About - MEMBER Lab, IIT Kharagpur

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:

Electrocatalyst energy materials, membranes, components and device designs for fuel cells, electrolyzers, green hydrogen and batteries
Portable energy device designs: Microfluidics for fuel cells, electrolyzers, batteries and hydrogen applications
Digital Microfluidics, materials, polymers and thin films for biomedical applications, e.g., point-of-care diagnostics devices; cell culture applications etc.
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

Microfluidic systems for biomedical & chemical analysis
Bioenergy generation via microbial fuel/desalination cells
Sustainable battery and energy storage materials
Integration of green technology in healthcare applications

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.

Chemical Engineering Department, IIT KGP