Sudip Kumar Lahiri
Experienced Materials Scientist
Toronto,Ontario,
Summary
Talented Postdoctoral Research Fellow dedicated to textile materials research. Offering hands-on experience in supporting research efforts and completing independent projects. Eager to advance collective discipline knowledge and author high-quality scientific papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of Toronto,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
07.2021 - Current
- Developed surfaces with polymers for low friction, fluid transportation, icephobicity, photothermic, and energy absorptions.
- Modified oregano-silicon compounds for durable chemical bonding, waterborne coating formulations, and diverse functionalities.
- Synthesized nanomaterials, polymer composites, and materials for highly efficient, environment-friendly antiwetting surfaces.
- Analyzed and interpreted results from various spectroscopic techniques.
- Measured fracture and mechanical properties of polymer materials.
- Used analytical methods such as TGA, DSC, and Rheometry for composite materials.
- Used FTIR, XRD, fluorescence spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering (DLS) techniques, and zeta potential analysis.
- Optimization and scale-up of desired materials for desired applications are performed.
- Writing grants, publishing scientific papers, patenting work, and presenting work at reputed conferences.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of British Columbia,
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Conducted research to develop durable superoleophobic fabric finishes that do not utilize per-fluorinated compounds.
- Performed chemical vapor deposition on different surfaces like fabrics, glasses, 3D-printed substrates, and silicon wafers.
- Used FTIR and SEM to characterize chemical and surface properties.
- Communicated research findings through presentations and written reports, resulting in successful grant applications.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Shenzhen University,
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Rationally designed smart textiles using lower critical solution temperature polymer hydrogels for diverse applications.
- Synthesized crosslinking polymer hydrogels to achieve desired low critical solution temperature and fabricated several textiles.
- Used FTIR, SEM, fluorescent microscopy, and IR cameras to analyze the properties of developed fabrics.
Polymer Engineer Intern
Zhejiang Runhe Chemical New Material Co. Ltd,
Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
10.2014 - 11.2014
- Developed and tested polymeric materials for variety of applications.
- Conducted research on the properties of polymers to optimize their performance.
- Analyzed chemical composition of various polymers and compounds.
Dye and Color Chemist Intern
Hubei Color Root Technology Co., Ltd.,
Songzi, Hubei, China
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Developed color formulations to meet customer specifications.
- Conducted research on new pigments, dyes, and chemicals to achieve desired colors.
- Analyzed incoming raw materials for color accuracy and consistency.
Senior Merchandiser
The Fielding Group,
Dhaka, Bangladesh
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Developed strategies for textile and clothing product management to maximize profits.
- Created seasonal buying plans based on market trends, customer demand, and competitive analysis.
- Provided guidance to buyers regarding selecting apparel merchandise, pricing, and promotional activities.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to ensure competitive prices while maintaining textile quality standards.
Senior Executive, Merchandising
Viyellatex Limited,
Dhaka, Bangladesh
09.2009 - 06.2012
- Developed textile material selection, design, and manufacturing method that satisfies performance, aesthetics, and other product requirements.
- Established textile material requirements based on essential qualities for apparel design.
- Managed a team of executives responsible for apparel sales and marketing functions.
- Established and managed relationships with clothing supply chains to identify emerging textile technologies.
Education
Ph.D. - Materials Science And Engineering
Huazhong University of Science And Technology
Wuhan, China08.2020
Master of Science - Textile Engineering
Wuhan Textile University
Wuhan, China06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Textile Technology
University of Dhaka
Dhaka, Bangladesh12.2009
Skills
- Materials Characterization
- Polymer Chemistry
- Emulsion Polymerization
- Wastewater Treatment
- Surface Chemistry
- Nanocomposite Materials
- Textile Coatings
- Research Grant Writing
- Supervision and Leadership
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Academic Excellence Award, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China (2020).
- Ministry of Commerce Scholarship, Chinese Government (2015).
- Chinese Enterprise Scholarship, Chinese Government (2013).
Languages
English
Full Professional
Bengali
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited
Hindi
Elementary
Certification
- Hubei Province International Student Scholarship Certificate, Hubei Education Ministry, China (2014).
- Sino-Foreign Friendship Contribution Prize Certificate, Wuhan Textile University, China (2013).
- Learning Excellence Prize Certificate, Wuhan Textile University, China (2013).
Presentations
- Novel finishing treatments of synthetic textiles to mitigate microplastic fibres shedding. Presented in Adhesion Society 46th annual meeting, Orlando, Florida, USA, 2023.
