Dr. Paresh Debnath is an accomplished chemist and academician currently serving as Temporary Faculty (Contractual) at National Institute of Technology Agartala, since 16 August 2024. He has consistently demonstrated academic excellence from undergraduate studies to advanced research, being awarded the University Gold Medal for securing 1st Class, 1st Position in B.Sc. Chemistry (Honours) from Tripura University.

His academic journey is marked by repeated national-level qualifications, including multiple successes in CSIR-UGC NET (JRF/LS) with outstanding All India Ranks, GATE (Chemistry) across several years, and SLET in Chemical Sciences, reflecting sustained scholarly merit and teaching eligibility at the highest level.

Research Interests & Technical Expertise

Dr. Debnath’s research integrates synthetic inorganic and organometallic chemistry with advanced structural, spectroscopic, and computational techniques. His core areas of expertise include:

• Synthesis of Organotin (IV) azo-/azoimino-carboxylates

• Coordination and mixed-ligand complexes of transition metals

• Single-crystal X-ray crystallography and DFT studies

• Hirshfeld surface analysis

• Investigation of luminescent properties

• Biological activity evaluation (antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, antidiabetic)

• Advanced spectroscopic methods: UV-Vis, IR, NMR (^1H, ^13C, ^119Sn, COSY)

Research Output & Scholarly Impact

Dr. Debnath has made substantial contributions to chemical sciences with:

• 16 peer-reviewed publications in reputed international and national journals

• 165 Google Scholar citations

• h-index: 6 | i10-index: 5

He has also contributed to scholarly literature through a book chapter published by an international academic publisher, focusing on advanced chromatographic separation techniques for p- and d-block elements.

Funded Research & Projects

He has actively participated in competitive, government-funded research as Project Associate-I in a SERB-DST sponsored project, involving synthesis, characterization, luminescence, and biological evaluation of mixed-ligand transition metal complexes, underscoring his capability in interdisciplinary and application-oriented research.

Awards, Honors & National Recognition

Dr. Debnath’s excellence has been recognized through several prestigious distinctions, including:

• International Cognitive Scientist Award – Best Researcher Award (2024) for innovative research in organometallic and coordination chemistry

• Multiple CSIR-UGC NET (JRF/LS) qualifications with AIRs ranging from 40 to 96

• Repeated qualification of GATE (Chemistry)

• University Gold Medal for academic distinction

Academic Engagement & Professional Development

He has actively enhanced his pedagogical and academic leadership skills through Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), Refresher and Induction Courses, and has participated in or presented at 20 international and national conferences/seminars, reflecting strong engagement with the global scientific community.

Eligibility for Nobel Scientist Award 

Dr. Paresh Debnath is fully eligible for the Nobel Scientist Award (Scientific Laurels category) based on his sustained record of academic excellence, impactful research, and international recognition in the field of chemical sciences. His pioneering contributions to organometallic and coordination chemistry, supported by advanced X-ray crystallography, DFT studies, spectroscopic analysis, and biological activity evaluation, demonstrate originality, scientific depth, and interdisciplinary relevance. With 16 peer-reviewed publications, 165 citations, a strong h-index, participation in SERB-DST funded research, and active engagement in national and international conferences, he has made measurable contributions to knowledge creation and dissemination. His repeated success in highly competitive national examinations (CSIR-UGC NET with top AIRs, GATE, and SLET), along with prestigious recognitions such as the International Best Researcher Award (2024) and a University Gold Medal, clearly establish his scholarly merit, innovation, and leadership potential, making him a deserving candidate for the Nobel Scientist Award in Scientific Laurels.