Somenath Mitra

Somenath Mitra is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science at New Jersey Institute of Technology, where he also serves as Director of the Otto H. York Center for Environmental Engineering and Science. His work bridges environmental nanotechnology, membrane engineering, and pharmaceutical material science.

• Research Focus: Environmental Science, Nanotechnology, Membrane Distillation, and Toxicology.
• Key Projects: NSF-funded virus-free water systems, NIEHS nanotoxicology studies, and USGS heavy metal removal membranes.

Recent publications highlight his innovative work in nanoplastics adsorption, functionalized nanocarbon membranes, and hydrophobic drug delivery. Media coverage emphasizes his breakthroughs in nanoplastics' lead absorption and biomedical applications of nanomaterials. Collaborations span institutions like U.S. Geological Survey and National Science Foundation. No direct student list provided, but his lab drives significant federally funded research in environmental and pharmaceutical nanotechnology.