Soubantika Palchoudhury

Soubantika Palchoudhury is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Dayton's School of Engineering. Her research focuses on nanochemistry-driven innovations in energy, biomedical, and agricultural applications. She holds a Ph.D. from The University of Alabama and has postdoctoral training from Yale, University of South Carolina, and The University of Alabama. Previously, she served as a faculty member at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga, where she received Outstanding Teaching and Service awards.

Her research explores nanomaterials for photovoltaics, drug delivery systems, and precision agriculture, including a patented nanofertilizer technology. She leads interdisciplinary projects with Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Tennessee SimCenter. Palchoudhury has authored over 45 publications (H-index: 20), edited journal special issues, and serves as a reviewer for 16 nanotechnology journals. She is also the founder of S&J NanoChemicals, an agri-tech startup.

• Education: Ph.D./M.S. in Chemical Engineering from The University of Alabama; B.Tech. from National Institute of Technology, India.
• Teaching: Courses include Transport Phenomena, Separation Techniques, and graduate-level research methodologies.
• Awards: NSF-REU grant recipient, Barry C. Goldwater Scholarship mentor, and recipient of multiple teaching/service awards.

Her work bridges experimental and computational approaches, emphasizing sustainability and applied nanotechnology. Current projects include bio-inspired materials for medical diagnostics and eco-friendly energy storage solutions.