Dr. Priti Sundar Mohanty

Professor

Dr. Priti S. Mohanty is a Professor at the School of Chemical Engineering and adjunct faculty at School of Biotechnology, KIIT Deemed to be University, with expertise in soft matter science, colloids, polymers, and nanomaterials. His research focuses on soft and responsive hybrid materials for smart catalysis, efficient adsorption, and chemical sensing. He also investigates the structure and interactions of stimuli-responsive microgel colloids and their applications in photonic crystals. His experimental expertise includes the design and fabrication of various types of colloids and nanomaterials, as well as scattering and microscopy techniques.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

MSc Physics and M.Phil Physics from University of Hyderabad and, PhD Physics (Soft Matter Specialisation), IGCAR Kalpakkam (University of Madras)

COURSE EXPERTISE

Soft Matter and Colloidal Systems, Responsive and Smart Polymeric-Nanomaterials, Self-assembly. Scattering, Spectroscopy and Microscopy techniques.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

My research interests are centered on Soft Matter Science, particularly colloidal systems, stimuli-responsive polymeric materials, and nanomaterials. We aim to investigate their physicochemical properties and interfacial interactions, with an emphasis on designing functional materials for emerging technologies, particularly in environmental remediation and sustainable systems.

Administrative Responsibilities

Faculty-in-charge for the international students, MCC/SLMC Committee Members, Project coordinator for VIII semester (Biotech) and Coordinator for COIR-CSMBE

Awards and Achievements

Visiting Scientist at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland (SNSF, 2024) and Nagoya City University, Japan (DST-JSPS Indo-Japan Program, 2018 & 2020), Lund University, Sweden (2015, 2016). Recipient of fellowships from the Swedish National Foundation (2012–2014) and Swiss National Foundation (2010-12). Humboldt Fellow (Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, 2007–2009).

Projects & Consultancies

DST–JSPS Indo-Japan Cooperative Projects (DST & JSPS, 2018–2020; 2021–2023); Core Research Grant (SERB-DST, 2021–2024); Co-PI, DBT Centre of Excellence Project (2018–2021); SERB-DST Extramural Grants (2015–2018); BIRAC-BIG Grant (2015–2017); CSIR Extramural Research Grant, Approved (2016).