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सीएसआईआर-केंद्रीय काँच एवं सिरामिक अनुसंधान संस्थान

CSIR-Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute

"Innovation in Ceramics and Glass for the mankind"

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Scientists ▸ Dr. Susmita Kundu
Dr. Susmita Kundu

Dr. Susmita Kundu

Principal Scientist and Associate Professor*

Functional Materials & Devices Division
*Academy of Scientific & Industrial Research

Contact Information:

Phone : +91-33 -2473-3469/76/77/96 (Extn. 3527)
Mobile: +91-9432363625
Fax: +91-33-2473-30957
E-mail: ksusmita@cgcri.res.in

Dr. Susmita Kundu

Dr. Susmita Kundu joined CSIR-CGCRI on 17.11.2009

Professional Career

Position held Organisation From To
Principal Scientist CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute 2019 Till date
Senior Scientist CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute 2013 2019
Scientist CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute 2009 2013
Scientist CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute 2008 2009
Junior Scientist CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute 2005 2008

Education

Degree

Discipline

University

Year

Ph. D.

Chemistry

Jadavpur University

2009

M. Sc.

Chemistry: Specialization-Inorganic Chemistry

University of Calcutta

2003

B. Sc.

Chemistry (Honours)

University of Calcutta

2001

PATENTS FILED/GRANTED:

2 (Indian)

Research Interest

  • Synthesis and characterization of advanced novel metal oxide nanocomposites
  • Sol-gel thin films for different applications
  • Electrochromic thin films for smart window and display applications
  • Indigenous fabrication of micro-/nano-scale sensing platforms based on metal oxide sensors for ultrasensitive detection of chemicals.
  • Gas (CO, LPG, NH3, Methane etc.) and volatile organic vapour (acetone, ethanol, formalin etc.) sensors
  • Gel casing process for Net Shape Manufacturing

Landmark Research Contribution

  • Indigenous development of prototype of electrochromic assembly (1 ft x1ft) with fast response/recovery time
  • Development of multicoloured electrochromic films for display application
  • Novel materials identified for selective ppm level acetone sensing at room temperature involved in development of breath analyser for non invasive diabetes diagnosis.
  • Development of suitable materials for high temperature CO and low temperature ammonia sensing
  • Gel-casting from natural source was developed for fabricating dense and porous ceramic having engineering and medical application.
  • CSIR-Junior Research Fellowship in 2003
  • Best oral presentation in National Seminar on Thin Film & MEMS Science & Technology at Jadavpur University in 2014
  • One of the “Young Woman Achiever” recognised by Vivekananda Vijnan Mission, West Bengal Chapter of Vijnana Bharati in 2020
  • Best Paper award in International Conference (ICNCAS 2023) held at Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bangalore, in 2023
  • Best Paper award in XXVII International Congress on glass (ICG 2025) held at Biswa  Bangla Convention Centre, Kolkata
  • Best Paper award in Emerging Trends in Advanced Materials 2025, held at CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata,

Member of Professional Bodies

  • Materials Research Society of India
  • Indian Cultivation of Science
  • Investment Casting Society of India
  • Indian Ceramic Society

Publications in refereed (SCI) journals (published/accepted): 36 (H-index: 16, Citation: 600+) (list attached)

Conference presentation: International/National conference paper 60+

Best Five Publications:

  1. “Bio-waste derived reduced graphene oxide (rGO) decorated Cr (III) doped α-Fe2O3 nanocomposite for selective ppm-level acetone sensing at room temperature: Potential approach towards non-invasive diagnosis of diabetic biomarker, Sovandeb Sen, Susmita Kundu*, Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials, 8 (2025) 150. (F. – 23.2).
  2. Sovandeb Sen, Sourav Maity, Susmita Kundu*, “Reduced graphene oxide (rGO) decorated NiO-SnO2 nanocomposite based sensor towards room temperature diabetic biomarker detection”, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 966 (2023) 171553. (F.-6.3.)
  3. Saheli Bhattacharjee, Sovandeb Sen, Soumya Samanta, Susmita Kundu*, “Study the role of rGO in enhancing the electrochromic performance of WO3 film”, Electrochimica Acta, 427 (2022) 140820. (I.F-7.3)
  4. Sovandeb Sen, Sourav Maity and Susmita Kundu* , “Fabrication of Fe doped reduced graphene oxide (rGO) decorated WO3 based low temperature ppm level acetone sensor: Unveiling sensing mechanism by impedance spectroscopy”, Sensors and Actuators B, 361 (2022) 131706 (I.F.- 9.2)
  5. Susmita Kundu*, R. Sudarshan, Mousumi Narjinary, “Pd impregnated gallia : tin oxide nanocomposite – an excellent high temperature carbon monoxide sensor”, Sensor and Actuator B, 254 (2018) 437-447. (I.F.- 9.2)

…..full list

INVITED TALKS: 6

Summary: Completed 12, On-going 02

Summary:

a) Ph.D.: Awarded 01, On-going 02

b) M. Tech. Thesis: Completed 07, on-going 01

c) M. Sc. Thesis: Completed 05

d) Internship: Completed 10

Last Updated on May 15, 2025