Mr. Chandan Saha | Electrochemical Sensors | Young Scientist Award

Mr. Chandan Saha is a PhD researcher in Nanotechnology at the University of Johannesburg, with expertise in biomedical engineering, electrochemical sensors, and organic–inorganic hybrid materials for sensing and energy storage. His research focuses on electrochemical paper-based devices, extended-gate field-effect transistor (EGFET) sensors, and IoT-enabled platforms for neurotransmitter detection, integrating advanced materials with innovative electronic systems. During his undergraduate studies in Biomedical Engineering at North Eastern Hill University, he developed an AI-based liver and tumor segmentation tool to assist in biopsy and radiofrequency ablation planning. At the master’s level, he worked on photocatalytic dye degradation using hydrothermally synthesized metal oxide nanoparticles and electrochemical pesticide detection, culminating in a review article published in Springer. His PhD research includes sensor fabrication, supercapacitor material synthesis and characterization, dielectric studies, and hydrogen evolution reaction investigations. Chandan has co-supervised a master’s student and authored over twenty publications, including ten as first author, demonstrating his strong contribution to electrochemical sensing and energy storage research. His recent projects involve non-enzymatic glucose sensors, dopamine detection platforms, and hybrid supercapacitors for low-frequency waveform applications. He is skilled in operating instruments such as Hioki LCR meter, Biologic SP-300, Tchmize TH1992A, Keitheley 2614-B, and Shimadzu UV-1800. With a solid foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of nanotechnology and biomedical engineering, Chandan is committed to advancing sensor technologies and energy storage solutions. His multidisciplinary expertise, combined with a strong publication record, positions him as an emerging researcher making significant contributions to electrochemical and biomedical applications, bridging material science innovations with practical device engineering. His work is cited by 32 documents, spans 19 publications, and reflects an h-index of 5.