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Mainak Majumder is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Monash University, where he has been a faculty member since 2010 after completing a postdoctoral fellowship at Rice University, USA. He holds leadership positions as the Director of the Australian Research Council’s Research Hub on Advanced Manufacturing with 2D Materials (AM2D) and the Associate Director of the Monash Energy Institute, reflecting his significant contributions to advanced materials research and energy technologies.
Prof. Majumder's research program is centered on the development of graphene oxide-based membranes for molecular separations, with a strong emphasis on practical applications. His group has made substantial progress in creating membranes that exhibit high permeance, tailorable selectivity, resistance to chlorine, pH, and solvents, low fouling characteristics, and long-term operational stability. These advancements have been translated into commercial products, including energy-efficient water filtration systems and energy storage solutions that enable the deployment of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. His work also includes the development of scalable roll-to-roll manufacturing processes for these advanced membranes.
Under his leadership, the research group has successfully bridged the gap between fundamental scientific discoveries and market-ready products, demonstrating a clear pathway for the industrial adoption of graphene-based materials. The ARC Research Hub he directs brings together a consortium of researchers and industry partners to accelerate innovation in 2D materials manufacturing.
While specific details of his academic advising are not provided in the source text, his role as a professor and research director indicates active mentorship of graduate students and early-career researchers. His leadership in the ARC Research Hub also involves managing substantial research funding and fostering collaborative projects with industry.
The research group led by Prof. Majumder operates within the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Monash University, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities for materials synthesis, membrane fabrication, and characterization. Their work continues to push the boundaries of membrane technology for sustainable separation processes and energy applications.
