Sohini Bhattacharyya

Sohini Bhattacharyya is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Rice University's Materials Science and NanoEngineering department, where she contributes to sustainable materials research. As a 2023-24 Future Faculty Fellow, she bridges academic training with her goal of pursuing a tenure-track faculty position.

• Education
• PhD in Materials Science (Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore, India)
• MS in Materials Sciences (JNCASR, Bangalore, India)
• B.Sc (Honours) in Chemistry (Presidency College, Kolkata, India)

Her research focuses on designing materials for energy and environmental sustainability, including metal-organic frameworks for gas storage/water purification and lithium-ion battery recycling pathways. She emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration to address global challenges like resource accessibility and e-waste reduction.

Scientific awards highlight her contributions:

• Outstanding Reviewer Award, Royal Society of Chemistry (2023)
• Rice University Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship (2021-2023)
• Royal Society Oral Presentation Prize (2019)
• INSPIRE Fellowship (2015-2020)
• Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship (2012-2014)
• INSPIRE Scholarship (2009-2012)

A dedicated mentor, she advocates for inclusive education, gender equity in STEM, and outreach initiatives to support underrepresented communities. Her work integrates materials science, chemistry, and environmental stewardship to advance circular economies and sustainable technologies.