Biography

Sagar Roy obtained his Ph.D. degree in Polymer Science & Technology from the University of Calcutta, India in 2007. Currently, Dr. Roy is working as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Chemistry & Environmental Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology, New Jersey, USA. He was also appointed as an Adjunct faculty at the Department of Chemistry & Environmental Science, NJIT. Dr. Roy is doing research in the field of membrane based separation systems employing the nano-materials and novel polymeric membranes for air and water purification. His research interests are in the area of synthesis and characterization of specialty polymers and its application in various fields including membrane based separations, waste treatment, flexible batteries, nanocomposites etc. Dr. Roy is the author of several book chapters, more than 30 peer reviewed publications, 25 conference presentation, 3 published and 2 pending patents. Dr. Roy is associated with several international journals as editor and reviewer including Journal of waste management, Journal of chemistry, Journal of membrane science, Separation and purification technology, Environmental science and technology, New journal of chemistry, Membranes etc. Dr. Roy is a member of American Chemical Society, North American Membrane Society and The Royal Society of Chemistry.?