Bio-Inspired Catalysis & Materials Lab

Official twitter handle of Prof. Sayam Sen Gupta's Lab @iiserkol @dcsiiserkol
PI- @sayams

[Sayam Sen Gupta @sayams]

Great overview of our latest work on C-H activation by Himangshu Kuiry and Tanishqa Chaubal, supported by collaborative computational studies from Martin Srnec and Jishnu Sai Gopinath. https://t.co/41r438fs2u
https://t.co/vmgnTC415H
We thank @ANRFIndia and @iiserkol for support

[J. Am. Chem. Soc. @J_A_C_S]

Iron(IV)–Cyanide Complexes Capable of Asynchronous Basicity-Driven PCET in C–H Activation upon Linkage Isomerization | Journal of the American Chemical Society https://t.co/OIKq9ki64T

[Bio-Inspired Catalysis & Materials Lab @bicamlab]

Iron(IV)–Cyanide Complexes Capable of Asynchronous Basicity-Driven PCET in C–H Activation upon Linkage Isomerization | Journal of the American Chemical Society https://t.co/yLuoSreYp8
Congratulations @himangshu_kuiry... Martin Srnec @sayams and team!!
@dcsiiserkol @iiserkol

[Chemistry, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence @snuchemistry]

Great discussions in chemistry at Shiv Nadar University, Delhi NCR.

Prof. Sayam Sen Gupta (IISER Kolkata) delivered an insightful colloquium on high-valent iron complexes and HAT mechanisms on 27 April 2026.

Thank you to all who made it engaging!

#Chemistry #Research

[Bio-Inspired Catalysis & Materials Lab @bicamlab]

From waste to advanced biomaterials 🧪🧬🔬, our latest publication in the @NewJChem presents the fabrication, characterization and in vitro bio-evaluation of self-standing macroporous 3D scaffolds based on silk sericin.
@dcsiiserkol @sayams

[Keya Mondal @KMondal777]

From waste to wealth 🧪🧬🔬... Read our recent scientific exploration: Self-standing macroporous 3D scaffolds from silk sericin: fabrication, characterization, and in vitro bio-evaluation - now published in New Journal of Chemistry https://t.co/hecQH0hdcY

[Bio-Inspired Catalysis & Materials Lab @bicamlab]

Bengal’s Shola meets science, from tradition to technology 🌳🧪🔬Shola—Bengal’s iconic craft material—revealed as a 3D porous, hydrophobic–oleophilic lignocellulosic system for efficient oil/water separation. @dcsiierkol @sayams @iiserkol

[Keya Mondal @KMondal777]

Late post alart!🚨: First scientific discoveries of Bengal’s traditional art material, Shola.🌳🧪🔬
Shola: a 3D porous hydrophobic–oleophilic lignocellulosic material for efficient oil/water separation - now published in Journal of Materials Chemistry A https://t.co/KU2fcbIHd4

[Bio-Inspired Catalysis & Materials Lab @bicamlab]

Bridging materials derived from traditional crafts to advanced colloidal systems ✨🔬 Delighted to share our recent publication in @ACSSustainable 🧪🌱@KMondal777 @sayams @dcsiiserkol @iiserkol

[Keya Mondal @KMondal777]

From arts to science... ✨🔬 Excited to share our recent publication in @ACSSustainable |
Oil-in-Water Pickering Emulsion and Emulsion Polymerization Stabilized by Spherical Cellulose Particles Derived from Shola 🧪🌱thanks to @sayams
@swaminathanshivaram https://t.co/ZZEQEHb48U

[Sayam Sen Gupta @sayams]

🚨 PhD Opportunity (NET-qualified) – IISER Kolkata

Our group is looking for motivated PhD students to work on bio-inspired metal complexes for oxidation chemistry and in polymer upcycling.

📌 Apply: https://t.co/zTd3Se4rPP
📧 Send CV: [email protected]

[Rahul Banerjee @banerjee_r]

Checkout this work by Saikat, Debasmita and others on Chirality Transfer from Covalent Organic Framework Nanotubes to Covalent Organic Framework Films. https://t.co/NywVw3Jusk
Special thanks to @dcsiiserkol @iiserkol @IndiaDST @ANRFIndia for funding and support.

[Sayam Sen Gupta @sayams]

Unprecedented HAT Rate Acceleration in Water by a Non-heme Manganese Oxo Complex - now published in Chemical Science from our group
https://t.co/o8sk2s6SVX
Excellent collaboration with Soumya Ghosh @ TIFT-H

[Sayam Sen Gupta @sayams]

Enantioselective C–H bond oxidation using a bio-inspired chiral Fe-TAML catalyst - now published in Chemical Communications from our group
https://t.co/l9ZxulHTH0

[Sayam Sen Gupta @sayams]

📢 Postdoctoral Opportunity
Looking for a motivated postdoc to apply for the ANRF–NPDF fellowship in my group. Research areas include small-molecule activation and polymer upcycling
🔗 https://t.co/mNX7dy7KeC
📩Interested candidates, please e-mail [email protected]

[J. Am. Chem. Soc. @J_A_C_S]

Nitric Oxide Oxygenation Reaction in Water at Room Temperature inside a Cage | Journal of the American Chemical Society @iiserkol @IiserTirupati https://t.co/FmoyLxWEby

[IISER Kolkata @iiserkol]

In a significant achievement, the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata has been ranked 7th in Nature Index 2025 (Jan 2024- Dec 2024) among Indian Academic Institutions.

@EduMinOfIndia @Nature @PTI_News @PIB_India
@skkhare781 @priyank_june

[IISER Kolkata @iiserkol]

IISER Kolkata celebrated it’s 20th Foundation day on July 11, 2025. Dr. G. Sateesh Reddy, Former Chief DRDO and Secretary Defence R&D, Adviser to Honble Raksha Mantri graced the event as the Chief Guest.

@EduMinOfIndia @nawegate @PTI_News @PIB_India
@skkhare781 @priyank_june

[IISER Kolkata @iiserkol]

We are delighted to share the June 2025 edition of our newsletter, highlighting the latest updates and achievements at IISER Kolkata.

Access the newsletter here:
https://t.co/M8KSrPVpqm

@EduMinOfIndia
@PTI_News @PIB_India
@skkhare781 @priyank_june

[Sayam Sen Gupta @sayams]

News item on our new MS course in Sustainability Science
@iiserkol in Anandabazar Patrika. It is truly a job oriented PG course. Thank you @MyAnandaBazar

https://t.co/LlXgjwvTBe

[Sayam Sen Gupta @sayams]

IISER Kolkata is starting a new 2-yr MS program in Sustainability Science.
For details about the program and career prospects, visit https://t.co/f0H4It5aFR
Application deadline: 9th July 2025
@iiserkol @EduMinOfIndia

[IISER Kolkata @iiserkol]

12th Convocation of IISER Kolkata | June 24, 2025.

Chief Guest: Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Science & Technology.

Youtube Live Webcast Link:
https://t.co/AoYmBtpvQK

[Bio-Inspired Catalysis & Materials Lab @bicamlab]

"Introducing a breakthrough in sustainable chemistry: a one-step, Fe-catalyzed biomass valorization process—poised to revolutionize eco-friendly detergent production. 🌱📈
@ACSCatalysis @dcsiiserkol @iiserkol

[Debasmita_1996 @1996Debasmita]

First-ever report of single-step biomass valorization via a sustainable Fe-catalyzed route—offering a promising alternative to commercial detergents! 🌱
Check out our latest in @ACSCatalysis https://t.co/AhZ95issd3
#SustainableChemistry #Catalysis
@sayams @Abinash_chem @AnishG01