Souma Majumdar

Souma Majumdar is a Research Fellow at Wageningen University & Research within the Physical Chemistry and Soft Matter department. He holds a PhD from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), where his thesis focused on phosphate esters in dynamic covalent networks. His current research emphasizes biobased adhesives for coral reef restoration, aiming to replace concrete structures with sustainable alternatives. His work integrates dynamic covalent chemistry and polymer design for marine applications.

Education:

• B.Sc. in Chemistry, Presidency University, Kolkata, India (2016)
• M.Sc. in Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India (2018)
• PhD in Polymer Chemistry at TU/e (2023)

Research interests span sustainable materials, dynamic covalent networks, and marine conservation. His projects address environmental challenges like coral reef depletion and plastic waste. A notable recent achievement is securing a NWO XS grant in 2025 for developing adhesives using oyster larvae. While no formal advisees are listed, his research involves collaborative grants and lab-based innovations.

He contributes to the Physical Chemistry and Soft Matter group at WUR, focusing on interdisciplinary material science with a strong environmental ethos.