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Dr. Pankaj Gupta
Assistant Professor (DST Inspire)
Ph. D. – Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee; Post-doc. – (University of Cincinnati, USA); (Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden)
- Electroanalytical Chemistry,
- Bioelectrochemistry
- Neuroelectrochemistry
- Organic Electrochemistry
Current Position:
Assistant Professor (DST Inspire Faculty, August 2023 - till date),
Department of Chemistry,
Central University of Rajasthan,
Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
Professional Experience:
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (April 2021 – July 2023),
Chemistry and Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering,
Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
Supervisor: Prof. Ann-Sofie Cans
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (December 2018 – March 2021),
Department of Chemistry,
University of Cincinnati, USA
Supervisor: Dr. Noe T. Alvarez
Assistant Manager: Nov. 2016 – Nov. 2018
R&D - Global Innovation Network (GIN),
Siegwerk India Pvt. Ltd., Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, India (German MNC)
PhD: January 2013 – April 2017
Department of Chemistry,
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India
Supervisor - Prof. Rajendra Nath Goyal
Trainee/Executive: July 2011 – Dec. 2012
R&D - Global Innovation Network (GIN),
Siegwerk India Pvt. Ltd., Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, India (German MNC)
MSc: July 2009 - June 2011
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, India
1. Electrochemical sensor for detection of heavy metals in drinking water: We aim to develop an electrochemical sensor to detect toxic metals such as Pb, Cu, Fe, As, Cd, and Hg (commonly found in India's water) in drinking water without adding any supporting electrolyte or reagent. Our goal is to quantify trace levels of multiple heavy metal ions simultaneously and ensure the sensor operates autonomously. The sensor can be used for onsite applications and can be fitted into the service pipeline of drinking water systems for regular monitoring of heavy metals.
2. Electrochemical and biosensors for detection of biomolecules in biofluids: Real-time sensing presents an intriguing and cost-effective way to monitor the well-being of the human body, which would be very useful for early-stage medical diagnosis and healthcare. We work on the development of macro-, micro-, and nano-electrochemical and biosensor devices for the sensitive and selective determination of drugs (including those banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency; WADA), hormones, neurotransmitters, and DNA & RNA damage biomarkers present in biofluids such as serum, urine, saliva, and sweat. This project also involves the development of point-of-care diagnostic systems using ultrasensitive lab-on-a-chip devices, where all three electrodes are based on carbon nanotubes or printed carbon nanomaterials, and integrated with a small portable potentiostat for analyte quantification.
3. Electrochemistry at the interface of nanomaterials: The goal of this research is to understand the fundamental electron transfer kinetics at the micro/nano interface where electrochemical reaction processes take place. Scanning electrochemical cell microscopy (SECCM) is a potential technique to reveal major new perspectives on the intrinsic electrochemical activity of nanomaterials. Scanning electrochemical techniques will be used to directly probe individual entities and in biomedical research.
4. Monitoring Quantal Fluctuations of Neurotransmitters in healthy and diseased brain: In this project, the main goal is to develop novel, cutting-edge analytical tools that provide sufficient speed and sensitivity, and are small enough to be placed directly at synapses and inside the cytoplasm of neurons. The aim is to explore the nature of quantized neurotransmitters at the synapse and to address how quantal neurotransmitter transmission relates to synaptic plasticity, learning, and memory. Additionally, the project will investigate how plaque formation in Alzheimer’s disease may affect quantal neurotransmitter transmission at presynaptic terminals.
| S. No. | Authors | Title of Article | Journal/Conference Details | Journal/Conference | Publication Year |
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| 1 | Journal |
1. Towards on-site detection of heavy metal ions in drinking water, "DST INSPIRE Fellowship" (August 2023- July 2028)
2. Fabrication of Electrochemical Biosensors for Therapeutically Important Biomolecules, "Industrial Project" (January 2024 to April 2025)
Attended
Poster presentation and participation:
- Participated in “Symposium on modern trends in inorganic chemistry-XV (MTIC-XV)”, December 13-16, 2013, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.
- P. Gupta and R.N. Goyal, Poly-melamine modified edge plane pyrolytic graphite sensor for the electrochemical assay of serotonin, 11th ISEAC International Discussion Meet on Electrochemistry and its Applications, Indian Society of Electroanalytical Chemical (ISEAC), February 20-25, 2014, Amritsar, Punjab.
- P. Gupta and R.N. Goyal, Electrochemical investigations of omeprazole in human blood plasma and pharmaceuticals, International conference on Recent Advances in Analytical Science (RAAS-2014), March 27-29, 2014, IIT (BHU) Varanasi.
- Participation in “Royal Society of Chemistry Roadshow and Analytical Symposium Series” organized by Royal society of chemistry, November 4, 2014, IIT Delhi.
- P. Gupta and R.N. Goyal, Simultaneous analysis of dopamine and 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid at size-controlled gold nanoparticles modified screen printed carbon electrodes, International conference on Recent Advances in Analytical Science (RAAS-2016), April 7-9, 2016, IIT (BHU) Varanasi.
- P. Gupta and N.T Alvarez et. al., Electrochemistry of carbon nanotube fiber at cross-section and sidewall, Oesper Symposium, November 13, 2019, University of Cincinnati, USA.
- G. Dangel, P. Gupta and N.T Alvarez, Development of carbon nanotube based nano channel, Oesper Symposium, November 13, 2019, University of Cincinnati, USA.
- P. Gupta and A.S. Cans, Heat etching creates nanostructure surface roughness at carbon fiber nanotip electrodes that greatly enhances electrochemical sensitivity, Excellent Initiative Nano Community Building Activity, August 22-24, 2022, Varbergs Kusthotell, Sweden.
- P. Gupta and Noe T. Alvarez, Electrochemistry at carbon nanotube fibers microelectrode set for the detection of biomolecules and heavy metals, International Conference on Molecular Matter- Emerging Directions for Sustainability, December 16-18, 2023, IIT Madras.
Oral presentation:
- P. Gupta and R.N. Goyal, Determination of Melatonin Using a Sensitive Graphene and Co- polymer Composite Based Molecularly Imprinted Sensor, International Conference on Nanostructured Polymeric Materials and Polymer Nanocomposites (ICNPM 2015), November 13-15, 2015. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala.
- SPEAKER at the 3rd seminar series “TERCER CICLO DE CONFERENCIAS INTERNACIONALES SOBRE NANOTECNOLOGÍA Y CIENCIA DE MATERIALES”, organized by the University of Cincinnati for Latin American undergraduate students from Universities in Mexico, Peru and Bolivia from March 22nd to May 3rd of 2023.
Workshop:
- Attended workshop on “Nano Drug Delivery System (Industry-Academia Interaction)” organized by Centre of Excellence: Nanotechnology, IIT Roorkee, January 2015.
- Attended workshop on “Checking of Plagiarism in scientific writing using Turnitin Software” organized by Mahatma Gandhi Central Library, IIT Roorkee, April 2015.
- Attended workshop on “Using Web of Science for Research”, organized by Mahatma Gandhi Central Library, IIT Roorkee, Feb. 2015.
- Attended workshop on “2D Materials, Electrical: Contacts, Process and Device Applications” at MC2 organized by Chalmers university of technology, Sweden, November 2022.
- Attended “Community Building Day in Health Engineering” organized by Health Engineering Area of Advance, Chalmers University of technology, Sweden, May 2023.
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| Google Scholar | https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=tNFFL1UAAAAJ&hl=en |
