P S Mukherjee

P S Mukherjee is a Professor at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, in the Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry. With 28 years of research experience in inorganic chemistry and 22 years teaching at honors/postgraduate levels, he leads a dynamic research group focused on supramolecular architectures. His affiliations include mentoring 24 PhD students and 25 postdoctoral fellows, many now faculty at premier institutions (NISER, IISER, IIT, NIT).

Education:

• Ph.D. (Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata)
• M.Sc. (Jadavpur University, Kolkata)
• B.Sc. (Burdwan University)

Research Interests: His work explores supramolecular chemistry, catalysis in confined spaces, light-harvesting systems for photocatalysis, and organic materials for isomer/enantiomer separation. Key themes include Pd/Pt-based molecular barrels, cages, and prisms that enable selective catalysis, sensing, and separation. The group emphasizes water-soluble systems for sustainable applications.

Publications: His 231+ articles (16,896+ citations, h-index 70) predominantly feature metallosupramolecular architectures for light harvesting, catalysis, and molecular recognition. Recent works highlight stimuli-responsive structural transformations, host-guest chemistry, and photo/oxidation catalysis using self-assembled Pd/Pt systems.

Scientific Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

Advising & Grants: Mentored 24 PhDs and 25 postdocs. Grant details are not specified, but extensive research output implies robust funding. Key industrial/academic collaborations are evident through co-authored publications.

Lab & Team: Leads an active group at IISc Bangalore specializing in multicomponent self-assembly. Research areas include molecular prism/barrel synthesis, cage catalysts, and light-harvesting systems. The team utilizes crystallography, spectroscopy, and catalysis testing to advance supramolecular science.