Binoy Kumar Saikia

Dr. Binoy Kumar Saikia is a Scientist and Assistant Professor at the Coal Chemistry Division of CSIR-North East Institute of Science & Technology (CSIR-NEIST) in Jorhat, Assam, India. A Fellow of the Institution of Chemists (India), he has been with CSIR-NEIST since 2011 and is also affiliated with the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR). With a Ph.D. in Coal Chemistry from Dibrugarh University (2008), his research bridges traditional coal science with cutting-edge nanomaterials development.

Dr. Saikia's research program focuses on transforming coal and coal waste materials into high-value carbon nanomaterials including graphene, carbon quantum dots, and nanodiamonds. His work spans multiple applications in energy storage (particularly supercapacitors and hybrid capacitors), environmental remediation, and sensing technologies. Recent publications demonstrate his innovative approach to upcycling coal waste, atmospheric particulate matter, and other byproducts into functional materials with commercial potential.

His publication record is substantial with approximately 107 works, showing increasing productivity in recent years with numerous high-impact publications in journals like ACS Omega, Energy & Fuels, and Environmental Science: Nano. His research demonstrates a clear trajectory from fundamental coal chemistry toward applied materials science with practical environmental and energy applications.

• Young Scientist Award from International Union for Crystallography (2009)
• Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award (2012)

As an active member of the scientific community, Dr. Saikia serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Geology, Earth and Environmental Sciences and has completed over 40 peer reviews for major scientific journals, particularly in the energy and environmental fields. His research program represents an innovative approach to sustainable resource utilization, transforming traditionally problematic coal waste streams into valuable advanced materials.