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Dr Chandra Has

Ph.D., IIT Bombay; Post Doctoral Researcher, IIT Palakkad

Email: chandra.has@gsfcuniversity.ac.in

Dr. Chandra Has is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of Chemical Engineering. He received his dual degree (M.Tech + Ph.D.) from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) in August 2018. His doctoral research focused on colloidal and interfacial science, with a specialization in liposomal drug delivery systems and membrane biophysics.

Following his Ph.D., Dr. Has completed two years of postdoctoral research at the Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, further advancing his expertise in nanoscale delivery systems and biointerfaces. He is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at GSFC University, Vadodara.

Dr. Has has published high-quality research articles in peer-reviewed international journals and serves as a reviewer for several reputed publications, including Frontiers in Chemistry, Colloidal and Interface Science Communications, and Chemical Papers. His research interests include liposome technologies, membrane mechanics, microalgal bioprocessing, and waste valorization. He is also actively involved in mentoring student innovations and startup initiatives in the domain of sustainable materials and bioengineering.

  • M.Tech + Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (Dual Degree)
    Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India — 2018
    Specialization: Liposomes, membrane biophysics, colloid and interface science

  • B.Tech in Chemical Technology
    Harcourt Butler Technological Institute (HBTI, now HBTU), Kanpur, India — 2010

  • Higher Secondary (Class XII)
    S. N. Inter College, Indiapur, Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh — 2004

  • Secondary (Class X)
    S. N. Inter College, Indiapur, Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh — 2002

  • Liposome technologies and drug delivery systems

  • Membrane biophysics and colloid science

  • Waste valorization and sustainable material development

  • Green nanotechnology from biomass and industrial residues

Journal Publications

  1. Has C., and Kureel S.K. (2026). Advances in microfluidics and artificial intelligence-assisted design of liposomes for drug delivery applications, Journal of Liposome Research (Under review). 

  2. Has C., Padhiyar H., and Patel R. (2025). A comparative study of industrial wastewater treatments by Chlorella vulgaris and Scenedesmus quadricauda microalgae, International Journal on Algae (Accepted).

  3. Has C., and Das S. L. (2023). The functionality of membrane-inserting proteins and peptides: curvature sensing, generation, and pore formation, Journal of Membrane Biology, 256(3), 1–30. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00232-023-00289-7

  4. Has C., Sivadas P., and Das S.L. (2022). Insights into membrane curvature sensing and membrane remodeling by intrinsically disordered proteins and protein regions, Journal of Membrane Biology, 255(2–3), 237–259. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00232-022-00237-x

  5. Has C. (2022). Recent advancements to measure membrane mechanical and transport properties, Journal of Liposome Research, 32(1), 1–21. https://doi.org/10.1080/08982104.2020.1850776

  6. Has C. (2021). Accelerated mass transfer enhancement by density driven natural convection, Indian Chemical Engineer, 64(3), 256–265. https://doi.org/10.1080/00194506.2021.1978873

  7. Has C. (2021). Microfluidic approaches for measuring the interfacial tension in fluid-fluid systems: a concise review, International Journal of Fluid Mechanics Research, 48(2), 83–100. https://doi.org/10.1615/InterJFluidMechRes.2021038885

  8. Has C., and Das S.L. (2021). Recent developments in membrane curvature sensing and induction by proteins, Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - General Subjects, 1865(10), 129971. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbagen.2021.129971

  9. Has C., and Sunthar P. (2021). Colloidal fingering in miscible liquids, Colloids and Interface Science Communications, 41, 100368. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colcom.2021.100368

  10. Has C., and Pan S. (2021). Vesicle formation mechanisms: an overview, Journal of Liposome Research, 31(1), 90–111. https://doi.org/10.1080/08982104.2020.1730401

  11. Has C., and Sunthar P. (2020). A comprehensive review on recent preparation techniques of liposomes, Journal of Liposome Research, 30(4), 336–356. https://doi.org/10.1080/08982104.2019.1668010

  12. Has C., Phapal S.M., and Sunthar P. (2018). Rapid single-step formation of liposomes by flow assisted stationary phase interdiffusion, Chemistry and Physics of Lipids, 212, 144–151. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemphyslip.2018.01.007

  13. Phapal S.M., Has C., and Sunthar P. (2017). Spontaneous formation of single component liposomes from a solution, Chemistry and Physics of Lipids, 205, 25–33. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemphyslip.2017.04.003

Book

  1. Has C. (2025). Advanced Liposome Technologies: Preparation, Mechanisms, and Applications, Bentham Science (Accepted).

Book Chapters

  1. Joshi S., Sinha G.R., and Has C. (2025). Chapter 12 – Sustainable Infrastructure Planning and Environmental Impact Assessment, in Data-Driven Insights and Analytics for Measurable Sustainable Development Goals, Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-33044-5.00018-8

  2. Has C., Kureel S.K., and Patel R. (2025). Chapter 14 – Extracellular Vesicles: Advancing Drug Delivery and Cellular Therapy, in Cellular Therapy and Advanced Drug Delivery for Precision Treatment, Apple Academic Press/Taylor & Francis (Submitted).

