Dhirendra Bahadur

Professor Dhirendra Bahadur is a faculty member in the Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay). His research focuses on advanced functional materials with applications in biomedicine and nanotechnology.

Research Interests:

• Nanostructured and magnetic materials at the nanoscale
• Photomagnetism and magnetoresistive materials
• Dilute magnetic semiconductors and electronic ceramics
• Novel synthesis techniques including self-assembly and layer-by-layer (LBL) methods
• Nanobiotechnology with applications in drug delivery and hyperthermia

His recent publications highlight interdisciplinary work in magnetic nanoparticles, ferrofluids, and their biomedical applications, with several papers recognized by Nature Publishing Group and the Royal Society of Chemistry. He has led major research projects funded by DST, DRDO, NSF (Indo-US), and CEFIPRA (Indo-French).

Scientific Awards and Recognition:

• Highlighted by Nature Publishing Group
• Recognized by Royal Society of Chemistry

Prof. Bahadur has filed and secured patents in drug delivery systems and ferrofluid preparation, demonstrating translational research impact. He has mentored students and researchers, contributing to academic and industrial advancements in materials science. He is affiliated with a well-equipped research lab at IIT Bombay focusing on magnetic nanomaterials and their applications.