IIT Kharagpur, West Bengal, India – 721302
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भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान खड़गपुर Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

About MEMBER's Lab

Materials, Electrochemistry & Microfluidics for Biomedical and Energy Research Lab

We work on application-oriented materials, electrochemistry, and microfluidics research fields, based in Room MB208, Chemical Engineering Department.

Some of the research topics are described as follows:

  1. Electrocatalyst energy materials, membranes, components and device designs for fuel cells, electrolyzers, green hydrogen and batteries
  2. Portable energy device designs: Microfluidics for fuel cells, electrolyzers, batteries and hydrogen applications
  3. Digital Microfluidics, materials, polymers and thin films for biomedical applications, e.g., point-of-care diagnostics devices; cell culture applications etc.
  4. Advanced materials and membrane development using electrochemical engineering for real world applications; such as H₂ separation, CO₂ reduction, H₂O₂ production etc.

Our lab is a multidisciplinary hub at the forefront of microfluidics, bioenergy, and advanced green hydrogen and battery technologies, bridging the gap between biomedical innovation and sustainable energy solutions.

We design and develop cutting-edge systems — from microfluidic platforms for biomedical diagnostics to Bioelectrochemical cells that harvest clean energy. Our research also explores next-generation battery materials for energy storage and healthcare applications. With a team driven by curiosity and impact, we work at the nexus of biology, chemistry, and engineering, translating research into real-world solutions that address global challenges in health, environment, and energy.

🔬 Our Focus Areas

🌐 Our Mission

To create innovative, sustainable, and impactful technologies that empower both healthcare and clean energy futures.

Chemical Engineering Department at IIT Kharagpur

Heritage & Focus Areas — Department of Chemical Engineering was founded in 1951, with the Institute. That year, one of the earliest post-graduate programs (in Combustion Engineering and Fuel Economy) began under Professor Weissweller — Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. Today, the department is actively engaged in research across diverse domains: pollution control, transport processes, coal & petroleum technology, and membrane-based systems Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur Fugacity IIT KGP.

Funded by major industries and agencies like L&T, SAIL, ONGC, Tata Steel, BHEL, and more, the department works on projects spanning process control, environmental technologies, effluent treatment, and energy systems.

Student Body & Activities — The Chemical Engineering Association (CHEA-IITKGP) acts as the student body, encouraging engagement in industrial visits, seminars, and discussions on pollution control, transport processes and more.

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Chemical Engineering Department, IIT KGP