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{{Infobox academic
| name = Prof Santanu Banerjee
| image = Santanu_Banerjee.jpg
| caption = Prof Santanu Banerjee
| birth_date = 1969
| birth_place = , Maharashtra, India - 400076
| nationality = Indian
| occupation = Professor
| institution = Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
| field = Geology
| alma_mater = Jadavpur University, Kolkata; Allahabad University
| education = Ph.D; MSc
| awards = FNASc; Fellow; Research Publication Award
| orcid = 0000-0002-9548-7047
}}

'''Prof Santanu Banerjee''' is an Indian professoresearcher specialising in '''Geology, particularly in Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, Petroleum Geology'''. He is currently affiliated with '''Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai'''. He holds a Ph.D from Jadavpur University, Kolkata and He has left a lasting imprint on his discipline through pioneering research, committed teaching, and exemplary institutional service.

== Early Life and Education ==

Born in '''1969''' and is associated with ''', Maharashtra, India - 400076''', Prof Santanu Banerjee showed early promise in academic pursuits, with a natural affinity for scientific subjects that would later crystallise into a lifelong vocation. He pursued higher education with unwavering rigour and distinction, earning advanced qualifications from some of India's most reputed institutions. He holds a '''Ph.D''' from Jadavpur University, Kolkata (1997), and a '''MSc''' from Allahabad
University (1992). These educational milestones provided the intellectual scaffolding upon which his prolific research career would be built.

== Academic Career ==

As '''Professor''' in the Department of Earth Sciences at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, he made significant contributions (2009–present). As '''Associate Professor''' in the Department of Earth Sciences at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, he made significant contributions (2005–2009). He served in the capacity of '''Assistant Professor''' at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai (2001–2005). He was engaged as '''Lecturer - Senior Scale''' at Indian
Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai (1999–2001). He held the role of '''Scientist A''' at Geological Survey of India, Kolkata (1997–1999).

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 '''Geology''', with a primary focus on '''Sedimentology'''. 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 '''Stratigraphy''', '''Petroleum Geology''', 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 ==

Prof Santanu Banerjee's publication record, comprising roughly '''50 works''', reflects a sustained and productive engagement with the frontiers of his discipline. The cumulative citation count for his publications stands at over '''4690''', a testament to the relevance and reach of his scholarly contributions. His scholarly standing is further evidenced by an '''h-index of 40''', 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/1517 Prof Santanu Banerjee – Vidwan Profile].

== Awards and Honours ==

Prof Santanu Banerjee has been the recipient of several notable awards and fellowships over the course of his career, including:

- The '''FNASc''' presented by Fellow, National Academy of Sciences India
- The '''Fellow''' presented by National Academy of Sciences, India
- The '''Research Publication Award''' bestowed by IIT Bombay

== References ==

<ref>{{cite web |title=Prof Santanu Banerjee – Vidwan Profile |url=https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/1517 |publisher=INFLIBNET Centre |access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref>

<ref>{{cite web |title=Indian Institute of Technology Bombay – Faculty |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=Prof+Santanu+Banerjee+Indian+Institute+of+Technology+Bombay |publisher=Indian Institute of Technology Bombay |access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref>

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== External Links ==

'' [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/1517 Prof Santanu Banerjee – Official Vidwan Profile]

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