  3. Has C., and Kureel S.K. (2025). Chapter 09 – Adsorption Thermodynamics, in Adsorption Dynamics: From Technologies to Environmental Solutions, Springer/Cambridge Scholars Publishing (Accepted).

  4. Has C., Thakar K., and Puranik A. (2025). Accelerating Peptide Drug Discovery with AI-Based Predictive Models, in Leveraging AI and Nanotechnology for Materials, Devices, and Manufacturing, IGI Global Scientific Publishing (Submitted).

Conference Proceedings

  1. Has C., and Sunthar P. (2021). An observation of nanoparticle-assisted fingering instability, Macromolecular Symposia, 399(1), 2100003. https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.202100003

  2. Has C., Dhuriya R., and Sunthar P. (2019). A simple microfluidic device for generating solute concentration gradients, Materials Today: Proceedings, 18, 623–627. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2019.06.456

  3. Has C., Phapal S.M., and Sunthar P. (2018). Inexpensive and rapid vesicles synthesis for biomedical applications, Proceedings of the Nanotech France 2017 International Conference. http://dx.doi.org/10.26799/cp-nanotechfrance2017.5

Paper Presented in Conferences

 

  1. Padhiyar H., Patel R., and Has C., Comparative study of industrial wastewater treatments by Chlorella Vulgaris and Scenedesmus Quadricauda microalgae, 77th Annual Session of the Indian Institute of Chemical. Engineers (IIChE), National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, 27-30 Dec 2024. (Poster Presentation by Hitesh Padhiyar and Rushi  Patel)
  2. Has C., and Sunthar P., Colloidal fingering in miscible liquids due to double mass-diffusive convection,4th Interna-tional Conference on Soft Materials (ICSM 2020), Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, India, 13–18 Dec 2020. (Oral Presentation)
  3. Has C., Dhuriya R., and Sunthar P., A simple microfluidic device for generating steady concentration gradients, International Conference on Nanotechnology: Ideas, Innovations and Initiatives, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India, 6–8 Dec 2017. (Oral Presentation)
  4. Has C., and Sunthar P., Inexpensive and rapid synthesis unilamellar liposomes for biomedical applications,Nanotech France 2017 International Conference and Exhibition, Paris, France, 28–30 Jun 2017. (Oral Presentation)
  5. Has C., and Sunthar P., Anomalous viscous fingering phenomena in Brownian suspension,7th International Colloids Conference, Sitges, Barcelona, Spain, 18–21 Jun 2017. (Poster Presentation)
  6. Has C., and Sunthar P., Study of anomalous viscous fingering phenomena in Brownian suspension,Research Scholars Symposium–Research Showcase to Industries, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India, 17 Feb 2017. (Oral Presentation)
  7. Has C., and Sunthar P., Diffusiophoretic transport of particles in non-electrolyte gradients,4th Soft Matter: Young Investigators Meet (SMYIM), The International Centre Goa (ICG), India, 16–18 Dec 2016. (Poster Presentation)
  8. Has C., and Sunthar P., A simple and rapid technique for liposomes preparation and drug encapsulation,International Complex Fluids Conference (CompFlu), Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India, 12–14 Dec2016. (Poster Presentation)
  9. Has C., and Sunthar P., Rapid generation of liposomes using static phase interdiffusion,Research Scholars Symposium–Research Showcase to Industries, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India, 13 Feb 2016. (Oral Presentation)
  10. Has C., and Sunthar P., Fingering instability in a Brownian suspension,International Complex Fluids Conference (CompFlu), Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune, India, 2–4 Jan 2016. (Poster Presentation)
  11. Has C., and Sunthar P., Viscous fingering in liposomes formation, 3rd International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam, India, 1–3 Dec 2013. (PosterPresentation) 

Assistant Professor, GSFC University, Vadodara, 2022 - Present

Peer Reviewer for International Journals

  • Frontiers in Chemistry – Frontiers Media

  • Colloid and Interface Science Communications – Elsevier

  • Chemical Papers – Springer

  • Indian Chemical Engineer – Taylor & Francis

  • Communication Chemistry – Nature

Professional Memberships:

  • Life Member, Indian Chemical Society (ICS) — Membership No.: L-5040/2024

  • Life Member, International Association of Engineers (IAENG) — Membership No.: 501237

  • Life Member, Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) — Membership No.: LM-143607

Other Contributions:

  • Active Online Educator: Creator of educational content on YouTube, focusing on advanced topics in chemical engineering, research methodologies, and scientific writing for postgraduate students and researchers. Link

  • LMS content developer, designing structured video lectures and course materials for institutional learning platforms, aligned with advanced curriculum standards for undergraduate and postgraduate chemical engineering education. Link

  • Best Oral Presentation Award – Research Scholars Symposium: Research Showcase to Industries, IIT Bombay, 2016

  • GATE All India Rank 183 – Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (Chemical Engineering), conducted by IIT Guwahati, 2010 (Percentile Score: 98.26)