Postdoctoral Reseacher, ESPCI, France✨
Dr. Ashish Kumar Kar is a dedicated researcher in the field of catalysis and material science. Currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at École Supérieure de Physique et de Chimie Industrielles de la Ville de Paris (ESPCI), he specializes in designing and developing MOF-based photocatalysts for water splitting. His expertise spans heterogeneous catalysis, biomass conversion, and nanomaterial synthesis. With a Ph.D. from IIT Ropar, he has made significant contributions to sustainable chemistry, focusing on metal-organic frameworks and carbon-based catalysts. His research is widely recognized through high-impact publications, awards, and international conference presentations. 🌍🔬
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Education 🎓
Dr. Ashish Kumar Kar earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry (2017-2023) from IIT Ropar, where he focused on engineering active sites in MOF, MOF-derived, and carbon-based materials for sustainable chemistry. He completed his Master’s in Chemistry (2013-2015) from North Orissa University and his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry (2010-2013) from RDS Degree Mahavidyalaya. His strong academic foundation and research excellence have led to remarkable achievements in catalytic materials and green chemistry. 📚🔬
Experience 🏆
With over three years of research experience, Dr. Kar is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at IMAP-ESPCI-ENS-PSL in Paris, working on MOF-based photocatalysts for overall water splitting. He previously served as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under DST-Nanomission at IIT Ropar, focusing on carbon-metal oxide and zeolite-metal oxide hybrid materials. His Ph.D. research at IIT Ropar centered on the design and synthesis of carbon-based nanomaterials for catalytic applications, establishing his expertise in heterogeneous catalysis. 🧪🔍
Research Interests 🔬
Dr. Kar’s research focuses on heterogeneous catalysis, biomass conversion, and advanced material development. His work includes hydrogenation, hydrogenolysis, hydrodeoxygenation, and catalytic transfer reduction processes. He has contributed to the design and synthesis of MOFs, COFs, MOF-derived materials, metal oxides, metal phosphates, and mesoporous carbon-based materials. Additionally, he explores photocatalytic H₂ production, H₂O₂ generation, and biomass valorization, pushing the boundaries of sustainable chemistry. ⚛️🌱
Awards & Achievements 🏅
Dr. Kar secured an impressive All India Rank 18 in the CSIR NET-LS (Chemistry) 2016 examination. His contributions to scientific research have been recognized through multiple conference awards, including the Best Poster Presenter Award at the Research Conclave at IIT Ropar in 2019. His work in catalysis has received global recognition, showcasing his impact on green and sustainable chemistry. 🏆📜
Publications 📖
Kar, A. K., More, G. S., & Srivastava, R. (2024). Engineering the Porosity and Active Sites in Metal–Organic Frameworks. Catalysis in Confined Frameworks.
Kar, A. K., Chauhan, A., & Srivastava, R. (2023). A CoPd nanoalloy embedded N-doped porous carbon catalyst for selective reduction and reductive amination of levulinic acid in water. Sustainable Energy Fuels.
Kar, A. K., Kaur, S. P., Kumar, T. J. D., & Srivastava, R. (2023). Hydrodeoxygenation of vanillin using MoO₃-incorporated Co-BTC MOF-derived catalysts. Dalton Transactions.
Kar, A. K., Sarkar, R., Manal, A. K., et al. (2023). Defect creation in UIO-66 enhances catalytic transfer hydrodeoxygenation of vanillin. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental.
Kar, A. K., Behera, A., & Srivastava, R. (2022). Pd-embedded Ti MOF nanostructures for photocatalytic reductive N‑formylation of nitroarenes in water. ACS Applied Nano Materials.
Conclusion
Dr. Ashish Kumar Kar is a strong candidate for the Research for Young Scientist Award. His outstanding research contributions, technical expertise, and leadership in catalysis and sustainable chemistry align well with the award’s criteria. Strengthening industry collaborations and securing independent grants could further bolster his profile.