarsh Vidya Saraswati Rashtriya Puraskar” with Gold Medal from Global Management Council, Ahmedabad (2016).

  4. Early Career Research Award, SERB, Government of India (2017).

These awards highlight his international recognition, early career excellence, and continuous academic impact.

Participation in Conferences / Seminars

Dr. Mondal has actively contributed to academic discourse through participation in various scientific events, including:

  • Integrating Chemical, Biological & Pharmaceutical Sciences for Innovations in Health Care

  • Modern Trends in Chemical Sciences

  • International Conference on Green Technologies, Environment and Drug Discovery (ICGTEDD-2025)

His involvement demonstrates his commitment to interdisciplinary engagement and scientific dissemination.

Eligibility for the Best Scientist Award 

Dr. Shovan Mondal is highly eligible for the Best Scientist Award owing to:

  • A strong and sustained research career supported by major national funding (DST, SERB).

  • A significant publication record of 60 papers, reflecting productivity and consistent scientific contributions.

  • Receipt of multiple prestigious national and international awards, including DST-INSPIRE and SERB-ECR.

  • Active involvement in seminars, conferences, and scientific community activities.

  • Demonstrated potential for innovation in chemical sciences with societal relevance.

His academic achievements, research excellence, and national/international recognition collectively position him as a commendable candidate for this prestigious award.