Dr. Prasanta Das is an accomplished physical chemist and spectroscopist currently serving as Senior Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Ganpat University, Gujarat, India, since 2021. He has built a distinguished academic career specializing in physical chemistry, molecular spectroscopy, photochemistry, quantum chemical calculations, pharmaceutical stability, atmospheric chemistry, and analytical chemistry. His teaching portfolio spans postgraduate and undergraduate courses in physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, spectroscopy, chromatography, electroanalytical techniques, and research ethics. He has also contributed significantly to curriculum development, student mentoring, and research supervision.

Research Contributions

Dr. Das has made notable contributions to infrared spectroscopy, photochemistry, reaction dynamics, quantum chemistry, and environmental chemistry. His pioneering work includes the development of repetitive scan FT-IR spectroscopy coupled with long-path gas cell technology for investigating photochemical reactions in gaseous systems. His research explores the photodegradation pathways of halobenzenes, transient reactive intermediates, and environmentally relevant pollutants using advanced spectroscopic techniques and density functional theory (DFT).

His recent research also extends to aggregation-induced emitters, photocatalysis, UV microreactors, pharmaceutical photochemistry, in vitro drug release testing, and nanomaterials. He has successfully secured multiple competitive research grants as Principal Investigator, Co-Principal Investigator, and mentor from Ganpat University and SSIP Gujarat.

Publications & Scholarly Impact

Dr. Das has authored more than 25 high-quality peer-reviewed research articles in internationally reputed journals including:

• Journal of Chemical Physics
• Journal of Physical Chemistry A
• Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics (PCCP)
• Chemical Physics Letters
• MethodsX
• ACS Omega
• Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy
• Journal of Molecular Structure
• Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
• ChemistrySelect

His research has been published by prestigious publishers including ACS, Elsevier, Wiley, and the American Institute of Physics (AIP). He has also authored a reference book and a book chapter on advanced FT-IR spectroscopy and its applications.

Research Grants, Innovation & Patents

Dr. Das has demonstrated excellence in research leadership by obtaining several funded projects, including:

• Principal Investigator of a ₹3.5 lakh seed-funded project on photodegradation pathways of monohalobenzenes.
• Co-Principal Investigator of a ₹5 lakh major research project on bile acid functionalized aggregation-induced emitters for bioimaging.
• Mentor for SSIP-funded UV microreactor and UV-VIS photoreactor development projects.
• Holder of an Indian Design Patent (2026) for an innovative UV-VIS Photoreactor Chamber, highlighting his commitment to laboratory innovation and applied research.

Awards & Professional Recognition

Dr. Das has received several prestigious recognitions throughout his career, including:

• Second Prize at Research Conclave-2025 for research on gaseous monohalobenzene photochemistry
• Second Prize at the International Conference on Pharmacy, Food, Agriculture, Science and Technology (2023)
• Second Prize at GUNI Student Research Convention (2022)
• Cover Page Article in the Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy (Elsevier)
• Outstanding Poster Presentation Award at the Spring Symposium of the Photochemistry Association in Taiwan
• CSIR-UGC NET (Lectureship) qualification in Chemical Sciences
• GATE All India Rank 62
• NPTEL Elite Certification from IIT Madras
• Selected for a postdoctoral fellowship, Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship, Germany (2015)

International Collaborations & Academic Engagement

Dr. Das has collaborated with internationally renowned scientists and institutions in Canada, Taiwan, Germany, and India. His research has involved collaborations with leading researchers in spectroscopy, photochemistry, astrochemistry, and molecular physics. He has delivered numerous invited lectures, keynote talks, oral presentations, and invited posters at prestigious national and international conferences including ACS Meetings, BARC, IISc Bangalore, BHU, and international spectroscopy conferences.

Professional Leadership & Academic Service

Beyond research, Dr. Das actively contributes to academic administration by organizing international seminars, workshops, faculty development programs, spectroscopy training sessions, analytical chemistry workshops, and hands-on instrumentation courses. He has played key roles as coordinator, organizing committee member, workshop secretary, and local organizing committee member for several national and international scientific events.

Eligibility for the Excellent Scientist Award

Dr. Prasanta Das is a highly deserving candidate for the Excellent Scientist Award at the Scientific Laurels based on his outstanding achievements in scientific research and academic excellence.

His eligibility is supported by:

• Significant contributions to physical chemistry, spectroscopy, photochemistry, and quantum chemistry.
• A strong publication record in high-impact international journals.
• Development of innovative spectroscopic methodologies and laboratory instrumentation.
• Successful acquisition and execution of multiple competitive research grants.
• Patent and product development demonstrating scientific innovation.
• International research collaborations with globally recognized institutions.
• Numerous invited lectures, conference presentations, and scientific leadership activities.
• Recognition through prestigious awards, competitive fellowships, CSIR-NET qualification, and GATE excellence.
• Active mentoring of student researchers and promotion of interdisciplinary scientific research.

With his sustained excellence in research innovation, scientific publications, academic leadership, research funding, and technology development, Dr. Prasanta Das exemplifies the qualities expected of a recipient of the Excellent Scientist Award in the Scientific Laurels.