Poushali Das
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About
Poushali Das is a leading researcher at the intersection of nanomaterials and soft matter, whose work is redefining how we design smart, bioactive materials. Her primary focus lies in the synthesis and application of fluorescent carbon dots (CDs) derived from natural polysaccharides, such as alginate. Das’s major contributions include pioneering a microwave-assisted method to create nitrogen-doped CDs that serve a dual purpose: as therapeutic drug carriers and as mechanical toughening agents for hydrogels. This work, published in 2020, has garnered 174 citations for its elegant solution to integrating drug delivery with material reinforcement. She further advanced the field by developing naturally derived carbon dots that enable the creation of self-healing, breathable hydrogel monoliths, which allow for anomalous diffusion-driven release of phytomedicines—a 2022 paper cited 120 times. Her most recent notable achievement involves engineering a carbon dot-based mechanofluorescent hydrogel that changes its fluorescence in response to mechanical stress, a breakthrough with direct implications for tissue engineering and soft robotics. With a growing citation record that underscores the impact of her innovative, sustainable approach, Das is establishing herself as a key figure in the development of next-generation, stimuli-responsive biomaterials.
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