Ramanujan Fellow/Assistant Professor at University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir India
Gulzar Ahmad Bhat is a Ramanujan Faculty Fellow at the University of Kashmir, specializing in synthetic polymers from carbon dioxide and epoxides. Previously a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Texas A&M University and a Ph.D. graduate from IIT Bombay, his research focuses on sustainable polymer development and catalysis. He has extensive experience in incorporating metallo-chain transfer agents into polymers for micellar catalysis. Gulzar has received numerous awards, including the Prestigious Ramanujan Fellowship Award and Best Poster Award at POC-16. His contributions span catalytic chemistry, materials science, and nanotechnology. 🧪🔬
Professional Profile:
🎓 Education:
- Ph.D., Chemistry (2012-2018) Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India
- M.Sc., Chemistry (2009-2011) University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Research Areas:
- Synthetic approaches for sustainable polymers from CO2 and epoxides 🌱
- Metallo-chain transfer agents in polycarbonates and polymonothiocarbonates ⚙️
- Catalytic applications in micellar catalysis and nanomaterials 🧪
📚Teaching Experience:
- Teaching Assistant, General Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry courses at IIT Bombay 📚
🔧 Skills:
- Polymer synthesis
- Catalysis
- Nanomaterial characterization
- Electrochemical analysis
🏅 Professional Memberships:
Member of professional societies related to Chemistry and Materials Science 🔬
🔍 Research Focus:
- Research Focus: Dr. Gulzar Ahmad Bhat’s research focuses on developing sustainable polymers using CO2, exploring catalytic applications of metallo-chain transfer agents, and advancing nanomaterials for various applications in catalysis and energy storage.