- Synthesis and characterization of polyacrylate binding substance modified by polyurethane, Presented in 8th Shao Xing 2015 Textile Cross-Strait Conference on Textile Technology, Zhejiang, China, 2015
Reviewing Experiences
- University of Toronto Engineering Research Conference (2023)
- Graduate Research Symposium, University of Toronto (2023)
- Physica Scripta, IOP Publishing (2023)
- Materials Today Communications, Elsevier (2022)
- Journal of Natural Fibers, Taylors & Francis (2022)
- Nano Express, IOP Publishing (2022)
- ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, American Chemical Society (2022)
- Chemical Engineering Journal, Elsevier (2019)
Grant Proposals
- Mitacs Accelerate Grant: Durable, temperature-resistant dustphobic and omniphobic coatings. Awarded. CA$ 480,000 over 48 months (with postdoc advisor).
- Connaught New Researcher Award: Novel synthetic textile finishes to mitigate microplastic fibers shedding. Awarded. CA$ 40,000 over 24 months (with postdoc advisor).
- Connaught Innovation Awards: Reducing microplastic fiber pollution using low friction polymer brush as textile coatings. Awarded. CA$ 100,000 over 12 months (with postdoc advisor).
- National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) funding: Eco-friendly self-healing surfaces. Awarded (with doctoral advisor).
Teaching and Professional Societies
- Visiting Assistant Professor: Offering lectures, interacting and guiding PG and research scholars, publications, and co-guiding the doctoral students, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE), Tamil Nadu, India. May 2023 to present.
- Graduate Student Teaching Instructor: Introduction to functional materials, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China. July 2017 to November 2018.
- Undergraduate Teaching Assistant: Dyeing and finishing auxiliaries and their application, Wuhan Textile University, China. July 2014 to January 2015.
- Industry partners: Arc’teryx apparel & gear, Canada, and PRE labs protective systems, Canada. February 2021 to February 2023.
- Member: Adhesion Society and American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists. 2022 to present.
Publications
- Sudip Kumar Lahiri, Zahra Azimi Dijvejin, Farzan Gholamreza, Sadaf Shabanian, Behrooz Khatir, Lauren Wotherspoon, and Kevin Golovin. "Liquidlike, low-friction polymer brushes for microfibre shedding prevention from textiles". Submitted
- Sudip Kumar Lahiri, Zahra Azimi Dijvejin, and Kevin Golovin. "Polydimethylsiloxane coated textiles with minimized microplastic pollution". Nature Sustainability, 6: 559–567 (2023). Published
- Sudip Kumar Lahiri and Kevin Golovin. "Low-friction coatings reduce microplastic release from textiles". Nature Sustainability, 6: 489–490 (2023). Published
- Sudip Kumar Lahiri, Pengcheng Zhang, Cheng Zhang, and Lin Liu. "Robust fluorine-free and self-healing superhydrophobic coatings by H3BO3 incorporation with SiO2-alkyl-silane@PDMS on cotton fabric". ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 11: 10262–10275 (2019). Published
- Sudip Kumar Lahiri, Zhang Chang, Mika Sillanpää, and Lin Liu. "Nanoporous NiO@SiO2 photo-catalyst prepared by ion-exchange method for fast elimination of reactive dyes from wastewater". Materials Today Chemistry, 23: 100677 (2022). Published
- Sudip Kumar Lahiri and Lin Liu. "Fabrication of a nanoporous silica hydrogel by cross-linking of SiO2–H3BO3 hexadecyltrimethoxysilane for excellent adsorption of azo dyes from wastewater". Langmuir, 37: 8753-8764 (2021). Published
- Sudip Kumar Lahiri, Md. Kamruzzaman, Md. Eman Talukder, Md. Nahid Pervez, and Quan Heng. "Synthesis of a novel PE-3030 based WPUA hybrid binding substance for pigment printing". Oriental Journal of Chemistry, 33: 5 (2017). Published
- Sudip Kumar Lahiri, R. Amin, Aman-Ullah Ghazi, and Heng Quan. "Synthesis and characterization of polyacrylate binding substance modified by polyurethane". The 8th Shao Xing 2015 Textile Cross-Strait Conference on Textile Technology, (2015). Published
- Aman-Ullah Ghazi, Sudip Kumar Lahiri, and Heng Quan. "Preparation and application of cationic agent on cotton fabric to cut down the amount of salt in conventional dyeing". The 8th Shao Xing 2015 Textile Cross-Strait Conference on Textile Technology, (2015). Published
