Adjunct Professor (Honorary)
Current Affiliation: Deputy Director & Centre Head, Indian Rubber Materials Research Institute (IRMRI), Kolkata
A World Class Accredited Lab; under DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
Contact Information
- Email: db@irmra.org
- Affiliation: Indian Rubber Materials Research Institute (IRMRI), East Centre, Kolkata
Profile Summary
Rubber / polymer scientist with strong expertise in elastomers, polymer nanocomposites, smart and functional rubber materials. Leadership experience in industrial R&D, especially in material development, compounding, testing, quality management, and coordination of research & training activities. Author of ~150 publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Education
| Degree | Institution | Field / Thesis Focus | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Technical University of Dresden, Germany | Elastomers / Functional Elastomers and Polymer Nano-composites | Awarded Leibniz scholarship during Ph.D. period |
| M.Sc. | Sardar Patel University, Gujarat | Materials Science | With Distinction; Gold Medalist |
| B.Sc. (Honours) | Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, University of Calcutta | Industrial Chemistry | First class, first rank in University |
Professional Experience
| Role | Organization | Responsibilities / Key Roles |
| Deputy Director & Centre Head (East Centre) | IRMRI, Kolkata | Overseeing research, development, testing, training & technical services in rubber and polymer-based materials; leading innovation, coordination with industry and academia; quality management; supervision of projects and staff. |
| Senior Assistant Director / Centre Head | IRMRI East Centre | Prior role before elevation to Deputy Director; similar leadership & technical responsibilities. |
Research Interests & Expertise
- Functional Elastomers (self-healing, ionic elastomers, smart rubber)
- Polymer Nanocomposites & Nano-fillers; Layered Double Hydroxides (LDHs)
- Green & Sustainable Rubber Materials; Bio-fillers
- Rubber Compounding, Testing, Material-Property Correlations
- Applications toward soft electronics, functional/smart composites
Selected Publications
Here are a few significant papers:
- Elastomers for Soft Electronics: A Review from the Material’s Perspective — Debdipta Basu et al.
- Advances in layered double hydroxide (LDH)-based elastomer composites — D. Basu, A. Das, K. W. Stöckelhuber, U. Wagenknecht, G. Heinrich, Progress in Polymer Science, 39 (3), 2014, 594-626.
- Evidence for an in-situ developed polymer phase in ionic elastomers — D. Basu, A. Das, K. W. Stöckelhuber, D. Jehnichen, P. Formanek, G. Heinrich, Macromolecules, 47 (10), 2014, 3436-3450.
Awards & Honours
- INSPIRE Fellowship, Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India
- Leibniz Scholarship during Ph.D. studies in Germany
- German Rubber Society (DKG) award for outstanding thesis/contribution to rubber science & technology (2016)
- University-level Gold Medal (M.Sc., Sardar Patel University)
Professional Affiliations & Service
- Reviewer / author for international rubber / polymer science journals
- Participation in technical committees, standardization bodies associated with rubber/rubber-product testing and specifications (national / institutional) (where known) Engagements with industry‐academia collaborations, training & knowledge transfer events in rubber technology sector
Key Skills
- Material formulation and compounding
- Advanced characterization & nanocomposite technologies
- Rubber testing & quality assurance
- Project management & leadership
- Technical writing, publications and peer review
