Dr. Soma Das Pradhan
Assistant Professor, Co-ordinator
Biographical Sketch
I have got master's degree in Chemistry from Dept. of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Vidyasagar University. I am awarded Ph. D. degree in Chemistry from Calcutta University simultaneously I have achieved 7 years research exposure in Ceramic Membrane Technology at Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CSIR), Kolkata. I am working at Centre for Distance and Online Education, Vidyasagar University since 2010. My present position is Senior Assistant Professor (Chemistry). I am coordinator of PG Evening Course (Chemistry) under Centre for Continuing and Adult Education, Vidyasagar University and also coordinator of Certificate Course like 'Laboratory Instrumentation: Principal and Applications and ' Art and Craft '.
Academic Interest
ACADEMIC INTEREST: Physical Chemistry ( Kinetics, Surface Chemistry and Spectroscopy), Applied Chemistry (Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry of oil and fats) and Environmental Chemistry
RESEARCH INTEREST: Experimental Research on Applied Chemistry, Biotechnology, Surface Chemistry (Surfactants, Biosurfactants, nano emulsions); Environmental Research including Environmental Chemistry and Biodiversity, Experimental research on Chemistry behind Indian botanicals and dietary fibers.
Publications in Journal / Magazines / Newspaper
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended
| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Role | Held at and Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONE-DAY NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT | Aug, 2026 | Participant | Vidyasagar University, Skill Development Centre |
| National Workshop on -Indian Knowledge System | Jul, 2025 | Participant | Vidyasagar University, Indian Knowledge Monitoring Committee and IQAC |
| Tech Fest 2025 | May, 2025 | Participant | Vidyasagar University, Incubation Centre |