Sagar Roy

Sagar Roy is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), part of the College of Science and Liberal Arts. His research focuses on advanced membrane technologies, nanomaterials for environmental applications, and sustainable chemical processes. Key areas include the development of carbon nanotube and graphene oxide-based membranes for water purification, solvent recovery, and desalination. He has contributed to optimizing membrane distillation and pervaporation processes to enhance efficiency and reduce fouling.

Dr. Roy’s work spans interdisciplinary topics like agricultural biotechnology, exploring biofertilizer impacts on crop resilience under climate change, and structural engineering, analyzing truss bridge behaviors. He teaches courses such as CHEM 244A (Organic Chemistry Lab) and CHEM 125A (General Chemistry Lab), emphasizing hands-on experimentation. His publications highlight innovations in nanocomposite membranes for fuel purification, heavy metal sensing, and eco-friendly separation techniques.

Notable projects include superhydrophobic membrane development for aviation fuel dewatering and hybrid systems combining membrane distillation with air sparging. His research bridges material science, environmental engineering, and sustainable energy solutions.