Surajit Mondal

In my professional experience, I have worked as a design engineer in the field of engineering, gaining valuable skills and knowledge in the industry. Additionally, as an experienced isotope geochemist, I have expertise in using various analytical techniques such as MC-TIMS, MCICPMS, and IRMS to measure stable isotopes (44/40Ca, 26Mg, 18O, C) and radiogenic (40Ca,87Sr/86Sr) isotope in a variety of sample types including carbonates. I have also applied these techniques to investigate paleotemperature and other geochemical processes. In addition, I have worked on developing technical methods for isotope analysis, including the use of Carnallite, and have explored the application of isotopes in biomedical research. My skills and knowledge in isotope geochemistry make me a valuable asset to any research team.

Scientist with experience in conducting advanced research and generating impactful findings. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing research needs. Skilled in data analysis, experimental design, and scientific writing. Reliable and results-driven with passion for contributing to groundbreaking discoveries. Experienced with designing and executing complex research experiments, ensuring rigorous scientific standards. Utilizes advanced analytical techniques and methodologies to derive meaningful conclusions. Strong understanding of collaborative teamwork and scientific communication, driving impactful research outcomes.

• Elsevier travel Grant, Funded by Geochemical Society for attending Goldschmidt 2016, Japan conference
• International travel support Grant, Funded by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India for attending the Goldschmidt 2018, Boston conference
• MITACS Accelerate Industrial Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship, 2023

• 2024, Delivered an invited talk at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Gandhinagar
• 2024, Poster presentation, Goldschmidt 2024, Chicago conference
• 2018, Delivered talk in the National seminar 'Dynamics of surface and sub-surface geological process' at Pondicherry University, India.
• 2018, Poster presentation, Goldschmidt 2018, Boston conference.
• 2017, Poster presentation, Goldschmidt 2017, Paris conference.
• 2016, Poster presentation, Goldschmidt 2016, Japan conference.
• 2016, Global Initiative for Academic Networks workshop: Reconstruction of the Asian Monsoon system: new approaches and Techniques. IIT Kanpur
• 2015, A Short-term course on Geochronology: Challenges and Possibilities. IISc Bangalore.
• 2012, Participated in the CTCZ Cruise (SK-296) expeditions onboard the ORV Sagar Kanya.

• Temperature reconstruction using (Sr, Mg, Li)/Ca, Li/Mg, Sr/Li, δ44/40Ca, and δ18O measurements of seasonal bands in Porites sp. Coral from Lakshadweep, India, Mondal S., Chakrabarti R., Ghosh P., 2016, Goldschmidt conference 2016, Japan
• Calcium isotopic (δ44/40Ca) fractionation between inorganic calcite and water: implications for paleo-thermometry and seawater Ca isotopic composition, Mondal S., Chakrabarti R., 2017, Goldschmidt conference 2017, Paris
• Strontium Isotopic Evidence for Submarine Groundwater Discharge (SGD) in Bay of Bengal Water, Chakrabarti R, Mondal S, Acharya S., S, Sreelekha J., Sengupta D, 2017, Goldschmidt conference 2017, Paris
• Calcium Isotopic (δ44/40Ca) Compositions of Pedogenic Carbonates from South India: Links with Paleo Weathering, Mondal S, Riotte J., Chakrabarti R., 2018, Goldschmidt conference 2018, Boston
• Large Stable Ca Isotopic (δ44/40Ca) Variation in Open Ocean Samples from the Bay of Bengal, Chakrabarti R, Acharya SS & Mondal S, 2018, Goldschmidt conference 2018, Boston
• Temperature dependence of δ44/40Ca, δ18O, Mg/Ca, Sr/Ca fractionation in calcite tests of foraminifera from a sediment trap, Mondal, S., Anand, P., & Chakrabarti, R., 2019, AGUFM, 2019
• Precise measurements of radiogenic 40Ca using two double spikes (42Ca-43Ca and 43Ca-46Ca) techniques in Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer, Mondal, S. and Holmden, C., 2024, Goldschmidt Conference 2024, Chicago

• A novel sample loading method and protocol for monitoring sample fractionation for high precision Ca stable isotope ratio measurements using double-spike TIMS, Mondal, S., and Chakrabarti, R., 2018, Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry, 33, 141-150, 10.1039/C7JA00322F
• A multi-proxy (δ44/40Ca, Sr/Ca, and Δ47) study of fish otoliths for determination of seawater temperature, Mondal, S., Chakrabarti, R., Ghosh, P., 2022, Chemical Geology, p.120950, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemgeo.2022.120950
• Submarine groundwater discharge derived strontium from the Bengal Basin traced in Bay of Bengal water samples, Chakrabarti, R., Mondal, S., Acharya, S.S., Lekha, J.S. and Sengupta, D., 2018, Scientific Reports, 8, 1, p.4383
• Using the natural variability in Calcium stable isotopes of human urine to measure bone mineral changes in response to vitamin D supplementation: Implications for management of Osteoporosis, Rangarajan, R., Mondal, S., Thankachan, P., Chakrabarti, R., Kurpad, A., 2018, Scientific Reports, 8, 1, p.16751, 10.1038/s41598-018-34568-4
• Review of techniques, challenges, and new developments for calcium isotope measurements, Chakrabarti R., Mondal, S., Jacobson A. D., Mills M., Romaniello S. J., and Vollstaedt H, 2021, Chemical Geology, p.120398, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemgeo.2021.120398
• Evaluating the temperature dependence of δ44/40Ca along with δ18O, Mg/Ca, and Sr/Ca in calcite tests of multiple foraminifera species, Mondal, S., Anand, P., Chakrabarti, R., 2023, Chemical Geology, 639, p.121736

• Clean lab chemistry
• MC-TIMS for measuring Sr, Nd, and stable Ca isotopes
• MC-ICPMS for analysis of carbonate, silicate, and water samples
• Quadrupole ICPMS for analysis of carbonate, silicate, and water samples
• Stable isotope ratio measurements (δ18O, δ13C) in carbonate samples using IRMS
• Dionex ICS 5000 HPIC