Dr. Biporjoy Sarkar
Paris,France
Summary
Experienced researcher focused on advancing scientific knowledge in [Physics, Materials Science, and Polymers]. Capable of designing and conducting innovative experiments, analysing complex data, and publishing impactful findings. Skilled in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to drive research projects to successful completion.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Postdoctoral researcher
ESPCI
Paris, France
2024.05 - Current
- Demonstrated exceptional research and organizational skills by managing multiple industrial research projects for L'Oréal Paris, focusing on ultra-sensitive tactile sensors for artificial skin applications using soft complex materials.
Postdoctoral researcher
University of Calgary
Calgray, Canada
2022.05 - 2023.07
- Displayed excellent problem-solving skills in thermal, chemical, physical, mechanical, and rheological properties of petroleum-based asphaltenes and polymers for an industrial project (Alberta Innovates).
Postdoctoral researcher
Polytechnique Montreal
Montreal, Canada
2020.01 - 2024.11
- Addressed complex research challenges in semiconducting polymer-based soft and wearable electronics, focusing on self-healing electronics, electromagnetic interference shielding, and energy applications.
Postdoctoral researcher
IISER Kolkata
Kolkata, India
2019.07 - 2020.01
- Made significant contributions to advancements in protein- and conducting-polymer-based bioelectronics.
Education
Ph.D. - Physics
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
India 2013.08 - 2019.07
M.Sc. - Physics
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
India 2011.07 - 2013.07
B.Sc. - Physics
Jadavpur University
India 2008.07 - 2011.08
Skills
- Sample Synthesis
- Material Characterizations
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
- Rheology
- DSC
- TGA
- FTIR
- XPS
- Sensors
- Cleanroom Facilities
- Development of Instruments
- XRD
- Optical Characterizations
- 3D Profilometer
- Raman Spectroscopy
- Electrical Characterizations
- Lock-in-amplifier
- Keithley Electrometer
- LCR meter
- Dielectric Relaxation Spectroscopy (DRS)
- Cryogenic Systems
- Mechanical Characterizations
- EMI Shielding
- Universal Testing Machine (UTM)
- Carbon Fibers
- Thin Films
- Patent Writing
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Fluent
Bengali
Native
Affiliations
- Cooking, Reading, and Cycling
Accomplishments
1. Institute Research Award, India 2. INSPIRE Scholarship, India 3. NPDF fellowship, India 4. SeoulTech, South Korea fellowship 5. CMC-MNT Award, Canada
Publication and Patent
- B. Dharmalingam, B. Sarkar et. al. Energy and Fuels, 38(5), 4441, 2024
- B. Sarkar et. al., Patent No. 471375 (granted), 2023
- B. Sarkar et. al., Mater. Res. Exp., 10(4), 045601, 2023
- Y. Li, X. Zhou, B. Sarkar et. al., Adv. Mater., 34(24), 2108932, 2022
- B. Sarkar et. al., J. Mater. Chem. C, 9, 16558, 2021
- B. Sarkar et. al., Nanoscale, 11, 200, 2019
- B. Sarkar et. al., J. Phys: Condens Matter, 30, 225101, 2018
- B. Sarkar et. al., Soft Matter, 13, 5437, 2017
Timeline
Postdoctoral researcher
ESPCI
2024.05 - Current
Postdoctoral researcher
University of Calgary
2022.05 - 2023.07
Postdoctoral researcher
Polytechnique Montreal
2020.01 - 2024.11
Postdoctoral researcher
IISER Kolkata
2019.07 - 2020.01
Ph.D. - Physics
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
2013.08 - 2019.07
M.Sc. - Physics
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
2011.07 - 2013.07
B.Sc. - Physics
Jadavpur University
2008.07 - 2011.08