Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
Dr. Pulak Datta
Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering
PhD (Chemical Engineering, Jadavpur University), M.Tech (Polymer Sc& Tech, IIT Delhi), B.Tech (Polymer Sc.& Tech, Calcutta University), B. Sc (Chemistry Hons, Calcutta University) 		Contact Address
Permanent Address 165/1A, Raibahadur Road Adarshapally, Behala Kolkata - 700034 West Bengal
Local Address Quarter No.-C-II/40, BIT Mesra Campus Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra Ranchi - 835215 Jharkhand
Phone (Office) +917979914311
Phone Residence +919471556488
Email Id pulakdatta@bitmesra.ac.in, mailtopulakdatta@gmail.com
Joined Institute on : 15-Sep-2009
  Work Experience
 
Teaching : 14 Years

Research : 22 Years

Individual: 22 Years
  Professional Background
  • Total Experience 22 years +
  • 8+ years industrial experience in Research & Development section.
  • 14 years of teaching experience at BIT, Mesra as Assistant Professor
  • PhD (Chemical Engg.) from Jadavpur University in 2015, M.Tech. (Polymer Science & Technology) from IIT, Delhi in 2000, B.Tech. (Polymer Science & Technology) in 1998, B.Sc. (Chemistry Hons.) in 1995 from Calcutta University.
  • Published 9 manuscripts in SCI Indexed International Journals, and 2 Encyclopedia chapter.
  • Expertise in Polymer Compounding/Processing, Polymer Rheology, Nanocomposites.
  • Implemented of ISO 9001:2008 as Management Representative (MR) in industry.
  • All India Rank 2nd position (General Category) in GATE Examination,1998.
  • Two times National Scholarship holder.
  Research Areas
 

Polymer Compounding/Processing, Polymer Rheology, Nanocomposites
  Award and Honours
 

#   Two times National Scholarship holder (for Class 10 & B.Sc. Chemistry Hons.)
#   Secured 2nd position (AIR) in GATE, 1998
#   Defended PhD thesis with 8 International publications (4 research papers from Willey publication house and rest 4 research papers in Taylor & Francis journals).
  Publications
 
  1. D Ghosh, J Ghose, P Datta*, P Kumari, and Suraj Paul (2022) Strategies for phase change material application in latent heat thermal energy storage enhancement: Status and prospect; Journal of Energy Storage 53, 105179.
  2. P Datta, C Guha, and G Sarkhel (2016) Morphological, Dynamic Mechanical, Creep and Weathering Behavior of Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced 50/50 ASA/Zn-Ionomer Blend; Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering 55 (5), 453-462.
  3. P Datta, C Guha, and G Sarkhel (2015) Mechanical, Rheological, and Electrical Properties of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Nanocomposites of 50/50 Acrylonitrile–Styrene–Acrylate/Zn+ 2 poly (ethylene-co-methacrylic acid) ionomer blend; Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering 54 (16), 1753-1763.
  4. P Datta, C Guha, and G Sarkhel, (2015) Mechanical, rheological, and electrical properties of multiwalled carbon nanotube reinforced ASA/Na?ionomer blend; Journal of Applied Polymer Science 132 (36).
  5. P Datta, C Guha, and G Sarkhel (2015) Study of dynamic rheological, dynamic mechanical and creep properties of acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA)/Zn+ 2poly (ethylene-co-methacrylic acid) ionomer blend; Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part A 51 (10), 820-830.
  6. P Datta, C Guha, and G Sarkhel (2015) Thermal, dynamic mechanical, and creep behavior of carbon nanotube reinforced ASA/Na?ionomer blend; Polymers for Advanced Technologies 26 (10), 1294-1301.
  7. P Datta, C Guha, and G Sarkhel (2014) Study of mechanical, thermal, morphological, and process rheology of acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA)/ Na+1 poly(ethylene?co?methacrylic acid) ionomer blend; Polymer Engineering & Science 55 (7), 1571-1579.
  8. P Datta, C Guha, and G Sarkhel (2014) Effect of Na?ionomer on dynamic rheological, dynamic mechanical and creep properties of acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA)/Na+1 poly (ethylene?co?methacrylic acid) ionomer blend; Polymers for advanced technologies 25 (12), 1454-1463.
  9. P Datta, C Guha, and G Sarkhel (2014) Effect of Zn+2 poly (ethylene-co-methacrylic acid) ionomer on mechanical properties, thermal properties, morphology and process rheology of acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA) terpolymer; Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering 53 (1), 80-89.
  Current Sponsored Projects
 

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Name of the faculty

Project Title

Project Type (Research/Consultancy)

Funding Agency

Amount

Duration

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Dr. Pulak Datta (PI) and Dr. Arup Choudhury (Co-PI)

Development of Radiation, Chemical and Flame-Resistant High-Performance Polymer Composite for Defence Application 

Research

ER&IPR-DRDO, GoI

Rs. 36.722

Three Years

28/12/2022