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{{Infobox academic
| name          = Dr Swapan Kumar Das
| image         = Swapan_Kumar_Das.jpg
| caption       = Dr Swapan Kumar Das
| birth_place   = East Singhbhum, Jharkhand, India - 831007
| nationality   = Indian
| occupation    = Principal Scientist
| institution   = CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory
| field         = Metallurgy and Mining
| education     = ME
| awards        = Fellowship Japan International Coopration Agency JICA
}}

'''Dr Swapan Kumar Das''' is an Indian principal scientist and researcher specialising in '''Metallurgy and Mining, particularly in Microstructural characterisation, Component integrity evaluation, Structure-Property Correlation'''. He holds a position at '''CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory, East Singhbhum'''. He has contributed immensely to the growth of his field through original research, collaborative projects, and academic mentorship.

== Early Life and Education ==

From his formative years, Dr Swapan Kumar Das displayed a remarkable aptitude for scientific thought and structured inquiry, qualities that set him on the path to academic excellence. He pursued higher education with unwavering rigour and distinction, earning advanced qualifications from some of India's most reputed institutions. He holds a '''ME'''. This period of intensive learning proved to be the cornerstone of his distinguished research and teaching career.

== Academic Career ==

As '''Principal Scientist''' in the Department of Minerals Characterisation at CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory, East Singhbhum, he made significant contributions (1989–present).

Beyond his individual research output, he has played a formative role in nurturing the next generation of scholars, supervising doctoral candidates and postgraduate researchers with great care and commitment. His influence on his institution extends to curriculum reform and academic governance.

== Research Contributions ==

His research is anchored in '''Metallurgy and Mining''', with a primary focus on '''Microstructural characterisation'''. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of this discipline, combining theoretical frameworks with practical applications to address complex scientific questions. Complementing his primary research programme, he has engaged with '''Component integrity evaluation''', '''Structure-Property Correlation''', reflecting a broad intellectual vision and a commitment
to holistic scientific inquiry.

A hallmark of his research philosophy is the conviction that academic knowledge must serve society. To this end, he has cultivated partnerships with governmental agencies, research councils, and industry partners, ensuring that his work addresses problems of genuine societal importance.

== Publications ==

A prolific contributor to the academic literature, Dr Swapan Kumar Das has produced approximately '''9 research outputs''', including journal articles, conference papers, and other scholarly communications. His work has garnered over '''912 citations''', reflecting the widespread influence and impact of his research within the academic community. His scholarly standing is further evidenced by an '''h-index of 19''', a metric that captures both the volume and influence of his publications.

A complete list of his publications is available on his official Vidwan profile: [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/3464 Dr Swapan Kumar Das – Vidwan Profile].

== Awards and Honours ==

The depth and originality of Dr Swapan Kumar Das's contributions have earned him recognition from leading academic bodies, including:

- The '''Fellowship Japan International Coopration Agency JICA'''

== References ==

&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Dr Swapan Kumar Das – Vidwan Profile |url=https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/3464 |publisher=INFLIBNET Centre |access-date=2024-01-01}}&lt;/ref&gt;

&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory – Faculty |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=Dr+Swapan+Kumar+Das+CSIR-National+Metallurgical+Laboratory |publisher=CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory |access-date=2024-01-01}}&lt;/ref&gt;

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== External Links ==

'' [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/3464 Dr Swapan Kumar Das – Official Vidwan Profile]

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