Bio Summary:
Hemant Choudhary is a highly motivated and experienced scientist with a Ph.D. in Materials Science. Currently affiliated with the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) and Sandia National Laboratories in the USA, he has an extensive background in materials science, organic/inorganic chemistry, and the manipulation of (bio)polymers for various applications.
Education:
Ph.D. in Materials Science, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Japan (2015)
M.S. in Materials Science, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Japan (2012)
M.Tech. in Chemical Synthesis and Process Technologies, University of Delhi, India (2012)
B.Sc. in Chemistry (Honors), University of Calcutta, India (2009)
Research Focus:
Hemant Choudhary’s research interests span a wide range of areas, including the design of catalyst surfaces, biomass manipulation methodologies, development of multi-functional catalysts, plastic recycling, synthesis of advanced materials, and the study of ionic liquids for various applications such as agrochemicals and carbon capture.
Professional Journey:
Scientist at the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI), USA (2021-present)
Senior Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, USA (2021-present)
Postdoctoral Fellow at JBEI, Sandia National Laboratories, USA (2019-2021)
Postdoctoral Fellow at McGill University, Canada, and The University of Alabama, USA (2016-2018)
JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow at Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Japan (2015-2016)
JSPS Predoctoral Fellow at Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Japan (2014-2015)
Honors & Awards:
JSPS Doctoral Fellow during Ph.D. studies in Japan (2012-2015)
Recognition for outstanding research, JAIST Poster Challenge 2013
Faculty members’ choice award, JAIST Poster Challenge 2013
Publications Top Noted & Contributions:
Hemant Choudhary has contributed significantly to scientific literature with numerous peer-reviewed publications in journals such as Nature Microbiology, Chemistry – A European Journal, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, and others. His research covers topics ranging from lignin deconstruction and catalysis to the synthesis of ionic liquids and their applications.
Title: Direct synthesis of 1,6‐hexanediol from HMF over a heterogeneous Pd/ZrP catalyst using formic acid as a hydrogen source
- Authors: J Tuteja, H Choudhary, S Nishimura, K Ebitani
- Journal: ChemSusChem
- Volume: 7
- Issue: 1
- Pages: 96-100
- Year: 2014
- Citations: 233
Title: Metal-free oxidative synthesis of succinic acid from biomass-derived furan compounds using a solid acid catalyst with hydrogen peroxide
- Authors: H Choudhary, S Nishimura, K Ebitani
- Journal: Applied Catalysis A: General
- Volume: 458
- Pages: 55-62
- Year: 2013
- Citations: 153
Title: Highly efficient aqueous oxidation of furfural to succinic acid using reusable heterogeneous acid catalyst with hydrogen peroxide
- Authors: H Choudhary, S Nishimura, K Ebitani
- Journal: Chemistry letters
- Volume: 41
- Issue: 4
- Pages: 409-411
- Year: 2012
- Citations: 103
Title: Two herbicides in a single compound: Double salt herbicidal ionic liquids exemplified with glyphosate, dicamba, and MCPA
- Authors: H Choudhary, J Pernak, JL Shamshina, M Niemczak, R Giszter, …
- Journal: ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
- Volume: 5
- Issue: 7
- Pages: 6261-6273
- Year: 2017
- Citations: 57
Title: Synthesis of high-value organic acids from sugars promoted by hydrothermally loaded Cu oxide species on magnesia
- Authors: H Choudhary, S Nishimura, K Ebitani
- Journal: Applied Catalysis B: Environmental
- Volume: 162
- Pages: 1-10
Author Metrics:
Citations: 906
Documents: 39
h-index: 15
Research Timeline:
2009-2012: M.Tech. in Chemical Synthesis and Process Technologies
2011-2015: Ph.D. in Materials Science (JSPS Doctoral Fellow)
2015-2016: JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
2016-2018: Postdoctoral Fellow, McGill University, Canada, and The University of Alabama, USA
2019-2021: Associate Director of Commercialization at JBEI, USA
2021-present: Scientist at JBEI and Senior Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories
