SUDIPTA Roy

Professor Sudipta Roy is currently the Head of Department and Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde's Faculty of Engineering. Previously, he held positions at Newcastle University, including a personal chair in Electrochemical Nanomaterials (2005) and Reader (2000). He completed his BTech (1985) at IIT Delhi, followed by MS (1990) and PhD (1992) in Chemical Engineering at Tulane University, USA. His research focuses on electrochemical engineering for micro/nano-material fabrication, corrosion mitigation, and sustainable processes. He has led industrial collaborations and founded spin-out companies like Concordia Diagnostic Sensors Ltd and Royenface Ltd.

• Education: BTech (IIT Delhi), MS/PhD (Tulane University)
• Professional Roles: Fellow of IChemE, Chartered Engineer, Visiting Professor at Waseda University (2008)

Research Interests: Electrodeposition of metals/alloys, pulse plating, ionic liquid applications, and green chemistry principles for sustainable manufacturing. His work bridges academic research with industrial relevance in electronics, defense, and medical sectors.

Awards: 2021 Outstanding Associate Editor Award, Fellowships from IChemE and IMF.

Grants & Projects: Leads initiatives like 'Deep Eutectic Solvents for Sulphide Ores' (2023-2024) and co-leads the Evolve PhD program (2024-2027). Active in EPSRC-funded equipment projects for materials characterization.

Labs/Teams: Coordinates research groups focused on electrochemical nanomaterials and collaborates with industry partners globally.