Ms. Triparna Das | Sustainability and Recycling of FRPs | Best Researcher Award
Fare Labs Pvt Ltd – India
Professional Profiles:
🌟 Triparna Das: Pioneering Scientist in Metal Residue Analysis and Environmental Chemistry
Early Academic Pursuits 🌍
Triparna Das, hailing from Gurgaon, India, has always demonstrated an unyielding passion for science. Fluent in English, Bengali, and Hindi, she laid a strong academic foundation by earning her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, and Zoology from the University of Calcutta (2012-2015). She then pursued a Master’s degree in Forensic Science at Banaras Hindu University (2015-2017), where she honed her analytical and investigative skills.
Advanced Research and Development 🧪
Triparna’s journey in research and development began with her role as a UGC Senior Research Fellow at CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (2019-2024). Here, she excelled in method development, validation, and troubleshooting for various sophisticated instruments including HPLC, GC, ICP-MS, and LC-MS/MS. Her work encompassed qualitative and quantitative analysis of food, water, and soil samples to detect pollutants and contaminants.
Environmental and Analytical Expertise🌱
Triparna’s research extends to environmental chemistry, where she has synthesized various adsorbents for wastewater remediation and conducted detailed studies using FTIR, TGA, SEM-EDAX, and other advanced characterization techniques. She applied design of experiments (DOE) and multivariate analysis in her experimental designs, ensuring high-quality and reliable results.
Professional Endeavors🏅
Currently, Triparna serves as a Scientist C in the Metal Residue Analysis Division at Fare Labs Pvt Ltd., Gurgaon. Since June 2024, she has been instrumental in method development and validation according to EC 333:2007, contributing to proficiency testing programs, inter-laboratory comparisons, and internal quality checks. Her commitment to laboratory operations adheres to GLP and NABL guidelines, ensuring precision and excellence in her work.
Published Works and Contributions📚
Triparna’s research contributions are well-documented in prestigious journals. Notable publications include:
- Remediation of heavy metals using lignin-montmorillonite hydrogel composites (ACS Sustainable Resource Management, 2024)
- Efficient removal of cationic dyes using lemon peel-chitosan hydrogel composites (Under review)
- Synthesis of biomass-derived activated carbons for heavy metal removal (ACS Omega, 2022)
- Classification of edible oils using FTIR and fluorescence spectroscopy (Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 2024)
- Heavy metal contaminants in prepared noodles (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2021)
Recognitions and Certifications🏆
Triparna’s expertise is further recognized through her qualification for UGC NET-JRF in Forensic Science (2018). She has also participated in significant workshops and certifications, including ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and Quality Management System for Research and Regulatory Laboratories, enhancing her proficiency in quality assurance and laboratory competence.
Technical and Soft Skills🔬
Triparna’s technical skills encompass a wide range of analytical techniques and instruments, including FTIR, TGA, DLS, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, HPLC, GC, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, AAS, AFS, and DMA. She is proficient in various software tools such as Statistica, Chem-draw, Design Expert, Origin, and Metaboanalyst. Her soft skills, characterized by hard work, responsibility, teamwork, and flexibility, complement her technical abilities, making her a versatile and effective scientist.
Legacy and Future Contributions🚀
Triparna Das continues to impact the field of environmental chemistry and metal residue analysis with her innovative research and dedication to scientific excellence. Her future endeavors promise to contribute significantly to sustainable environmental practices and advanced analytical methodologies.
Publication Top Noted:
Paper Title: Comparative Analysis of Edible Oils Classification Using Fourier Transform Infrared and Fluorescence Spectroscopy Coupled with Chemometrics
- Authors: Shiv, K., Singh, A., Prasad, L.B., Bharty, M.K., Das, T.
- Journal: Journal of Food Composition and Analysis
- Volume: 129
- Pages: 106056
- Year: 2024
Paper Title: Evaluation of Heavy Metal Contaminants in Prepared Noodles: Source Allocation and Health Risk Assessment
- Authors: Thakur, R.S., Kumar, A., Lugun, O., Gupta, N., Patel, D.K.
- Journal: Environmental Science and Pollution Research
- Volume: 30
- Pages: 25181–25192
- Year: 2023
Paper Title: Synthesis of Biomass-Derived Activated Carbons and Their Immobilization on Alginate Gels for the Simultaneous Removal of Cr(VI), Cd(II), Pb(II), As(III), and Hg(II) from Water
- Authors: Kumar, A., Das, T., Thakur, R.S., Ansari, N.G., Patel, D.K.
- Journal: ACS Omega
- Volume: 7
- Pages: 41997–42011
- Year: 2022