Prof Basudam Adhikari

Prof Basudam Adhikari
File:Basudam Adhikari.jpg Prof Basudam Adhikari
Born	West Medinipur, West Bengal, India - 721302
Occupation	Prof Basudam Adhikari
Awards	4th National Awards for Technology Innovation in Petrochemicals & Downstream Plastic Processing Industry (2013-14) for Innovation in Polymeric Products “Process Technology for Manufacturing Jute based Cellulosic Fiber and Method for Manufacturing Superabsorbent Polymer bound on a Natural Polymer for Sanitary Napkin and Diaper”.in the Academics and R&D Institution category of Innovation in Polymeric Products.; Runner up of 3rd National Awards for Technology Innovation in Petrochemicals & Downstream Plastic Processing Industry (2012-13)
Academic background
Education	Ph.D
Alma mater	Calcutta University

Prof Basudam Adhikari is an Indian researcher specialising in Materials Science Multidisciplinary, particularly in Development Of Jute-Cement Concrete Composites, Development Of Jute Based Geotextiles, Development Of A Suitable Processing Technique For Rubber Coating Of Jute, Development Of Conducting Polymer Based Gas Sensors, Polymer Based Drug Deliverry Systems, Development Of Volatile Compound Based Biosensor For Pest Control, Development Of Polymer Based Taste Sensor, Development Of Jute Based Baby Diaper Materials.. He is currently affiliated with Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Paschim Medinipur. He holds a Ph.D from Calcutta University and He has contributed immensely to the growth of his field through original research, collaborative projects, and academic mentorship.

Early Life and Education

Even in his earliest years, Prof Basudam Adhikari demonstrated the intellectual rigour and scientific curiosity that would come to define his celebrated career. He undertook advanced studies with characteristic dedication, earning qualifications from prestigious institutions that shaped his scholarly orientation. He holds a Ph.D from Calcutta University (0). These educational milestones provided the intellectual scaffolding upon which his prolific research career would be built.

Academic Career

He held the position of Retired Professor in the Department of Materials Science at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Paschim Medinipur.

Over the decades, he has contributed not only through research but also through active mentorship of junior researchers and graduate students. His administrative contributions have further strengthened the academic infrastructure of his institution.

Research Contributions

He has staked out a distinctive research territory within Materials Science Multidisciplinary, concentrating especially on Development Of Jute-Cement Concrete Composites. His work in this area has opened new avenues of inquiry and generated findings of considerable scientific significance. Complementing his primary research programme, he has engaged with Development Of Jute Based Geotextiles, Development Of A Suitable Processing Technique For Rubber Coating Of Jute, Development Of Conducting Polymer Based Gas Sensors, Polymer Based Drug Deliverry Systems, Development Of Volatile Compound Based Biosensor For Pest Control, Development Of Polymer Based Taste Sensor, Development Of Jute Based Baby Diaper Materials., reflecting a broad intellectual vision and a commitment to holistic scientific inquiry.

He has consistently pursued research that bridges the gap between academic inquiry and practical implementation, collaborating with a diverse range of partners from the scientific community, government, and industry to ensure the real-world relevance of his work.

Publications

A prolific contributor to the academic literature, Prof Basudam Adhikari has produced approximately 38 research outputs, including journal articles, conference papers, and other scholarly communications. The influence of his scholarly output is evidenced by over 7641 citations, demonstrating the impact his work has had on the wider research community. The h-index of 40 attributed to his body of work underscores the enduring relevance and quality of his research contributions.

A complete list of his publications is available on his official Vidwan profile: Prof Basudam Adhikari – Vidwan Profile.

Awards and Honours

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

- The 4th National Awards for Technology Innovation in Petrochemicals & Downstream Plastic Processing Industry (2013-14) for Innovation in Polymeric Products “Process Technology for Manufacturing Jute based Cellulosic Fiber and Method for Manufacturing Superabsorbent Polymer bound on a Natural Polymer for Sanitary Napkin and Diaper”.in the Academics and R&D Institution category of Innovation in Polymeric Products. bestowed by Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India for Technology Innovation in the fields of Polymeric Material, Polymeric Products, Polymer Processing Machinery & Equipment, Polymer Waste Management & Recycling Technology, Green Polymeric Materials & Products, Polymers in Agriculture and Water Conservation, Polymers in Public Health Care and Research in the field of Polymer Science & Technology. - The Runner up of 3rd National Awards for Technology Innovation in Petrochemicals & Downstream Plastic Processing Industry (2012-13) presented by Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India for Technology Innovation in the fields of Polymeric Material, Polymeric Products

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External Links

Prof Basudam Adhikari – Official Vidwan Profile

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