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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"
Dr. Ganesh C. Sahoo
Senior Principal Scientist
Membrane and Separation Technology Division
Contact Information:
Phone: (033) 24733496 (Ex. 3462)
Fax: +91-33-24730957
E-mail: gcsahoo@cgcri.res.in
Dr. Ganesh C. Sahoo
Dr. Sahoo joined CSIR-CGCRI on 21st April, 2005Professional Career
| Institution | Position | Period |
|---|---|---|
| CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata | Principal Scientist | 2018 - till date |
| CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata | Senior Scientist | 2013 - 2018 |
| CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata | Scientist | 2009 - 2013 | CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata | Junior Scientist | 2005 – 2009 |
| Darjeeling Govt. College | Lecturer | 2001 - 2002 |
| CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata | Research Associate (CSIR) | 2000 – 2005 |
Education
| Degree | Discipline | University; Year |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. | Chemistry Hons. | Vidyasagar University |
| M.Sc. | Physical Chemistry | Vidyasagar University |
| Ph.D. | Science | Dibrugarh University |
Patent Filed / Granted: 3.
- RBGV Swaika Memorial Award of Oil Technologists’ Association of India (OTAI) – 2015.
- Best Technology Award of CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata, 2013-14.
- Best Developmental Project Award of CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata, 2015-16.
- Award for presentations in national & International conferences: 3 nos.
- Awarded Junior & Senior Research Fellowship (NET-CSIR)
- Qualified research fellowship (GATE)
- Awarded Research Associateship (CSIR)
- Invited lecturers: 3 nos.
- Member of scientific/technology society: 3 nos.
Research Interest
Ceramic / Composite membrane development and membrane based Separation Science & Technology:
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Microporous membrane development using Titania, zirconia, mixed-oxide, bentonite, apatite, carbon, Manganese oxide and Copper oxide over ceramic porous supports.
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Ceramic – polymer composite membrane for membrane contactor, pervaporation, membrane distillation applications.
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Membrane applications in drinking water, food clarification and wastewater treatment.
Landmark Research Contribution
Summary
In SCI journals: 20.
Conference proceedings: 30.
Book chapter: 1.
Selected papers
- Preparation of ceramic ultrafiltration membrane using green synthesized CuO nanoparticles for chromium (VI) removal and optimization by response surface methodology; Piyali Roy Choudhury, Priyanka Mondal, Swachchha Majumdar, Sudeshna Saha, Ganesh C. Sahoo; Journal of Cleaner Production, (2018) 203, 511-520.
- Performance investigation of Pb(II) removal by synthesized hydroxyapatite based ceramic ultrafiltration membrane: Bench scale study, Piyali RoyChoudhury, Swachchha Majumdar, Subhendu Sarkar, Biswanath Kundu, Ganesh C. Sahoo; Chemical Engineering Journal, (2019) 355, 510-519.
- High pressure ultrafiltration CuO/hydroxyethyl cellulose composite ceramic membrane for separation of Cr (VI) and Pb (II) from contaminated water; P. Roy Choudhury, S. Majumdar, Ganesh C. Sahoo, Sudeshna Saha, Priyanka Mondal; Chemical Engineering Journal, (2018) 336, 570–578.
- Preparation and Characterization of Microfiltration Apatite Membrane over Low Cost Clay-alumina Support for decolorization of dye solution; G C Sahoo, R Halder, I Jedidi, A Oun, H Nasri, P Roychoudhury, S Majumdar, S Bandyopadhyay, R Ben Amar; Desalination and Water Treatment, (2016) 57(57) 27700-09.
- Degumming, dewaxing and deacidification of rice bran oil-Hexane miscella using ceramic membrane: pilot plant Study, Biswajit Roy, Somendra N. Roy, Surajit Dey, Ganesh C. Sahoo, Sibdas Bandyopadhyay; Journal of American Oil Chemists’ Society, (2014) 91(8) 1453–1460.
As(III) oxidation by MnO2 coated PEEK-WC capsules; A. Criscuoli, S. Majumdar, A. Figoli, P. Bafaro, S. Bandyopadhyay, G. C. Sahoo, E. Drioli; Journal of Hazardous Materials, (2012) 211-212, 281-287.
Research / trainee guidance
Ph.D. supervision: 6; Awarded – 1, On-going – 5.
Trainee : 10
Last Updated on January 29, 2025