- Sadaf Shabanian, Sudip Kumar Lahiri, Mohammad Soltani, and Kevin Golovin. "Durable water- and oil-repellent textiles without long- or short-chain perfluoroalkylated substances". Materials Today Chemistry, 34: 101786 (2023). Published
- Majid Mohseni, Sudip Kumar Lahiri, Anupama Vijaya Nadaraja, Uttandaraman Sundararaj, and Kevin Golovin. "Durable and comfortable superoleophobic fabrics utilizing ultra-short-chain fluorinated surface chemistry". Chemical Engineering Journal, 471: 144726 (2023). Published
- Mohammad Soltani, Sudip Kumar Lahiri, Sadaf Shabanian, and Kevin Golovin. "Surface-engineered double-layered fabrics for continuous, passive fluid transport". Materials Horizons, 10: 4293-4302 (2023). Published
- Ratul Rehman, Sudip Kumar Lahiri, Ashraful Islam, Peng Wei, and Yue Xu. "Self-assembled hierarchical CuxO@C18H36O2 nanoflakes for superior Fenton-like catalysis over a wide range of pH". ACS Omega, 34: 22188-22201 (2021). Published
- Md. Sarzul Islam, Sudip Kumar Lahiri, Jannatun Nahar, and Md. Alomgir. "Synthesis and application of amino-modified silicone oil on cotton Fabric". International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 6: 1195-1203 (2015). Published
- Endar Hidayat, Nur Maisarah Mohamad Sarbani, Sudip Kumar Lahiri, Sadaki Samitsu, Seiichiro Yonemura, Yoshiharu Mitoma, Hiroyuki Harada. "Effects of sodium alginate-poly(acrylic acid) cross-linked hydrogel beads on soil conditioner in the absence and presence of phosphate and carbonate ions". Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, 9: 100642 (2024). Published
- Huy Hoang Phan Quang, Vishal Dutta, Ankush Chauhan, Sudip Kumar Lahiri, C. Gopalakrishnan, Arunkumar Radhakrishnan, Khalid Mujasam Batoo, and Lan-Anh Phan Thi. "Current approaches, and challenges on identification, remediation and potential risks of emerging plastic contaminants: A review". Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology, 101: 104193 (2023). Published
- Kamran Alasvand Zarasvand, Amir Nazemi, Sudip Kumar Lahiri, Adam Tetreault, Abbas S. Milani, Timothy P. Bender, and Kevin Golovin. "Skin-inspired nanofluid-filled surfaces with tunable icephobic, photothermal, and energy absorption properties". Advanced Functional Materials, 33: 2305517 (2023). Published
- Nahar Jannatun, A. Taraqqi-A-Kamal, Ratul Rehman, Joan Kuker, and Sudip Kumar Lahiri. "A facile cross-linking approach to fabricate durable and self-healing superhydrophobic coatings of SiO2-PVA@PDMS on cotton textile". European Polymer Journal, 134: 109836 (2020). Published
References
- Professor Kevin Golovin, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Mobile: (+1) 6479758384, Email: kevin.golovin@utoronto.ca
- Professor Liu Lin, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China. Mobile: (+86) 13995626325, Email: lliu2000@mail.hust.edu.cn
- Professor Quan Heng, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, Hubei, China. Mobile: (+86) 13971179960, Email: 2007011@wtu.edu.cn
- Professor Arun Kumar Kota, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Mobile: (+1) 9195155241, Email: akota2@ncsu.edu
- Professor Kausik Mukhopadhyay, Materials Science and Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA. Mobile: (+1) 407-823-0738, Email: kausik@ucf.edu
- Professor Gibum Kwon, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, USA. Mobile: (+1) 785-864-1086, Email: gbkwon@ku.edu
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Timeline
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of Toronto,
07.2021 - Current
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of British Columbia,
02.2021 - 07.2021
Postdoctoral Fellow
Shenzhen University,
09.2020 - 02.2021
Polymer Engineer Intern
Zhejiang Runhe Chemical New Material Co. Ltd,
10.2014 - 11.2014
Dye and Color Chemist Intern
Hubei Color Root Technology Co., Ltd.,
01.2014 - 01.2014
Senior Merchandiser
The Fielding Group,
07.2012 - 07.2013
Senior Executive, Merchandising
Viyellatex Limited,
09.2009 - 06.2012
Ph.D. - Materials Science And Engineering
Huazhong University of Science And Technology
Master of Science - Textile Engineering
Wuhan Textile University
Bachelor of Science - Textile Technology
University of Dhaka
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