Professor at IIT ROORKEE, India📖
Prof. Chandrajit Balomajumder is a Senior Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Roorkee, with over 36 years of experience in research, teaching, and academic administration. He has held several prestigious positions, including Head of the Chemical Engineering Department, Associate Dean (SRIC), and Chairman of PAN-IIT – ONGC Collaboration. His research focuses on environmental engineering, biochemical engineering, bioenergy, methane gas hydrate, green hydrogen production, and industrial pollution abatement. He has guided 35 Ph.D. scholars, 105 M.Tech, and 246 B.Tech students and has been actively involved in national and international collaborations across Canada, USA, UK, Germany, Austria, and more.
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Education Background🎓
- Ph.D. in Physical Education, Jose Rizal University, 2020–2023
- Master’s in Physical Education, Shanghai Normal University, 2017–2019
- Bachelor’s in Physical Education, Shandong Agricultural University, 2013–2017
Professional Experience🌱
Prof. Balomajumder has been an integral part of IIT Roorkee for over three decades, holding leadership roles such as Chairman of the Institute Disposal Committee, Member of the Senate, and Member of the Institute Security Advisory Committee. He has also represented IIT Roorkee in multiple international research collaborations, including MoUs with Teesside University (UK), University of Alberta (Canada), and University of Houston (USA). Beyond IIT Roorkee, he is a current member of the High-Level Standing Committee in the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, advising on critical water and environmental policies.
- Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
- Industrial Pollution Abatement & Environmental Engineering
- Bioenergy & Green Hydrogen Production
- Methane Gas Hydrate & Waste-to-Energy Technologies
- Ligno-to-Power Alcohol & LPG Production in LAB (Patented)
Author Metrics
1. Novel Biofiltration Methods for the Treatment of Heavy Metals from Industrial Wastewater
- Authors: NK Srivastava, CB Majumder
- Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials
- Volume/Issue: 151 (1)
- Citations: 1087
- Year: 2008
- Summary: This study presents biofiltration techniques for the removal of heavy metals from industrial wastewater, emphasizing sustainable and cost-effective treatment solutions.
2. Cyanide in Industrial Wastewaters and its Removal: A Review on Biotreatment
- Authors: RR Dash, A Gaur, C Balomajumder
- Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials
- Volume/Issue: 163 (1)
- Citations: 742
- Year: 2009
- Summary: A comprehensive review of cyanide contamination in industrial wastewater, discussing bioremediation approaches and enzymatic degradation methods.
3. Laboratory-Based Approaches for Arsenic Remediation from Contaminated Water: Recent Developments
- Authors: P Mondal, CB Majumder, B Mohanty
- Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials
- Volume/Issue: 137 (1)
- Citations: 639
- Year: 2006
- Summary: Explores various laboratory-based methods for arsenic removal, highlighting recent advancements in adsorption, chemical precipitation, and bioremediation.
4. Effects of Adsorbent Dose, Its Particle Size, and Initial Arsenic Concentration on the Removal of Arsenic, Iron, and Manganese from Simulated Groundwater by Fe3+ Impregnated Adsorbent
- Authors: P Mondal, CB Majumder, B Mohanty
- Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials
- Volume/Issue: 150 (3)
- Citations: 284
- Year: 2008
- Summary: Investigates Fe³⁺-impregnated adsorbents for removing arsenic, iron, and manganese from groundwater, with a focus on optimizing treatment efficiency.
5. Enzymatic Mechanism and Biochemistry for Cyanide Degradation: A Review
- Authors: N Gupta, C Balomajumder, VK Agarwal
- Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials
- Volume/Issue: 176 (1-3)
- Citations: 273
- Year: 2010
- Summary: Reviews the biochemical pathways for cyanide degradation, focusing on enzyme-mediated detoxification strategies for industrial applications.
Conclusion
Prof. Chandrajit Balomajumder is an outstanding researcher and academic leader with a prolific publication record, strong mentorship, industrial impact, and global collaborations. His contributions to biochemical and environmental engineering are widely recognized, making him a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With a slight enhancement in public engagement and commercialization efforts, his influence could be even more profound.